the dreaded subject...plateaus

A plateau is when you do not lose pounds or inches for four weeks or longer. Its normal for the scale not to move everyweek... keep in mind we sometimes lose inches and not pounds so break out the tape measure and take a look. Also the body needs time to rest and adjust... massive weight loss is tough on the body and sometimes it just needs to take a breather. Keep in mind you will experience stalls every so often... most people experience plateaus only once or twice the first year... dont worry about stalls they will pass. If a plateau lasts more than four weeks thats when you should call your surgeon/NUT to figure out whats going on.  Also as an FYI with exercise, especially weight training, can cause the scale to stall - even go up... muscle weighs more than fat!!

I'm so glad you posted this because now I feel normal. I had surgery on July 2nd (same as Lisa) and I'm at 17 lbs and kinda hovering for a week. I know it is normal cuz I read it a million times on here but when it happens to you it's like oh NO! what am I doing wrong. I do the wrong thing by weighing every single day (sometimes 2-3 times) and it's detrimental but I'm addicted to it. I wish I'd never bought the damn thing, lol. I am eating 600-800 calories and getting in protein and water so it will come off. My mom upset me by saying I guess it's not gonna happen as fast as I thought it would. I've lost 17 lbs in 3 WEEKS!!!!!! She means well but was adding to my anxiety. Thanks for reassuring me.  Come and go to the beach with us!!!!

Jennifer