Common stall points?
I am taller --5'11" so being in the 160's isn't even my goal. But I am a 26 BMI and have been here for almost 10 weeks... had a little movement this weekend, so we will see if it sticks.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
I have been losing more slowly since July, which was about 7 months after my surgery. I don't know if I would call it a stall, though some weeks it seemed that way. So this is in the 195-175 range. My progress is still steady--averaging 1 pound a week. I have had some days where I have not fully followed my plan. A lot of vacations, some very stressful events. I don't mean that to excuse myself--I mean instead to admit things honestly, to be more aware of myself--life is full of stress, and I have to learn to manage it without food.
I had added in a high-calorie creamer that was slowing my loss. (Coconut milk in my brew!) I have removed this now. I am still very good about my portion sizes and protein first. I have lately had a problem with grazing between meals. After that 7 mos mark, when summer came and our family routine changed, I started to have to face some of my old bad habits. I am striving to address these, and I hope to be successful in changing long-term.
One challenge I have is working out. I have a chronic injury (6 years) that makes even walking and the stationary bike painful. I am able to lift weights, though I can't do squats or lunges--lower body stuff is hard, but I can do core work and upper body work, which I am trying to add back in. I have not tried swimming or water aerobics. I used to be really active before this injury--I used to walk, run, bike, kayak, lift weights--totaling 8-10 hours/week. I am still mourning this loss, and I need to snap out of it!
HA! I wish I were in the 160s... Good for you guys!!
I stalled about 1.5 weeks post-op for about two weeks (and freaked out - I was not ready for such an immediate stall). I was 264 at time of surgery, lost 13 lbs, stalled and now I'm finally around 245. I think my body stalled after every 10-12 lbs and has to readjust, maybe?
