Anybody else hitting a slow time?

Now that our 6 months is fast approaching and the honeymoon period is comming to and end has anybody noticed a change in their weight loss? I am a lightweight and had 100lbs to lose at the time of surgery. I am down around 50lbs (yay me!) but this month I lost 3lbs, gained 2lbs for a total loss of only 1lb!! My average loss per month so far has been 7-8lbs so to only have 1lb is somewhat disappointing. I am hoping this is just a slow month or my body adjusting to everything its been thru but I wanted to see if anybody else has had the same experience. Just a bit nervous since most people experience a slow down at the 6 months. I have 50 more lbs to lose and would love to be at goal by the time my surgery annerversary comes up!

Jennifer I've been having stalls since month 2. I will go two weeks without losing, then the third and fourth week I will lose around 10 lbs. Now the last month I have been going about 3 weeks without losing and then losing about 8 - 10 lbs in one week. I've gained 2 1/2 lbs in the last week. I'm hoping and praying it will just be a stall again. Dr. B said we are going to have stalls and that there is no way we are not going to lose the weight. some are just slower and some are faster than others. Good luck and keep up the good work. G

Definately slower this past month... Seems I keep losing 3, gaining 2...losing 3...gaining 2... and have only managed to lose a few lbs this past month.. very very slow. That's when I start wondering..is this it??? I can't imagine not losing more though if my daily caloric intake is still under 1200 a day ..(1200 on a bad day..usually less).. I hope it's just our bodies adjusting.. I still have 50 lbs to go!!! blessings, Kim

Make sure you're eating enough calories during the day. We've been conditioned our entire lives to eat less to lose weight. The reality of the surgery for many is that you really want to focus on getting in your protein and making sure your calories are at least 1200 per day. That along with the water and exercise may help keep major stalls at bay. In reading Nancy's post from last week about not wanting to eat anything I can certainly identify with that. I've gone from a major meal planner to not really caring what I eat because nothing is particularly tasting good right now. Challenges me to be creative and try new combinations and spices (last night leftover pork sliced into small bites tossed with peppers and onions, black beans, and some low fat alfredo sauce. Doesn't look good when I type it, but did the trick.). Also, try to weigh no more than once a week. You didn't lose two pounds because you were "good" and didn't gain two because you were "bad". Kim said it best. Our bodies are adjusting. Keep working the program. We'll all get there. -Daniel

Definitely slower this past month!!!! I have only managed to lose a few lbs this past month. Also I have to say I have been a bad girl because I have been slacking at the gym. I also know I need to eat more (most days I'm only eating around 650 cals) I am trying to get more in but I'm just not hungry! I am sure we will all get there its just going to take a little time!

Things have definitely slowed down. The past few weeks I've only lost less than a pound a week. I'm grateful though, I was getting overwhelmed with the changes and I'm afraid of losing too much. I wouldn't worry too much though, many people continue to lose beyond the "honeymoon" period. My friend is still losing, though slowly and she's 3 years out! Carolyn

I've only lost 34 pounds since my june 7th surgery, what's wrong with me?

I have experienced all of the above this month. I lose 2 and gain 2. Lose 3 and gain 2. It's very fickle this month and I have been between 211-214 for the past month. I'm so happy that it's not just me.... I've been kindof freaking out. I keep saying I'm going to work out but I'm SO tired all the time and honestly do NOT feel like lifting a finger once I get home from work. Anyway, hopefully we'll all start losing again very soon!