It has been a very long month for me! I have only seen a 1 lb loss in the last month.. my hair is falling out and I am taking in between 80-100+grams of protein each day.. my caloric intake is around 800 and I am exercising 5-6 days a week, plus exceeding my 64oz of water intake daily.. something has got to give soon... my reflux is finally starting to get under control, but that is the only positive thing!!! What am I doing wrong??! Called my surgeon and they told me I am right on track... frustrated.. I measured myself today and I have only lost 22inches total since my surgery 4.5 months ago.. anyone have any advice or go thru the same thing as I am experiencing right now?

Surgery date: 11/29/17

SW: 324

CW: 261

GW: happy & healthy (ideally 175-185)

1 hour ago, lex2287 said:

I am drinking 2 a day to get my protein up and because I lift weights and do cardio. I try to get it by food but I physically can not eat a lot of food without getting to the point of vomiting.. the only vegetables I can eat without getting sick are green Beans. Plus my hair is falling out and my surgeon told me to add another shake to help get my protein over 100g a day

Makes sense. I can't even imagine doing anything with "Beast" in it at my old weight of 304lbs. I agree, your RD and doc are the best people to lean on with this journey!

Congrats on your progress.

Hellz@fluffychix, 15 minutes on the elliptical was enough for me. Beast mode eventually but not now.

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IKR? I was sitting here reading this saying, dayum...I will NEVER have balls that big. ROFLMAO. And you know, that's kinda a good thing since Mr. F. would not be expecting L-O-L-A, Lola.

I think I'll try something big when I get to goal weight. For now, it's just the simple task of work out and eat right.

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I think I'll try something big when I get to goal weight. For now, it's just the simple task of work out and eat right.

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Mattymatt and fluffychix, I feel like you guys are making fun of me or mocking me.. body beast isn’t THAT hard... yes, there are some things I still can’t do at 100% but I am trying and lifting the weights to help with toning and help with excess skin. I work out and eat right.. so please if you are going to be bullies go somewhere else because I don’t need to be beat down anymore than I already am. Thought this was a place to come for support and not get made fun of when simply asking for help!!!!! And so what if I drink a protein shake or 2 a day when I have to get my protein and calories in without resulting to foods that are bad for you. So if you’re going to continue to make fun of me and bash me, please get off my thread.

I'm sorry! Not making fun of you in the slightest! I want to bow to you and say , I'm not worthy! Cuz no way can I do it even now! The word beast in the program tickled me and scared me more than a little.

Mattymatt and fluffychix, I feel like you guys are making fun of me or mocking me.. body beast isn’t THAT hard... yes, there are some things I still can’t do at 100% but I am trying and lifting the weights to help with toning and help with excess skin. I work out and eat right.. so please if you are going to be bullies go somewhere else because I don’t need to be beat down anymore than I already am. Thought this was a place to come for support and not get made fun of when simply asking for help!!!!! And so what if I drink a protein shake or 2 a day when I have to get my protein and calories in without resulting to foods that are bad for you. So if you’re going to continue to make fun of me and bash me, please get off my thread.

I'm not mocking you at all. I'm impressed. I can barely manage 15 minutes on am elliptical and you are killing it.

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15 hours ago, Mattymatt said:

Hellz@fluffychix, 15 minutes on the elliptical was enough for me. Beast mode eventually but not now.

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Me too! I keep thinking I'm going to increase my time... nope. Hasn't happened yet. I do 15 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of lifting. This is my beast mode.

Just now, AshAsh1 said:

Me too! I keep thinking I'm going to increase my time... nope. Hasn't happened yet. I do 15 minutes on the elliptical and 30 minutes of lifting. This is my beast mode.

I was shocked that today I managed 30 minutes. I spaced out and finally looked down and the clock read 28 minutes. Two more and I got off. Doubled the goal!

6 minutes ago, Mattymatt said:

I was shocked that today I managed 30 minutes. I spaced out and finally looked down and the clock read 28 minutes. Two more and I got off. Doubled the goal!

That's great!!! I hope I get there soon. I know if this really is a stall, I'll be stepping up my game!

5 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

That's great!!! I hope I get there soon. I know if this really is a stall, I'll be stepping up my game!

If you choose to step up your game, just don't overdo it and make yourself feel miserable. I have to keep reminding myself that Rome wasn't built in a day and to keep my expectations and goals reasonable.

1 minute ago, Mattymatt said:

If you choose to step up your game, just don't overdo it and make yourself feel miserable. I have to keep reminding myself that Rome wasn't built in a day and to keep my expectations and goals reasonable.

I agree! I don't want to dread going to the gym. I've made it a 5 day a week staple in my routine. I don't want any excuses not to go.

2 minutes ago, AshAsh1 said:

I agree! I don't want to dread going to the gym. I've made it a 5 day a week staple in my routine. I don't want any excuses not to go.

That's a good way to go about it. I am aiming to make LA Fitness a 7 day a week adventure. IT's going to be a daily habit.

Everyone's workouts sound fantastic. Its finding what you enjoy or can tolerate doing..*laughing*

8 minutes ago, Mattymatt said:

That's a good way to go about it. I am aiming to make LA Fitness a 7 day a week adventure. IT's going to be a daily habit.

7 days a week is BEAST!