Frustrating, frustrating STALL
I'm stuck. For the past 13 days, I've waffled back and forth from 200-203 lb. I so very desperately want to be in Onderland. I know it's not a big deal - 199 lb is only one pound less than 200 lb. But it's a GOAL. One that I've put out there for myself and truly, a place I haven't been for 10 years (in the 100s).
I know all the right things. "It's a stall...just ride it out...work your plan...keep exercising..." I'm not even looking for answers. I just needed to commiserate with a group of people who understand my frustration!
I so feel your pain! It seems like almost everyone hits a wall right at Onederland for some reason. I stared at 200 for more than 2 weeks before I finally saw 199. Then I stagnated at 198 for 2 weeks. Then quickly dropped to 188-190, where I've sat for 2 weeks. My weight loss is definitely coming in "wooshes" now more than when I was heavier; frustrating, for sure, but I'm grateful I'm still seeing losses. We have just have to stay calm and keep on keepin' on!
It's actually a big relief to know that people tend to hit a wall at the Onderland mark. Maybe it's our anxiety and stress response getting in the way. :) I shouldn't complain at ALL. I've lost so much weight, so quickly. We just get used to that, I guess.
You've done a great job! Keep up your great work!
on 2/27/15 1:40 am - NJ
I went through it too, 2-3 lbs up and down never below 200 then boom, it went down and never above. I think it would have been worse to bounce above and below 200.
Now, a few weeks later, I am stuck fluctuating around 191, which is 99 lbs. lost from my pre-surgery diet. My son finds my frustration funny, but the numbers are messing with me. I want to hit my 100 lb. goal. I want to be in the 180s ... 170s ... 160s ... 159 should be perfect.
I'm right there with you. I've been fluctuating within 5lbs for the past two weeks. Finally notched down a little a few days ago but yeah. I know it's normal, I'm doing all the right things, feel great, just have to be patient, etc. But I just want to get under 200! Sometimes I worry that I might be done losing. I just have to keep my head down and keep going.