PLATEAU ANYONE?????

I am just wondering if its only me, but I have only lost 7 lbs. since Feb. 18th and I am really depressed about it. I don't know what is wrong. Anyone have any imput on this, please help me out!!!! Thanks Melissa

It is normal for your body to take many breaks during your rapid weight loss. When I went in for my monthly weigh-in for February, I was so disapointed in my 9 pound loss. I go weeks without loseing anything all the time. I just lost 2 pounds after a 3 week span. Am I worried? NO. Am I gaining? NO. I can't figure out how I lost 81 pounds in 6 months when the scales did not move too often. I exercise 5 days a week and I look great, and that is what I look at. I also know that this is going to go on for the next 6 months and I will not be disappointed in my scale not moving. Look at the big picture. Focus on your goal and you will do fine. Take care ..¸(`'?.¸(`'?.¸¸.?'´)¸.? '´)¸.. «?*¨` * ~ Janice ~ * ´¨*?» ..´(¸.?'´(¸.?'´`'?.¸)`'? .¸)`..

HI! ALL OF US HAVE EXPERIENCED PLATEAUS EVERY NOW AND THEN. THROW YOUR DEPRESSION OUT THE WINDOW! REMEMBER! WHEN YOU EXERCISE YOU GAIN MUSCLE, AND WEIGHT LOSS DOES NOT SHOW ON THE SCALES; BUT, INCHES DO SHOW IN YOUR CLOTHES. I DO NOT WORRY ABOUT THE AMOUNT OF WEIGHT I LOOSE OR WHAT THE SCALES SAY. I KNOW I AM LOOSING WHAT I'M SUPPOSE TO LOSE EACH MONTH ABOUT 1 TO 2LBS OR MORE A WEEK. MAKE SURE YOU ARE GETTING IN ENOUGH WATER, NO SUGAR AND ALL YOUR PROTEINS IN. BE SURE TO READ MY PROFILE; HOPEFULLY IT WILL HELP YOU SEE THAT YOU ARE LIKE ALL OF US. TAKE IT ONCE DAY AT A TIME & HANG IN THERE YOU'LL SEE.:::::::::::::::::::: WEIGHTED 310 LBS : NOW WEIGH 197 LBS SIZE 26/28 NOW SIZE 16/18

Melissa When my loss stalls, I increase my water, increase my protein and increase my exercise. It seems to help get the scales moving again. Also, watch out for your carb intake. Some docs say don't worry about carbs but they are bad little boogers and can stall your loss. Good luck Sheryl

HA! I posted the same topic 3/22 - had stalled out for several weeks. HOWEVER, weighed again today and lost 6 pounds. But that is a total for FIVE WEEKS! I was relieved to see a drop though. It had been 3 weeks without any loss before that. I am beginning to think that I'll be one of those that doesn't get down to goal. Waiting for that dang health club to open up it's doors for business and hopefully that will make a BIG difference. 370/280/??? -90

Hi Melissa: I just posted the same feeliings about being a little depressed because I only lost 3.6 pounds in one month. I had been exercising regularly. So when I left the doctor's office, I went to try on some clothes to see what my size was. To my surprise and utter delight... I was down three (3) sizes. It really encouraged me and taught me a valuable lesson. I have to take the WHOLE JOURNEY... ups and downs, etc. I am doing something that is helpful and healthy for ME. So....... hang in there, girl. You WILL break the plateau. My best thoughts and wishes are coming your way so that you will be able to get past this little plateau... Just think, it can't last forever. I hope this message encourages you. Take care, Ginni W.

Melissa, I'm going thru the same thing right now!! I go up and down the same pound - we just have to stick to it, and all the advice points to the same way - water, water, protein, protein..... hopefully we can both jump out of this and jumpstart the weight loss again! wishing u the best..... maggie

HI FELLOW MN GIRLY!!! I was JUST thinking of this topic!!! I think that from reading all the responses from below it must be an OCTOBER surgery date thing!!! Maybe we're all due for a plateau right about now! I have battled with this darn same lb for about 2 weeks!! Up down, up down...it's SO crazy!!!! I'm hoping that since this week is that wonderful "week" that maybe next week the scale will move...I'll keep my fingers crossed for the both of us!! GOOD LUCK SWEETIE!! Oh and I grew up in Kenyon!!! Use to shop in Roch for 18 years!! Love it there!! Hugs! Tatum

Hi Tatum! I had a GREAT friend in high school named Tatum. You look great I just wanted to tell you that!! On this subject I had to add that I'm right there with ya all. This is right where I stalled out on weigh****chers as well and it was where I was at before I found out I was going to have a baby. So once I get pass this 215 I think I will be doin' good. Have a great day!!!