Stall stories.

[KatieOkieDokie 171]

Ok I am currently in a very long lasting, annoying stall!! It seems as though I can do NOTHING to jump my weight loss! Even though I know this normal and everyone goes through it, and I expected it. It still doesn't make it any easier. I'm going on 2 months! And I'm about ready to cry! I just want to see the scale move!! I'm now almost 11 months out, so this great curse started in my 9th month, and this is the first I've ever had since surgery. I've lost almost 100 lbs since surgery (I probably won't hit 100 because of my stall). Very aggravating, and upsetting.. Also I am eating right! I know that would probably be the first question asked. I may stray every now and thin.. but I stick to my diet plan. And I do work out 5 times a week. Hit both cardio and weights!

I know there is no answer, or way to break a stall. You just have to ride it out. So I want to hear about other's stalls. How long did yours last, how did you cope? How far out was you? How many have you had? I know some have had several small ones. Please give me some hope there is a light at the end of this tunnel!

Thanks so much!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I do not focus on the scale not moving. Keep eating right, working out, and focus on your weight loss, enjoying the already new you. The constant stall cries of help let me know this is something I would go through, like everyone else. I am sooooooo happy with 50 lbs. dropping off my behind lol!!!!!

You might want to change your diet around a little, and maybe you are eating some things you could do without. If you are straying now and then......that might be a problem. Some days I just do yogurt and shakes when I feel I ate too much the day before. Also, I was told by the NUT last week to eat more veggies. Have you discussed with your NUT? Best of luck to you!

[Jdub 109]

Do you track your measurements? I know how it's very frustrating when in a stall mode. Also, do you use MFP at all? I'm sure if you're tracking food intake that it may help if others could view it and possibly make some suggestions. If you are not tracking what you eat, see Alex's recent article on "Are Hidden Calories Holding Back Your Weight Loss" under WLS Magazine articles. I'm not nearly as advanced in the post-op side as you, but just went through a 2 week stall, and now just coming out of it. I've been adjusting my exercise regime just this last week to help with the stall. In my case, I wasn't getting enough fuel (food) into my body with the strenuous exercise I was doing 5 days a week and had to tone it down a bit, because I wasn't getting more calories in (yay for the sleeve!) unless I started eating junk food, and I'm not going down that road again!

[shortyvel 42]

^{Forget the scale, measure yourself, around the waist, thighs, you'll noitce the numbers going down, even if the scale does not. Muscle weight more than fat...}

[hopefulmom76 41]

I hit a horrible stall around weeks 4-7. Talk about depressing! Week 8, I picked up the exercise and don't ya know I've lost 4lbs by week 9.