Stalls

[Steph~L~16 168]

Hello everyone! A common question for all of us is the dreaded word - STALL! Tell me about your experiences. How far out were you when they happened, and how long did they last, and how did you stay focused through them?

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[cmatilla68 3]

I had my surgery 12/2014. I have lost a total of 96 lbs. right now I have been at the same weight for about 3 months now. Very frustrating.

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[Cervidae 2,389]

I have random stalls and I have stalls every month during my period. I'm currently in a random one that's been lasting for over a month. Still, I'm almost a year out and I've lost about 170. It all adds up in the end, but man, even after a year of dealing with stalls, I'm still just a bit annoyed when I step on that scale and it hasn't moved, yet again.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Embrace the Stall

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

[reducer623 137]

Push yourself harder during the stall. In a nut shell the advice I was given by one of (or a few rather) the vsg "guru's" here. I was told to kick ass basically during that time. I had a stall last week & I increased my treadmill workout (higher interval & speed) cut out the mashed potatoes & grits I was approved to eat, made mashed cauliflower instead, went to plain yogurt & as of yesterday I'm down 3 pounds! May not be much for some but be determined, keep working out to your best ability & you will overcome the stall!

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[James Marusek 5,244]

As my meal volume increased over time, I concentrated on consuming high Protein meals. The Protein requirement is met by a combination of the protein derived from meals combined with the protein from supplements (Protein shakes, protein bars). So as the meal volume increased I started to reduce my reliance on protein supplements. I went from 3 Protein Shakes a day, down to 2, down to 1 and then finally zero at a year and a half post-op when my volume increased to 1 cup per day. The logic to this approach is that the protein supplements contain calories. This was the approach that I used to break stalls and it worked for me.

[Steph~L~16 168]

Awesome advice for keeping motivation high during them. I haven't had too many frustrating stalls yet but I do know that it's all part of the process I just love hearing how we all handle it differently and getting advice on staying motivated! You guys are awesome!

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[Military Ma 27]

I can't get the calories in never been a good eater and now , we'll let's just say it's worse I am so afraid that I won't be able to make myself eat any advice or experience pls share I want this to be my last weight struggle!

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[Travelher 915]

Hello everyone! A common question for all of us is the dreaded word - STALL! Tell me about your experiences. How far out were you when they happened, and how long did they last, and how did you stay focused through them? [emoji4]Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I define a stall as not losing or even gaining for a week or more...losing more slowly is not a stall, like some people think. I'm only 3 months post op, but am a former professional dieter so I have lots of experience with them. This time around first stall was at 3 weeks post op and was a week. Last one was two weeks. I know from experience that I will stall at least once a month, I just wait them out as I know I'm on track and sticking to plan.

[Travelher 915]

I can't get the calories in never been a good eater and now , we'll let's just say it's worse I am so afraid that I won't be able to make myself eat any advice or experience pls share I want this to be my last weight struggle!

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A lot of people use timers to remind them to eat.