Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yeah, I can sort of relate to this, as my weight loss was a bit lower in the months that I exercised the most. However, I lost a lot of inches during that period, and that has slowed down since I've slowed my exercise. You may well be building some muscle, and this would be denser than fat, making the scale show a plateau or even a modest gain. I really think a more important barometer is how your clothes fit. I measure every month, and my biggest losses in inches tend to be during the months I haven't lost as much weight. Also, if you eat more when you are exercising, that might be slowing your loss down. Keep up the exercise, and just be careful what you eat. I started back to dieting (via Weight Watchers) about 10 months after my surgery, and that kickstarted my weight loss. Good luck to you! Joanie 5/25/04 Drs. Walsh and Rutledge 290/153/120 >From: " Thom Kennedy " <exman@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Exercise and Weight Loss >Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2005 17:19:20 -0000 > > Has anyone experienced a correlation between exercise and the slowing >of weight loss? I am now almost 8 ½ months out from my surgery, and >although I have lost about 105 pounds, almost 80 of those pounds came >in the first three months after the surgery. At that time I began a >modest exercise program, and immediately experienced my first plateau. > > I strained my knee which necessitated me scaling back, and in fact >discontinuing my exercise regime for almost a month. During that month >of inactivity I lost 15 pounds. As soon as I resumed my exercise >routines the weight loss stopped again, and in fact I have gained >almost 5 pounds in the past month. Since April, I have experienced a >net gain of 2 pounds. > > I am still about 50 or 60 pounds from my goal, and although I am >pleased to have lost the 105 pounds, I am dismayed to think that the >weight loss might be over in well less than a year. My exercise is >modest, and consists of walking an hour a day, seven days a week, and >working out with dumb bells on alternating days. > > I am well aware of the benefits of daily exercise, and don't want to >stop in the hopes that my weight loss will resume, but you can see >that the temptation is certainly there! Looking for suggestions. > >Thom > >November 30, 2004 >Bay City >Dr R & Dr. D. >353/248 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi, Don't dispare. I kept losing slowly over nearly 3 years. In total I have lost 170 pounds. jane 5-17-02 311/141 Exercise and Weight Loss Has anyone experienced a correlation between exercise and the slowing of weight loss? I am now almost 8 ½ months out from my surgery, and although I have lost about 105 pounds, almost 80 of those pounds came in the first three months after the surgery. At that time I began a modest exercise program, and immediately experienced my first plateau. I strained my knee which necessitated me scaling back, and in fact discontinuing my exercise regime for almost a month. During that month of inactivity I lost 15 pounds. As soon as I resumed my exercise routines the weight loss stopped again, and in fact I have gained almost 5 pounds in the past month. Since April, I have experienced a net gain of 2 pounds. I am still about 50 or 60 pounds from my goal, and although I am pleased to have lost the 105 pounds, I am dismayed to think that the weight loss might be over in well less than a year. My exercise is modest, and consists of walking an hour a day, seven days a week, and working out with dumb bells on alternating days. I am well aware of the benefits of daily exercise, and don't want to stop in the hopes that my weight loss will resume, but you can see that the temptation is certainly there! Looking for suggestions. Thom November 30, 2004 Bay City Dr R & Dr. D. 353/248 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi, Muscle weighs more than fat, volume per volume. Your muscle mass is increasing, that's good. Try measuring the difference in inches, like how your clothes feel, rather than pounds. After you build significant muscle mass, the calories will be being burned even when you are at rest 'cause that's what muscle does. Karin > Has anyone experienced a correlation between exercise and the slowing > of weight loss? I am now almost 8 ½ months out from my surgery, and > although I have lost about 105 pounds, almost 80 of those pounds came > in the first three months after the surgery. At that time I began a > modest exercise program, and immediately experienced my first plateau. > > I strained my knee which necessitated me scaling back, and in fact > discontinuing my exercise regime for almost a month. During that month > of inactivity I lost 15 pounds. As soon as I resumed my exercise > routines the weight loss stopped again, and in fact I have gained > almost 5 pounds in the past month. Since April, I have experienced a > net gain of 2 pounds. > > I am still about 50 or 60 pounds from my goal, and although I am > pleased to have lost the 105 pounds, I am dismayed to think that the > weight loss might be over in well less than a year. My exercise is > modest, and consists of walking an hour a day, seven days a week, and > working out with dumb bells on alternating days. > > I am well aware of the benefits of daily exercise, and don't want to > stop in the hopes that my weight loss will resume, but you can see > that the temptation is certainly there! Looking for suggestions. > > Thom > > November 30, 2004 > Bay City > Dr R & Dr. D. > 353/248 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Everyone, Here is the dilemma, I was losing fine and then I started going to the gym. I started about 3 weeks ago and have not lost a pound since then. I don't want to stop the exercise but I really would like to continue to lose. I had surgery on May 10th and have lost 68 lbs since then. Any advice. (I really don't want to hear about muscle weighing more than fat. I can't believe I have built that much muscle in 3 weeks.) thanks for the help, Pam How are the letter mates doing out there? --- Lyse Tremblay <babylyse_@...