Weight loss stalls

[kaledg01 21]

Does anyone have any ideas how to end a weight loss stall? I lost 19 lbs my first week after surgery, but week two I haven't lost a single pound. I've been counting every calorie that I take in and it's less then 500 a day (not by choice I can't drink much).

[Terribj 208]

Don't count the calories - count the Protein. Make sure you are getting your 60+ g (or whatever your doc recommends). Then get your Water in.

I track everything in MFP but I don't even look at that calories, I watch Protein, fat and carbs. Focus on that protein.

[kaledg01 21]

Thanks for the advice! Today is my first day on soft foods so I'm only eating foods with lots of Protein in them!

[stacyehicks 1]

Hello,

I am almost 3 weeks post op. I'm stalled at 29lbs lost for over a week now. A friend of mine said I'm not getting enough Protein. I eat scrambled eggs, Greek Yogurt and two Protein shakes daily. I don't know how I'm not getting enough.

I walk for exercise, and my clothes are loose but the number on the scale is not moving.

Advice?

Thanks,

Stacy

[kaledg01 21]

Hello, I am almost 3 weeks post op. I'm stalled at 29lbs lost for over a week now. A friend of mine said I'm not getting enough Protein. I eat scrambled eggs, Greek Yogurt and two Protein Shakes daily. I don't know how I'm not getting enough. I walk for exercise, and my clothes are loose but the number on the scale is not moving. Advice? Thanks, Stacy

I completely know how you feel! I'm stalled at 20 lbs for over a week now and I'm being crazy vigilant of how much protein I get and how much carbs/fat/calories I take in. It's really frustrating.

[kaledg01 21]

So happy that my weight loss is picking up again and I've now lost 30 lbs this month!

[andreamy7 55]

I am 6 months post op down 68 lbs. I think what helps is the following- #1-Only weigh once a wk, #2-Eat healthy and drink Water #3-Add in a little exercise (even just a 15-30 min walk every other day to start helps). #4-Be happy when you have had a big loss, but just understand you may not have a big loss the next week. #5-Set realistic goals, don't expect to drop 20 lbs every month, it starts off that high and then starts dailing back a bit so just be patient with yourself, play the long game. #6-change habits and recognize stress or emotional eating. #7-Keep a great attitude with how you are doing. Be kind to yourself through the process. It is hard to do!!

[Lamonica2013 18]

I'm 3 1/2 months out and hit a major stall around week 5 until week 8, right after the Dr started me on soft foods. From my experience and what I have read this happens to most people because our body is adjusting, especially after having a big loss. Our bodies are playing catch up. Keep doing what your doing, eat healthy, get in your Protein, and importantly exercise, even if just small walks at first until you can build it up as you get further out. I have since hit a one week stall because I got a severe cold and could barely even function let alone exercise. My main advice is just stick to your plan and guidelines, try not to get upset with yourself (easier said than done I know). The stall will end though as long as you stick with your regulations and plan. Hang in there

[kaledg01 21]

I'm so happy to say that after my second long weight loss stall I'm at losing again and am down 43 lbs in less then two months. Anyone stalking out there, just hold on tight because you will start losing again!!!

[rebecca61885 35]

I didn't read everyone else's posts so I'm probably repeating what they say. The stall that you are having is very normal. I had the same one. You are losing weight every day and it's like a high and then it stops and you feel broken. You're body is freaking out and going into starvation mode. I counted and was getting low calories like you. Do all you can to up your calories. I promise it will make you lose. Dedicate a day to try to hit 800 even if it is hard. My sister told me to eat candy (see I was freaking out)... Don't do that... I threw up very badly from eating Cookies because I thought that was a legit suggestion. Even last week I had a stall.. I'm 4 months out... And I posted on here. Sometimes routine can make it happen so going higher calories one day can encourage your body to go back to losing! Good luck!