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!
Height: 5'7" HighW: 266 SSW: 253 Surgery date: 11/17/14 CW 165.4
(FIRST GOAL OF 170 REACHED 6/30/15) NEW GOAL: 159 (BMI of "normal")
M1: 24 M2: 15 M3: 11 M4: 10 M5: 8 M6: 8 M7: 5 M8: 3 M9: 3
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!
April: HW- 323, SW-310, CW-159 (as of 9/25/15), Goal- 140; Pre-op (-13), M1 (-17), M2 (-16), M3 (-14), M4 (-13), M5 (-12), M6 (-8), M7 (-12), M8 (-8), M9 (-8), M10 (-5), M11 (-7), M12 (-5), M13 (-7), M14 (-0), M15 (-1), M16 (-5), M17 (-5)
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!
Height: 5'7" HighW: 266 SSW: 253 Surgery date: 11/17/14 CW 165.4
(FIRST GOAL OF 170 REACHED 6/30/15) NEW GOAL: 159 (BMI of "normal")
M1: 24 M2: 15 M3: 11 M4: 10 M5: 8 M6: 8 M7: 5 M8: 3 M9: 3
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.
It's sad that we fixate on these numbers sometimes, is t it? But numbers are what got us to a place where we needed surgery! So I guess monitoring it is a tool for us now.
Height: 5'7" HighW: 266 SSW: 253 Surgery date: 11/17/14 CW 165.4
(FIRST GOAL OF 170 REACHED 6/30/15) NEW GOAL: 159 (BMI of "normal")
M1: 24 M2: 15 M3: 11 M4: 10 M5: 8 M6: 8 M7: 5 M8: 3 M9: 3
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.
32F 5'8" High weight: 432 | Consult weight: 396 | Surgery weight: 335 | Current weight: 170
I will let you know I joined the same party..waiting for 199lbs. I have been 204 then 203 then 204 then 202 get exciting then back to 204. I know sometimes its the salt or water weight. so I wait patiently and do the right thing and it will happen soon. this has been going on for two weeks....
spuddzy
