Hi,

I can not believe I am writing about this. I knew those stalls come. I prepared myself for them. I promised myself I would not get discouraged but I just do not know what to think?

I stalled ten days out , on V day. I was down from 228 and dropped as low as 202. I was so excited and could not believe it. I have not been able to get in ALL my fliuds, between 50-60 oz. a day and protien is around 40 but I am striving everyday to hang in there.

Since Valentine's I have gained up and down with 4 lbs. I woke up at 206.4. I was so bummed. I have been walking, sugerfree, full liquids and feel I was doing pretty well. I was concerned that I was not having a BM, so I thought that was the reason, well that is not an issue any longer. I am sure it is normal and yes the stupid scale is in the back of the closet some where not but I just wondering (here I go.....) is this normal?

I need some incouragement.

thanks.

Just don't forget to enjoy your life! It is a rollercoaster ride right now... find things to enjoy... focus on something else, and the weight will come off over time.

When I eat salmon, I seem to loose a pound. It must be the omega 3's. I will be taking fish oil caps for now on. This has happened on 3 different occassions.

Hi yecats.. I like ya!! So I'll answer your Quest for information. Here's what you do:

• Get more fluids in (water!!! 64 oz minimum)
  
• Up your Protein
  
• Throw your scale away, either that or only weigh in 1-2x per week (less if it drives you that nuts)
  

That's it. I can't see anything else that might be affecting your scale. The 3rd week stall will hit 99% of us... you just have to keep doing all the right things and keep it moving. STAY POSITIVE!!!

I like ya too, a whole bunch!!!! thank you.

I have had lots of stalls. It's just part of the process. Your body just needs time to adjust. You aure probably losing inches, even if the scale isn't going down. Hang in there!