Mindset

[Mychelle D 8]

Good morning,

I am 4 months post RNY. I can usually eat about 800-1000 calories a day. My mind and heart are fighting because I know I am not overeating (I also work out almost everyday) but my weight is fluctuating up and down with no real loss for a few weeks. Could I be stalling at 4 months?

My head knows the answer but my heart needs confirmation. Thanks!

[SuziDavis 546]

Yes, you can be and probably are.

[Jonathan Carlson 73]

Do you have a scale that measures muscle mass? Maybe you've gone up!

[Arabesque 7,374]

You can stall several times while you are losing so yes you may be stalling again. Remember a stall is the time your body uses to reassess & readjust to your lower weight & new needs. It resets things like digestive hormones, metabolism, etc.

[fourmonthspreop 510]

I know it's easier said than done but if you're doing the right things, eating below your BMR, then you're going to be okay and you're going to keep losing weight. I stalled a lot on my journey, especially around the 5th-month mark. Your body is going through a lot but keep doing what your treatment team advises and the weight will go down, I swear!

[Mychelle D 8]

On 4/24/2023 at 2:20 PM, Jonathan Carlson said:

Do you have a scale that measures muscle mass? Maybe you've gone up!

I do! I will check that on weigh in day. Thank you.