I've tried everything.

[AmandaWho 158]

I've tried upping Protein. Upping Water (it worked for a short while). Working out more. Counting calories. Going back to shakes for 2 meals.

And I've been at the same weight for a month. I'm at my wits end. I want to do badly to get into the next 10 lb range and I keep going from 180.6 to 182 and back and forth. It's driving me nuts. I want to see the 170's!

Can you guys spam me with possible ways to break this stall?

I workout 5-6 days a week, 1-2 hours a day. I drink 70-75 oz of water every day, I don't really eat many carbs (no bread, Pasta, rice, or potatoes).

I literally don't know what else I can do.

Thanks in advance!

(Also, I'm 4.5 months out.)

[Missy161 395]

I've tried upping Protein. Upping Water (it worked for a short while). Working out more. Counting calories. Going back to shakes for 2 meals.
And I've been at the same weight for a month. I'm at my wits end. I want to do badly to get into the next 10 lb range and I keep going from 180.6 to 182 and back and forth. It's driving me nuts. I want to see the 170's!
Can you guys spam me with possible ways to break this stall?
I workout 5-6 days a week, 1-2 hours a day. I drink 70-75 oz of water every day, I don't really eat many carbs (no bread, Pasta, rice, or potatoes).
I literally don't know what else I can do.
Thanks in advance!
(Also, I'm 4.5 months out.)

Sit on your butt for a couple of days to give your body a rest. Eat a little more than normal - like 100 calories more per day then get back on your workout schedule. I read the book by the extreme weight loss guy, can't remember his name- he said sometimes you need to take a break from the rigor.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 184 GW 135

[AmandaWho 158]

Sit on your butt for a couple of days to give your body a rest. Eat a little more than normal - like 100 calories more per day then get back on your workout schedule. I read the book by the extreme weight loss guy, can't remember his name- he said sometimes you need to take a break from the rigor.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 184 GW 135

This is the best news I've heard all day. I would love for this to work!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Stop working out.

[AmandaWho 158]

Stop working out.

I'm afraid I will gain weight if I do.

[dashofsunshine 876]

When you're in active weight loss phase, the most important thing you can do during a stall is change it up. I agree with both other suggestions - it seems counter intuitive, but eat more. Add a few extra calories. And I wouldn't say stop working out entirely, but definitely back off from it a few days per week. "Shock" your body out of your routine, so to speak. It will hopefully get the scale moving again. Sometimes we push our bodies so hard during weight loss, and stalling is the only way they have to tell us "back off, you're killing me!" Good luck!

[dashofsunshine 876]

Also, PS - weight loss is 80% in the kitchen and 20% in the gym. MANY, many people lose weight without ever setting foot in a gym. Do I suggest that? Nope - working out is great for your mental health, burning a few extra calories, and for tightening and toning. But will it make or break your weight loss? Nope. Stick to your plan in the kitchen, and I promise - a few days off from the gym won't bring weight gain.

[AmandaWho 158]

Also, PS - weight loss is 80% in the kitchen and 20% in the gym. MANY, many people lose weight without ever setting foot in a gym. Do I suggest that? Nope - working out is great for your mental health, burning a few extra calories, and for tightening and toning. But will it make or break your weight loss? Nope. Stick to your plan in the kitchen, and I promise - a few days off from the gym won't bring weight gain.

Thank you [emoji173]️ I really appreciate your response. I will cut back at the gym and keep eating the right things and hopefully something will happen!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Stop going to the gym and walk outside an hour a day.

Your calorie deficit is probably too high.

I lost my weight never going to the gym. Walking, yoga, light weights at home.

[AmandaWho 158]

Stop going to the gym and walk outside an hour a day.
Your calorie deficit is probably too high.
I lost my weight never going to the gym. Walking, yoga, light weights at home.

Thank you! I will change up my routine and do this. [emoji173]️

[tovasha 34]

Sit on your butt for a couple of days to give your body a rest. Eat a little more than normal - like 100 calories more per day then get back on your workout schedule. I read the book by the extreme weight loss guy, can't remember his name- he said sometimes you need to take a break from the rigor.


Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 184 GW 135

I agree

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[Dametris 110]

I've tried upping Protein. Upping Water (it worked for a short while). Working out more. Counting calories. Going back to shakes for 2 meals.
And I've been at the same weight for a month. I'm at my wits end. I want to do badly to get into the next 10 lb range and I keep going from 180.6 to 182 and back and forth. It's driving me nuts. I want to see the 170's!
Can you guys spam me with possible ways to break this stall?
I workout 5-6 days a week, 1-2 hours a day. I drink 70-75 oz of water every day, I don't really eat many carbs (no bread, Pasta, rice, or potatoes).
I literally don't know what else I can do.
Thanks in advance!
(Also, I'm 4.5 months out.)

I eat snack or small meals @ 6 times a day, lil to NO carbs & this is a huge help.

HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

45 minutes ago, Dametris said:

I eat snack or small meals @ 6 times a day, lil to NO carbs & this is a huge help.

HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180

Can I know what your daily eating is like please. What foods and quantities please. I'd like to try this. Though when I'm out I don't know hw I can fit in eating that often.

[AmandaWho 158]

I eat snack or small meals @ 6 times a day, lil to NO carbs & this is a huge help.

HW: 247 VSG:6/1/17 CW:203(9/4/17) GW:180[emoji41]

This is what I do now. No carbs. Small Protein meals every 2-3 hours.

[dashofsunshine 876]

Almost 3 years out, and I do the same. Small, Protein dense "meals" every 2-3 hours. I've been that way since I hit below goal weight, and have just been maintaining/coasting ever since.