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hit a wall in my weight loss goal

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on 4/18/10 1:58 am - plano, TX
it has been five months and things have been going great but for the last 3 weeks I have not lost a lb. I am getting  a little frustrated. I work out 4-5 times a week and eat 3 mini meals a day really don't do snacking. I know we can hit plateau's but 3 weeks seemed like a long time. I have lost 80lbs yeah love that fact but I still have 86 more to go.

I am not trying to diminishing my success because I am so happy and proud of myself for committing to a healthier life. I feel very good about myself these days and I am happier. Maybe I should just be patient but I am kinda getting worried. With that worry comes the pangs of old habits wanting to eat crap or stop working out. I have not done either I just keep pushing myself to keep going.
 
I look at the before and after pictures on this site to keep the faith. If any of you have experienced this please let me know how you pushed through.

Thanks for your advice,

holding strong

Yvonne McCarthy
on 4/18/10 2:40 am - Plano, TX
Yep you've hit one of those plateaus.  Mine lasted 6 weeks.  The only thing I might suggest is changing up your exercise.  Do you do the same things in the same order?  Sometimes your body gets really smart and fights you tooth and nail to try to get you back to where your were.  See if you can change up your exercise.  You are right...the worrying will make you want to self medicate with food and yes we know that seems insane doesn't it?  The best advice I can give you is to also concentrate on the good, the things you are grateful for and don't let that monster of obesity sneak back up on you.  Think about how far you've come and keep that stress level down.  Also....see yourself getting on that scale and breaking that plateau.  Wake up in the morning and say "I'm breaking my plateau today!"  Believe it, see it.  If you don't, repeat it again the next morning.  Say "I'm breaking it today" instead of  saying "I'm breaking it tomorrow".  I know this sounds strange but it doesn't hurt to try.   It's a way to work on that subsconcious.  Reaching out and talking about it always helps!
hugs, Y

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Kathryn T.
on 4/18/10 3:21 am - Irving, TX
Gosh, I hit that wall numerous times, but the weight loss will kick back in.  Yvonne is right, keep exercising but switch it up and don't get stressed out about it.  Also make sure you are drinking enough water.  I found that when I did drink half my body weight in ounces of water, it also helped it to kick in and come off.  Don't ask me how that works.  I was also not sleeping well, which impacted my weight loss, and when I could get atleast 7.5 hours of sleep that helped to.  Both of those were suggestions that my doctor made.  The other thing Yvonne reminds of us, it to focus on the Good and Gratitude.  I have to remind myself that it took many years to put all this weight on, and it has been a little over 18 months since my surgery and I am less than 15 pounds away from goal.  There are days I wonder why I did not hit it sooner, but it is about progress and for today I can get into a size 6.  I have not seen that in many many years.  I am grateful and Thank God everyday for walking me through this journey.  So focus on the journey and continue to reach out for support.
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on 4/18/10 8:38 am - plano, TX
Thanks I will try the mixing up my workout and thinking positvie.
Lilitu
on 4/18/10 8:45 am - Bay Area , CA

Hi Tarcia. Those Plateaus are an Absolute BEAR.  I think I hit mine longest one at about  6 months out, and was stuck there for 6 weeks.  There I was locked at 204.  It was frustrating and heartbreaking. I kept trying to tell myself "Ok I've lost 88bs, that's good, I can live with this" But I knew I was lying to myself.  I agree with Yvonne, change up a little. surprise your body.  Up your protein intake if you need to.  change your food intake if you need to. Also remember You're  half way there!!  I Looked at your pictures.  You look SO sad in your before pic, and in your after pics you look so happy! This plateau will pass, and in a year you will be helping someone get through their plateau. 

MOST IMPORTANT: NEVER GIVE UP!!!


    Just when the Catipillar thought the world was over

                         ....She became a Butterfly   

 

                                  300+ /260140 Current BMI 22.4 /No Longer a #, just were my body is Happy
                                 Highest Weightat surgery/ current /Goal

             


(deactivated member)
on 4/18/10 11:06 am - plano, TX
Your very right I was very sad before I started my weight loss journey I did not know how sad until I started feeling better about myself. I am going to try out a kickboxing tape I have and some other workouts I have not done in a while.
JEllen
on 4/18/10 12:39 pm - Capital Region, NY
oh boy... can I identify with this....

I think all of us can!

lately I've been bouncing up down
UP down UP...

ok now i'm waiting for the DOWN...

This week I'm up 3.5 pounds from last Sunday! it's crazy... but I think I'm beginning to figure out what's going on....

As I have gotten closer to goal... 15 pounds... I've given myself a lot more leeway... less journalling of what foods I've been taking in.
That wasn't a conscious choice... just have gotten busy with other pressing matters.

Also.... as to the more leeway... treats... have crept in..
"oh I can have that... just a little won't hurt...."

Ok... well a little won't hurt... IF it really is only a little...
Once in a while....

NOT DAILY!

So.... starting in the am... back to the gym.... back to a more closely monitored intake of both fluids & FUEL!

ah... and that is it.... FOOD IS FUEL!!!

Food is fuel not what to do when bored, tired, stressed, etc, etc.

So... it comes down to this...

WE KNOW WHAT WE NEED TO DO...

NOW WE HAVE TO DO IT! 

may each and every one of us find our inner strenght to get past these challenges and move in the direction of our goals! 



Judy
  
Molly S.
on 4/19/10 1:51 am - Chicago, IL
I skimmed thru some of the post and changing up the exercise is what worked for me the best for getting thru a plateau.  Mixing up what you do if you are not and changing the intensity also.  Interval training is wonderful for fooling your body also.  If you go to gym talk with some of the trainers or people who work there to give you some ideas.  But whatever you are doing mix it up and the weight will start to move down again.  Another thing you may want to try is increasing time of cardio and upping and changing your stenght training.  Another thing I recommend is doing something cardio on those other 2 or 3 days you don't work out.  All of this should help!  Keep us posted and keep up the good work! You can do it!! 

       HW 611  Pre-opW 580   LW 302  GW 238         
              

(deactivated member)
on 4/19/10 10:15 am - plano, TX
thanks for the advice my dietician told me to increase my protein intake which I don't get enough of. I always do interval training and increase the intensity over the months as my fitness level has progressed. I am going to add a different workout to the routine which is kickboxing and palates. I am not going to be working out 7 days a week I have a life and a kid who still needs my attention plus it would be over kill. I would probably stop all together if I never had a break 4-5 is my max.
(deactivated member)
on 4/24/10 3:37 am - plano, TX
I have busted through the wall yeah just added more protien and switched up my routine thanks for te advice and support
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