3 month stall question

[pssk 225]

Okay, so we all know about it but I have a specific question...

When in the stall, does the weight fluctuate? Like a two pound flux?

Just want to make sure I am in the stall or is this something else? I don’t want to make myself crazy changing things if it is just typical.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[catwoman7 10,859]

yes - it's probably just Water.

[ms.sss 14,665]

Everyone has a different definition of what a stall is, unfortunately.

I don't know about everyone else, but for me a stall is when a person's weight does NOT move up nor down, AND their body measurements does NOT increase nor decrease, for TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS, while all other things remain equal (i.e., the person makes no changes in diet nor activity level during this time).

So based on this criteria (which I realize others may not subscribe to), I never had a stall.

[GradyCat 3,692]

Yes, two pounds fluctuation is normal during a stall.

[catwoman7 10,859]

13 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Everyone has a different definition of what a stall is, unfortunately.

I don't know about everyone else, but for me a stall is when a person's weight does NOT move up nor down, AND their body measurements does NOT increase nor decrease, for TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS, while all other things remain equal (i.e., the person makes no changes in diet nor activity level during this time).

So based on this criteria (which I realize others may not subscribe to), I never had a stall.

I didn't do body measurements during stalls, but for me, if my weight was just bouncing up and down by a pound or two for several days (as opposed to going straight down), I figured I was in a stall. They'd usually last a couple of weeks (but longer as I got further out)

[pssk 225]

I don’t measure myself weekly so I’m not sure if they changed. I do it once a month so I can’t be sure.

I’m closing in on goal so I know the losing will slow down. I’m just bewildered by this infamous 3 month stall that so many experience regardless of their starting BMI.

I was losing so nicely I didn’t think I would hit a stall but I think I might be in one...hasn’t been two week yet so we shall see.

I just don’t like the 2 lb yo yo right now.

[Fatboyslim1 204]

3 minutes ago, pssk said:

I don’t measure myself weekly so I’m not sure if they changed. I do it once a month so I can’t be sure.

I’m closing in on goal so I know the losing will slow down. I’m just bewildered by this infamous 3 month stall that so many experience regardless of their starting BMI.

I was losing so nicely I didn’t think I would hit a stall but I think I might be in one...hasn’t been two week yet so we shall see.

I just don’t like the 2 lb yo yo right now.

My opinion, it's just you (and your new body) trying to reach equilibrium with a maintenance diet that stabilizes your weight. I assume you are eating more calories and a more diversified food mix than you we at say week 4?

[ms.sss 14,665]

18 minutes ago, catwoman7 said:

I didn't do body measurements during stalls, but for me, if my weight was just bouncing up and down by a pound or two for several days (as opposed to going straight down), I figured I was in a stall. They'd usually last a couple of weeks (but longer as I got further out)

Sorry, right I should clarify..I don't consider the daily changes (I actually rely on a moving average). I'd look at the numbers at the end of a given 2 week period vs the numbers at the beginning of said period.

Also as side note: during weight loss phase, my weight would fluctuate +/- 1 to 1.5 lbs every day; in maintenance I've been known to fluctuate +/- 3 to 3.5 lbs day to day.

Edited January 26, 2020 by ms.sss

[New&Improved 1,780]

There could be numerous factors as to why ppl stall and only that person really knows exactly what they are consuming and not everyone is 100% honest....

Sometimes you need to change up your intake or change your exercises or change calories until you figure out the exact combination your body likes...

Edited January 26, 2020 by Superman84

[catwoman7 10,859]

2 hours ago, Superman84 said:

There could be numerous factors as to why ppl stall and only that person really knows exactly what they are consuming and not everyone is 100% honest....

Sometimes you need to change up your intake or change your exercises or change calories until you figure out the exact combination your body likes...

true but...stalls are also very common, even when people are doing everything right. If they go on for more than a couple of weeks, then I'd look at some of things you suggested. But a one- or two-week stall is along the way (in fact, several of them) is pretty normal.

[pssk 225]

Yeah, food intake is status quo. I even decreased last week to see if I could break the stall.

I’m not two weeks at this same weight yet so I’m sure it will move along again.

Thanks for all the replies!