The 6 month stall?

[krista132 213]

So, I am 6 months post op and feeling great! I know what I have accomplished this far is amazing but for the last month, I have seen very little to no progress in my weight loss. I am still focusing on eating the right things, but I admit some have fallen to the wayside. I haven't been drinking my Protein Shakes, but still focus on my Protein intake with food. I work out maybe once or twice a week, but know that I can increase that as well.

So, I guess I need a kick in the ass to get on it again. Is this common to slow down at the 6 month mark? I know everyone is different and I can get back on a better track. For the most part, I feel confident in the things that I am doing, but just need some good, honest advice to how I can get this going again!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Congratulations on your weight loss so far and for following your program. I just had my six month follow-up appointment so we are at the same place.

Does weight loss slow down at the six month mark? I don't know. I do know that I do not lose at a constant rate and that stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process.

Just follow your program.

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

I am nearing my 6 month anniversary mark and although it sounds like you could make some changes, you may need to also consider that the honeymoon period may be ending...hence the sluggish weight loss result. Why not try getting back to the basics and increase your physical activity to 3-4x weekly?

[krista132 213]

Thanks @@Inner Surfer Girl that post that you sent the link for is amazing! Like I said, I know that there are some things that I can kick up a notch, and definitely am proud of where I have come from. I liked that your post mentioned moaning over these things because you are SO RIGHT! I needed to focus more on that. So, thank you!

[krista132 213]

So true @@AngelaWilliamsMD I do think that the "honeymoon" phase is over, so now the true test of what I do with this is starting. I just needed to be reminded of that again. And, yes increasing my activity I think is exactly what I need to do! Thanks!

[SuperDave 1,115]

I am nearing my 1 year anniversary, and met my goal weight 2 months ago. I had a lot of stalls along the way, all of which I thought were the end of the world. But every time my weight loss started again. Every time! You have nothing to worry about, except of course following your diet. Keep up the good work, you have got this!

[amazon 579]

Stalls are part of it, in my experience at least - I lost in steps. But you sound like you've answered the question. Get yourself moving/exercising more and back on track. Back to basics - Protein first, tracking food, Water Water water...you know how it goes, lol. I bet that will get the scale moving in the right direction again :-)

If I look back at the year it took me, the weight loss was pretty consistent. It didn't stop at 6 months, but it was work!

You've done an awesome job!! Keep it going :-)

[jhclikesshopping@gmail.com 285]

My month 6 sucked too.... very little weight loss but I did notice lots of changes in my clothes. pants that were tight are now loose and all of a sudden my stomach got smaller around. So no weight loss but my body did change. I think.... I think... I gained a lot of muscles this month since I did kick up more exercise so that may be the cause.

I agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl - Embrace it. I am sure the weight loss will come again.