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Losing it- Stall advice

I've been stuck on a stall for two weeks now. I think it's related to stopping a blood pressure med that was a diuretic, but whatever. I've also been taking Miralax which retains Water as well, but it's either poop or death so I choose poop.

I have been STUCK at the same weight despite all efforts to move the scale. I've increased working out at the gym two-fold, I've lowered my sodium and carbs. I'm eating EXACTLY as my NUT wants, and am in the gym 5 times a week doing cardio each day PLUS lifting three times. My cardio sessions are an hour long and I'm burning 700-800 calories each time. I'm only eating 850-1000 calories a day. How is it possible that I'm not losing weight. I'm taking in WELL below what I should be to be losing 2-3 pounds a week.

Are my pants looser? Yes. Did I lose another notch on my belt? Yes. Do I feel better than ever? Yes. Did I fit into a size large shirt for the first time in 5 years yesterday? yes. BUT I WANT THAT DAMN SCALE TO MOVE. I've been in a stall for ALL of my month two now.

How long do these last? Anything else I can do to kick start losses again? I put the scale away for a week as recommended and DAM*IT I gained a half pound. It's SO HARD to not be discouraged.

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  • Fiddleman has it covered. In the mean time, if you really want your scale moved I can do it for travel expenses plus $500. For an extra $100 plus fines and court costs I will throw it off of the tal

  • It sounds like you may not be eating enough calories to satisfy a good metabolic homeostasis for your body. Try increasing the amount of calories you eat such that there is not such a large deficit in

  • GotItDoneInHarlem
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    My stall broke over the weekend and I lost 4 pounds!! I'll try to be more patient next time. Phew...

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Same here Harlem! I ate at applebees (ordered the salmon from the weight watchers menu) and indulged in some spinich artichoke dip ..it was amazing ...by sun morning I was down 4 pounds..lol felt like a million bucks!

It's sounds like your doing well and being to hard on yourself, stay focused on the positive and keep at it. You said yourself you clothes fit better, you feel better and I probably look better and younger, keep up the good work and it will pay off in the long run.

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