Breaking the stall

[Yrkybarry 40]

I am on my second stall I am 11 weeks post-op surgery at 271.3 current wt: 231.5. what do you do to break the stall? I have exercising like a freak, eating around 650-750 calories. Do I just have to wait it out? Suggestions/advice.

[Rogofulm 2,440]

@@Yrkybarry, if you are following your program every day, then you just need to wait it out. And don't get discouraged – stalls happen, and then they end. While you're in them, look for non-scale victories (NSVs) like clothes getting looser, more energy, better blood sugar or blood pressure numbers, etc.

Here are the basics of my program. Your doctor's plan may differ. And if you're still unsure, log your food, Fluid and exercise with MyFitnessPal or another app like that. It's a good idea to do that anyway.

Every single day...

• 60-80+ grams of Protein
• 64+ ounces of fluids
• Keep carbs as low as possible, and only from legumes, green veggies and dairy products
• Get some exercise at least 4 times per week
• Take meds, Vitamins and supplements as directed

Pretty simple, really. Except for all that emotional, psychological, social, and physical junk, right? But if you can manage to separate your weight loss program from all the other stuff, following those 5 rules really works. Good luck!

[alindsey 230]

I eat 20gms of Protein every 2-3 hours on a schedule. Before I was kinda just eating whenever but since I've balanced it out and stick to schedule I've got out of a week long stall!

[Yrkybarry 40]

Thanks. I just started upping my Protein. I really could only start tolerating lean meats and eggs and would get violently ill on my Protein Shakes.

[Jb1176 79]

@@Yrkybarry, if you are following your program every day, then you just need to wait it out. And don't get discouraged – stalls happen, and then they end. While you're in them, look for non-scale victories (NSVs) like clothes getting looser, more energy, better blood sugar or blood pressure numbers, etc.

Here are the basics of my program. Your doctor's plan may differ. And if you're still unsure, log your food, Fluid and exercise with MyFitnessPal or another app like that. It's a good idea to do that anyway.

Every single day...

• 60-80+ grams of Protein
• 64+ ounces of fluids
• Keep carbs as low as possible, and only from legumes, green veggies and dairy products
• Get some exercise at least 4 times per week
• Take meds, Vitamins and supplements as directed

Pretty simple, really. Except for all that emotional, psychological, social, and physical junk, right? But if you can manage to separate your weight loss program from all the other stuff, following those 5 rules really works. Good luck!

I think this is excellent advice. I've had two stalls since surgery 4/13 - at week three and week 10. Both lasted about 10 days. I just stayed with the program and followed the advice above. The weight eventually started coming off again.

[SaraAlexandra 8]

I break my stalls by upping my Protein (from my usual 85 g to at least 95 grams), and upping my Water as much as possible. (Not my regular 64 oz.)

I use unflavored Protein powder in Water with crystal light and it's an easy way to get lots of Protein and water in at the same time!

This works for me every time

[Soapandcandlequeen 124]

I have been in a stall for over a week and just broke it by following this advice.

[cjnorris 103]

They are totally normal...don't allow them power over you on this journey. They came and go. Follow your program through them and that is what matters. Your body has to take breaks too