Only 1lb in a week - is this normal?

OK another question, I was losing really weel, 40lbs in 6 weeks. Now I have not lost but 1lb this week, have I plateaud already. Is this normal to slow down that quick? I have not been able to exercise because of a really bad chest/head cold but have stuck to the diet faithfully. My nutrionist says my water consumption is good, not high but ok. Any suggestions to jump start me? I just transitioned from Stage 4 to 5 but am afraid to add anything back in really.

Lisa, Step away from the scale! I think our bodies naturally go through cycles of loss and plateau and weighing often can be frustrating. I only go by the scale at the doctor visits. Your body has gone through a lot in six weeks and needs to take a break to restabilize. Add a cold to that....... Just be patient and focus on how you are feeling and other ways of determining progress...how a pair of pants fit, how often you are having to buy new underwear, the hole you use on a watch band..... My goal is to focus on how much exercise I get, measurements, how my clothes fit and to some day say..."oh, I never weigh myself except for my YEARLY doctor visit!" Luann LapRNY 9/14/04 -60 lbs

Hi Lisa, I had my surgery at BayState Medical 1/05/04 I have lost 130lbs so far. At BayState, they tell me to eat ANYTHING I want, and to stop when I feel full. They also want us to drink 64oz of fluid a day and to eat 50-60 grams of Protien a day. That's IT!!! There is NO DIET to follow and NO Weight Goals to make. Let me tell you that BayState has taken away ALL the stress of weight loss. I have nothing to worry about. I just relax and let the surgery WORK for me! I am a member of Cruves and I try to stay away from the foods that helped me get FAT in the first place ie. soda(any kind) bread, rice, potatoes, pasta and FAST FOOD!!! I think you have "plateaud" due to your illness and lack of exercise. Your body is still recovering from your surgery. Try to increase your water. I hope this helps you. Try to relax. Try not to focus so much on the weight loss numbers. Believe me the weight Will come off.

Yes you have hit your 1st plateau. But the 1st one usualy doesn't last long - you will begin melting shortly. Take your time and follow your program you will do just fine. Good luck and congrats on a great loss. Dawn -117

Congrats, you've done great!!! I think it's just that it takes our bodies awhile to catch up, slow steady loss is good.... at the beginning when i was losing quickly the scale would stop or i'd even gain a little for a few weeks sometimes almost a month, then all of a sudden i'd be down 8 lbs!!! take a look at the whole loss for the month, instead of by the week... lots of luck to you! ~Kim

Plateaus at different stages are perfectly normal. Everyone is different at what stage they hit one, but everyone doe**** one eventually - just some earlier than others. I had my surgery in May and I hit a plateau a few months out. The post that suggested to keep away from your scale is a good idea because you'll end up getting obsessive about you weight (which I do ALL the time LOL). I think the best thing to do is make sure your getting enough water and protiene. Water really helps push past a plateau. Good luck! ~Jenna