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Is the three week stall really a thing?

I am four weeks out.

I made my husband hide my scale because it didnt move in four days and I freaked out. I googled and it seems lots of people talk about a three week stall.

Did any else experience this?

I am going to the gym 5 times a week and trying to get all my protien in. I am just not sure what to do?

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  • Here, read this. This explains why it happens: http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.php

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    tlemieux220

    Yes the three week stall is true for most of us, but you will see during this time that the inches are coming off instead of the pounds. Keep the faith.

  • Congratulations! You have reached The Dreaded Week-3 Stall. It's perfectly normal, and just about all of us have suffered through it. You're not crazy, and your doctor didn't screw up. In fact, yo

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Mulepick,

I am 9 weeks out and finally broke my second stall. It just happened and I didn't change any routine. You might stop the dairy and increase your walking to vary your routine. I'd suggest weighing your Protein to no more than 4 oz a meal and limit the fruit and vegetables to 1/2C each once a day but not at the same meal. Are you getting in at least 64 oz of Water a day? I can't have dairy until the six month mark.

Can't think of any dairy I'm having except for a shot of milk in my 1/2 cup of coffee. I'm using coconut and almond milk. I can always boost water. Tks,;

Mulepick,

Guess I was thinking about the cottage cheese you mentioned.

Mulepick,

Guess I was thinking about the cottage cheese you mentioned.

Oh yes, cottage cheese.

On week three now and in same boat. Down 13 since surgery.

Hey Soapandcandlequeen, I had surgery a little over 3 weeks ago and I have only lost 13 lbs too. I thought I would have lost more than that. I am doing exactly what my doctor said, drinking a lot of water and exercising 4-5 days per week. I also keep my carbs generally under 30 but never over 40 grams which is 20-30 grams less then I am allowed to have. So why am I not losing?! My scale hasn't budged at all in a week!!!!! I swear I have not cheated at all and I am working my tail off. I want this so bad. Any advise?

Marcemonster, don't worry. I know it's easier said than done. I just met with my NUT today and she said that the body goes through major metabolic and hormonal changes especially in the first 3 months. Just make sure you are reaching your fluid goal and protein goal everyday. I know it's hard because we want to see that scale move but you will soon!

Well I lost a couple more pounds, so hopefully the current stall is over :) .

Today I am finally down a half a pound; maybe I broke my stall?! Let's hope so, I don't want to go through that agin this week! I am super happy now though and doing everything I can to keep it going: high protein, low carb, water and exercise!!!!! Hope everyone else breaks through. ????????❗️❗️❗️

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So my previous post about my stall breaking I posted too soon. After that .4 lbs I lost I stopped losing again! Now this week I lost another half a pound but that's it!!! So not even an entire pound in almost 2 weeks!!! I thought this was the honeymoon phase!!!! I guess I'll just keep trying....

So my previous post about my stall breaking I posted too soon. After that .4 lbs I lost I stopped losing again! Now this week I lost another half a pound but that's it!!! So not even an entire pound in almost 2 weeks!!! I thought this was the honeymoon phase!!!! I guess I'll just keep trying....

Just keep trying, it HAS to move at some point! Have faith in it!

Hey everyone, so I would like to report that I have been losing weight consistently for the past week. I believe the stall has finally passed!!!! I dropped a little over 3 pounds this week!!!! So for anyone going through an early stall, just remember it will pass. It drove me crazy and made me feel awful, but it passed and I am on a roll again. Just keep up the good work and you will be successful. That being said, I am sure the next stall I will have the same reaction. Haha!

Congratulations!

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