What should I do?

rkilbury · 05-14-2008, 01:54 PM

So I was banded 03/18. By April I had lost 22lbs. I am happy about that loss but I haven't lost any weight since then. I have had two fills and have 3cc in my 10cc band. I have been using fit day to track my food and I am around 1200 calories a day which include 90-100 grams of protein a day. I have just recently started walking about 20 mins. a day. What am I doing wrong? The only thing I can think of is cutting out all sugar. Has anyone else had to do that to loose properly?

Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!!

Bozzj · 05-14-2008, 02:24 PM

why don't you "test" your body for one full week.

try having only whole foods...with low fat and limited to no carbs. some things i've been eating that i enjoy is:

protein shakes for breakfast (but an egg would be good too, etc)

chicken salad for lunch or dinner with low carb bbq sauce (thanks to georgia girl) or i have it with chipotle mustard and a tiny bit of mayo.

dinner--tonight i'm having chicken taco soup (from spark people) that's low in fat/cals.

if i were you i'd keep a food diary that way you can see what works and what doesn't. rarely do i eat carbs (except when i was on mushies)..since then i stick to 1oz weight watcher cheese, protein and more protein (i'm on soft solids).

i hope it works out!!

**coltonwade** · 05-14-2008, 02:29 PM

You may just be at a plateau for a bit . Try adding some light weight training to your work outs and see if that helps. our bodies like to mix things up .
Also you may not have restriction yet with 3ccs in a 10cc band, it sometimes take a little bit of time. Once you get more restriction you will lose.
Try to be patient . OH Something else are you drinking lots of water ?
HTH
Mindy

brown bear · 05-14-2008, 02:31 PM

Many people lose in spurts. They hit plateaus, make a change, then lose again until the next plateau. I think walking is a great idea. Give that change some time to have an effect and see what happens. Good luck!

rkilbury · 05-14-2008, 02:32 PM

I have been struggling with the water thing. I hit it hard yesterday and got 56oz in. Today I'm gonna get 64!

**coltonwade** · 05-14-2008, 03:24 PM

I struggle getting in enough water too.
I try to drink those big glasses because even though its "One" glass they are usually at least 24oz of water. So If i can "trick" myself into thinking "Ok i just need 4 of these at a day Im good.
It does not seem like so much that way . ya know ?
Good luck keep it up . It all takes some getting use to at first and it seems like its a balancing act , well it IS a balancing act .

Mindy