Goal Frustration

Ok so I am down 92 pounds which is great...BUT I have a goal of wanting to be down 100 pounds by Christmas and my scale has not moved in like 3 weeks and if it does move its up a pound then back down to where I'm at. My blood sugars have been going low between meals, so I think my dietitian will have me adjust things (see her and the surgeon on the 18th) I upped my water, and started a food diary and I am doing well with my vitamins (still having trouble with my Calcium, but working on it), Try to get protein then vegies, then fruits...And I upped my exercise and I can't seem to get rid of these 8 stinking pounds and time is ticking...Well I guess it sounds like I am really complaining when I should be (and really am!) thankful for what I have lost and Praise the Lord for his greatness! I just need some advice I don't know what else to try...is there anything I am missing...And yes I have also been praying! I didn't forget to do that! Ask and you shall receive but...will it be by Christmas? lol Non-the-less I am happy with my weight loss and very grateful to God for you guys and all the blessings the Lord has showered me with.

Robin -I have had similar "problems". So the last two days I had so much protein it was coming out of my ears!! I got in 80 g protein using shakes, cottage cheese w/unflavored protein and Friday's Brand steak bites (jerky) My scale showed a 4 lb loss! It really got things moving again--if you know what I mean. Good luck! Jen

I will try some cottage cheese and what not. Somethings gotta give. Thanks!

I agree with Jen, there are three keys to breaking a plateau.. Increase Protein, ( solid is better than liquid) Drink more water ( sometimes I feel like Im floating) Increase or change the intensity of your excercise. I have been gaining and loosing the same lb for the last 11 days. I am not going to make my end of the year goal... I need to loose 16 more lbs by Dec 31, Im not going to dwell on it because my first goal was to loose 100 lbs by Christmas and I did it by Sept 25th.... I was sick last week, ate very little ( which actually slows down my weight loss) and hardly moved. So now that I am on the mend have increased my excercise. Fingers crossed MY scale will go down again soon. Best of luck Becky

Yeah i know what you mean... My goal was 100 by christmas and my scale has been moving very slow lately... I only have 11 pounds to lose to hit the 100 lb mark... and then i want to lose another 12 after that to get to my goal of 130.... I'm so close but it's moving so slow!

We are pretty close...I have 28 more pounds and my goal is 130 too. Good Luck and God Bless!

Robin i totally agree with Jen, up that protien and up it some more........that should get it moving again! Love ya girl!

Don't feel too bad. I made it to my goal of losing 100 lbs and being under 200 lbs to only put on 3 - 4 lbs in the last week and a half. Ran out of my hydrochlorothiazide and am retaining water. Can't get it refilled until I see the doctor and get a new prescription. I was kind of hoping I wouldn't retain water anymore, but .... still am. GRRRR Oh well. So, now I'm waiting to make the goal .... AGAIN! Pam

Well I hope they can help you with that soon, and you will drop a load once they get you back on your meds! Good Luck!