Not losing weight
melted_
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I used to weigh a balanced 130 and im 5'7. But i got into a car accident , my jaw was broken I had emergency surgery and was barley eating for about 3 months but gained about 70 pounds and am compleatly unable to lose it, i have no energy, i am excersizing 3 times a week and cut my calories from 2000 down to 1200 or less a day... what do i do iv been trying for 2 months and have only lost 1 pound....
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How are you measuring your calorie intake?0
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Don't worry
you are doing great, one pound is one pound less than a month ago.
Have you upped your water intake? Are you doing steps every day? How balanced are your meals? Could you maybe swap out something for a healthier option?
If you think your doing everything right, get to a doctor, they could help xx0 -
When you were "barely eating" were you barely moving too.
Has your med team ruled out any other injuries or oedema
You can't put on 70lbs without ingesting adequate calories ..mass is not created out of nothing
Check your logging, weigh everything move more
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All of the above.
Have you any idea how much 1lb of fat is? Pick up a 1lb bag of flour or sugar and hold it for a bit; that'll give you an idea of the weight you're now not carrying about with you. losing 1lb of fat is a big deal, well done you. Follow the flowchart Sued0nim posted and see what it tells you.
But cut yourself some slack. Your body has been through significant trauma and needs to recover. That can take some time. Even if you only lose 1lb every 2 months for a while, it's still a loss. I sometimes struggle to lose for months on end. I've got a medical condition, the meds for which make it more difficult to lose weight. It's taken me 7 months to lose 2 stones, running 3 times a week, eating healthily and logging everything. I should be stick thin by now lol.1 -
What's the timescale here? How long since the injury?
Don't panic, you'll get there in the end0 -
Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.2
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trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.0 -
Also I'm wondering if she still has some oedema from the surgery - that's why I'm wondering about the timescale. I.e. Has she actually put on 70lb of fat or is some of it swelling?1
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CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
This made me chuckle, and a little bit jealous lol.0 -
What is blended birthday cake even like?
Does smashing teacakes off your head make them easier to eat, too?0 -
CattOfTheGarage wrote: »What is blended birthday cake even like?
Does smashing teacakes off your head make them easier to eat, too?
Haha the cake was delish! My friend made it and it was massive so I didn't want to miss out - I blended it with a little orange juice. And yes to smashed teacakes, that's how you peel the choc off!0 -
CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.2 -
trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.
Oh I agree, I quoted you because I wanted to share it with OP in case she's perhaps thinking that blended food isn't as calorific.3 -
CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
This gave me the laugh..
Off topic for a second..I have a really good tasting birthday cake protein powder.. I bet that real birthday cake tastes 100% better than that.. LOL
I was wondering too if she was blending all sort of things like ice cream, cake, cookies, and things like this too! It does not take much to make a very caloric shake..0 -
trigden1991 wrote: »If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
Have you never seen "Secret Eaters"?
"I just can't understand what the problem is!" *eats 6-pack of sausage rolls as a snack*
We are none of us as mindful as we think we are.
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CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.
Oh I agree, I quoted you because I wanted to share it with OP in case she's perhaps thinking that blended food isn't as calorific.
If only that were true
Blended cakes and ice cream here we come. 1 -
trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.
Oh I agree, I quoted you because I wanted to share it with OP in case she's perhaps thinking that blended food isn't as calorific.
If only that were true Blended cakes and ice cream here we come.
I wouldn't recommend the blended pork chop, roast potatoes and broccoli <gags>
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That sounds like it would make a decent soup0
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CattOfTheGarage wrote: »What is blended birthday cake even like?
Does smashing teacakes off your head make them easier to eat, too?
Birthday cake shake at Steak and Shake. Deeeeeelishus.0 -
EmmaMcwhinnie wrote: »Don't worry you are doing great, one pound is one pound less than a month ago.
Have you upped your water intake? Are you doing steps every day? How balanced are your meals? Could you maybe swap out something for a healthier option?
If you think your doing everything right, get to a doctor, they could help xx
I mostly have been eating salads and grilled chicken, fruits in the morning, and maybe three cups of water a day0 -
When you were "barely eating" were you barely moving too.
Has your med team ruled out any other injuries or oedema
You can't put on 70lbs without ingesting adequate calories ..mass is not created out of nothing
Check your logging, weigh everything move more
When i was recovering i was walking like a mile a week so barely moving ..0 -
CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.
