STALL--I know this is not a new topic but have a question.

[meltingaway 6]

I was wondering how long you have to go without losing pounds until you convince yourself that you are not in a stall but instead have lost as much as you are going to lose? I have not even lost 50% of my weight and have slowed down SO MUCH. I know that I am not getting to excercise like I would because I am a CPA in the middle of tax season and working 12 and 13 hour days. I am very careful with my diet and nutrition and track carbs, calories, and Proteins constantly. Do you think that when (in a couple of weeks) I start exercising more I will start losing again? I am a very positive person and have not thrown in the towel, but probably just a little tired and let down slightly (probably just because of tax season). I just wanted to know all of you sleeve buddies' opinions.

[AutumnLily 77]

Stress can slow weightloss and I am sure your job has some stressors. Just keep on doing what you are doing and the stall will break.

[soon2bskinny 0]

I have been an extremely slow loser from day 1. I had surgery on July 31, 2010 and have only recently reached my halfway mark. It sucks, but everyone assures me it will come off in my own time. It is still frustrating when I see people losing so much weight so fast. I have finally started to calm down since i have reached the halfway point. Your weight will come off too. I do believe stress and other factors play a part. I still gain 3-4 pounds the week of my period. I know its going to happen, but it still makes me crazy. Just keep on keeping on and you will get there. Good luck!

[coops 1,790]

I agree with the others. I am too, a slow loser and I have come to accept that now. It is still frustrating but at least I am not gaining now. I believe that my body will make its own way from now on... I will continue to give it good food and exercise and hopefully it will repay me by getting rid of some more fat!

Hang in there and I am sure that you will see the scale move again =]

[sassygirl 1]

I've been stalled for probably 7 weeks but I've started moving again ... ThankGod! I've come the conclusion that im a slow loser and that's what my body does...I stall then I lose. Just step up the exercise and drink plenty of Water and Protein first and u will be fine!

[Used2b575lbs 29]

First of all It looks like you're doing great!!!

With a BMI of 28.9 you probably don't have too much more to lose or at least losing will be slower as your body does have less to relent.

One thing you can try if you haven't already is calorie cycling, figure out your total weekly calories divide by 7 raise 2 days up to 1000 or 1200 calories and then average out the rest. Sometimes are body can fight the urge to lose and try really hard to hold onto the calories.

The other trick is try a week of low carbs 40 grams or less a day.

Good Luck!

[meltingaway 6]

You are all full of such good advice and things I haven't thought of. Looks like you are all doing great. That is what I like about this board. We all encourage each other. Good luck to you all and thanks!!