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I am plateauing again! Arrgh! Just when I think I'm starting to break this plateau (which has been about 4-5 weeks now), I stall. I have lost a total of 83 pounds (53 since surgery) and I know it's great, I know I couldn't have done it as fast without surgery, I am thrilled with it, but for about a month, the weight loss has slowed to a crawl. I am quite sure I had been protein deficient, because only recently was I able to break past a vegetarian diet and tolerate things like fish, eggs, and ground beef (in chili), and I also had my labs drawn and I'm slightly deficient in Zinc too....I am SURE these things are adding to it. My menstrual cycle has run a muc completely. I'm 4 months out now and would like to see a bigger loss. I'm exercising at least 30 minutes every day, most days I get 7-8 glasses of water in. I'm not eating crap. I'm doing EVERYTHING RIGHT, and while I feel good about that and want to put new healthy behaviors in place, I also want to keep shedding pounds!!! I've got another 60-70lbs to go!! Just venting!!! Thanks for listening to my rant. xox Amy

Amy, I know how frustrating it is to not be losing and to have problems with levels not being high enough. I just know that with your attitude and determination that this plateau will break soon and you will start to lose again. I too had to look at your profile to verify who you were. You look so awesome! Imagine another 4-5 months and being down another 51 pounds, you'll be in onederland and much happier. Hang in there. Laura 290/240/170

Laura, Thanks for listening and responding and your kind words. I guess we tend to forget that over time these things change and get better. But yikes! how frustrating plateaus are when they happen! Hugs, Amy

OMG you look sooooooo goood. I love the new picture. Your doing everything right so dont worry....The weight will start comming off again....I really mean it you look amazing...Keep it up girl! LisaMarie

Hi Lovey, Thanks for the compliments. I do feel great, and I've not forgotten what changes my body has been through, but I'm ready for more mentally but my body says, "jest hold on there little cowgirl." Ugh! xox Aim

keep up the good work! LisaMarie

Amy, Hello hun ~hugs~ WOW you look awesome hun and I love the new pic. I know these stalls can drive ya crazy but hang in there and it will come soon enough. I am also feeling frustrated with myself lately but know that I am in a major learning curve right now so I have to give myself time and that is so hard to do right? I take the 125 lbs for granted at times and I always try to remember how far I have come because of this surgery but sometimes it is so hard.... Vent any time hun, what is why we are all here for support and learning. Take care Debra P

Hey Sweetie, Yep, these stalls can drive ya crazy is right! I guess there must be a reason for it. I just updated photos on my profile if you have time you can check em out. I'm sorry to hear that you're in a challenging time now. So close yet so far? I know at times it is hard to remember how far we have come. It's good to remember. Thanks for listening. xox Amy

Amy, Yes remember sometimes takes reading back in your journal to see just how far you have come, I know some days I am so proud of myself and others so frustrated that I am not at goal yet. But I know that it is my own fault why I am not there but so hard to break those older habbits! I did look hun and you look awesome...WOW some people change slightly but you have made such a big change! I know all the exercise is working and doing your body good, now just if I can make myself get into that routine every day I would be happy. Thanks again hun Debra P

Amy: Venting is good for the soul, it allows identification and validation of emotions (*much better than repression/avoidance/denial). This is the place to 'let loose' as well. Know you are not alone in your struggles and although there is no 'typical/normal' journey this is yours, and I say embrace it! ***OKAY you say shes nuts. LOL read on: I often think/ponder to myself what is presenting itself currently that can be opportunity to learn. (Patience, self love etc). Spiritually I feel we are only given what we can handle and we are at any moment right where we are supposed to be. My mantra still stand 'make this about developing a healthy life and NOT the numbers on the scale' (*easier said than done) and you will be successful and have done ALL you can to influence your weight. I agree protein deficiency will slow wt loss/metabolism. At Four months out you are on track! Working the tool and doing what you can, tolerating/embracing/accepting the frustrations now will help bolster your resolve at 12, 24, 36 months and beyond when similar yet different challenges present. This rebirth/change is wonderous and at the same time amazingly challenging, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL in body/mind/spirit, the photo is one reflection of that and the scale is another, but the inner self talk is yet another facet, the one we all find sometimes the most challenging to work on, *I think most important!* HUGS to you, we are always here my angellete to embrace you where you are at! You are acting self responsibly and that is the goal! Keep looking around for the rewards (just not w/ the scale, that hunkametal is a liar many times! LOL) Now exercise is good, perhaps kick it up a nitch? That body gets real efficient quick! Dr. Singh said I would need 60 min continuous cardio most days of the week, a goal that I do not always meet but never-the-less a goal to shoot for! Take Care, Jamie Lap RNY 10/9/02 Dr. Singh 320/163 5'9'' (lost 45# before surgery) Plastics 6/9/04 & 11/11/2005 Dr. King http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=c1132518510 "Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect, it just means you've decided to see beyond the imperfections!"