Oh I agree, I quoted you because I wanted to share it with OP in case she's perhaps thinking that blended food isn't as calorific.
No i seriously wasnt eating for idk how long it was i was drinking smoothies with just fruit and water while i was recovering for idk 4 or 5months..0 -
The doctor that did my surgery said my metabolism might slow down and said if that happens to go to a nutritionist but my insurance company is *kitten* me over so i cant fo that.. i just need advice cuz i feel like nothing is working i dont need your smart *kitten* remarks.. already stressed enough
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CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.
Oh I agree, I quoted you because I wanted to share it with OP in case she's perhaps thinking that blended food isn't as calorific.
No i seriously wasnt eating for idk how long it was i was drinking smoothies with just fruit and water while i was recovering for idk 4 or 5months..
Boom, that's the info people were looking for. Were you weighing the fruit in those smoothies? Some fruit is VERY high-calorie. You might find you were easily drinking thousands of calories a day in fruit smoothies.1 -
CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.
Oh I agree, I quoted you because I wanted to share it with OP in case she's perhaps thinking that blended food isn't as calorific.
No i seriously wasnt eating for idk how long it was i was drinking smoothies with just fruit and water while i was recovering for idk 4 or 5months..
You're lying to yourself about your calorie intake ( blended fruit can be high in calories and very low in the nutritional requirements to live let alone recover from injury)..that's not going to help you
You put on 70lbs ..so you ate 245000 calories over your TDEE over that time period. Let's discount 20lbs as oedema and set your TDEE at 1500 you'd have been drinking 3500 calories of fruit daily
That didn't come out of nowhere ...did you make all your own milkshakes, I bet someone was giving you meal replacement foods to help you recover
Anyway no point rehashing ...you're recovered
Start moving
Start weighing your food and log it properly
You're 5'7 and 200lbs ...eat 1500 calories, walk at least 5 miles (10k steps) per day and maybe do some purposeful exercise2 -
CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »CurlyCockney wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »Something doesn't add up. You were barely able to eat but gained 70lbs in 3 months. That means 3000 calories over maintenance each day and nearly 6lb weight gain per week.
I haven't been able to eat for a month now due to surgery, and have put on 7lb. However, by "eat" I mean "chew proper food". I've had wayyyyyy over my calories by putting things into the blender and sucking it through a straw! I've kinda used my surgery as an excuse to feel sorry for myself and have blended all sorts of stuff that I don't usually have (like birthday cake and choccies!) and thoroughly enjoyed it LOL! Maybe you've done something similar OP? Follow the chart, you'll start losing I promise! Hope your recovery has gone well.
7lbs in a month is different to 70lbs in 3 months though. If you are drinking cake then you know where your problem is.
That aside, I'm fairly sure that when recovering from surgery you should be eating at maintenance or slightly above to facilitate recovery.
Oh I agree, I quoted you because I wanted to share it with OP in case she's perhaps thinking that blended food isn't as calorific.
No i seriously wasnt eating for idk how long it was i was drinking smoothies with just fruit and water while i was recovering for idk 4 or 5months..
Boom, that's the info people were looking for. Were you weighing the fruit in those smoothies? Some fruit is VERY high-calorie. You might find you were easily drinking thousands of calories a day in fruit smoothies.
Yeah ur probably right wasnt paying much attention too busy allmost getting sued0 -
The doctor that did my surgery said my metabolism might slow down and said if that happens to go to a nutritionist but my insurance company is *kitten* me over so i cant fo that.. i just need advice cuz i feel like nothing is working i dont need your smart *kitten* remarks.. already stressed enough
1) Your metabolism won't slow down
2) Drinking fruit is why you gained weight
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trigden1991 wrote: »The doctor that did my surgery said my metabolism might slow down and said if that happens to go to a nutritionist but my insurance company is *kitten* me over so i cant fo that.. i just need advice cuz i feel like nothing is working i dont need your smart *kitten* remarks.. already stressed enough
1) Your metabolism won't slow down
2) Drinking fruit is why you gained weight
When your body goes through truama you tend to gain weight to "create a shell of protection" is what my doctor said lmao and never thought i could gain weight from fruit but that was all i was eating for months so yeah seems realistiv0
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