Persistence, persistence, persistence! I recently posted about the scale not moving, but I didn't throw in the towel or make any huge changes to what I know to be the right things: eating small portions of the right foods, chewing well, not drinking with meals, getting enough fluids, and moving more. The only thing I changed was my exercise routine--more strength training and a bit more cardio. Well, I went for a weigh-in yesterday, and I was down 7.5 pounds in three weeks. The nutritionist said she noticed it immediately in inches rather than pounds, and she pulled out my "before" photo as a reminder of how far I've come. Yesterday was my 7-month bandiversary, and I'm down 71 pounds. I'll take it!.

I guess I'm posting this to encourage those who may be in a plateau. Keep doing what you're doing--you'll be doing it for life anyway--and you'll finally break through that plateau (which for me was nearly three months long).

I love this board and being able to post. It helps keep me accountable!

Gatorgal,

I am so glad to read your post.. I have been stuck for a few weeks and it's really discouraging. I know it will change soon but I guess I want the numbers to go away now!!! I know it didn't happen overnight but I'm working out hard and just want to see my results..

Your post really was what I needed to read at this time.:biggrin:

I keep thinking, "You lost all of that weight and didn't gain any for three months?!" Thats so cool! A plateau is a blessing in itself!! Don't be discouraged by them!!!!!

It's a good time to find this post. I have been losing and gaining the same 4 pounds for nearly 3 weeks. I get so frustrated at times. I needed to hear others are going thru it too. It's not the 1st time it has happened but it still seems like it is every time it happens. I'll keep plugging away tho. hope the scale moves for all of u fellow plateau-ers.:thumbup: Barb