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My First Plateau


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I seem to have already hit my first weight loss plateau. Things were flying along with the scale dropping 2-3 lbs a day but as soon as I started the first day of my third week I noticed slowing. Now as that week has progressed, closed and I have started the fourth week I have not seen the scale move down at all. As a matter of fact last night it went up a pound. I am not really freaking out yet since I was ready and prepared for what they call the the 3 week stall and on top of that I am menstrating which usually causes me to retain Water and gain a few pounds for the week but I do have an important question...

When does it start moving again? How long does this stall usually last? I am trying to stay positive, I am sticking to the plan but in the end if it goes for much longer I know I will start to feel discouraged. Anyone want to share I would love to hear that it will get better (even if I have to wait).

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Sorry I can't tell you when you will see the number on the scale move again but it will continue to move down if you follow your plan.

If you've been losing 2-3 lbs a day that's a HUGE drop.

Try to weigh in once a week if you can. You'll have a better chance of seeing the scale move.

Good luck with your journey.

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I have had at least three stalls. I am almost 3 1/2 months out. My last stall was 12 days and it ended today with a 1 pound loss. Stalls happen to almost all of us. My first was at 3 weeks - similar to yours. Even with all the stalls, I have lost 56 pounds and am now in Onederland at 197! Hang in there! Just keep working your surgeon's plan.

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