Plateau!!!

I know how that feels to come to this site and see that everyone is doing so great. It makes me feel like i am doing something wrong.I know that deep down i am not. Don't get me wrong i do make some mistakes. I tend to want to live a normal life and i think that is why my weight loss has been slower. I did finally get past that 5 lbs .. Thank god for that. I am down to 191 as of last Monday. I am hoping to be 189 on Monday. I only count on Monday. I stepped up my workout a lot. I go at least 3 times a week. I guess that Plateau was good for something... lol

Me too y'all. I had surgery (RNY) on 2/26/07. Lost 111 overall (91 since WLS process began). I was on a plateau for a month (August) and then only lost 3 pounds the next month (September). Frustrating! I have at least 117 more pounds to lose. I hope I can make it there.

I am having the same challenge, so today I'm starting the 5 day pouch thingie where you go back to liquids for 2 days, soft protein for 1 day, firm protein for 1 day and then solid protein for the 5th day. I have lost 78 since surg. day 94 since beginning the program and 111 from my highest of 289. I am only 5'3" and 178 seems like alot but I am in a size 14. I know that muscle mass has alot to do with it because it weighs more than fat. Dr. Still told me that muscular types and lightweights (go figure ONLY needing to lose 130lbs. is light) tend to hit more plateaus and sometimes lose much slower. I try not to get discouraged. Lately I've been having headhunger something fierce. I read about mourning food and dismissed it. It IS real and it really takes alot of self-talk to get over the moment it hits. Hang in there everybody and my prayers are with you.

Hey Debra - so... did you do the 5 day pouch thing? Did it help? Let me know - I would be willing to try it too.

Sorry for delay in answer, I was out of town. Yes it did work. I lost 2 lbs. the first two days. The best thing was it seemed to help break my craving for carbs. I was eating 100 grams a day which my Nutritionist said was reasonable. I think it was just too much for me at this time. I'm going to cut it to 50. My weekend was a 4 day excursion to North Carolina for a HUGE family reunion. I was fairly good but I'm just not fretting over it. Today I got back on track. Give the 5 Day a try, I think it is a good thing.

I have finally hit a big plateau - bigger than normal. I had been stuck at 227 for quite some time, now down to 225. I had slacked off with watching my carbs and exercising. Now I am back to doing what I was before, watching and counting everything that goes into my mouth. At my 6 mo check up Dr. said I really need to exercise more. I made a new committment to myself to work out everyday either cardio or strength. I have membership to not one, but 2 gyms (because of my girls playing sports) and On Demand. So I am going to see what happens in the next 2 weeks (by 10/31). I have another Dr.'s appointment in December and I want to be under 200 when I go.

I appreciate all of your comments.. I did beat my Plateau. I am down to 167 and i feel wonderful. I only need 17 more pounds till my goal. I have noticed that i lose most of my weight for the month right after my period, i hate that but i will take it... I have not been working out at all since January and i need to get back on track. I know that i will be able to get to goal if i work out.. I am still not perfect at all, but i have changed alot.. Thank you everyone for your support and Happy Surgiversary to all of you... What a difference a year makes... Love April