When I went in for jaw surgery I was 86 kilos. 12 days later I went down to 80 kilos and since I have been on my periods I went back up to 81 kilos.
I don't get why I got a fast drop in weight (most likely water retention) and all of a sudden it crept back on.
Currently on a liquid and mushy/blended food diet (not being able to chew while I heal) so I have been drinking milk shakes, eating small pots of potato and gravy, custard, yogurt, fruit smoothies, blended fruit, soups, soups with veg/and pasta, curried eggs, porridge (flavoured kind) drinking juice and water.
Metimucil is used to flush out my digetstive system twice a week.
Physically in the mirror I can see I have lost weight and my jeans are looser around the waist.
I also feel more active and lighter. So why are my scales saying I gained weight?
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I wouldn't pay attention to the scale, its how you look. If you look better that's what matters. The scale will drop.
Don't pay attention to the numbers on the scale. pay attention to the way your clothes fit and how you feel. Liquid food isn't necessarily going to cause you to lose weight. You have be taking in the right number of calories for your body to work at its best. If you are consuming too few, you will inevitably slow your metabolism. I understand you are restricted right now to specifically liquid or soft foods, but you have to watch what foods you eat... You need protein and carbs. If you are consuming too much sugar from juice or milkshakes, this will cause weight gain. And if you are on your period, you will retain water and just be uncomfortable anyway.
Don't stress about the scale.. It does not good, but frustrate you.
"I'd much rather be a woman than a man. Women can cry, they can wear cute clothes, and they are the first to be rescued off of sinking ships."
— Gilda Radner
Also, weight lost from a liquid diet almost always comes back. And as stated before me, don't focus on the numbers. Focus on your waist line and the way your clothes fit.
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forget the scales, take skinfold measurements and use the mirror
The scale will lie... I have been working out, eating right and the scale hasnt moved. However I am swimming in a pair of jeans that i brought 2 months ago! Yes, it would be nice to see the scale move a little but as long as I have to keep buying smaller clothes that is all that matters! If you clothes are looser, rejoice!
By the way, just today I brought some jeans a size smaller and THEY are a little loose!
I know what you are talking about. A couple of years back I had surgery and lost a lot of weight in a very short time. But unfortunately it's mostly musclemass, which is lost very quickly due to inactivity. When you leave the hospital you will build it back up, but that's not bad. It actually will make you fell even skinnier, because it burns away your fat reserves.
You can't always trust the scale. Keep in mind if you are increasing your physical activity and possibly increasing muscle as well, muscle is heavier than fat. So you may not appear to be losing weight, but you are getting smaller. Firming up is a better way to lose weight and the best way to fight weight gain.
