Question:
Please help has anyone gone as long as 2 months on a pateau. I am only 8 months out .

   — Debbie C. (posted on October 7, 2003)

October 7, 2003
Debbie, my longest plateau is 5 weeks. Try checking the archives, I'll bet there are others who have had 2 month plateaus.
   — M B.

October 7, 2003
I'm almost 9mos out & haven't lost any weight since the first part of August. I exercise all the time, even tried varying my routines but to no avail. I limit carb intake, drink at least 96oz of water & get at least 64oz of protein everyday. If you get any suggestions please pass them on.
   — Terri G.

October 7, 2003
I too have been on the plateau from hell........my problem, I believe is I lost so fast in the beginning because i couldn't keep anything down....had two endoscopies and been "hurl" free ever since, for the most part.....I think my body is just trying to adjust to the rapid weight loss early on....the scale isn't moving much but my clothes are getting loose and my measurements are down....yes, i'm bummed the scale isn't moving but i know i'm doing everything right, just think the body is resetting itself and trying to adjust to the initial rapid weight loss....hang in there.....the scale will start moving again!
   — Amy P.

October 7, 2003
whenever my weightloss has stalled out, I do something you may consider drastic. I add carbs to my diet (whole grains, some potato, veggies, etc.) and find that it 'shakes up' my system a bit. Don't binge on crap by any means, but some carbs can get you going again. YMMV!
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 7, 2003
I just ended a true plateau from hell (over a year) by going on a protein fast and keeping my carbs under 30 grams ago. I ate only high protein foods and drank protein shakes, with my protein intake averaging 150 grams a day and staying under 1200 calories. I lost 5# in 5 days. As soon as I added more carbs I gained a pound. SO-- am hoping to keep the fast going until I finally reach my personal goal.
   — LLinderman

October 7, 2003
I had a 2 month plateau at about 6 1/2 months post-op and about 3 weeks before I had my abdominoplasty, weight just started coming off of me and I lost 10 pounds right before my surgery.
   — Patty H.