Discouraged

[jujusmommy07 59]

I'm 7 weeks out I went from 274 to 225. I feel like it's not working. Is it possible. I stretched it out?

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[Swanton_Bomb 522]

You lost 50 lbs. in less than 2 months and you are questioning whether or not it is working? That is incredible progress! When have you ever lost even close to that on a regular diet plan? It is working.

[Wanda247 908]

Not trying to be condescending but how much weight did you expect to lose in 7 weeks?

[Frustr8 7,886]

Here's my stats July 31st 335 pounds November 19th 272 pounds
Time elapsed since RNY surgery 11 weeks
With 50 pounds in 7 weeks you're at a fine rate, and you're a sleeve, they traditionally are slower losing. Stop sweating the small stuff! Sure I would like to be at my goal of 175 pounds, but it won't happen for a year to 18 months, in the,meantime I can't give up and neither should you!

[Puppycat 27]

Why are you discouraged? You seem to be doing wonderful, I'm assuming maybe you lost less this week or something? Chin up girl your doing amazing

[Hop_Scotch 1,625]

You've lost 50lb in two months and you are discouraged? You must have some fairly high expectations unless your post is missing some pertinent information, for instance why do you think your stomach has stretched after only two months?

[jujusmommy07 59]

I'm 7 weeks out I went from 274 to 225. I feel like it's not working. Is it possible. I stretched it out?
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Sorry that's 247 to 235..

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[jujusmommy07 59]

I was hoping to be down 35 to 40 pounds

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[Puppycat 27]

That's a BIG difference 😂, don't be discouraged it's super early on yet and from what I've read and researched a lot of ppl don't feel restriction and start dropping weight quickly until they're on actual food instead drinking all your calories which in turn probably doesn't keep you full? It's still SUPER early and I'm positive nothing stretched. Keep ur chin up as long as your loosing your going in the right direction and everyone's different.

[Hrsnjs 267]

I was hoping to be down 35 to 40 pounds

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I am at five weeks and down 15 is all. My surgeon said to hang tight...it's early days yet! He recommended I try and stay at or under 600 calories a day (I had been closer to 800, about half of which is from Protein powders). I have changed a few things and am getting around 600 calories, 25g net carbs or less, and I'm meeting my protein requirements of at least 80g and only having to do one Protein Shake a day. He said if I'm not losing 2-3 pounds a week in the next month or so, to call them and they will want to look at food logs. Everyone is different. I watched a lot of videos on YouTube of people freaking out over early stalls, and then I looked at their most recent videos. ALL of them still lost. Hang in there!

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[Wanda247 908]

@jujusmommy07 I lose weight slow and stall often but it does come off, stick to the plan and it will come off. The scale may not move but inches are coming off, walk as much as you can or go to the gym...and please don’t compare yourself to anyone because we are all different and all lose at different rates.

I lost about 20 lbs in the first 3-4 weeks the I didn’t lose any more weight for 4 weeks, one day I got on the scale and bam!! I was down 7 lbs but within that 4 week stall I was losing inches and my clothes were getting very lose so I knew that I was losing.

You will be fine...you got this honey.

[jujusmommy07 59]

@jujusmommy07 I lose weight slow and stall often but it does come off, stick to the plan and it will come off. The scale may not move but inches are coming off, walk as much as you can or go to the gym...and please don’t compare yourself to anyone because we are all different and all lose at different rates.

I lost about 20 lbs in the first 3-4 weeks the I didn’t lose any more weight for 4 weeks, one day I got on the scale and bam!! I was down 7 lbs but within that 4 week stall I was losing inches and my clothes were getting very lose so I knew that I was losing.

You will be fine...you got this honey.

Thank you [emoji4]


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[Cynisca 67]

I spent a ton of time looking at others progress to see what is normal what isn't and that wasn't a great idea. I've learned to just stick to what your medical team has asked you to do and you will progress how your body determines it best to do so.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Don't measure only pounds, measure inches lost and how you feel. Those are also important, the book of You that you are writing will still be a best seller, Believe in You- for you are great and good and you'll still show the world how things are done.

[KC Chris 9]

I'm at 7 months and have lost 40 lbs...husband has lost almost 75. Everyone is different on how quickly they lose the weight but don't get discouraged. Stay on the high Protein meals and let your body do the rest.