My First Plateau

Hi Everyone!

Things were sailing along until 5 days ago, when I hit this tall. I am three weeks out today, have lost 21 lbs. I am still on blended diet.

I started walking everyday. Is there anything else I can do?

Thanks!
Georgianna 

Not really, it is just your body trying to catch up.  It should start up again soon.  You will find that you are not losing weight, but losing inches.

For example, I had not lost weight for like two weeks, and the first week I was wearing a 12 by the end of the second week I was in a 10, but the scale read the same weight.  You will also find that when the scale starts moving again, you will magically some how loose 5 lbs (or whatever amount) overnight.

Thanks so much, Wendy! I am trying not to get discouraged - too early in the ball game for that.

I know it is a long journey, and I appreciate the support!  

Georgianna

Georgianno,

Hang in there. We all go thru this. I go for 2-3 weeks at a time like this. I'm down to loosing a few lbs a month.  Six months from now you will look back at how far you've come and won't even give these moments a thought.  Believe me your body is not done with it's weight loss, 21 lbs is great  for the first month.  Drop by more often to Obesity help as you will see this is very normal.

Good job at loss and adding your walking. They will be calling you skinny and saying your loosing too much before you know it.

Brenda

 Hi Brenda!

Wow - this is such a journey, just like you all say it is! It blows my mind sometimes.

Thanks for the encouragement. I did lose another pound today, and am trying to focus on the big prize.

I wanted to keep this kind of private, but I live in a small town, and my family has managed to tell everyone. I feel like everyone is watching to see how I do.

I am so inspired bu you and the others.

Thanks for your post!
Georgianna