Down and out...

Hey everyone, I hope I don't put everyone in a low mood, but I needed to put how I am feeling into words. I am really bummed out right now. I know this is just a phase, but it is discouraging none the less. It seems that since I hit my 100 pound mark, my weight loss has completely stopped. As a matter of fact, I have gained a few pounds. It is so depressing to see the scale go back up after reaching a goal. I know it is temporary and things will start back up soon, it is just that I will have my 5 month weigh in next Tuesday and I wanted it to be on the losing side. Well, I still have a few days to turn things around. I guess I just needed some support from the best group of friends that I have ever had. I miss you guys during the day cause I am sleeping. I work nights. Anyway, thanks for letting me whine. I am sure I will feel better tomorrow. Everyone is doing so good on this board. It helps just to come and read yall's post. Thanks guys. Hugs Sherry

My weight loss seems to have drastically slowed down lately as well. Compared to my ealier monthly losses at least, 8 lbs seems like nothing. It can be upsetting to slow down so much, but I think that it is giving our bodies a chance to catch up. I had a friend tell me the other night that my skin looks better because I am not so saggy now. I had noticed this on my legs as well. I have less of the elephant leg look on my thighs. Keep the faith. Look at your total. I have lost 67 lbs since my surgery. That number is completely amazing to me. Hugs, A.

Hi Sherry! I completely understand how you are feeling! I have only lost about 5 lbs this month! I knew I would slow down, but I guess I didn't realize it would be so drastic! Hang in there!! Holly

Hi Sherry! You shouldn't beat up on yourself! You are not alone. As you can read on here most of us is slowing down. The past 2 months I averaging about 6-8 lbs loss. That is not a whole lot considering I lost 30 in the first month. I knew it wouldn't stay like that for long but it is something that we still have to work at. How is your exercising??? I know I am a good one to talk but I try to get in as much walking as possible. Make sure you get your protein in and drink your water and most important TAKE those VITAMINS!!! I have worked a night shift job before and know how hard it is to eat properly. It will screw up everything for you. I am waiting to hear if they are going to open up another CSM job at work and if so it will probably be night shift. That will be just my luck but I am hanging in there keeping my finger crossed that I do not have to go over nights. I know it will mess up my routen....like I really have one that matters...lol. Just keep to the basics that you were taught when you first started your journey. Try eating only proteins, veggies and fruits and drink your water. My scales goes up and down alot and it really makes me mad. It is like doing the Texas 2 step...I lose a lb one day and gain it back plus another on the next day. How much have you gained exactly??? Not wanting to be nosey or anything. If it is just a few pounds maybe you are retaining fluid...that is alway possible. I have learned to stay away from any processed foods...I gain everytime. Good luck my friend and just know we are here for you ! Lisa S.

Sherry, Big hugs to you! It is temporary and it will go down again. My husband went through a stall like yours at @ 5 months. He thought it was over and he was doomed to not lose anymore. Well obviousely he has. 100 lbs in just 5 months is incredible. There are many of us on the board who have not lost that 100 since surgery at all so you are actually a little ahead of the game. No worries at all. Like you said you know it will go again. I am not good at patience either. I lost a total of 7 lbs the entire month of Feb and that was sooo depressing. You just have to keep saying...it is giong to work and WOW it already IS working. Keep faith and keep your chin up. We are all here for you. Big hugs, Melissa

Sherry, Many of us seem to be slowing down at this point. You are not alone. My source of sanity is the tape measure, it is much kinder than the scale. Looking back at my records I noticed that I only have a decent weight loss every other month!! Yet the tape shows a loss every month. If you haven't taken your measurements, start now and measure yourself monthly. That might make you feel better. 100 pounds in less than 5 months is a great record too. Keep up the fine work.

*Big hugs* Sherry!! I think we all understand how you are feeling. I think in one way or another most of us are either going thru it with you - or have had it happen. I know since I hit 80 pounds lost, I've not lost another pound. And, I keep going up and down with a pound. One day it's 174 (overweight for me) the next day it's 175 (obese for me). I can't get past it. This has been going on for 3 weeks. But, the good news is....I'm losing inches. Clothes are fitting me better and I'm feeling better all the time. So, I'm trying not to worry that I've slowed to a stop right now. Now....I'm pulling out the Mama Susan finger Girl....you have lost 100 pounds in 5 months!!! That is AWESOME!!!! Be proud of yourself!! You've lost 100 pounds!! Don't start getting down on yourself! Remember, now is when it slows down for us. But, we can do it! We've got the tools and the knowledge of how to make this work. I have faith in you. Just recommit to the basics and don't stop - no matter what!! Love ya!! Susan

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I am feeling better today. I am not going to weigh again till Tuesday. I know that no matter what the scales say, I have a lot to be thankful for already. Sometimes I get a little impatient. I went back and looked at my pictures when I was 367 pounds and I feel much better about things. Losing over a hundred pounds is a great accomplishment and I should be happy about that instead of being down. Oh, by the way, I need to clear up that my total weight loss has been since May and not since surgery. My loss since surgery is about 77 pounds. 25 pounds I lost during my six months of diet planning with doctor before surgery. I hope I didn't give the wrong impression that I had lost 100 pounds since surgery. I am drinking my water everyday and getting in my protein everyday. I have a hard time with the vitamins and exercising. I hate taking any kind of pills, so I have struggled with that since day one. I have got to get better about exercising. I have 4 days that I am off that would be great, it is just so hard to get started. That is one of my goals this month is to improve on exercising. It is really nice here today, I should go for a walk now. Some fresh air will do me good. Thanks again for all the support guys. You all are great! I really mean that. Love yall, Sherry

I think we are going to have to add 5 month downer feelings to the 5 month stall thing. *HUGS* You sound so normal at least by what everyone else is posting about the exact same thing. Hang in there hon. Its not over yet!!!! Always an email away ok!! *huggles* Felicia =0)