the dreaded 3 month stall

Hi, everyone.

So I'm just about three months out, and I think the three month stall ha****  Over the last week, I've only lost 0.2 lbs.  Which is fine, I know this is normal, so I'm not that concerned.  I'll just have to step up my game.  I don't think I've been getting enough protein (I get most of my protein from cheese strings and Fibre 1 protein bars these days because protein shakes make it harder for me to get all my water in) or enough water (I'm averaging about 3 cups per day, as opposed to the 6-8 I should be getting).  

A lot of foods are still hit or miss for me, but I do need to start going to the gym.  I know that's the next step, I just don't have a lot of motivation for that.  I never have, really.  I need to start trying though.

Any tips for handling the three month stall?

Here's my weight loss progression album, for the curious:  CLICK

maybe instead of going to the gym go to the pool. It's all exercise. Most cities and towns have a municipal pool if not try the YMCA.

You are right   ...water is very important.  I would also keep a close eye on the carb intake. (  you mentioned the bars).  

I always count my shakes as liquids for the day.  I don't necessarily have 6-8 jus****er..,.but all combined (decaf) beverages.... coffee tea shakes water

You need the water to flush the fat from your system.  Very important.  Make sure you get your minimum every day...and 3 cups a day is not enough!!  And yes, you can count other beverages as liquids towards that goal.  But if you can increase your water/liquid intake, it will help with the weight loss.

Good luck!

DD

I could be wrong about this, but I was under the impression our protein shakes counted towards your fluid intake for the day.... 

Either way, try to make sure you're getting 8-10 cups of calorie free liquid in per day.  And really try to focus on getting in your protein.  If you're having trouble, you should try either Quest or Premier protein bars.  Also Muscle MLK now has a shake that is 40 g of protein and less sugar than their original pre-made shakes.  

The stall will pass.. just remember when the scale stops moving it's your body catching up to the loss.  Pay attention to how your clothes are fitting because you're probably losing inches.