Yes they are very normal!! However, getting in your protein and fluids will help :)

It's completely normal and you're not doing anything wrong. It's your bodies way of cathcing up with all the changes.

Be patient and things will get moving again. Try to switch things up. Sometime adding more protein helps or try adding a complex carb to your diet.
Shelley

Unforturnately plateau's are normal! I have found I have to shock my body into losing again. Either by changing what I'm eating or changing my exercise routine. Sometimes it doesn't take much, but if you're like me I tend to get into a rut of eating pretty much the same foods over and over again.
So, think about what you've been eating, and eat something totally different each day for a week. Try not to double up any meals with the same thing. See if this won't work.

If you are walking only for your exercise, try something different like swimming laps, or riding a bike. This will change things for you and you should see results on the scale very soon.

Good luck, sounds like you are doing great!

Thanks ladies, for the advise and confidence to keep trying. I do walk most of the time. My bike is not working at this moment. My out door bike. And I do not have access to a pool at this time. Wish I did. I would take an aerobics class. I will try and push myself to get more protein in, in the next couple of weeks. I need to drop at least 20 more pounds, round it off to "100" I will be happy then.

Hi there. I could be your double. I had RNY in January, have also lost 80lbs and have been at a complete stand still for nearly 8 weeks. However I have lost a dress size during that time so I know my bodies trying to catch up.

I also having been slacking in the protein but had a better day today. Hang in there! We'll do it together!!

Diana

I agree with everyone here...first, you are doing great and second, YES...plateaus are a normal part of the process, albeit a not-very-fun part. I hit my limit with protein shakes at right about this same time...they really just started tasting horrible for some reason. I might suggest adding Greek yogurt as a way to increase protein but in a more palatable way. Also, can you (over the course of a day), eat a bar that is high in protein. Also, almond milk is a good source of protein and calcium. Try changing things up...and remember, just because the scale isn't moving DOES NOT mean that your body isn't changing or that you are not getting healthier. Both are continuing to happen!!

Real normal to go through plateaus! aggrivating as all get out! But normal. We all do it! Stick to your plan and you will get past them.

Almond milk is good for calcium but only has 1 gram of protein in cup. Would soy milk be better?

Plateaus are completely normal! Your body goes through some major adjustments as you experience your meltdown, and sometimes that means that the scale will stop moving. Most of the time when that happens, you will continue to lose inches. A true plateau is when you lose neither inches nor pounds for more than two weeks. When a true plateau occurs, you may want to change up your exercise routine, increase your protein and/or water, or in some other way modify your routine and just be patient. :)

If you have a Kroger near you, they have carb master milk. It is not cheap but is higher in protein than almond or soy milk. I use it in my latte. It is the only way I let myself indulge in one. That and decaf!

You said you aren't getting your protein and eating the wrong foods. That alone will cause you to plateau. Protein melts fat and water flushes it. Up both. You might also want to look at what weighty memories have come up that you are holding on to