Question:
What to do about plateaus

I have been at a plateau for a month and the other day I weighted and showed a 3 pound loss==I was so excited...Today I weighted and it was a 3 pound gain--I am so upset and disgusted..I am not eating and I know I am not drinking enough water--but I am so upset that I am drinking a glass of wine now and will probably get another one....I need some guidence...I have failed at this just like I figured I would...Can anyone help?    — pumpkin462 (posted on January 31, 2012)

January 31, 2012
A plateau is not the end of the world, so don't treat it like one. It's not failure either. Give your body time to react. Body weight can fluctuate wildly for us women (I assume you are a woman). Hold on to the thought of that lower weight and work on making it permanent. Put that wine glass down and take a glass full of water instead. You don't mention whether you had surgery or whether you have already lost some weight. What kind of a diet are you following? The bariatric diet is similar to Atkins... plenty of protein, very low carb. and stick to the green, leafy type. I hadn't lost any weight for two months. Then suddenly, with no change on my part, I lost 5 lbs. Wonder of wonders since I'm almost at goal. Patience and perseverance wins the day!
   — Amalia S.

January 31, 2012
You need to make sure you eat and drink enough Not doing so will cause your body to go into starvation mode or you could suffer other health issues. Remember all your pils etc are very important as is food and drink... Don't beat yourself up and/or consider yourself a failure. I am 2+ years out, have met goal and I go up and down 3 -5 lbs but never let it get beyond that! I have discovered thru my journey that alcohol cause my scale to go up... Be careful! Good luck. Debbie
   — fortywhat2

January 31, 2012
NOOOOOOOOOOOO wine, that will turn to fat! Plus, you need to get all your protein in first. I went to a nutrition support group meeting and the NUT just talked about how alcohol turns to fat. Also, when I was in my stage of losing weight, I wasn't allowed to eat carbs until I lost 75% of my weight. I do not know how much weight you have lost but that is what Cleveland Clinic in FL tells their patients to do. Are you exercising? The operation is just one tool, there are many components of this weight loss journey. If the place that did your surgery has support groups gooooooo, I even go to a psychologist as well. Good luck! Michele
   — FSUMom

February 1, 2012
I have lost and gained the same pound for about a month now. I am trying really hard to eat more protein. Hang in there!
   — Carol V.