Calling all fitness buffs! Newbie here....

[funky_monkey800 243]

So I finally decided to hit the workouts harder. Usually I stuck to alot of walking, and the elliptical. October 2015 was my 1 year mark with the band- as of right now I am holding at a 100lbs loss. I reached the 100lbs loss around the 1 yr mark....needless to say I have been stalled...no scale movement.

Only up a few then back down. At 5'5 I'm still considered fat at 150 I have started insanity....currently on week 2. Starting to see a bit of definition but 0 weight loss.... I feel great but the whole scale thing is messing with my head.. anyways....everyone says they all have stalls, but mine seems sooooo long compared to the norm..I know I don't eat alot...ever. but when I do it consists of Protein Shakes, chicken, Turkey and cottage cheese....any tips or tricks?? Sorry for the long rant!

[needtorecover 574]

If your charts are accurate, 25 is a wonderfully healthy BMI!

But if you're worried about the jiggle factor I'd recommend weight lifting if you haven't tried it already. I was once had beautiful muscle tone when I was a young adult and I attribute that to my working for a gardening center (hauling 40 lb bags of mulch up and down a hill) and weight lifting.

I'm not sure what insanity is, but I'd go slow and steady with lifting. You don't want to hurt yourself. I'd find a personal trainer at your local YMCA to get started.

Good luck!

[funky_monkey800 243]

Thank you @@needtorecover! Yes I jiggle :/ but bmi still says over weight...insanity is a workout program that is crazy...I do want to tone up more. Good idea on adding weights! I've always been kind of worried about getting too big. As I am already blessed with "thunder thighs". A personal trainer is a great idea!!

[needtorecover 574]

Unless you have crazy high levels of testosterone (like you'd have to be taking the same shots as one would when transitioning from female to male) then you will NOT bulk up. Women get thinner when they lift for health. We don't have the same hormones as men that increase muscle size. But that doesn't mean you can't get strong! When you flex your arm you want to see that pretty line from your inner elbow to your shoulder. It won't make your arms thicker and larger, it'll make them slimmer and shapely.

That's the goal I'm trying to achieve when I lift I'm back at it - this time with my wonderful lap band!

[funky_monkey800 243]

Thank you so much!! Def gonna do some research and add weights!! Thank you for your help!! And good luck to you! and also good to know I won't bulk...lol I want lean for sure!!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

You may have a lot of muscle as muscle weighs more than fat.

Also, the Protein that you are eating is lean or fat free? Ie; FF cottage cheese, chicken breast/turkey breast and low carb/low calorie Protein shakes?

Is it possible you are going overboard on the Protein and consuming too many calories? I was doing that. Now, I fill the gaps with non-starchy veggies rather than more protein if I am hungry.

It really sounds like you are doing all the right things, stalls can last a while the farther out you are.

[funky_monkey800 243]

Thanks for your reply @TheRealMelsHere!

My list is pretty long because I couldn't stick to one flavor of Protein mix so I tried a few..I have muscle milk lean protein-cookies and cream, GNC total lean shake in bannana, lite vanilla cupcake natural protein and a slim fast chocolate

My 3 goto bars when I can't eat a full meal are

Balance mint chocolate mint

Gatorade whey protein in mint choc. Or a cliff bar in chocolate brownie.

Fat free cottage chz,

Either chicken thighs or breast

And the turkey is ground and pre packaged in 12 Oz sleeves that is supposed to be 3 servings @ 12oz. I usually don't eat anything after 5pm. Day starts at 5 am with workout starting at 6.

I started using creatine and a pre workout liquid suppliment.

And that's only been about 2 weeks tho..

Maybe my protein is too high.

And too many carbs.I just need to do a better job of tracking. I kinda slacked on that since I cut out bread, rice, Pasta and spuds...lol.

I just hate veggies!!! Lol so I gotta get creative in my recipies!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Thanks for your reply @TheRealMelsHere!

