How many of you have plateaued??

That's me also. Scale not moving but clothes falling off me and smaller sizes so I'm losing inches and not pounds. Donna

Nice to see these replys. You know, I, too, might be very satisfied with my weight loss, it's just this darn belly thing! Know what I mean?? Mary

Mary, Right there with you. I finally cut my calories to about 700 this weekend and only did protein and water and dropped two pounds. I didn't think I was ever going to break 150. 9 pounds to go til my goal. Candy 266/149/140

I've been slowly losing since surgery. I lost 37 lbs between July '04 and my surgery on 12/7, then 63 lbs since surgery. I still have 15-35 to get to my surgeon's goal, 35-55 to get to my goal. I've had lots of stalls since surgery. My current pattern is to lose 1-2 lbs then sit for 6-7 weeks. During my last sitting spell, I did the plateau buster diet for 6 days and the scale didn't move at all, so I quit and went back to my normal diet. Lately I seem to be shrinking again, actually wearing a couple of pairs of pants in size 16W. I have to believe that the rest of the weight eventually will go away so long as I use up more calories than I consume. These are the pounds that have been around for many, many years. My body feels very comfortable at this weight, which is not a good thing. I have become much healthier, which was the primary goal of my surgery. However, I think vanity has crept in and I want to look smaller than I am, too. Sue O.

Wow, Candy! Now that's a Plateau-Busting regime. Great for you! I'm not sure I'm willing to do that. But we'll see. Mary

Hi, Sue! Yeah, what is that about vanity? Isn't it amazing how we've all changed?? I used to be vain about my hair and my perfectly applied makeup! You know, I was just thinking today about how long these last 15 lbs. have been on my body. I think about 40 years. No wonder they're so hard to shed!! Mary

Hi there Mary, I have been on a plateaued about 2 - 3 months ago. I am around 165. Like Terry said the cloths are loser... I am worried about not losing any more weight... Brenda 242/165/145

HI, Brenda! I, too, am concerned that I may be done. I must say, though, that if I don't lose anymore, I'm quite content being this size 14/16!! Mary

HI Mary I haven't posted to this forum for a long time. Sorry. I have lost about 144 lbs so far. I have been losing about 1-3 lbs a week since July. Two weeks ago I was down to 224 when I went for my check up. The next week I gained 5 lbs! I was sick for several days with a fever and headache so I didnt eat right. But 5lbs? I finally called the dietitian and she said I am probably hitting my first major platau and not to worry. Just stick to the basics. Protein first, plenty of water and get in the exercise. I have done little to no exercise since I had the surgery. Just some walking around the mall ect. I got on the scale today and I was 227 so I lost some of what I gained. I guess I am going to just have to kick myself in gear and exercise 30 min a day like I should have been doing all along. Like everyone else, I am feeling so blessed for the new life of feeling well that I have been given. I still have 58lbs more to lose but I am just going to have to realize that the real battle is just beginning. We are getting ready to celebrate one year on the losing side Lets make a plan to live well and not let the little bumps in the road get us down. Look ahead to the future with anticipation not dread. Share a good laugh every now and then. Blessings to all, Michelle R OKC 368/227/170

Good words, Michelle! I like the plan. Mary