Hey all! Had surgery 11/23. I'm down to 218 and haven't lost anything in about 2 months. It is driving me nuts. I have tried eating more, eating less. I have cut out the carbs, increase protien. Have upped the cardio at the gym, but still stuck at 218. It fluctuates between 218-223. I think thats mainly water because I do drink a lot of liquids through-out the day (water, diet coke). I still have this gut and man-boobs I am trying to get rid of. I hope maybe 20-30 pounds more will do it. My goal is for 185ish, but don't think that will happen with the muscle I've been putting on. It wouldn't be so bad if I was shrinken in inches but I am staying still. Any suggestions? Would going pure protien drinks for a few days help confuse my body and kick it into gear again? Thanks in advance!

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

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

I TOTALLY agree!! Take Care, Debi