STALL :(

[tal 129]

Hello everyone. Has anyone hit a stall that has been a few weeks long?? I don't understand what I am doing wrong! I am 3 months post op (46 lbs lost since surgery) and I cannot get out of the 230s. Please helpppppp with any experiences you had.

[New&Improved 1,780]

Well mine was preop but I noticed when I upped my Protein intake it helped but also need to drink a lot of Water and sleep well everyday

[New&Improved 1,780]

Well mine was preop but I noticed when I upped my Protein intake it helped but also need to drink a lot of Water and sleep well everyday

[Jazzy1125 1,010]

I just broke a 3 week stall yesterday. I know it gets frustrating but keep doing what you are doing.

[Machalo 283]

Do stalls happen frequently to people after surgery? I'm thinking it would freak me out.

[FluffySaysForkIt! 823]

16 minutes ago, Machalo said:

Do stalls happen frequently to people after surgery? I'm thinking it would freak me out.

Yes, they do for sure. Don't let it freak you out- it is totally normal.

It is your body adjusting to rapid weightloss. Expect and try to accept stalls as part of your process. (It's hard, I know!) It means you have lost enough weight that your body is taking a pause, but it is not a stopping place.

When stalls do happen double check to make sure you are doing the basics like tracking calories, getting enough macros and Water in etc. If those things are all on point, try to relax and know that this too shall pass... and you will be moving that scale number lower again before you know it.

[Machalo 283]

Thanks @FluffySaysForkIt!! That makes me feel better. Kind of like hitting a plateau when dieting then. You just kind of make sure you're doing what you are supposed to, maybe up the Water you're drinking and wait. It doesn't last forever. Okay, I can deal with that. Thanks again!

[VIKING 0424 1,107]

STALLS ARE A REAL BUMMER AT LEAST THEY WERE FOR ME I THEW TWO scales OUT THE WINDOW CAUSE THEY WERE LYING TO ME (I THOUGHT) STICK TO YOUR PLAN IT WILL WORK

[loridee11 513]

I'm in a pre-op stall right now. I'm tracking all my food and eating between 1000-1300 calories a day, drinking lots of Water and getting Protein in. I'm wondering if maybe I need to up to 1500 calories a day? For reference, I'm almost 5'10 and still over 300... It's been about 10 days this time (second stall since July)...

[New&Improved 1,780]

Preop I never went over 1000kcal a day but high Protein low carbs everyday.. Lost well..

[KristinH 2]

I just had surgery on October 21 but I’m already in my first stall! I’ve lost 18lbs since I started this journey. It’s so frustrating although the doctor says it’s completely normal 😳

[FknUpAlready 5]

I went through a stall as well and I am 3 weeks pre op. I found that switching up my exercises, getting at least 8 hours of sleep, and drinking more Protein Shakes ramped me up and put me back in fifth gear. For example, if you walk trails, jog/ run/ sprint for 60 seconds and repeat when you get enough wind. Or, if you do the elliptical or treadmill, increase the intensity. The key is tricking your body by getting your heart rate up. Start moving!! I know you’ll see results and get out of the 200s very rapidly!

[FknUpAlready 5]

I went through a stall as well and I am 3 weeks post op. I found that switching up my exercises, getting at least 8 hours of sleep, and drinking more Protein Shakes ramped me up and put me back in fifth gear. For example, if you walk trails, jog/ run/ sprint for 60 seconds and repeat when you get enough wind. Or, if you do the elliptical or treadmill, increase the intensity. The key is tricking your body by getting your heart rate up. Start moving!! I know you’ll see results and get out of the 200s very rapidly!