Question:
Plateaus...

IM 4 MONTHS POST RNY...I HAVE LOST 65 LBS. BUT MY DOCTOR SAID I SHOULD HAVE LOST MORE...NOW I AM STUCK & LOSING WEIGHT VERY SLOW ALTHOUGH I HAVE BEEN WORKING OUT...WHAT CAN I DO TO JUMPSTART MY WEIGHTLOSS?    — BLAKROZ06 (posted on August 4, 2009)

August 4, 2009
Everyone will lose weight at different rates. While you are working out, you may be gaining alot of muscle. Honestly, you've lost 65lbs, I think that's awesome. When I feel like I am plateuing(is that a word? anyways) I always go back to the 1st week diet, do one week on that, and then do the phases that way. I dunno if it'll work or not, but it seems to work for me. Good luck! :)
   — Nina15137

August 4, 2009
I am also 4months out and have lost 67lbs. Remember everyone is different when it comes to weight loss. When I notice that my weight loss is low for the week I try to switch things up with my diet and workout routine and make sure I am getting plenty of protien & water in.
   — sbsmiles52

August 4, 2009
Iam 5 months out and only lost 64 pounds. I didn't lose any weight for about a month and was frustrated. I was getting enough protein in either.I increased protein and started to lose again. I also was going to physical therapy for my back and exercising more, so also could be from muscle which weighs more. MY doctor's office says people usually lose 10-20 pounds per month for first 6months or so. I have seen people on here that have lost large amounts quickly, but everyone is different.Don't worry, it'll come off in it's own good time. Keep up the good work. JoAnn
   — JOANNFV

August 6, 2009
being dehydrated can cause slow wieght lose also.are you getting in enough fluids?
   — carolyn1970