I'm in a stall and it sucks! Pity party for ME LOL!

Hey everyone, well I knew it would happen but it finally did, I have been in a stall for over a week now, I know as stupid as it sounds and so increadably petty, it's amazing how a stall will bring out every feeling of insecurity ya have and pu**** to the forefront bring all the issues up such as, I knew this surgery wouldn't work, what am I doing wrong, I must be eating too much, not enough, not enough water, not enough movement? LOL

So today I figured what the heck, I don't give a **** it'll come off or it won't Iam following the guide book and that's the best i can do LOL

It's nice to be able to ***** about to ya all though, I must admit and to confess on how stupid all that worry is!!

Thanks guys you rock!

hey Tony, it will be fine, give it a few weeks, your doing great.  I know stalls suck, but as you said "Just move on and do your best"  in the past we would have gainned at least we remain the same.  I just bought a new walking tape and a pedometer today.  once I figure out how to use it, i'm going to set some goals for daily steps.  I need motivation.   Keep being possitive, and where the hell you been, i've missed you.

Hugs, Cheryl

Oh yeah!  Been there, done that!  (still think about it sometimes too though I shouldn't be!  haha)  Have the pity party and then don't worry about it!  It'll start moving again as long as you stick to your plan!  Protein, fluids, exercise!  The more you worry about it, the worse it feels!

Hang in there!  This too shall pass.............
Ruth

Tony, We all understand the frustration of going through a stall....complain all you want, we're here to listen.  Keep off the scale.  I've started weighing in twice a week instead of everyday.  I know I shouldn't even weigh that often, but at least it's an improvement.  The scale is only one portion of this journey to better health.  I bet you're losing inches.  You are doing your best, and that 's all you can do.  Try not to stress, it will move eventually....HUGS

I'm sure many of you have already seen this...but it sorta "hit the nail on the head" for me...


~ Thoughts from Kaye ~   Hello Neighbors!
As I work in the weight loss surgery community I meet many people
who often lower their head and confess... "I never really made goal weight." And what usually follows is an explanation
and self-berating. How sad this makes me. In reply I ask... "Are you healthier now? Are you doing things that you could not do
as a morbidly obese person? How is your blood pressure
or sleep apnea or arthritis
or lethargy or depression?" Most often I learn how mental
and physical wellness has improved with weight loss. Then comes the final sentence... "But still, I never made it to goal weight."

Have you had this conversation ??

Goal weight (or pants size)
has nothing to do with weight loss surgery. Honestly, does it make sense
to undergo major surgery and general anesthesia
with only one thing in mind: the scale ?? No !! We do this for our health,
for our future, for ourselves
and for those we love. We do this to save our lives. Goal weight does not matter !!

I weigh myself often enough to know
I'm not at my lowest weight, not even at my comfort weight. I could lose a few pounds,
no doubt about it. But every day
when I play with my 6-month old puppy and we romp and run and jump
and wrestle I am at goal. I am LIVING.
As a morbidly obese person
I would have watched from the sidelines... Today I'm playing the game of life.

I have a hard time sometimes - I don't stall that much, but I do lose very slowly - at the same rate I would have without surgery - just able to stick to healthy habits better now.

Personally, I think it's ok to be on the pity pot once and awhile.......for a little while.

What I do find like many others is when I'm stalling or losing the slowest in pounds - that is when I'm losing the most inches.