Hi all,
Not sure if it’s right to post here but I can get the advice. I am post op 6 months. It was a smooth journey so far. I measured my weight daily , I know it’s not advised but it keeps me on track. I walk Everyday for 2 miles and until recently I found I gained 1 pound within a day even on a normal routine so I increased to 5 miles a day and initially it showed very good results where I lost 1 pound a day until today morning when I weight I gained 1 pound. Walking 5 miles a day is really taking a toll on my body at this point. XI strained my back and my knees become weak. I am quite depressed because if the current exercise that I have is enough to maintain my weight I can still accept it but not gaining weight. Right now I am taking 2 days rest to let my back recover, recharge and think about what I should do. I am very close to my personal target ( 5 more pounds ) however I am really blocked now. Any suggestion/advice will be grateful.

06/07/2018 06:18 PM, Biddy zz said:

I am not sure I agree about not weighing every day. There is pretty convincing research out there showing daily weighing is strongly correlated with weight reduction and, more importantly, keeping weight off. If you weigh daily, then you know you only ever face a 1 or 2 day ‘diet’ in future, not a month or two as weigh gain got a bit out of control...

But I reckon different strokes for different folks. Some focus on the numbers, some on the waistband snugness!

Everyone is different. I weigh everyday. Rarely do I skip a day. It has been a routine for ages and keeps me accountable.
Some folks can’t handle it. I get that.

How fast are we supposed to lose weight? Following my diet, walking 2 miles a day. Losing inches but scale doesn't seem to move. I am 3 weeks post op gastric sleeve. So discouraged.

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I am 14 months out and I weigh myself daily right before I shower. It keeps me on track. It is easier to lose 1 or 2 pounds than 5 or ten. I haven't work this hard to ever go back. Everyone is different, do what is best for you

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On 06/10/2018 at 04:07, zippy609 said:

How fast are we supposed to lose weight? Following my diet, walking 2 miles a day. Losing inches but scale doesn't seem to move. I am 3 weeks post op gastric sleeve. So discouraged.

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“Losing inches...”
That’s HUGE!!! If not losing one or the other, you worry. If at least one is dropping off, you are so winning!