> wrote: > hi guys i need some help... ive written 2 emails to > DR. R ndstill no replies > i reallyneed an answer quick > my hair is long (middle ofmy back) and if i want to > keep what is left i > really need an answer............... > im loosing it really fast and my doctorwants meto > ask DR. R for a answer and > for the last 3 and a half weeks ive been waiting for > a reply... and yes i > didwrite directly to Trish and still no reply..... > pleasesomeone if you knwo what i can take letme > know as soon as possible > > again thank you > > > > Lyse > march 27th, 2006 297 lbs > as of the 30 of September 200 lbs > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hi Pam: Don't despair! We all hit a plateau every once in a while. As you know, I was one of the May 10th Shamu girls. Last week, I didn't lose anything and then I lost 3 lbs. in 2 days. I've lost a total of 72 lbs. I walk quite a bit, but haven't gone to the gym lately. Please don't be discouraged. If you will look at the weight loss chart in the index, I would bet you are right on target with 68 lb. loss. Blessings, Lynda Dixon lbd43@... RE: Exercise and weight loss Hi Everyone, Here is the dilemma, I was losing fine and then I started going to the gym. I started about 3 weeks ago and have not lost a pound since then. I don't want to stop the exercise but I really would like to continue to lose. I had surgery on May 10th and have lost 68 lbs since then. Any advice. (I really don't want to hear about muscle weighing more than fat. I can't believe I have built that much muscle in 3 weeks.) thanks for the help, Pam How are the letter mates doing out there? --- Lyse Tremblay <babylyse_@...> wrote: > hi guys i need some help... ive written 2 emails to > DR. R ndstill no replies > i reallyneed an answer quick > my hair is long (middle ofmy back) and if i want to > keep what is left i > really need an answer............... > im loosing it really fast and my doctorwants meto > ask DR. R for a answer and > for the last 3 and a half weeks ive been waiting for > a reply... and yes i > didwrite directly to Trish and still no reply..... > pleasesomeone if you knwo what i can take letme > know as soon as possible > > again thank you > > > > Lyse > march 27th, 2006 297 lbs > as of the 30 of September 200 lbs > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 It may simply be a coincidence, time for a plateau. We all had them. It may be that your body is just saying " what the heck is going on " . Either way.. try and be patient. The exercise is of great benefit and it will all work out. in GA > > > hi guys i need some help... ive written 2 emails to > > DR. R ndstill no replies > > i reallyneed an answer quick > > my hair is long (middle ofmy back) and if i want to > > keep what is left i > > really need an answer............... > > im loosing it really fast and my doctorwants meto > > ask DR. R for a answer and > > for the last 3 and a half weeks ive been waiting for > > a reply... and yes i > > didwrite directly to Trish and still no reply..... > > pleasesomeone if you knwo what i can take letme > > know as soon as possible > > > > again thank you > > > > > > > > Lyse > > march 27th, 2006 297 lbs > > as of the 30 of September 200 lbs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 I agree with . And I always gain a little bit when I start exercising. I think the muscles hold a bit of water. It will even out. If I were you, I'd hold off on weighing for a couple weeks. In the beginning, we lose so fast that you can weigh every day and see losses. But things slow down, and after the first few months, I went over to monthly weighing so I didn't obsess over every little up and down. And plateaus are normal, necessary, and totally frustrating. We've all been there! Joanie 5/25/04 Drs. Walsh and Rutledge >From: " juliewmson " <jwmson1@...> >Reply- > >Subject: Re: Exercise and weight loss >Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2006 12:30:52 -0000 > >It may simply be a coincidence, time for a plateau. We all had >them. It may be that your body is just saying " what the heck is >going on " . Either way.. try and be patient. The exercise is of >great benefit and it will all work out. > > in GA > > > > > > > hi guys i need some help... ive written 2 emails to > > > DR. R ndstill no replies > > > i reallyneed an answer quick > > > my hair is long (middle ofmy back) and if i want to > > > keep what is left i > > > really need an answer............... > > > im loosing it really fast and my doctorwants meto > > > ask DR. R for a answer and > > > for the last 3 and a half weeks ive been waiting for > > > a reply... and yes i > > > didwrite directly to Trish and still no reply..... > > > pleasesomeone if you knwo what i can take letme > > > know as soon as possible > > > > > > again thank you > > > > > > > > > > > > Lyse > > > march 27th, 2006 297 lbs > > > as of the 30 of September 200 lbs > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Joanne, indeed Pilates is excellent! I was going to a class, but had to cut back on things that were not necessary. So the Pilates had to go. HOWEVER, I used the exercises I learned each day when I am exercising. I know that without exercising, I would not have lost the weight I have! Debby [ ] Exercise and weight loss For me the one thing that has done the most for me is to walk twice a day ........For me it is easier as I have a dog for company. But, you could go walking listening to your fav music..or just enjoy the quiet......or the people. I have added Pilates as I finally got a channel back that has that and my Yoga! Yeah. Pilates is the best for muscles and weight loss.and the Yoga every other day is good for balance and stretching the muscles.I feel better alternating between the Pilates one day and Yoga the next. For me.my diet is easy...... I simply drink a Boost for breakfast and another for lunch and a small regular dinner. I have bags of dried fruit and Trailmix. . I love the Craisens, dried plums (Prunes ) I bought the Pnes where the prunes )plums) are seperately wrapped so each is nice and soft and so sweet. I also hav e the decadent Dark Chocolate covered prune peieces...Now, that is the healthiest piece of good stuff ..........You must try them. Good luck to all trying to loose.........And, of course the less fat on us the healthier we are ( and the better we feel!!!) even with liver disease. Blessings, Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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