Stuck Just Above Wonderland!

[MarceMonster 161]

I am getting a bit frustrated. A week ago I hit 200.6lbs, but I haven't dropped an ounce since; actually I have fluctuated up to 202 and back down. It's really annoying, because I don't think I am doing anything differently. I was so excited and thought I would definitely be at wonderland soon. Also I set a goal to be under 190 by the time my school starts in early September, sometimes it feels that that goal is unrealistic. I am bummed out a bit. Also we are going camping this coming weekend and I am worried about completely sticking to my diet. I am so worried I will gain wait or something. This trip is supposed to be fun, and it's really the only time I get 4 full days with my husband, but it's already starting to give me anxiety. I just really hope to hit wonderland before Friday. It would be two weeks since I say 200.6. Any ideas, thoughts or advice?

[onesleevedmamma 178]

Even if you are doing everything perfect your body will go through stalls. I'd a lot of weight very quickly and it freaks out a bit. 2 weeks is a little long though. However, logging food, making sure you drink your Water and kicking up your exercise or walking. ... should break the stall .

Also try noting any changes in habits in the last two weeks.

Try to bring foods that are healthy and you enjoy the time camping. No one is perfect. You will hit wonderland! Keep your chin up and hang in there. Back to basics work!

Good luck!!

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

I know it's annoying, but almost everyone experiences short pauses in weight loss. Your body doesn't work like a simple calculator. It's not a simple calories in, calories out equation. To help boost your patience, try setting short term goals based on things that you can control, like exercise, Protein grams, maximum carb grams, etc.

As far as the camping trip goes. It sounds like so much fun. Don't stress over it, just plan your meals and Snacks ahead of time. Also, do some challenging hikes while you're out there. Have a blast.

[MarceMonster 161]

I know it's annoying, but almost everyone experiences short pauses in weight loss. Your body doesn't work like a simple calculator. It's not a simple calories in, calories out equation. To help boost your patience, try setting short term goals based on things that you can control, like exercise, Protein grams, maximum carb grams, etc.

As far as the camping trip goes. It sounds like so much fun. Don't stress over it, just plan your meals and Snacks ahead of time. Also, do some challenging hikes while you're out there. Have a blast.

Thank you so much for the advice. I have made some short term goals came for example: exercise 5 x week, hit my Protein goal everyday, up my Water intake, keep under 40g carbs per day, and I set a shorter term weight goal - i want to be under 190 by the start of school 9/8. Even if it's 189.5 I would be happy. I have reached all of my short term goals consistently (except the weight one obviously). Do you have any suggestions for other goals I should set? I know I am probably obsessing a bit, but I NEED to get this right. I want to lose all of my excess weight, which means I need to focus and work at it. Also, I get that I am still early in my post-op phase so it is hard for me to really project forward, part of me is still worried I won't lose the weight.

[MarceMonster 161]

Good News: Today my scale finally read 199.8!!! I hope this marks the end of my stall and that my weight will start coming off again, at least for awhile. Anyway, I am very happy to see "wonderland" and I know that I will eventually make it to goal (not with a some more complaining I am sure!). I didn't really change much in the way of eating, but I did up my Fluid intake even more. I don't know if that's what helped me finally drop or if my body was just ready to. Thanks guys for your help and advice. ????????

[alexsisv 139]

Congratulations! Don't get upset if you fluxuate a little and cross back over. Just stay consistent and steady. You will get there.