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jillbeme    0

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I have been stuck at this weight now since week 3. I have stayed at 226 since that time. I have added excersize added walking increased my Water intake put Protein Drinks back in my diet even though they make me physically ill.

I know that stalls happen but I don't know what else to change I stay under 800 calories and under 40 carbs and get around 70 Proteins a day.

I have posted my frustration before and it seems to help my disappointment level. I have spoke with my nut and my trainer they say keep working it will change. I have been told not to weigh as often but truth be told if I went a whole week and didn't lose I would be devastated!

I have given my all and feel defeated. Just needed to vent.... GOD BLESS

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Sassygirl06    962

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This happens to everyone. I know it is hard to see past a stall, but it will happen. What is going on is you are losing fat, and your body is replacing it with Water and the exercise is creating new muscle, which we all know weighs more than fat. You need to measure your body with a tape measure and record that...I am willing to bet that although the scale isnt moving.....the inches are still coming off. Keep your spirits up.....it will start to move again! :)

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wishes    125

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We all plateau for abit. I am in week 2 of my current one. I normally only lose the week before my period. You are not alone. I know sometimes it is hard to see past the disappointment, but the scale will move again.

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coops    1,790

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I defo agree with taking measurements... they are a much more accurate way of seeing how much smaller you are getting. The scale will move again, just keep doing what you are doing and try not to stress too much - I know, easier said than done!

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LindaS    316

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I am stalled too, and it is frustrating. It's been since mid February for me. I am seeing changes in my body though, so I hope the scale will start moving again.

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DDFinn    118

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I am trying to stay off the scale and I never took an pre-op measurements. I have a pair of sz 14 shorts that I love and I try them on every few days. Even though the scale wasn't moving, the shorts are getting closer to fitting!

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Mrs. sleeved    1

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Iam going through the same thing iam 3 weeks out and I have hit a still almost a week ago it's so frustrating I hope my scale starts moving down ASAP lol

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Lisa :)    231

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I understand your frustration....I have been at a stall for 4 weeks now. I just posted this evening, however, that I started LilMissDiva's Boot Camp and I seem to have broken the stall (and I'm only on day 2). Here is the link if you're interested in giving it try. I recommend it....it's not really all that difficult....not torturous like going back to liquids would be. The hardest part for me is the amount of Water.

http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/28139-the-basics-boot-camp/page__hl__bootcamp__fromsearch__1

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Dooter    1,457

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I have been stuck at this weight now since week 3. I have stayed at 226 since that time. I have added excersize added walking increased my Water intake put Protein drinks back in my diet even though they make me physically ill.

I know that stalls happen but I don't know what else to change I stay under 800 calories and under 40 carbs and get around 70 Proteins a day.

I have posted my frustration before and it seems to help my disappointment level. I have spoke with my nut and my trainer they say keep working it will change. I have been told not to weigh as often but truth be told if I went a whole week and didn't lose I would be devastated!

I have given my all and feel defeated. Just needed to vent.... GOD BLESS

I could have written this post myself!!! I'm at week 8 tomorrow, and I've been stalled since week three. I'm about to tear my hair out thinking I'm going to be at 300 pounds the rest of my LIFE and I had surgery to lose 44 pounds. I know that's not true, but it sure feels that way some days.

I went to a restaurant tonight that I haven't been to since January. I did not fit in the chairs back then. I had to perch at the edge of the chair. Tonight--I FIT!! That was some consolation.

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