How long?

[twistedbarbieLA 7]

Hey folks,

How long does one stall before they decide they're not losing? I'm eating 800 ish cals. I've tried more and less to get losing again, but nothing. I'm at 286. I cannot figure this out. I'm not underestimating cals. Any ideas/thoughts?

[gowalking 10,790]

I usually don't respond to stall questions because they annoy me. But I realize that there are times when people just don't understand the process so I'm going to respond to your seemingly sincere question. A stall is weeks, not days. You didn't get overweight overnight and you won't lose it that way either. The number of calories consumed is for your information so you know not to overeat. Your body is responding to a sudden drop of likely hundreds if not thousands of calories.

That means your body might be wanting to keep the weight on in case you are starving. The body only knows you are feeding it less so it is compensating. Don't go on the scale when you are in a stall. Look for the non scale victories. You will find many of them and they will help you during this frustrating time.

Just so you know, I had to lose around 50 lbs. to go down 1 size in my clothing. Then I started to drop sizes sometimes in a matter of weeks and not by losing lots of pounds. The body reshapes and gets smaller at times even when the scale doesn't move. Especially if you are exercising. Just follow the doctor's instructions, stay compliant, and you will find success.

Edited August 26, 2014 by gowalking

[2muchfun 8,928]

I don't consider I'm in a stall unless it's at least 4-6 weeks. Too many factors go into our weight including excess fluids from exercise, illness, sodium and TOM(women). Throw in the fact that I exercise 4-6 days a week and I maybe replacing fat with muscle. So, I really never panic but I do get concerned if I go 2 months with no weight loss and my clothes still feel snug.

You said on the 11th you were losing again so I would think you can still lose fat if you continue to eat >1000 cals.

[twistedbarbieLA 7]

Thanks. This is maddeningly frustrating. I'm absolutely burning more than I'm eating.

[MarieMarie 346]

We chose the slow way on purpose. No gastric bypass so all food and nutrients rush past. This is a life journey not a short one. Congrats to all and keep on living!

[SandyM 1,956]

http://www.lapbanddoctors.com/weight-loss-plateau/

This is from my lapband surgeons blog. You might find it helpful.

[2muchfun 8,928]

http://www.lapbanddoctors.com/weight-loss-plateau/

This is from my lapband surgeons blog. You might find it helpful.

I agree with your surgeon, especially with her exercise comment.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

if you continue to eat healthy, exercise and are feeling awesome and THE MOST IMPORTANT THING, losing inches (clothes getting big and baggy) then YOU are no in a so called stall (i dont believe in those btw and 100% agree with go walking)....stay the course and watch what happens.......success