This is my PERSONAL OPIONON and has become my MANTRA for this JOURNEY. I was sleeved 11/14/12. Like many of us I was obsessed with the scale...elated with a loss and dissapointed when the numbers didn't change. I have personally decided not to weigh myself(only on follow up dr appts) I have been sticking to my eating plan and working out everyday. I hAve complete faith that I WILL REACH GOAL. I am no longer going to allow the numbers on the scale and these supposed "stalls" To EVER DISCOURAGE ME or make me think I'm going to fail. All I see ahead of me is victory! For those of you being discouraged by stalls....STOP IT. It's quite natural for our bodies to go through brief periods of "stalls". I cringe everytime I read a post about folks getting discouraged. In order for anyone to have 85% of their stomach removed they have had to have a lot of courage to begin with. So STAY ENCOURAGED...you WILL LOSE! :-) remember...this is not a race....it's a lifelong journey :-)

Bravo!!! I like your attitude

i am in a stall right now as speak i was sleeve on 1\8\13 the day of surgery i was 302 now im 285 but the scale have stop moving do u think i will lose more weight. this is scary. i really dont eat that much i vomit almost everything i eat, i dont get protein if any. i know imma mess help me

I like that, " This is not a race." You have a great way of looking at things!

i am in a stall right now as speak i was sleeve on 1\8\13 the day of surgery i was 302 now im 285 but the scale have stop moving do u think i will lose more weight. this is scary. i really dont eat that much i vomit almost everything i eat' date=' i dont get Protein if any. i know imma mess help me[/quote']

Just stick to your plan as closely as possible...the first few weeks will be tough. Especially getting in all your liquids and protein ...but trust me...IT GETS BETTER. Don't trip off your numbers...YOU WILL LOSE! Just follow your doctor orders and dont slip back into bad eating habbits

This is my PERSONAL OPIONON and has become my MANTRA for this JOURNEY. I was sleeved 11/14/12. Like many of us I was obsessed with the scale...elated with a loss and dissapointed when the numbers didn't change. I have personally decided not to weigh myself(only on follow up dr appts) I have been sticking to my eating plan and working out everyday. I hAve complete faith that I WILL REACH GOAL. I am no longer going to allow the numbers on the scale and these supposed "stalls" To EVER DISCOURAGE ME or make me think I'm going to fail. All I see ahead of me is victory! For those of you being discouraged by stalls....STOP IT. It's quite natural for our bodies to go through brief periods of "stalls". I cringe everytime I read a post about folks getting discouraged. In order for anyone to have 85% of their stomach removed they have had to have a lot of courage to begin with. So STAY ENCOURAGED...you WILL LOSE! :-) remember...this is not a race....it's a lifelong journey :-)

I think you are so right. (Although I am pre-sleeve) I think our bodies are going through a HUGE change, and with weight loss this rapid it's only normal/natural for it to slow down and adjust before rapidly losing again.

I've noticed that people who are measuring themselves as well as weighing still notice a loss in inches-even if it's not reflected on the scale.

Good luck to everyone! Stay positive and you'll get to your goal faster than you think. :-)

:-) Sheena

Your attitude will help you lose the weight faster.

Why?

Stress slows weight loss. Stressing over stalls helps them hang on longer. Dump the stress, dump the stall.

Your wisdom serves you well.

http://www.caloriesecrets.net/can-stress-cause-weight-gain-or-weight-loss/

Well said!! Thanks!

I'm sorry but I think your mistaken. Just yesterday I was at a restaurant and had to use the bathroom so I went into a stall..... I'm not crazy there was a stall... Or was there?!

I'm sorry but I think your mistaken. Just yesterday I was at a restaurant and had to use the bathroom so I went into a stall..... I'm not crazy there was a stall... Or was there?!

Was it a 7 day stall. You're still in there... Aren't you?

Was it a 7 day stall. You're still in there... Aren't you?

Like the new photo BTW

I like this 'no stall' concept.

It's a bit like 'if a tree falls in the woods and nobodies there does it make a sound'?

