This plateau is making me crazy!!

I know this too shall pass but geez....this is 7 weeks for me that the scale has stayed the same and I haven't lost any inches. (I weigh and measure every Monday) It is getting really upsetting. I have raised my calories, lowered my calories, increased my exercise, increased my protein, increased my water....I am going to scream. I so wanted to make my goal by one year but I surely don't see it happening this way! I am starting to wonder if this is my body's "set point" or something. My goal weight is on the high end for my height (5'2") so I don't think it's unrealistic. Thank you for listening to this rant. My husband thinks I should just be happy with what I have lost and I am don't get me wrong. Ugh!! Lori 241/231/149/136 Size 22/20/8/6-8

Hiya Lori. We are the same height and started around the same weight. dont give up, I am sure that you will lose more, although we dont want to get too crazy about our weight (I think your goal is very realistic IMHO) - healthy is the most important thing, I feel. Maybe you should consult your nutritionist, he or she might be able to give you some insight on things that may be bogging down your weight loss. I know for me I really have to stay from all complex-carbs. Basically no breads, pastas, rice, sugar. I do have a BIT of bread from time to time but it always ends up feeling like a lump in my pouch so I certainly dont do it too often. I do enjoy fruit though - a nice natural carb that is easily digested by my body. Keep us poste don how things are going. God bless you and keep you, ~Andrea

LOL Andrea...you are one of my biggest role models....I am so proud of your success. I can only dream of getting where you are. Thanks for the support. Lori

Hey DQ, I can so relate to what you are going thru. I have gone thru the same thing for the last two months, except for the fact that I have gone down to more sizes to a 12/14, and only have lost 5 pounds. But I just wanted to tell you to not give up and keep up the protein, water and exercise. It will move again, just wait and see. I am also 5'2, and started at 287. Now at 200, and in a 12/14, I feel really good about myself and my success. I still have about 55 pounds to go. Take care. Cathy

Thanks Cathy....I saw on the main board that your plateau has broken and you are in Onederland. Congrats!!!! Lori

Completly understand. I was on a 2 month plateau. I was losing and gaining the same 3 pounds for that time. Talk about driving a person crazy. It finally broke over the weekend and I am down the 3 pounds plus two more. I just changed what i was doing at the gym. I think mixing it up every once in a while helps things. Just remember how far you have come. You are healthy now and that is what really matters.

That is great!!! Yup healthy is the most important thing and if you would have told me a year ago that I would be a size 8 I would have laughed at you. I hate being fixated on a number but I am! Lori

I know EXACTLY how you feel. I get so discouraged. I've been at the same weight (although gaining and losing the same couple of pounds) for the last month. In the last three months I've only lost 8 pounds. I know I should be happy for what I have lost but I have at least another 60 to go. I've got the same head trips going on in my noggin -- don't want to go for a check-up cause he'll just say I'm not losing enough, not working hard enough, etc. etc. I'm definitely stressing big time. I am so hungry all the time too. I don't know what that's all about. Thank you for letting me vent, rant and rave. Let's just keep our heads above water and pray for a break in the plateau. Shelia 368/266 Size 32/20-22

Sheila, It is so hard not to stress out about all this....I get very hungry sometimes too. It is almost scary how much I can eat. Hang in there...we will get through this. Lori