Plateau?

Have been doing very well - down 79 pounds since 11-25 but have not lost any pounds or inches in almost 2 weeks. No complications or sickness. Have heard to increase water and protein. Has this helped anyone?

Gary, I was at -71 lbs for 3 weeks and couldn't seem to move. I read somewhere that plateaus happen to alot of people when they get around a 70 lb weightloss. Well the good news is that I got on the scale this morning and lost 4 lbs. So hang in there Gary. Your body is just adjusting.

Gary, this is Brandy. I had my surgery on Nov.4-2003 and am down 80 pounds, I was at a plateau for 3 weeks, and i did increase my water and protein, protein is a very big key in your weightloss. I also, changed my exercise and stepped out of my routine and changed it. That all seemed to help because 3 days after my changes I dropped 5 pounds.

Absolutely!!! Protein, water and exercise! It's common to stop losing for a week or more but you have a better chance of losing again sooner if you increase your protein, water and exercise! Also make sure you're getting your vitamins in. Congratulations on your loss! You're doing great!

Hi Gary, Seems you had surgery a day after me! Congrats!! You are doing great! I too, have hit the plateaus and it seems when I bulk up on extra protein, I begin to loose again... infact I just came off a 3 week plateau !! I know it gets fustrating sometimes and if your anything like me, I always think its the end of my loosing.. but who am I fooling... we are on a great journey - take care .. Jess

yep; plateaus happen. I was stuck around the 70lb mark for a couple of weeks; then I went crazy at the gym for a week; and doubled up the protein and started losing again. I personally believe the plateaus happen as a way for our bodies to re-adjust to less fat. mark g.

I've been stuck for 3 weeks. Charity

Gary, The water intake has helped me, but I can never seem to get enough protien. Good luck to you. Shantina White