Stalls, Plateaus, Depression

Has anyone else had such slow weight loss? I eat right, I go to the fitness center for two hours at least three times a week, and I have been on a plateau since June 1. Before that I had two stalls lasting two to three weeks each. Starting at 304, I have only lost about 83 lb. I feel like a real failure now... Pat

I am 61. I don't know how old you are but, my weighht is also slower. I am FIFTEEN months out and have FINALLY lost 100 pounds so, you have lost over 80 since December, I call that EXCELLENT!!! There are slower loosers and faster loosers....... you seem pretty fast compared to ME. kathy

I am 56. I know that I am just being silly, but the feelings keep coming around. I AM happy about my loss so far, but it IS hard to keep from comparing oneself with others... Thank you for your kind words. Pat

Had to go get the old adding machine. In 7 months thats 11.85 pounds a month average. Thats good girl. Tell me when have you lost 12lbs a month for 7 months and kept it off??????? Well????? All right then you are doing good. Plus you work out. I bet that has you looking and feeling good. You are not I repeat YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE! Yeah I'm shouting

Thank you. Maybe I just needed some good ol' talkin' to... I have lost quite a bit more than I ever lost before... I do wish that my belly would start to go away, though! Pat

Thank you, Sharon. I am just going to keep trying. I know in my head that I am losing fine; it's just hard for it to be so seemingly slow... The potato thing is a WOW kind of comparison! Pat

I feel your pain sweetie 7 months 97lbs as of yesterday. I work out 4-5 times a week when I am extremely bored, which is all the time, 6 days a week and I feel like this weight is coming off extremely slow as well. I barely can eat and when I do its Protein Protein Protein! I guess we just have to hang in there. After all without this surgery I may have gained 97lbs by now.

you and me both. five off....20 on....

You're right, Angel. This is not EASY, for sure. I guess I only WI**** were! Thank you! I WILL hang in there with you! Pat

Your story is my story so I guess we aren't all that odd. I had my surgery Oct 9, 05 and have lost 94 pounds. I haven't lost any weight since June. I feel a lot better knowing someone else is with me. I did take a look at my pre-op picture and feel a little better. What to do, what to do?