One month out

[brittanylau 42]

One month out of surgery and I'm feeling like this didn't do anything. In the last week I have gained 4 lbs from what? I don't know. I barely eat all day, Protein is my main goal, I drink so much Water and barely snack and when I do it's on pepperoni and cheese.... What am I doing wrong? I've started the gym last week and do an hour of cardio every day.. This is super discouraging and makes you want to give up. Can anyone help?

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[KristenLe 5,979]

It is most likely Water weight. It's near impossible to gain 4lbs of fat unless you're drinking ice cream shakes all day. It's possible you're not eating enough. How much Protein are you getting? What are you eating?

[krae_98 21]

Hormones, where you are in your cycle, can wreak havoc on weight gain or loss. Also I would take a look at the sodium content of what you are eating. I can tell you right now you mention pepperoni and that's very high in sodium. If you are using a food journal like MyFitnessPal you can look at your daily sodium intake. Just my humble opinion. Keep plugging away.

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[brittanylau 42]

It is most likely Water weight. It's near impossible to gain 4lbs of fat unless you're drinking ice cream shakes all day. It's possible you're not eating enough. How much Protein are you getting? What are you eating?

That's definitely the last thing I'm having! I've been trying to stay away from foods with carbs or high fats, I've been eating or attempting to eat 2 bacon pieces for Breakfast, turkey meatballs for lunch, and grilled chicken for dinner. Barely snacking in between and sipping on my Water and diet citrus green tea. The past two weekends I have traveled out of the city and had a cracker here and there or a piece of tortilla on a bite of a chick quesadilla but idk if that is what is doing it...

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[KristenLe 5,979]

You may not be getting enough calories. Try changing things around. It could be too much sodium or even your period causing Water retention. Hang in there!

[jaxmom 643]

Something you said made me think- (bacon and pepperoni ) Like another poster said, maybe it's the sodium? Before my sleeve I was trying to eat low carb high Protein and I was consuming a lot of both foods because they are easy and I'm not too fond of chicken or fish.

I lost NOTHING. Actually I gained! Turns out I'm super sensitive to the sodium and nitrates in bacon and pepperoni. I've eliminated them from my diet and now I don't have to issues with retaining Water. I may have other issues, but that one is gone at least....

Try not to get frustrated (easy to say huh?) but I truly believe the correlation of stress making weight loss more difficult. I'm 6 weeks out tomorrow and I know I have to back away from the scale and see how my clothes fit (totally different). I also need to watch comparing myself to others- we are all different- starting weights, previous diets, medical conditions that factor in.

So, deep breath- you have got this! It's awesome you joined a gym. Good luck!

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[pr_pitbullgrl 1,039]

@@brittanylau same exact thing happened to me.

1. wasn't losing

2. felt like surgery was a mistake

3. was sick daily

but you just keep doing the right thing and the weight will come off. you seem to be in the dreaded 3 week stall. don't give up. it will work. just keep going! and make sure you are eating ENOUGH. this was a big issue for me. i added more fat and it's been better for me even at this tail end of my journey.

[brittanylau 42]

You may not be getting enough calories. Try changing things around. It could be too much sodium or even your period causing Water retention. Hang in there!

Any ideas of what else I could have to increase calorie count? I've been trying to stay away from carbs now and I haven't gotten a period since right before surgery (yay for pcos) so I don't even know if it's that.. It is so frustrating!

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[brittanylau 42]

Hormones, where you are in your cycle, can wreak havoc on weight gain or loss. Also I would take a look at the sodium content of what you are eating. I can tell you right now you mention pepperoni and that's very high in sodium. If you are using a food journal like MyFitnessPal you can look at your daily sodium intake. Just my humble opinion. Keep plugging away.

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I stopped using myfitnesspal just because I felt like the calories it said I should be taking in was no where close to what I could meet.. I'm so lost in this journey right now because I don't even know what I can eat anymore!

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@brittanylau You could add some veggies and fruits or healthy fats (avocado). My plan recommends protein/produce. Add a high Protein snack but avoid processed meats (too much sodium). Stick with grilled chicken, fish, greek yogurt (watch the sugar content), cheese, tuna, etc for Protein. My NUT told me I should be eating 5-6 times a day - with about 3 hours in between - focusing on protein and then produce (veggies, fruit, sweet potato). Of course, I'm still pre-surgery so don't know how I will do either. Stay off the scale, take your measurements and keep on plan - you'll be fine!

[heidikat72 935]

you can still use myfitnesspal as a log - just ignore it's calorie goals and simply use it as a log - you'll still be able to see how many calories, grams of Protein, carbs, fat and mg of sodium you are taking in.

Without logging in something (even if it is manually in a notebook or on an excel spreadsheet) you won't know how much Protein etc you are getting - very hard to keep track in your head.

You mentioned "barely snacking"...how much is barely? and what are the Snacks? Again this is where tracking would help - that barely snacking could be more than you think.

If you are getting your protein and still need to get your calories up a little - add non starchy veggies - think green - broccoli, green Beans, spinach etc

Other options for protein:

• nonfat, no sugar added greek yogurt - oikos triple zero and dannon light and fit greek tend to be popular options.
• low fat cottage cheese or part skim ricotta cheese
• tuna or salmon pouches - high protein, low carb and come in some great flavors as well as plain

[brittanylau 42]

  

This is what I've eaten today.. Any advice or parenting? Lol

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[KristenLe 5,979]

I'm still pre-surgery so take my opinion for what it's worth. I'd add Protein and get rid of tortilla. Save that room for Protein.< /p>

Actually - I'd skip the veggies until you can eat more and have protein. I don't think you're having enough calories either.

Edited June 7, 2016 by KristenLe

[KristenLe 5,979]

How much sodium and carbs in those Chicharrones?

[brittanylau 42]

370 of sodium and no carbs

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I don't even think I had a full serving though

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