Any Tips to speed up fat loss?

[BeachBeauty 0]

I am almost 6m out PO and I was wondering is there a way to speed up the fat loss progress? I am losing only 5-8 pounds a month for the past 3 months and I was wondering if there is a way I can kick start it back into overdrive? I had a goal to reach my goal weight by mid July but at this rate, I will be nowhere near it by then.

[ShoppGirl 3,402]

Unfortunately that super fast loss only happens in the beginning and it slows down for everyone. The last few pounds From goal are the worst. In theory you can speed it up some by exercising more but it still may not be as fast as what you are looking for.

[lorlybeth84 35]

I had my VSG on 3/22 and haven't encountered this yet, however my husband had his in May of 2021 and has gotten some tips from his dr that I will share with you. Apparently making sure to drink 60-70oz of Water is critical to weight loss, I know its difficult but you could try to up your water intake and see if that helps. Also I would advise tracking your calories. Portion sizes seem small but you may still be eating more calories and carbs than you realize. You could try talking to the dietician to see if they have any suggestions as well. Hope this helps! Good luck, the way I look at it any loss is better than no loss or a gain! You're doing great

[The Greater Fool 1,954]

1) Continue the plan that has proven successful;

2) Get off the scale;

3) Don't try to fix it when it's not broken;

Good luck,

Tek

[Spinoza 1,194]

You are doing amazingly. I lost 7lbs last month - my stats are almost the same as yours OP although I'm a bit taller so my BMI is lower. I agree with the others, do check you're not slipping diet-wise, make sure you're doing some exercise and you should be fine.

Some people here have really seen a whoosh after upping their Protein intake significantly, others after changing their exercise routine, and others after increasing fluids. All worth a try I guess!

[Arabesque 6,495]

You can depend upon your rate of weight loss slowing as you get further out & closer to goal. Those heady days of huge losses don’t last. I was one single kilogram (2.2lbs) from my goal at month 5 & it took me an entire month to reach it. It was like a stall. So close so far.

You are eating more, closer to what your body needs to maintain your weight so you are not eating in deficit which forces your body to burn fat for energy. If you decrease your caloric intake, you may lose more but at 6 months out focusing on a healthy diet & getting closer to your required nutrients & intake is more important.

The other truth is not everyone reaches their goal which is just a number. And those who do, don’t do so to an arbitrary timeline. Many factors totally out of your control affect your rate of loss & the weight you end up at like age, gender, weight loss & gain history & the biggest one: genetics. Can’t change those.

Losing 1-2lbs a week is a healthy rate of loss. Celebrate every pound you lose.

[Tony B - NJ 641]

I think at this point I started exercising more and it did the trick. When I go into a stall or slowdown I notice I still lost inches due to the exercise then I see step changes in weight loss.