Lose, lose, stall

[ANewJourneyAwaits 155]

So this happens to me sometimes and is happening to me. Last week I lost 6lbs but this week, I’ve hit a stubborn stall. I am eating right as my program says and exercising, getting my protein/water. But I’m still stuck in a stall. It’s infuriating. Does this happen to anyone else? You lose, lose, and then stall?

[catwoman7 10,873]

that "stair step" pattern of weight loss is pretty common, actually. If it's driving you nuts, maybe just weigh yourself once or twice a week instead of daily. As long as you stick to your plan and your general trend is downward, you're good -

[ANewJourneyAwaits 155]

That makes sense! I will stop weighing until this coming Monday. Glad it’s not just me. I can see the difference but it’s just not reflected on the scale.

[BayougirlMrsS 3,933]

I've been a scale wh*re since 2009.... I weigh myself every day. I logged for years.... i wrote every oz down. felt as long as i wasn't going up, i was good. It keep me on track... but some people can't and only weigh once a week, month or at dr. appt.

You will have times where you will lose, then stay steady and then BAM lose again.... But the key is to not get discouraged and keep motivated.

I used dry erase markers and wrote notes and messages to myself on the bathroom mirror to remind me I'm worth it alllllll.

[HealthyLifeStyle 351]

This is what happens to mostly everyone after surgery. I used to get so aggravated. I would lose, then be in a stall for sometimes 3-4 weeks at a time. If you keep doing what your supposed to, you will see it come off again. Just be patient. I know it sucks. I used to get so upset.

[Arabesque 6,493]

It’s the weight loss cycle. Lose then stall. Lose then stall. Some people will say to increase your calories or increase your activity to break it. I just stuck to my plan & the stall broke. This won’t be your only stall. Some last a week others may last three weeks. They’re just your body taking a breath to catch up on all the changes. You will start to lose again.

[lizonaplane 1,605]

Yep... I haven't even had surgery yet, but in the 4 months I've been jumping through insurance hoops I've lost 32.6 lbs. And some days I'm higher than the day before, some days it's the same as the day before, but the overall trend is down. Just follow the rules and you'll win the game!

[Ada_1 7]

I have had a stall for 6 weeks and it’s depressing me I lost 54 pounds in 5 months is that good?

[bufbills 314]

10 minutes ago, Ada_1 said:

I have had a stall for 6 weeks and it’s depressing me I lost 54 pounds in 5 months is that good?

It's outstanding.

[catwoman7 10,873]

I agree - 54 lbs in five months is great!

[Ada_1 7]

Thank you so much

[Ada_1 7]

That made my day and gave me the drive to keep on trying

[ANewJourneyAwaits 155]

Thanks for all the feedback. The stall broke today (ish) as I went down 7 ounces. Ha ha. Hoping tomorrow is better. And Ada, I’ve lost 55lbs after surgery and TODAY is my 5 months. So yes, you’re doing great.