FOUR week stall... grrr

[Prila 1]

I lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks after surgery. Now I'm at week 6 and have only lost 1 pound in the last month. I've read all the posts about stalls but I'm sooo frustrated. I am tracking my calories and the most I have eaten is around 800 calories. I am more active than before surgery so I would have thought that would help. I have failed so many times at diets and I'm already tired of my friends asking me how much I've lost and having to tell them "still stuck". I feel like I went through this whole thing to lose 20 pounds. What am I doing wrong??

[feedyoureye 3,087]

I lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks after surgery. Now I'm at week 6 and have only lost 1 pound in the last month. I've read all the posts about stalls but I'm sooo frustrated. I am tracking my calories and the most I have eaten is around 800 calories. I am more active than before surgery so I would have thought that would help. I have failed so many times at diets and I'm already tired of my friends asking me how much I've lost and having to tell them "still stuck". I feel like I went through this whole thing to lose 20 pounds. What am I doing wrong??

That must be so frustrating! Hang in there, your body is being stubborn for some reason... drink Water, keep moving... eat your Protein... the body will decide to let go when its good and ready. Have your been measuring? I bet your body is changing shape. Hang in there! It will happen....

[mightymouse 0]

I am stuck here with you been stalled for 3 weeks know, but my body measurements have changed. Everyone says it wil start to come off again, so i am trusting that it will start sooner then later. I have also uped my exercise and am around 800 calories 95 grams of Protein and 9 glasses of Water daily

[thegeek 0]

I lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks after surgery. Now I'm at week 6 and have only lost 1 pound in the last month. I've read all the posts about stalls but I'm sooo frustrated. I am tracking my calories and the most I have eaten is around 800 calories. I am more active than before surgery so I would have thought that would help. I have failed so many times at diets and I'm already tired of my friends asking me how much I've lost and having to tell them "still stuck". I feel like I went through this whole thing to lose 20 pounds. What am I doing wrong??

That has to be super-frustrating! I've just finished a 3-4wk stall. It was a pain, but the weight is starting to come off again. I noticed for me I had gotten into some bad habits... (frozen yogurt drink at nights as a snack, or jolly ranchers). I stepped down the carbs a bit and made sure what I took in was Protein. Drink lots and stick to it. The weight will come off. Make sure you're getting enough Protein and keep the carbs to a minimum!

[catguz 0]

I lost 20 pounds in the first 2 weeks after surgery. Now I'm at week 6 and have only lost 1 pound in the last month. I've read all the posts about stalls but I'm sooo frustrated. I am tracking my calories and the most I have eaten is around 800 calories. I am more active than before surgery so I would have thought that would help. I have failed so many times at diets and I'm already tired of my friends asking me how much I've lost and having to tell them "still stuck". I feel like I went through this whole thing to lose 20 pounds. What am I doing wrong??

i just wanted to let you know your not alone......i am excatly where your at. i am 8 weeks out and have only lost 22lbs... so frustrating! everyone keeps saying itll happen, but when? i ask myself the same thing "what am i doing wrong"? dont give up and just keep on watching your calorie intake and itll happen.

[Number50 0]

It happened to me, too. I was stuck for 3 weeks, but I increased my fluids and eventually my body decided to cooperate. This week the weight is flying off - 7 lbs. since Monday.

[Prila 1]

Thanks for the words of encouragement....yesterday was a bad day. I was feeling really down. You all are the best!

[KathyH 0]

That must be so frustrating! Hang in there, your body is being stubborn for some reason... drink Water, keep moving... eat your Protein... the body will decide to let go when its good and ready. Have your been measuring? I bet your body is changing shape. Hang in there! It will happen....

Hello, been there done that, thought I paid all this money and I am only going to lose 30lbs, was going fly back down and have a chat with the doctor as I wasn't eating nearly what I used to eat, thought what the heck!!! but listen I have lost 5 more pounds this week stall is over, increase your diet to smaller meal six times a day and it work!! Yes it works, have Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner and yes another snack...it works, and remember drink lots of Water, choose Protein first... good luck

Kathy

[LittleSteve 5]

Hello, been there done that, thought I paid all this money and I am only going to lose 30lbs, was going fly back down and have a chat with the doctor as I wasn't eating nearly what I used to eat, thought what the heck!!! but listen I have lost 5 more pounds this week stall is over, increase your diet to smaller meal six times a day and it work!! Yes it works, have Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner and yes another snack...it works, and remember drink lots of Water, choose Protein first... good luck

Kathy

I don`t wanna put a downer on this, I really don`t but even if it wasn`t pure coincidence the snack thing long turm is a problem of its own. I do get that mixing things up and increasing Cal's have been said to help but personally I`m finding snacking to be a problem and has slowed my weight loss.

[Prila 1]

I don`t wanna put a downer on this, I really don`t but even if it wasn`t pure coincidence the snack thing long turm is a problem of its own. I do get that mixing things up and increasing Cal's have been said to help but personally I`m finding snacking to be a problem and has slowed my weight loss.

I increased my calories a bit and it has seemed to help. I'm hoping this stall is over...I've lost 2 more pounds!! Woo hooo!

[MINI-Me 196]

I don`t wanna put a downer on this, I really don`t but even if it wasn`t pure coincidence the snack thing long turm is a problem of its own. I do get that mixing things up and increasing Cal's have been said to help but personally I`m finding snacking to be a problem and has slowed my weight loss.

Not a downer at all ... this is a journey & we all have to find what works for us. My nutritionist gave me "guidelines" to follow because everyone is different. I too have stalls and they are SUPER FRUSTRATING! But, feel free to experiment a little and find what works for you. This is not a race to see how fast you can lose. This is a journey to a whole new you.

For me, Snacks will always be part of my life. I enjoy them and feel deprived if I don't have them. (And for me, deprivation means a binge.) So, I have found a way to incorporate them in my life. And, it's working for me. BUT, if Snacks cause a major problem for you, then it may be better just to leave them out for now.

I don't mean this to sound preachy. Believe me, it's been an exciting, emotional, terrific, horrific journey so far ... But, I'm learning to be the new me. YOU CAN TOO!

[mp8btpc 33]

Well of course take a look at your diet to be sure you are not getting too many calories or other bad things that will cause the stall. Just in case.

On a positive note, my aunt who has not had surgery but has been working out with a trainer for 4 months just did her monthly weigh in...she only lost 2 pounds the last 4 weeks but her body fat went down almost 5% that is amazing. So just keep that in mind if you are working out some and gaining some muscle.