10.5 months first REAL stall

Have been at 215 for 4 weeks. And damnit, when it bounces it bounces UP, usually 216 to 217. Not really freaking out about it, just pissed. I so wanted to be in the ones at 12 months. Still possible but unlikely. I can't  do some of the stall busters I've heard of. All white flour gives me horrid horrid gas. I eat enough protein to choke a horse. Maybe I need to visit KFC and get me some crispy chicken or a double down, if they still have those. I know, it's only been 4 weeks but it seems like a lifetime. I know I can ***** to you guys. Don't dare ***** to my family/friends. Guess maybe I should look at it from their point of view, hell you've lost 120 lbs, your body needs to take a break,lol. See, I have a voice of reason but when you're stuck between sizes, some fall off my ass others squeeze the life outta me, it sucks!! Yeah Yeah, I'm done *****in. Thanks for listening. Much LOVE


Ruby

Awww, I am sending "GO AWAY STALL" vibes your way. I have been at a stall for about 3 or so months, and just this past 3 or so weeks have started losing again. Dont sweat it, your dong great. REMEMBER and I tell myself this too, that while your body is holding off on seeing the scale #'s go down, your STILL LOSING INCHES!! Your body needs this time for the inches to melt away and catch up. While I was in my stall, I watched my body shrink, even though the scale didnt move down (which I wanted so badly and it depressed me) I watched as my clothes got smaller, I bet if you watch your doing the same.
Your doing great, remember that, its a journy, so enjoy the ride, soon we'll both be at goal and wondering "Now what".

I am losing inches. I've lost almost 80 inches total. That is awesome!!!!! So glad I measured pre op. It's fun to measure every month! Thanks for the encouraging words, much appreicated! BTW, I can't wait for the  "Now what" part of this journey!! HUGS


Ruby

 Stalls SUCK!!! I'm sorry.  It will break.  120 lbs is an amazing feat!  give yourself a pat on the back and Hang in there.  You will start losing again.  In the mean time.........

{{{}}} HUGS!!

Love Love LOVE this Ginger!!!!! I literally belly laughed out loud when I seen that pic. I so needed that! Thanks girl! You have some of the cutes pics in your replys!! You're always so supportive. Thank you so much!! HUGS


Ruby

Ruby, honey, KNOCK OFF THE MIND GAMES!!!!! You're still a mere infant at this. You have all the time in the world, so stop putting yourself on a schedule. The only one putting any pressure on you is YOU.

Being stuck between sizes sucks, true. Hell, I'm stuck between sizes right now and it's looking like I just might stay that way. So I empathize.

Here's something I wrote to someone last night:

Post Date: 7/28/11 9:41 pm
I'm sure you've read many posts where I've said how anti-scale I am. So I can't tell you about a length of "stall." But I'd like to give you my long term weight loss stats for comparison purposes.

I had 240 pounds to lose. I lost about 45 pounds, or almost 20% of my excess weight, in six weeks. It took just over four months to lose the first 100 pounds, or 40%. At one year, it was 185 pounds or 77%.

It took two years and two months to lose 100% of my excess weight. This averaged out to....are you ready?..... two pounds per week or EXACTLY what the so-called experts say is a "healthy" rate of weight loss.

I am in week 222 post op. So now, pushing five years out, my rate of weight loss STILL exceeds a pound a week.

You need to chill and stay the hell OFF the scale.

I Love you, EN!! You tell it like it is. I know I've done great so far and expect to work my DS to the best of my ability. I was 25% EWL at 3 months, 51% at 6 months. I have always been my own worst critic. Hard to break that cycle. Getting better with theropy!! Thanks, Elizabeth! Much LOVE!


Ruby

Thanks for posting that repost I needed to read that. I really want to put my scale way but I am scared if I do I might miss something...

I hear ya but try to find something else to look at like inches!! From what I was told your body slows down so it can catch up well I am praying mine can handle both. You will make your goal you have done very well so just sit back and let it happen. I wish I was 215 pounds LOL!!!

Take care,

Sophia

Stalls do happen but I'm still slowly losing at almost 20 months out. Hang in there!