Question:
Need plateau emotional support
Hi, everyone! I know this is everybody's eternal question and it's not really a question. I just need a pat on the back. I'm almost exactly 5 months out. I've lost 92 pounds. I now weigh 179 and wear a size 12. I exercise 5 days a week for an hour and a half, both cardio and weight training. I eat really well. Occasionally I have a couple bites of dessert, but just a couple and not every day. My nurse says I'm eating very well. But, tragically, the scale has moved only 1 measely pound since January began. That's almost a whole month with no weight loss. I know I'm losing inches, though I don't know for sure how many. I've kicked up my weight training and I know I'm gaining muscle but I have no means to determine how much. I know I've shrunk a whole pant size and that my 12's are getting baggy around the back side. But I'm just discouraged that the weight really has stopped moving altogether. I'm losing hair like crazy and feeling blue. I'm feeling like I'll never lose again. I know it's entirely irrational. I was just hoping you'd all say nice things and cheer me up. I'm a bit of a bummer today. Thanks everyone! You're help is much appreciated. XOXO Jen — jenpatalano (posted on January 29, 2004)
January 28, 2004
Hi Jennifer,
This is "The Plateau Queen" here. I have had many even directly
after the surgery in August. I was so bloated for two weeks post op. The
inches are what counts more than anything. Most of all fat analysis. I go
to curves and they weigh, measure and check fat analysis monthly. You dod
not walk with a number carved into your forhead. Please try to go by how
you look and feel. Baggy clothes to me are nicer than a count down on a
number that really only means head game to me. Keep doing what you atre
doing and the body will follow. I am losing hair like crazy too!
Mary
— Mary E.
January 28, 2004
It sounds like you are doing wonderfully. You don't mention water, but just
make sure you are drinking more than 64oz. If you are losing inches then
this is just a plateau and you the scale will move again. Besides, you are
only 5 months out. Definitely start taking your measurements. One month I
didn't loose any weight but I lost a 1/2 inch in my neck! I don't even
work out my neck! LOL. You are doing great.
— Yolanda J.
January 29, 2004
Jennifer, first, congrats on your dedication to exercise and determination!
You ARE doing well. If you check my profile, at the five month mark I
also hit a plateau. You and I were very close in pounds lost at that point
too. I'm 8.5 months out now and down 126. It's been very HARD this month
for me too, as I've been plateauing big time. Keep your chin up girl, it
will move again soon. Hugs to you!
— Happy I.
January 29, 2004
Hey me and you are in the same boat.. I will be five months on 2/2/04 and I
have lost so far 90lbs, and since the beginning of January have only lost
5lbs, not my usual 15-20lbs... I think it's because we are so close to
goal in many ways... Hang in there, and keep doing what you are doing,
it'll come off....
— baybekmbrly
January 29, 2004
I'm right there with you--- you sound like you're doing awesome. 92 pounds
in 5 months is A LOT of weight! Your body might just be taking a break to
adjust to this loss. But I know what you mean about being frustrated! Just
keep up the great work-- the scale will move again.
— lizinPA
January 29, 2004
Jennifer, you've done very well to date. Heres a pat on the back to you!
I'm very impressed with your exercise schedule-geez, wish I was that
dedicated. I wouldn't get upset at all if I was you. While discouraging
to not see the scale move when you are obviously doing everything in your
power to move it along, it happens. I suggest you just keep doing what
your doing and before long, it will continue to move down.
— Cindy R.
January 29, 2004
Thanks so much, ladies! This is just what I needed. Feeling much better!
Today a co-worker told me she didn't even recognize me coming down the
hall. Hooray for unrecognizability and sweet people like you!
Congratulations everyone! XOXO Jen
— jenpatalano
January 29, 2004
Hang in there, 5 months seems to be the point of the first major plateau.
Mine happened at this time as well. I went 5 weeks without one pound
lost!!! On week six I lost 7 or 8 pounds. Don't worry you'll start up
again.
— D L.
January 29, 2004
HEY JEN, FIRST OF ALL YOU HAVE DONE A TREMENDOUS JOB WITH LOSING WEIGHT AND
EXCERCISING. I HAD FOUND THAT WHEN I WOULD CHANGE MY DIET TOTALLY AROUND
THEN THE SCALE WOULD START DROPPING. AS MUCH PROTEIN AS YOU CAN HOLD,
ATKINS STYLE. CHICKEN SALAD, TUNA, EGG SALAD, S/F JELLO, BACON, SAUSAGE,
EGGS, OMELETS, SLIM JIMS, PEPPERONI, FISH, PROTEIN SHAKES. ALSO, THIS WILL
HELP YOUR HAIR FROM FALLING OUT. I TAKE A CENTRUM ONCE A DAY AND IT REALLY
HELPS ME ALONG WITH MY VITAMIN B-12 SHOT MONTHLY. REMEMBER, YOU ARE LOSING
INCHES ALSO.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND BE PATIENT!
ANNETTE
— 2PUGS
January 29, 2004
Jennifer, Hang in there girl.... You are doing great. Sounds like you are
doing all the right things...so be patient.. I am not real good with
patience either, but you are doing great. You are worth it!!!! Janice
— betterfitness
January 30, 2004
Jen - I went through the same thing. I went to Wal-Mart and bought myself
a measuring tape (you can get them in the sewing section). I also bought a
small, hand-held notebook. I went home and measured my face,neck, upper
arms, wrists, bust, waist, stomach, hips, thighs, calves and ankles. I
contined with the diet and excerise. The next week, I remeasured - I had
lost 7 inches in one week...however, I didn't lose not 1 pound!! If it has
not been for that measuring tape, I would have been very upset and
depressed, instead, I was "jumping with joy"! Maybe this can
help you also! Good Luck! Danette
— Danette C.
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