My list is pretty long because I couldn't stick to one flavor of Protein mix so I tried a few..I have muscle milk lean protein-Cookies and cream, GNC total lean shake in bannana, lite vanilla cupcake natural Protein and a slim fast chocolate

My 3 goto bars when I can't eat a full meal are

Balance mint chocolate mint

Gatorade whey protein in mint choc. Or a cliff bar in chocolate brownie.

Fat free cottage chz,

Either chicken thighs or breast

And the turkey is ground and pre packaged in 12 Oz sleeves that is supposed to be 3 servings @ 12oz. I usually don't eat anything after 5pm. Day starts at 5 am with workout starting at 6.

I started using creatine and a pre workout liquid suppliment.

And that's only been about 2 weeks tho..

Maybe my protein is too high.

And too many carbs.I just need to do a better job of tracking. I kinda slacked on that since I cut out bread, rice, Pasta and spuds...lol.

I just hate veggies!!! Lol so I gotta get creative in my recipies!

Clif bars & Balance bars are higher in carbs calories than my NUT recommends. The Total lean shake is kind of high in calories, also. Slimfast shakes are a tad high in calories, but the stats are great!! The Gatorade whey protein is VERY high in calories, don't know the carb:protein ratio. Maybe only do 1/2 serving of that.

You might want to limit thighs or dark meat. And make sure the ground turkey is at least 93% lean. I've seen stats on ground turkey or turkey burgers that are worse than hamburger!

I have some great recipes that any veggie hater would LOVE! I also create salads that have all the taste of a fattening sub, a BLT sandwich, a Big Mac, etc...

Maybe track your protein, carbs and cals using http://www.myfitnesspal.com/ or a simialr tracking site, it might help you see what can be changed up. As you weigh less you need less calories to maintain and/or lose.

[needtorecover 574]

@TheRealMeIsHere! Tell me more about this Big Mac salad, please!

[funky_monkey800 243]

Wow! Great tips!! The gatorade bars are huge I can only do a half at a time! Lol. Def gonna track everything today just to see!! Thx for all the great tips! Ugh I can't believe turkey is so bad...it's my main go to!!

Lol! And the blt salad...minus the t!

Edited February 23, 2016 by funky_monkey800

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Wow! Great tips!! The gatorade bars are huge I can only do a half at a time! Lol. Def gonna track everything today just to see!! Thx for all the great tips! Ugh I can't believe turkey is so bad...it's my main go to!!

Lol! And the blt salad...minus the t!

Turkey is GREAT as long as it's lean. I eat it quite often either deli sliced or 93% ground. It's great in meatballs, I make Italian sausage that can fool anyone, meatloaf, salisbury steak, meatloaf (great with mashed cauliflower & gravy!), tacos, burgers, etc....

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

@TheRealMeIsHere! Tell me more about this Big Mac salad, please!

LOL, even my sis requested it when I told her about it and she LOVES bread & carbs, but didn't miss either!

Basically lettuce, Tomato (opt.) onion, diced pickle 1 slice of Borden FF sharp American, cut up.

Mix together 1 TBSP light mayo, some relish and ketchup

Mix that with the veggies

Fry up some 93% lean ground turkey and put on top

VOILA!! all the taste of a Big Mac, sans fat/cals/carbs!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Quest bars are great as far as stats. You can even cook with them! The choc. chip cookie dough, cut up & baked for a few minutes is just like choc. chip cookies!

Quest also makes Protein chips

I also cook w/ Protein powder; pancakes, muffins, etc...

there are a lot of my recipes here: http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/358484-1-year-and-3-months-post-surgery-and-i-cant-control-my-hunger/page-2

[funky_monkey800 243]

Thank you so much @TheRealMelsHere!! Gonna check out and try all those yummy recipies! It gets tough especially since the hubby and kids like something other than what I am eating. :/ and definitely gonna get some Quest bars! So many items out there!! Gonna do some tracking. Maybe it's just my diet after all! :/ and glad all turkey isn't bad!! I can't eat deli slices but the texture of ground turkey is great for me! I appreciate all the tips!!

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

Hopefully you can find some recipes that you ALL like. Healthier eating could be a bonus to everyone.