IE 'if you're not weighing yourself and you don't see the pause on the scale, did you have a stall'?

I like!

Was it a 7 day stall. You're still in there... Aren't you?

Yes. Lol I haven't found my way out yet! But op really great message to ppl who aren't patient for sure!

I just thought, "I hope he's keeping his fluids up in there". And then visualised you drinking outta the bowl........

Something interesting I wanna share with you

Weight Loss Stall or Plateau

A weight loss stall or plateau is an extended period of time during reducing efforts where is there is no weight loss according to the scale and no loss of inches according to the tape measure. This is why it is so important to take your body measurements before surgery, so you'll have a reference as your weight loss progresses post-op. We suggest you take measurements of your chest, waist and hip, neck, upper arm, thigh and calf. Be aware it is very common for your weight loss to "stall" shortly after surgery. The reason for this below. The Inevitable Stall A "stall" a few weeks out is inevitable, and here's why. Our bodies use glycogen for short term energy storage. Glycogen is not very soluble, but it is stored in our muscles for quick energy -- one pound of glycogen requires 4 lbs of Water to keep it soluble, and the average glycogen storage capacity is about 2 lbs. So, when you are not getting in enough food, your body turns first to stored glycogen, which is easy to break down for energy. And when you use up 2 lbs of glycogen, you also lose 8 lbs of water that was used to store it -- voila -- the "easy" 10 lbs that most people lose in the first week of a diet. As you stay in caloric deficit, however, your body starts to realize that this is not a short term problem. You start mobilizing fat from your adipose tissue and burning fat for energy. But your body also realizes that fat can't be used for short bursts of energy -- like, to outrun a saber tooth tiger. So, it starts converting some of the fat into glycogen, and rebuilding the glycogen stores. And as it puts back the 2 lbs of glycogen into the muscle, 8 lbs of water has to be stored with it to keep it soluble. So, even though you might still be LOSING energy content to your body, your weight will not go down or you might even GAIN for a while as you retain water to dissolve the glycogen that is being reformed and stored. Breathe, and fuggedaboudit for a few days. What You Can Do About a Stall or Plateau If you are experiencing a post-op weight loss stall or plateau further out there are a few possible causes. First, check that are you really in a stall. If the scale has stopped moving you may be losing inches, so check your measurements. Too Many Carbs? Carbohydrates can start sneaking into your foods without you being aware of how quickly they are adding up.If you are struggling with your weight loss you may want to examine your daily carb count. You can try to keep your carbs under 50g a day and see if that makes a difference in your weight loss. Do not eat carbs before bedtime as it triggers insulin and initiates fat storage. There are some great web site resources you can use to keep track of what you are eating. Fit Day Spark People - If you join Spark People also join the DS group. Eating Enough? If you are under-eating or go more than 4-5 hours without eating, your body will shift into fasting mode, slow your metabolism and conserve your stored energy (fat). This can contribute to a weight loss stall or plateau. Make sure you are eating small meals or small Snacks throughout the day and also ensure you meet your daily Protein requirements. Try eating some protein with every meal or snack. For more information on protein requirements see our section on Protein. Drinking Enough? An adequate level of water in your body aids in the effective breakdown of fat. The daily minimum recommendation is 64 Fluid oz of water a day. If you are in ketosis you will need to drink even more water to ensure the ketones are flushed out of your system. You may also need more than the minimum amount of water if you are exercising or live in a warmer or dry environment. Exercising? Exercise can increase your metabolism and burn fat. Strength training will build muscles and will boost fat burning. In a stall you can try increasing your volume of exercise or changing up your routine to overcome a weight loss stall or plateau. If you have been doing mainly aerobic activity, try doing a bit of strength training, and if you have been doing mainly strength training, try an aerobic work-out. The High Fat - High Calorie Stall Buster Many Sleevers swear by the fat/calorie shock as an effective weight loss stall or plateau buster. Having a day of higher fat and calorie eating followed by a returning to consistent low carb eating can sometimes "shock" your body back into weight loss mode.

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