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I don't know what to do! It's been over a month and the scale isn't moving! Actually, it's gonna UP a couple of pounds! My question is, is it NORMAL to be at a stall for THIS long??

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Yes, I had just gained 8 pounds and had been in a stall for awhile!! I started drink about 10 cups of Water a day and have lost 2 of them already in 2 days! Be patient!

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How long were you stalled? Glad you're not anymore!

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I'm further out than you but about 3 months!

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No fucking kidding, really?? Wow, I don't feel so bad then! But wait, IS it normal that I'm stalling for this long this soon out from surgery?

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Everybody is different!! I lose nothing at times, then it just falls off me!! Drink your Water but not while eating!

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Will do. Yeah, I actually wasn't drinking Water because I hate it, and was drinking 2% milk.

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I bought Mio and put it in my Water. Way easier to drink and since surgery, I am lactose intolerant. Crystal Light is okay too and Nestle makes a similar one to Mio.

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Unfortunately, I don't like any of the things you can add to Water. I just have to drink it straight up

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Yep! Embrace the stall. It happens. Stalled eating 800 calories a day for 20 days. Would not have believed it if I had not experienced it myself. Just Stalled up/down 2 lbs for 3 weeks. Then dropped 4 lbs in 4 days. Just keep following the rules. I also tried switching more animal Protein for milk or yogurt and that may have played a roll. Keep at it. You will succeed!

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Will do. Yeah, I actually wasn't drinking Water because I hate it, and was drinking 2% milk.

Wait....how much milk were you drinking to get your liquid requirements?

Were you drinking 60+ ounces a day of milk? If so, there's your problem. That's a lot of calories.

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Everybody is different!! I lose nothing at times, then it just falls off me!! Drink your Water but not while eating!

Why is it so critical not to eat and drink for half an hour apart?

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