Ladies – I posted this here in the Guy’s Room because your caloric intake is not relevant to the question, but please feel free to read the thread.

Gentlemen - I’m currently coming out of a stall that lasted about 3 weeks, but for the life of me I do not know what I did to break the stall. I tried increasing calories, decreasing them, drinking more and of course just waiting it out. I finally had 3 really good BM’s, so I think I am getting back to regular too.

During this latest stall, of course I went online a read tons of articles, used the online calculators, yada yada yada… they all say I should be at 1700-2500 calories to lose weight safely. Obviously they are not for those of us who have had surgery. My nutritionist is worthless and is only there to sell products. I have always come better prepared than she does to our appointments. And our appointments always end with her saying, “What do you think you should be doing?” Ugh.

Here is my relevant info. Surgery weight was 330 and I am down to 225. My calorie target is 1300 calories and 64 oz Fluid a day. Most days I come in under that caloric intake, but there are a few days that I go over. Out of the last 169 days, I have gone over that target 27 times according to my records. I work out on average 4 days a week. 30 minutes cardio and at least that much in the weight room working only one muscle group in a session.

If you have similar stats and habits, would you mind sharing your daily caloric goal?

We had a full blown Thanksgiving lunch at my office. Turkey, ham, pies, cakes, sweet potatoes, collard greens... the works. Most of the people in my office know I had the surgery, so no one batted an eye when I only got small portions and didn't indulge in dessert. I had a Protein packed meal and splurged on a quarter of a sweet potato. Like you, I felt pretty good afterwards while everyone else was walking around in a stupor or sleeping in their cubes from a turkey induced coma!

I'm only 2 1/2 months out, but I think I'm eating too few. Midweek, I'm around 800 calories and weekends 1100-1200.

Riding my bike an hour - 5 days a week.

Last week, I stayed the same all week then dropped a pound and a half after eating 1100 on Friday night.

I did just get some 100 mg Metamucil caps. Does anyone know how much and how often I should take?

I'm only 2 1/2 months out, but I think I'm eating too few. Midweek, I'm around 800 calories and weekends 1100-1200.

Riding my bike an hour - 5 days a week.

Last week, I stayed the same all week then dropped a pound and a half after eating 1100 on Friday night.

I did just get some 100 mg Metamucil caps. Does anyone know how much and how often I should take?

Be sure you drink plenty of Fluid with Metamucil. It's bulk forming and can cause bowel obstruction (in extreme cases). I might try half the usual dose. Remember, we only eat a fraction of what most adults do. Soluble Fiber (Benefiber) is a lot more forgiving in our situation.

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How are you all as it relates to calores and stalls? This was an excellent male thread that started in November and frankly you are my true Guage to where I should be.

I have lost maybe 7 lbs since late November. Very slow. But my measurements are dropping pretty fast.

Weight loss is kind of dissappointing.

People say I am looking great though.

I was a 3xl, I am down to a XL for the most part, pants were at 38 now I wear a 36 and a 34 will fit but are tight.

I work out and treadmill 4 days a week, I get in 80 to 100 grams of protien and usually get at least 40 ounces of Water a day.

Still my weight is what I mentioned above. I am at 224 and stuck in between 225 and 222 titering.

Anyone else had this long of a weight stall....

I think the scale HATES me.....

Any feedback would be appreciated...

How are you all as it relates to calores and stalls? This was an excellent male thread that started in November and frankly you are my true Guage to where I should be.

I have lost maybe 7 lbs since late November. Very slow. But my measurements are dropping pretty fast.

Weight loss is kind of dissappointing.

People say I am looking great though.

I was a 3xl, I am down to a XL for the most part, pants were at 38 now I wear a 36 and a 34 will fit but are tight.

I work out and treadmill 4 days a week, I get in 80 to 100 grams of protien and usually get at least 40 ounces of Water a day.

Still my weight is what I mentioned above. I am at 224 and stuck in between 225 and 222 titering.

Anyone else had this long of a weight stall....

I think the scale HATES me.....

Any feedback would be appreciated...

Are you doing any weight training?

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Yes, I am working out hard to keep the muscle. My arms are getting chiseled and I have lost 90% of fat from my chest going from a 55 plus inch chest to roughly 44 inches, fat has melted from chest and legs...

My stomach is now my biggest problem spot, it is stopping me from comfortably wearing an XL shirt...

I'm 5'10 and down 75lbs to 206. Wearing XL mostly and 38's. My exercise is strictly biking and walking. I'm beginning weights soon, but at 63, I'm not sure it'll do much for me.

Thoughts?

Weights are always good to tone up and retain muscle.... does not have to be heavy weights either...

How far are you out from surgery?

October 6 - 13 1/2 weeks. HW 281 (8/10/15), SW 251, today 204.

Ate typical holiday food in smaller portions and down 3 pounds from 12/24. I think my pace will get back up to 8-10 lbs/month now that I'm back on food logging and exercise.