Plateau

[JaimeC 4]

I had my surgery 3 months ago and have hit my second plateau? I have lost quite a bit of weight, yes, but didn't think it was supposed to stop like this for a few more months. Has anyone experienced this? When I say plateau I mean the number on the scale has not budged for more that 4 days.

[SweetP 18]

I was sleeved on 2/14 and I've already had 2 stalls. My weight loss seems slow because I think my expectations were just too high. I've lost 30 pounds in 11 weeks and when I step back and really think about that it's a great accomplishment. An average of almost 3 pounds a week is great! We just have to stay possitive. I weight myself on Mondays and I was really not looking forward to the scale yesterday but I lost 5 pounds this week. I was in shock!

Do you track your calories? Maybe you need to change your diet a little or change up your activity. It seems like when I eat more calories I drop more pounds than I expect to. Just an idea. Good luck and hang in there.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Everybody on this site have talked about plateaus since 3 weeks out. It is normal and while you are in a plateau, you body is adjusting in inches. 4 days is nothing. If you haven't taken any measurements, then this is the time to measure yourself. You have done a great job losing and your body has it's own agenda on weight loss. Trust that the process is happening. CONGRATS! You are a success!

[massindex 346]

I came across a great quote today that you need to look at whenever you feel frustrated.

There’s a great line in the Desiderata by Max Ehrmann that says: “If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.”

Just enjoy the ride. I hit my goal and thought I couldn't lose more because I plateaued for a month, although I was losing inches. It's inevitable if we consume less and burn more, we will lose weight.

[JaimeC 4]

Thanks for the encouragement everybody. I have lost 79lbs since my highest. I guess I shouldn't complain.

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

It is so frustrating to be in a plateau and then our fear of not being able to lose any more comes up. That ugly little monster! Your pic looks fantastic! You will lose more weight so hello stores, You will need more cloths!

[JaimeC 4]

I appreciate it dorrie! I think I should measure myself tonight.

[deltadawn817 106]

stales are very normal but what I have found is when I am in a stall if I up my Protein or my calories I come out of it faster.

[JaimeC 4]

stales are very normal but what I have found is when I am in a stall if I up my Protein or my calories I come out of it faster.

Thanks I will have to try that!

[PJ713 1]

Completely agree with the others on the inches. I stalled and my clothes were still getting bigger on me, measured and I for sure was dropping inches. And let me tell u I eat so healthy its unreal. So it happens, dont stress it and just keep on doig what you are doing

[mullet head 18]

I guess by your definition I plateau every week!! (I only weigh on Mondays)

I am not sure what the definition of plateau is, but pretty darn sure it aint 4 days...I have been within 2.0 lbs of the same weight for 6 weeks...and I don't really call it a plateau...more of a "rest stop"