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how to break a stall?

I am 8 weeks out and have been stalled for 2 weeks....help!

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Hang in there, I stalled at 2 weeks post op for about 2 weeks, but I still lost inches, so take measurements..I finally broke my stall and have lost 5 pounds in the last week..It will happen, I didn't do anything different just kept doing what I was doing...good luck

There are tons of theories on this subject all around this site. First, don't stress, we all stall.

First step, avoid the scale for awhile.

Second, a lot of people will increase their calorie intake for a few days then return to the previous diet.

Your body has set weight points where its comfortable at, once it hits a number and doesn't move your body gets stubborn and wants to stay there. What I do, personally, is switch to 2 shakes, 2 small healthy Snacks, and a very light meal once a day. I do this for a week. And if my fibro allows me, I'll do a little more cardio that week. Not much, maybe 5-10 more minutes to up my metabolism. And avoid that demon scale! I find the best results when I avoid the scale for a week or two then weigh and go for there. Just try and avoid upping your carbs, then you get cravings and have to go through the lovely carb withdrawal again :P

Don't fret, you're not alone. It'll work itself out :) just be patient.

Im glad for all the posts about stalls.. I have yet to stall and im at 4mo and down 90lbs.. and I know its going to happen..and I know even with all the posts Im gonna freak a lil.. but ty all for posting on ways to maybe jump start the loss again.. I know im going to need all the advice I can get.. so thank you all for the suggestions. :)

There are tons of theories on this subject all around this site. First, don't stress, we all stall.

First step, avoid the scale for awhile.

Second, a lot of people will increase their calorie intake for a few days then return to the previous diet.

Your body has set weight points where its comfortable at, once it hits a number and doesn't move your body gets stubborn and wants to stay there. What I do, personally, is switch to 2 shakes, 2 small healthy Snacks, and a very light meal once a day. I do this for a week. And if my fibro allows me, I'll do a little more cardio that week. Not much, maybe 5-10 more minutes to up my metabolism. And avoid that demon scale! I find the best results when I avoid the scale for a week or two then weigh and go for there. Just try and avoid upping your carbs, then you get cravings and have to go through the lovely carb withdrawal again :P

Don't fret, you're not alone. It'll work itself out :) just be patient.

GREAT advice here! The only thing I would add is to say try changing whatever you're doing for exercise. If you're a treadmill person, try the elliptical or the stairclimber if you can handle it until your stall breaks.

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