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I'm 14 mos out of surgery and have been stalled at around 170 lbs since around Thanksgiving. I've tried lowering my calories, raising my calories, upping protein, lowering carbs, exercising longer, etc.. nothing I do seems to get my scale moving again and I'm getting a little frustrated because I'm trying really hard. I'm around 20 lbs to my goal weight, and I know the closer you get the slower your loss, but 2 months already..
Is there anyone a year or more out who had this plateau and how did you work your way out of it? I'm open to suggestions!
I know, I know, ditch the scale.. but that isn't happening because my clothes aren't fitting any differently either. lol
I'd just like to know what worked best for others over a year out to get it kick-started again.
Krista
Is there anyone a year or more out who had this plateau and how did you work your way out of it? I'm open to suggestions!
I know, I know, ditch the scale.. but that isn't happening because my clothes aren't fitting any differently either. lol
I'd just like to know what worked best for others over a year out to get it kick-started again.
Krista
definately had a stall about a year and half out.
Stuck for about 2 months like you.
Interval training. Water. Started a new activity...started taking karate classes and working out at a dojo 2x per week for about 2 years. Biking. Cardio. Weights. Anything that helped add more lean muscle mass.
It is frustrating but you can work through it.
Mentally I had to challenge my own attitude about it EVERY single day. I had a sort of mantra of "I will be ok if I never loose anymore weight." I did this and some days believed it and others just hated it and wanted to cry. I did not have a goal weight in mind (even though my docs did).
Also I gave away old clothes and things that were just "fat clutter". So mentally I was ridding myself of excess bagadge.
Surprise! I ended up at my "goal" weight. The more I allow myself a break and live in the moment rather than the future things fall into place.
Not saying any of this is easy but that for me it was physical and mental.
Good luck!