Missed Stall at 3 Weeks...Caught Me at 5 Weeks

[WalkOnWaking 139]

Not really a question, but more a frustrated happening. Reached my ONEderland goal on Dec 22 and lost only 2 more pounds since then. Been sitting at 197.x for over a week now.

Seriously thinking of going back on Clear liquids for a week. Good or bad idea? And uping my exercise.

I have no hunger or cravings. Getting in my fluids easily. Still 3 Protein shakes a day (90 grams Protein and 15 carbs total for all 3). Don't drink with my one meal (baked or broiled skinless boneless chicken and carrots or green beans).

Can I say Grrrrrrrrrrrr??

[shriner37 249]

Stalls are a natural and expected part of weight loss. Your body needs to pause to recover periodically as you lose weight. The way it was explained to me (not sure if this is technically correct but it makes sense) is that weight loss empties out the contents of fat cells, but after enough loss the body pauses to break down the cell structures themselves. This is akin to emptying out a warehouse first, then breaking down the shelves. This is why when we aren't losing weight we are losing inches, as the body breaks down fat cells.

I'd stick with what you are doing, and follow the program prescribed by your doctor. I've had three significant stalls in 3 1/2 months but all of them have passed.

[Babbs 14,680]

You don't need to do anything different at this point except be patient. This first stall is normal and inevitable. Just keep doing what you're doing and it will pass soon enough.

If it's going to drive you crazy, stay off the scale for a while.

[WalkOnWaking 139]

I only do a weigh-in once a week (my doc's recommendation to all patients). My scale keeps the last 30 readings in memory so I've actually weighed in every morning but don't look until Thursday mornings. Up and down 1/2 pound. I guess better than gaining and gaining?

Trying to talk hubby into a small bike that has free weights a neighbor is selling for $75. I have a gym membership but seldom get to go it with my work schedule right now.

I love my treadmill though, and walk with my dog several times a day. Today did a 4 mile walk to and from a nearby gas station. In the past, would go in and buy some crap I shouldn't buy. Now I just check the Redbox for something to watch and perhaps buy a bottled Water to split with the dog. Today no Water (brought my own for the dog hehe).

[WalkOnWaking 139]

@@shriner37, thanks for the reply.

I lost so much so quickly, and was afraid it was too much, too soon. Hit 30 pounds lost at day 34. Now day 43 and 31.6 lost.

That I'm off all medications (was on two insulins and BP medication) is a Godsend.

[WalkOnWaking 139]

You don't need to do anything different at this point except be patient. This first stall is normal and inevitable. Just keep doing what you're doing and it will pass soon enough.

If it's going to drive you crazy, stay off the scale for a while.

I didn't get to be overweight overnight. I do need to just let this pass and keep at it. I just did the numbers, I'm only 1 pound off the 1/3 point between my starting weight and final goal. That makes me !!!

[WalkOnWaking 139]

Still stalled. Uggg.

[Susan66 128]

Still stalled. Uggg.

I searched "stall" on here this morning because I am still at 198 since about 12/26, surgery was 12/10, starting weight 215.

Very, very frustrating. I'm drinking 2 to 3 Syntrax Nectar Protein Drinks mixed with Water daily, 23 grams of Protein each. One other meal is 3oz lean protein. I'm well hydrated and taking Vitamins, walking 2 1/2 miles 5 days a week. Still on restriction for strenuous exercise from hernia surgery. I do feel the difference in body size and can wear clothes I couldn't but I so want the number on that scale to move like it did immediately after surgery.

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Embrace the Stall!

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall

[BobbyD 211]

I've been between 229 and 231 for the past 10 days, fluctuating back and forth. I've been patient but now I'm getting a tiny bit antsy.. I know, I know, embrace the stall!!!

[WalkOnWaking 139]

Ok, I only check my weight on Thursdays, but found a victory despite the lack of scale movement.

Before surgery I was wearing Womens size 22 slacks. When I hit my stall at 5 weeks after losing 31.6 pounds, I could squeeze into a size 16. Not sure I could sit down comfortably, but could button up and zip the fly.

Today I grabbed what I thought was the size 18 and went to run some errands. Once I got back home, I started folding and hanging up the latest load of laundry. In the basket: the size 18. I quickly checked what I was wearing, and it was the size 16! Comfortable. Not too tight when looking in the mirror at my hiney.

SCORE!

Edited January 6, 2016 by WalkOnWaking