Question:
Slow Weight loss
I am 10 mo. out have lost 125lbs 30 yet to go. For the last 6 weeks I havent lost anything. Is this normal for 10 mo? — matt C. (posted on January 20, 2003)
January 20, 2003
My weightloss slowed way down after 6 months and stayed at about a pound
every week or two. My nutritionist said up the protein, up the water and
work out more...one week of walking a mile a day and eating only meat and
salad and i dropped 8 lbs...don't loose faith, loose pounds!
— Laurie V.
January 20, 2003
I'm almost 9 months out and down 115 pounds. I work out 6 days a week and
I do a great job with my water and protein about 95% of the time. I've
been losing pretty steadily, with the exception of the last 3 weeks. Not
only did I not lose, but I actually gained 4 pounds. Well, after fighting
this demon I am happy to say that I have lost those 4 pounds plus 2 more
just over the past 5 days. Plateaus are normal and we all know that, but
when it actually happens it can be very frustrating. Just make sure that
you are exercising and getting all your water and protein and you will see
the scale start moving again. Plateaus happen...just be patient and know
that it will pass.
— pam29922
January 20, 2003
I wouldn't panic over it. I am 9 months out, down 146 pounds and hadn't
lost anything for over a month then I went away for a few days on business
and lost 7 pounds during that 3 day period. There doesn't seem to be any
rhyme or reason to how the weight comes off. Remember that this is a
marathon not a sprint and it will come off in time.
— Michael N.
January 20, 2003
hi matt! hang in there and keep up the great work! plateus are very common
the longer post op you become. as the other posters have said, just up ypur
protein, activity and water and keep up the good habits and youll continue
to lose. ill plateu and then what seems like overnight, drop 5lbs. best of
luck to you! :)
— carrie M.
January 20, 2003
It was normal for me...I hit a whopper of a plateau at about 9 1/2 months
out that continues to this day, and I am at about 11 1/2 months now. I did
however gain 3 pounds during this time period and then lost the 3 plus one
more, and here I sit. I have tried upping the exercise to 4 days a week
from 3, and am trying hard to get in more water and more protein and less
snacking. Some days are better than others. Are you getting close to
goal? I am 10-15 from goal and hope this plateau moves soon. If it
doesn't, I can live with where I am at, but would like to get closer to
goal. Try shaking up your exercise routine, adding more water and more
protein and cut back on carbs and sugar. See if it works for you...its at
this point that we have to "work" to keep the loss going.
— Cindy R.
January 20, 2003
YES it is normal...I am 8 months and 1 week and for the last 2 months and 1
week I have only lost 20 pounds....Don't get me wrong....I am glad I lost
20 pounds, however when you are used to losing 20+ pounds a month, once it
slowes to 5-10 pounds a month...it seems like you are sitting still. I
still have 4 month until my 1 year and I am already at my goal of 120
pounds in 1 year....I am doing the happy dance. I still have 46 pounds per
the doctor and 25-30 pounds per me to be at my FINAL GOAL. I think we are
all right on target.
— Sharon H.
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