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I have searched the forums unsuccessfully for this answer. I am 10 months out from being sleeved and have lost 97 pounds. My Doctor says I am at goal but I want to lose 15 more so I will be at 165. I am working really hard, exercising every day and eating between 800-1100 cal a day depending. I also get in close to 90 grams of Protein a day. So I haven't lost any weight in two weeks and I'm wondering, is this just another stall or am I done losing? I really don't want to be done! What have your experiences been? I mean if I keep cutting cal and exercising shouldn't I still be able to lose?

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So many answers to your questions.

  • Are you carrying excess skin? This could be 5-10 lbs of excess weight?
  • If you're exercising a lot, could you be building muscle in place of the fat you're losing?
  • 2 weeks is a very small stall so I wouldn't panic till you get to 2 months at this point of your trip.
  • The weight loss math is on your side. You should be able to lose fat with the regimen you're on.
  • And of course, the last 15-20 are always the hardest to say buh-bye to.

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It could be some excess skin in my thighs. I don't think it's muscle because I do more cardio than strength training. But you never know. Thanks for your response I will let the stall go longer since nearing the finish. Ugh!

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Keep at it! You'll know when you are there.

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My vote is it's a stall. Mathematically, it just takes more than 1100 calories to support your current weight, even given the metabolic slowdown your weight loss has caused. I just came off a 3 week stall, so I totally feel your pain! If your body is accustomed to your cardio routine, you might consider adding wrist or ankle weights, or adding variety to your workout in some other way.

But my gut says the scales going to start cooperating soon regardless! Congrats on your amazing success!

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My vote is it's a stall. Mathematically, it just takes more than 1100 calories to support your current weight, even given the metabolic slowdown your weight loss has caused. I just came off a 3 week stall, so I totally feel your pain! If your body is accustomed to your cardio routine, you might consider adding wrist or ankle weights, or adding variety to your workout in some other way.<br> But my gut says the scales going to start cooperating soon regardless! Congrats on your amazing success!

Thanks for the encouragement! I feel relieved.

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I'm thinking stall too! its only been 2 weeks.. and you are near the end, so its going to be that much harder now...

Someone i know was in a stall for almost 2 months as she approached her goal, she went back to basics... she did the pre-op diet for a few days, then started the post op diet, fluids, soft foods... this helped jumpstart her back to lossing the last 10 pounds... just a thought if you really wanted to shake things up...
Congrats to you on your "loss"!!!

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With one exception, just keep doing exactly what you're doing and you can get to any weight you want (within reason). Sooner or later, eating 800-1100 calories a day, you will lose weight. The laws of science and the universe cannot be denied. We all know how tough it can be but commit to refusing to allow your mind to cloud what you know to be irrefutably true. That 165 is a slam dunk. Just acknowledge that your idea of timing is a little different than your body's idea. It's pointless to stress over it since your body is going to find its own way, in its own time, every time. And when all is said and done, our bodies are pretty smart!

Every day that you continue to follow your plan is an unqualified success and reason to celebrate!

The one exception? Stay away from the scales for at least two weeks, even more if you can resist the temptation.

Congratulations on the great job so far! I'm betting you're lovin the new you!!

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<p>I'm thinking stall too! its only been 2 weeks.. and you are near the end, so its going to be that much harder now... </p> <p>Someone i know was in a stall for almost 2 months as she approached her goal, she went back to basics... she did the pre-op diet for a few days, then started the post op diet, fluids, soft foods... this helped jumpstart her back to lossing the last 10 pounds... just a thought if you really wanted to shake things up...<br> Congrats to you on your "loss"!!! </p>

Thanks that's excellent advice!

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<p>With one exception, just keep doing exactly what you're doing and you can get to any weight you want (within reason). Sooner or later, eating 800-1100 calories a day, you will lose weight. The laws of science and the universe cannot be denied. We all know how tough it can be but commit to refusing to allow your mind to cloud what you know to be irrefutably true. That 165 is a slam dunk. Just acknowledge that your idea of timing is a little different than your body's idea. It's pointless to stress over it since your body is going to find its own way, in its own time, every time. And when all is said and done, our bodies are pretty smart!</p> <p> </p> <p>Every day that you continue to follow your plan is an unqualified success and reason to celebrate!</p> <p> </p> <p>The one exception? Stay away from the scales for at least two weeks, even more if you can resist the temptation.</p> <p> </p> <p>Congratulations on the great job so far! I'm betting you're lovin the new you!!</p>

Oh that will be so hard! But I will try. That'll help me not get so hung up on the number as I inch along.

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