Stalling already : (

[Sunshine25]

HI guys! I started this journey 7 weeks ago at 284lbs and I have already had 2 stalls and are so discouraged. I'm eating everything in moderation, keeping away from carbs for the most part and am really trying to get in all my liquids. I am having issues with finding a protein shake that I like post-op but have tried some protein bars that I like. I am working out 3 days a week and going for walks daily. Help, I don't know what I could be doing differently?

[Jerzygirl]

Try upping your protein and water intake, especially if you are working out. If you're taking in a small amount of calories and working out then your body will try to hold onto to every morsel. If you're consuming 800 calories and then burning 300 by working out, your body is telling you, it needs more fuel to continue burning the fat.

Lesson I've learned from my trainer and my NUT. Steady weight loss with some big drops when I increased my protein and water. I do basically 100g of protein and 96 oz of water.

[niamh]

Nobody ever said you wouldn't have stalls, and promised steady weight loss every day, week or fortnight. They are not an indication you are doing something wrong - they are just part of the journey. Your body will retain fluid/weight at various points along the way while it readjusts following a period of loss, and then you start losing again. I got to goal without difficulty and had stalls very regularly along the way - in the early stages often lasting a week or two, and in the latter stages lasting up to a month. Don't use the scale as your only indicator - if you're sticking to the plan, you will lose weight. Don't do anything differently, except for challenging your unrealistic expectations and learning to be patient. Good luck!

[brightnessofhope]

I just want to say, I feel for you, and I understand. It sucks.

[cincygirl]

I feel for you. My first stall was at 2 weeks and last almost two more weeks. Your body will adjust and you will start losing again. Just keep on keeping on.