Don't You Just Love Those Plateaus

Hi there everyone, I just wanted to say that these plateaus are gettin on my last nerve LOL. I have lost about 62 pounds since June 25th, 2003, but it seems I have week long plateaus every other week. Any body else out there seem to be having frequent plateaus as well? Sometimes I just want to scream!

I too have been having a very tough time in the last two weeks,it seems almost like I,m gaining a pound ot two. My stomach doesn't even feel full anymore and I'm depresses about it. Lost 66 lbs and now stagnant.Help anyone.

I know those plateau's are hard to handle. I was on one for over two weeks recently! But, your weight loss and that of the other person *****plied to this message is pretty incredible! I'm guessing that your losses are above average on weight loss weeks, then you plateau, where others of us lose slower, but more consistently. Either way, when the going gets rough just ask yourself when was the last time you lost 60+ lbs in under three months? Smile, and be happy!

I too had my surgery on June 25th and I think you're doing wonderful because I am down 50. When I got down 36 lbs it seemed like forever before I would lose anymore. Then it kicked in, but I'm hitting those plateaus too--I think your body just has to catch up! Congratulations!

My surgery was June 2 and I've lost 57, so I'm behind everyone who has posted. I have had plateaus and one week I spent the entire week losing the 4 lbs that appeared from nowhere. The last 3 days I dropped 4 lbs - I have given up worrying about it. I am so happy with the way I look (and getting vain). If I can average 10 lbs a month for the first year I'll meet my goals. Also, now when I tell how much I've lost I add the 10 lbs I lost prior to my surgery; let's face it, those lbs were much harder to lose, so I'm taking credit. Call me Happy and down 68 lbs!

You have all my simpathy on the plateau issue. My surgery was June 9, 2003, I started at 300lbs, am 5'8" and so far have lost 79lbs. Overall I am very happy with the weight loss but the plateaus are still hard to take, and for some reason they happen at the most inconvenient places, why couldn't I have one at 80lbs, not 79? Greedy I guess, but it is still frustrating. Cheryl H.