Okay my friends whats the deal

Here is the problem (scale) (Tapemasure) I have went 27 days with out any weight loss and 42 days without lossing inches . I was getting in 90 protein per day and 98 oz. of water per day I am going to drop my protein to 60 for a while to see what happens . If you all have some advice please input it for me. I am being treated for an ulcer with that pack that has 2 pink chewable pills,one capsuel and one white pill I will be glad when that is over. the Dr. also put me on iron could any of this be why I am stalling? Well any of you can help so please reply. Stacey T

You haven't been munching on carb filled foods have you? Have you been drinking juice? How about your activity level? Are you exercising? Be sure to get in your calcium citrate 3 times daily (and never take it with iron). It will help burn fat. RNY 03/01/04 (285)258/150/125

I do not munch on carbs I have been taking my calcium, vitamins, vitamin b12 iron ext. I ride my bike 4 miles every day ...... And so on I know the rules and stick very close to them I have not had anything as much as a candy bar, the worse thing I have had was 2 grahm crakers one day so I still am at a lose..... Maybe it is just plain stress..... Stacey T

Stacey .. I went off my blood pressure meds (one of which was a diuretic) and at the same time when on Carafate and Protonix for an ulcer. I promptly gained 5 pounds which has not amused me. In 6 1/2 months I've not really had any stalls, much less a gain .. this is driving me crazy because I am panicked that I will return to the doctor in 2 weeks and not only NOT have lost but actually gained. I am getting through this with faith that I am doing what I am supposed to do and the weight will start to come off again and I will get back into a routine. Good luck. Mo

I lose weird. I drop a lot of weight and then hit a plateau. After about a month it starts falling off again. Don't panic.

Thank you all very much for your kind words. Maybe it was the ulcer meds I have been on meds for an ulcer for 2 months now. Stacey T

Stress, meds and lack of sleep are all major factors in weight loss. I don't see how the iron could be stalling you. I take mine daily. I bet once you are off of your other meds for a few days, get rid of some of the stress in your life, and catch up on your sleep you will start melting away!

Hi Stacey, I am pretty sure its the meds you are taking there is a lot of them out there that will stall the weight loss. I was put on anti-depresants & mine has slowed too: I have had to cut my portions a little to start the weight loss again. Hang in There. Sounds like you are doing all the right stuff, So it will drop again soon. Maybe your doc can change your meds or you can get off them all together. The Iron isn't the problem, unless its making you contipated, which it will sometimes. Good luck! Marilyn, the Bearlady Bullhead City, AZ (3/15/04 RNY 110 lbs gone)

Hi Stacey: This is what I used whenever a stalled for a few days. http://www.lowcarb.org/stillman.html I would use this diet for 1 to 2 weeks max at a time. I used it 3 times. I also weighed and measured everything and kept track of it all and my weight loss in fitday.com. I did not try to take in more than 40 oz. of liquids daily. I did not take in more than 35 grams of pro. daily - I just could not do it. I tried to balance proteins, fats and carbs when I was not on the Stillman diet. I am 57 yo,had surgery 3/18/04 am 5'7" and just had my labs done which are perfect. I went from 231 to 145 (-86 pounds). Down in size from too tight 20s to sizes 6/8. I have not had any significant hair loss. My measurements for the first time in yearw is 36,26,36. Now I hope no one flames me for stating what I did and what was successful for me, which is somewhat different protein and water wise than many other folks. This worked for me, it may work for someone else. Good luck. I hope this info is helpful to you. Louise

Stacey, Hang in there it will come off again. I loose strangely as well... I go up down 3 pounds the first 2 weeks in the month then the last 2 weeks of the month I start to slowly loose. I usually loose on the weekends. I guess the weekends break up my eating routine. I dont know even though I eat very healthy during the day at work. Strictly salads or soup (not creamy) Im dumping right now... soooooo nauseous... I ate too fast had some red beans and beet leaves and spring greens and cheese and a teeeeny bit of dressing... although the creamy dressing is prob what really did it! ugh... anyways... It will come off you are just on a plateau and your body is catching up. Try shifting your diet around... shock your system a bit... our bodies adjust to our eating patterns and sometimes become comfortable with they way we eat everyday so shake things up make a comotion in your body! try to completley change the things you are eating... keep the protein priority and such just change your foods and maybe when you eat ... something to shake it all up. Best wishes to you! Elizabeth M