So I had been stalled out for over a month and with the help of my NUT we decided I needed to go completely no carb no starch. Just protein only and some leafy greens. That was great and eventually that stall broke. Then I lost about 8lbs over 2wks and now I haven't lost anything for over a week! [emoji35] what is the deal! I cannot take anymore stalls!

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you are going to lose a significant amount of weight you are going to experience stalls. If you can't take it then stay off the scale.

I know I hate it when people tell me this, though I'm coming to believe that our bodies go into starvation mode when they don't have enough balance in our diets or enough calories to run on. After stalling out on 800 cal a day for more than two months, I fell off the wagon and gained some weight. I thought about doing the stringent 800 cal and no carbs thing, until my trainer convinced me to go with a more sane and sustainable route. Now I'm consistently losing 2 pounds a week, but it took four weeks on my present eating plan for my body to trust I wasn't going to starve it again I think. I eat 1300-1400 calories a day of 60 gm carbs, 55 fat, 160 Protein -- and I'm loving how easy it is to stay on it for me. Gym four times a week but nothing insane there either.

I hope you find what works for you @, and that you're back to the loser's bench quickly. I also happen to believe venting definitely helps, so vent away!

I don't think it has anything rondo really with changing up our miconutrients. I lose and stall when I eat the same. After a stall though, I lose quite a bit rapidly for a week or two then it stops again. Just all part of the orocess

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@@katesuccess Could you give an example of what, specifically, you eat in during the day?

Thanks

@@Sajijoma I haven't had my surgery yet and imagine I'll be feeling the same way when I experience the stalls. I just wanted to comment that you should be proud to have done as well as you have in the past 6 months since surgery. From your stats - you lost 135lbs - that's incredible!!! Stay strong and keep it up - you've done exceptional so far - there should be nothing stopping you now! :-)

I know I hate it when people tell me this, though I'm coming to believe that our bodies go into starvation mode when they don't have enough balance in our diets or enough calories to run on. After stalling out on 800 cal a day for more than two months, I fell off the wagon and gained some weight. I thought about doing the stringent 800 cal and no carbs thing, until my trainer convinced me to go with a more sane and sustainable route. Now I'm consistently losing 2 pounds a week, but it took four weeks on my present eating plan for my body to trust I wasn't going to starve it again I think. I eat 1300-1400 calories a day of 60 gm carbs, 55 fat, 160 Protein -- and I'm loving how easy it is to stay on it for me. Gym four times a week but nothing insane there either.

I hope you find what works for you @@Sajijoma, and that you're back to the loser's bench quickly. I also happen to believe venting definitely helps, so vent away!

hmmm I'm on 800 cal/day and 60g of protein and less than 20 carbs(closer to 0). I wonder if my body is starving. I do an hour of elliptical a day and 30 mins of resistance training 3 days a week and core tightening the other 4.

I know I hate it when people tell me this, though I'm coming to believe that our bodies go into starvation mode when they don't have enough balance in our diets or enough calories to run on. After stalling out on 800 cal a day for more than two months, I fell off the wagon and gained some weight. I thought about doing the stringent 800 cal and no carbs thing, until my trainer convinced me to go with a more sane and sustainable route. Now I'm consistently losing 2 pounds a week, but it took four weeks on my present eating plan for my body to trust I wasn't going to starve it again I think. I eat 1300-1400 calories a day of 60 gm carbs, 55 fat, 160 Protein -- and I'm loving how easy it is to stay on it for me. Gym four times a week but nothing insane there either.

I hope you find what works for you @@Sajijoma, and that you're back to the loser's bench quickly. I also happen to believe venting definitely helps, so vent away!

hmmm I'm on 800 cal/day and 60g of protein and less than 20 carbs(closer to 0). I wonder if my body is starving. I do an hour of elliptical a day and 30 mins of resistance training 3 days a week and core tightening the other 4.

Yes, you probably are starving. 60 grams of protein seems really low. Less than 20 grams of carbs is also really low if you are exercising.

@@katesuccess Could you give an example of what, specifically, you eat in during the day?

Thanks

my average day starts with a Syntrax Protein drink. My throat and pouch won't allow food when I wake up so it's my only way to get "breakfast". Then for lunch, I usually have either 2oz of tuna w/light mayo or 3oz of salmon baked and a handful of salad greens w/maybe some low sugar dressing like Italian. Then for a typical dinner, I might have 3-4oz of baked or grilled chicken(usually dark meat) and some salad and then about 2he after dinner I have another Protein Drink because I'm not usually near my 800 cals or protein requirement.

@@katesuccess Could you give an example of what, specifically, you eat in during the day?

Thanks

my average day starts with a Syntrax Protein drink. My throat and pouch won't allow food when I wake up so it's my only way to get "breakfast". Then for lunch, I usually have either 2oz of tuna w/light mayo or 3oz of salmon baked and a handful of salad greens w/maybe some low sugar dressing like Italian. Then for a typical dinner, I might have 3-4oz of baked or grilled chicken(usually dark meat) and some salad and then about 2he after dinner I have another protein drink because I'm not usually near my 800 cals or protein requirement.

It sounds like you have room for a couple of high protein Snacks, especially after your workout.

@@Sajijoma I haven't had my surgery yet and imagine I'll be feeling the same way when I experience the stalls. I just wanted to comment that you should be proud to have done as well as you have in the past 6 months since surgery. From your stats - you lost 135lbs - that's incredible!!! Stay strong and keep it up - you've done exceptional so far - there should be nothing stopping you now! :-)

part of that was my supervised diet loss. Since surgery, I've lost 91lbs. Not quite so impressive given my starting weight.

I agree, 800 calories is very low for the amount of activity you're doing. Try increasing gradually - my doc has me increasing gradually fron 600-800 calories/day before I start regular food (still on soft). For the remainder of my weight loss phase, she wants me at 900-1200, specifically so I don't slow my metabolism down.

My NUT was very adamant that 800 cal is where I should be and that no snacks are allowed in our program. I have an appt in like a week and a half so maybe she'll bump me up then or do you think I should call her again about still be stalled out before I do more damage.

@@Sajijoma - I think your WL is VERY impressive and I agree with the others, you need a few more healthy calories (200 at least).

I'm probably going to have a lot of people disagree with me on this, but you're what, five months out? I'd actually just try increasing your calories before your next NUT appt. and see what happens. It isn't as though you're advancing to different foods, you're just (potentially) increasing your calories.

sajijoma how tall are you im only 5'3 but even at my height my doc wants me on a minimum of 80 grams of protein maybe you could bump that up