Stall?

[happynewbie 3]

So it’s been a little over 3 months since my surgery. I haven’t lost any weight for the last two weeks. I actually think I gained a lb or two! ( if my scale is accurate lol). Despite efforts of trying to exercise more. Walking up to 4 miles a day plus riding stationary bike 20 minutes most days! Also been cutting back and only eating 500 to 650 calories a day. What is going on?!?!?

[catwoman7 10,907]

stall. Just stick to your program and stay off the scale for a few days. It'll soon break and you'll be on your way again.

[happynewbie 3]

On 03/05/2023 at 06:21, catwoman7 said:

stall. Just stick to your program and stay off the scale for a few days. It'll soon break and you'll be on your way again.

Thank you! Will take your advice! 😊

[summerseeker 1,866]

Don't cut back on your calories unless your team told you to. You are so low that your body will be holding onto the nourishment to counteract the exercise you are doing. Trusting the process is a tough learning curve that we all have to learn. Hold your nerve, the stall will break

[TRAVELRN 69]

2 hours ago, happynewbie said:

So it’s been a little over 3 months since my surgery. I haven’t lost any weight for the last two weeks. I actually think I gained a lb or two! ( if my scale is accurate lol). Despite efforts of trying to exercise more. Walking up to 4 miles a day plus riding stationary bike 20 minutes most days! Also been cutting back and only eating 500 to 650 calories a day. What is going on?!?!?

this is EXTREMELY NORMAL. you will have plateaus all through your journey. Follow your meal plan don't skip meals, get your Protein AND Water.

[Jeanniebug 473]

Plateaus are part of the process. However, 500-650 calories a day is okay for those of us fresh out of surgery, but it is not enough for someone who is exercising.

[Arabesque 6,537]

Your weight loss is never a perfectly straight downward line. It zigs & zags girls up & down. Stalls, hormonal fluctuations, Fluid retention, Constipation, diarrhoea, etc. all affect our weight. Last month I was retaining so much fluid due to some very high humidity I couldn’t put my rings on. Took three days to pee it all out & get back to my usual weight range. We all have a natural fluctuation too. I mean we don’t eat the exact same thing, pee & poop the same volume & do the exact same activity every day. Stick to your plan & you’ll be fine.

[kcuster83 1,503]

Like everyone else said; stalls happen. They will happen again, follow your plan and they will also pass.

But, 500-600 calories a day seems VERY LOW especially for exercising every day. You should check in with your Dietician/Nutritionist for guidance on calories.

Not eating enough, could cause stalls along with other problems. Be safe and healthy.

Best of luck.

[xoxoMeli 45]

Maybe you're just not eating enough?! For me, a boost in calories always breaks a stall for me. Both pre and post op.

[NP_WIP 274]

Check with your team, we were told at 3 months we should be consuming around 800 calories

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[SleeveToBypass2023 1,845]

Make sure you stick to your plan religiously, stay away from the scale for a while, and exercise as normal. Make sure you're getting enough Water and Protein. The stall will eventually break. It's all part of the process.