Stopped losing at one year out - ThinnerTimes

bblondee53 · 02-06-2006, 05:53 AM

Hi all,
I was just wondering what you guys, that are one year out, are eating every day. I am so mad at myself because all my old habits have sneaked right in again. I have a hard time eating 3meals a day. Find myself snacking a lot. I start everyday out by journaling what I eat but by the end of the day I've blown it. I stopped losing as of last month (one year anniversary). I've lost a total of 73 lbs. I still don't eat sugar and I DO exersize 3X a week but I am not losing anything and have weighed the same for about 2 months now. I've heard all about the "honeymoon period" and now I know what it meant. Mine is absolutly over!!! Everyday I say I will try to just eat protien and try to get back on this program but by noon I fail!!!!! Just like the olden days!!!
I am getting so frustrated I can't stand it. Is anyone out there going through the same thing I am???? Thanks for listening.

Doc J · 02-06-2006, 06:59 AM

I am only 3 months post-op, but everythinf I read say you should be exercising 4-5 days a week. 3 days is not enough, especially if you are snacking! Increasing your exercising will also help with the snacking.

coptergirl · 02-06-2006, 08:11 AM

Are you eating protein first, veggies seciong, and fruits/carbs last? Are you getting enough water? You may want to ncrease your protein,water, and excercise to see if that shakes you loose...

sUzYzPLaCe · 02-06-2006, 10:19 AM

Here is my opinion, and it's only an opinion. First of all get rid of the scales, and second buy yourself a tape measure. When you work out you gain more muscle and it weighs more than fat. So you need to be measuring, and not weighing.. Suzy

Nichole · 02-06-2006, 01:14 PM

Yeah well I am not even at 6 months out yet and my weight loss has stopped as well. Not really worried at this point but getting frustrated that it just stopped for no reason.....

Mavisavis · 02-07-2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bblondee53

Hi all,
I was just wondering what you guys, that are one year out, are eating every day. I am so mad at myself because all my old habits have sneaked right in again. I have a hard time eating 3meals a day. Find myself snacking a lot. I start everyday out by journaling what I eat but by the end of the day I've blown it. I stopped losing as of last month (one year anniversary). I've lost a total of 73 lbs. I still don't eat sugar and I DO exersize 3X a week but I am not losing anything and have weighed the same for about 2 months now. I've heard all about the "honeymoon period" and now I know what it meant. Mine is absolutly over!!! Everyday I say I will try to just eat protien and try to get back on this program but by noon I fail!!!!! Just like the olden days!!!
I am getting so frustrated I can't stand it. Is anyone out there going through the same thing I am???? Thanks for listening.

Hey there......most likely it is just a plateau you have to wait out, or muscle gain if you haven't been exercising a long time. But as for the snacking dilemma.....which is my BIGGEST struggle of all in the whole surgery.......I realized just recently (all over again, lol) that it is imperative that I eat breakfast. It bothers me that I am eating at a time I don't really want to be, when of course I could enjoy it more later. But when I don't I notice I am thinking about and looking for snacks all evening long. I did well on my last vacation and just said it was because I was distracted by fun, and said I was struggling at home because I was bored. THEN my I spent the night at my BF's house and he cooked me breakfast, so I ate.....I had 1-2 healthy snacks in normal portions that day and was not obsessed. So, I orced myself to eat yesterday morning and same story. Duh, how many times til I believe that I need to eat breakfast to avoid sabotaging my day. So, if one of your meals is not breakfast, give it a try......if it is, maybe try to add another small healthy meal.

wlcasper · 02-07-2006, 12:51 PM

Old habits do snea back in. I know in my case those habits didn't start until I was out about 16 months. I am now almost at 2 years. I maintain my weight but I exercise 5 days a week and eat pretty smart. I found that I spent some $$$$ and went and saw a dietician/nutionist, she really helped me to recognize what it was I was doing with my diet and why. You also may want to go and get some counseling. The DR fixed your insides not what is happening in your head. Sorry if I am too blunt.

dshafer · 02-13-2006, 12:59 PM

Hi everyone:

I am 2-1/2 years out and my husband is 2 y ears and 4 months out. I am really scared because I have put 10 pounds on. I know it's an emotional thing. I lost over 120 pounds. Feel great. I didn't care if I lost anymore, I just don't want to put anymore on - I want to lose the 10 pounds that I gained and I need help.

Can anyone give me a dietary plan on what they eat on a stadard day or how many calories they intake? I am eating at my desk, picking, I still can't eat a lot at one time, it's my choices.

Is there anyway to shrink my stomach again? Help I'm desperate

bblondee53 · 02-13-2006, 04:51 PM

Hi, I'm 1 year out and have put on 5 lbs and I'm scared to death!! I never thought I would have to worry about weight again but I guess the job is NEVER over. I am really getting desperate. I've thought about joining Weight Watchers again but I honestly know what to do, I guess I'm just not doing it. Today I decided to get rid of the Pastachio nuts and to quit grazing all day long. It just seems as though, all of a sudden, my will power is gone and my cravings are back. I still have not given in to sweets, but I'm eating nuts and popcorn like crazy. I never reached my goal of 135 but was willing to settle for 145......Never got there either. Got down to 155 and dead stopped and now I weigh 160. I feel as though I'm losing the battle of the bulge!!!
HHHHHEEEEEELLLLLLPPPPP!!!! I start everyday on a diet and by noon I've blown it.

HAMPTON5555 · 02-13-2006, 07:19 PM

I am a little over 1 year and have battled with hunger and snacking almost from the get go.

I feel it is my lot in life and must fight the good fight.

We have to take control of our choices and venture on.

Good luck to you!
Rain