I'm about 7 months out and 81 pounds down. It has been the hardest journey I've ever been on getting here. Whoever thinks that this is the easy way out is crazy. I don't know what to do at this point. I just want to at least lose 3 pounds to get the 100s before my husband gets home from his deployment. We haven't seen each other for months. I don't have time to go to the gym since I'm a single mother of 2 children with a full time job and going to school full time at night online. I'm so stressed I find myself eating. But I'm still staying within my calories. I never go on the 900. Why aren't I losing weight? I've been at a stand still for 3 weeks!

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Edited October 6, 20169 yr by fling0228

Stalls are a normal, natural, and necessary part of the process of losing weight. If you intend to lose a significant amount of weight you will experience periodic stalls.

That said, it seems like your calories are really low. Your calories should be relative to your Protein target. You don't even mention your protein. What is your protein target? Are you getting at least that much protein every day? Are you getting at least 64 oz of Fluid a day?

Embrace the Stall

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

Too high carbs?

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Around 6-8 months out, it seems our bodies start adjusting to the calorie deficit and things seem to screech to a halt for a lot of people. I honestly think that's where they get the statistics of "60% of excess weight loss is average with surgery". That's about what we kind of automatically lose without really "trying". After that, it's time to shake things up a bit by upping your Protein and calories to shock your body into losing again. It's also really important to stay as strict as you can about not letting too much sugar and simple carbs back into your diet. Protein, veggies, good fats, nuts, and maybe some low sugar fruits like berries. No processed stuff. Lots of Water. And although you say you don't have time to exercise, find a way to move more, whether it be taking the kids out for a stroll, parking further away from work or school, or taking the stairs as opposed to the elevator every chance you get.

Your body is complacent now. Time to shake things up to get to your desired goal.

I'm like 8-9 months out of surgery and i have hit the biggest stalls i cant go under 240 after losing 120 pounds or so i used to weight 362 I'm at 241-244 and i just can't seem for like a 6 weeks now to get over this stall, usually my stalls would be 1 week or 2 and id randomly lose like 4 pounds all of a sudden but now nothing. I think my problem is not enough protein and calorie intake

A great thing my surgeon told me is that the best exercise I could do is use an elliptical, I don't have surgery till Oct 25 but I have a lapband that will be revised to sleeve. I found one where I live on letgo app for $35 hope that helps. Then I can exercise at home while kids watch tv or something.

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