When are the "typical" stalls?

[LivingLight 65]

I get you. That is one major reason I don't set goals related to the numbers on the scale. I have no control over the numbers on the scale. If I were trying to control them, then I am opening myself up to old disordered eating and dieting behaviors (restricting calories and bingeing after thinking "it's pointless", as you so aptly described).

I learned from my awesome surgeon and NUT to focus on what I CAN control: my Protein, fluids, Vitamins, and (reasonable) exercise. It sounds counterintuitive, but the best thing I can do for weight loss is to optimize my nutrition (not minimize my calories or other "dieting" strategies). Those actually got me to the place of needing surgery on the first place.

I also don't answer the question about how much I have lost with a number. I just tell me everyone who asks that I have lost a lot and that I decided early on not to share specific numbers with anyone.

I know it's hard, but this is much more of a mental change as anything.

I actually went yesterday and bought a bunch of veggies....don't get me wrong, that's nothing new, but my plan is to cut them up and put them on a tray in the fridge so they are quick and easy to grab if I feel like I need a snack. I LOVE fruit, but with the higher carbs of fruit, I try to keep control of how much I eat of it. Having veggies cut up and ready is setting myself up for success. Success in being centered on "protein and produce" (as is the mantra of my surgeon), and keeping nutrition a high priority. Really I just need to get myself mentally straight, and do what needs to be done. I am the only one who is responsible for my actions and choices.

I don't mind sharing a number. I have changed SO much, and I am proud of myself, the number reminds me of how far I have come....how much I can do now that I couldn't do 75lbs heavier. But I believe we all need to do what works out best for us.