i can't get past this barrier. it's pissing me off.

[Cobra Dan]

so, in the first week, i went from 219.5 to 210 lbs. the second week, i stayed at 210 lbs... and so far this week, i'm still at 210 lbs. i can't seem to break this barrier. not even by a pound.

[Desertthorn]

Re: i can't get past this barrier. it's pissing me off.

Its okay, thats pretty much the pattern for many. The third or 4th week, the body kinna starts taking a break, adjusting to the new menu. You are probably losing inches and you might want to check you belt and see if your now down a hole or two. Lynne

[Squeaker]

Re: i can't get past this barrier. it's pissing me off.

If it's any consolation I'm in the same boat. Before I went on holiday I got stuck on what I am now. When I lost the three pound I put on, I'm back to the same place. It's a pisser but I remember from my starvation diet days that the same thing seemed to happen (but at a lower weight back then). It will pass, it's just a case of gritting our teeth and seeing it thru.

[Brook]

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Agreed. Two weeks in the whole scheme of things is barely enough time to blink. Give yourself and your body time - know that if you hang in there, stay true to plan, and keep on keepin' on the weight will move. It has no choice!

~Brook

[Finelly]

Re: i can't get past this barrier. it's pissing me off.

Dan - check out the sticky on Slow Scales the Second Time Around.

[Cobra Dan]

Re: i can't get past this barrier. it's pissing me off.

ya know, it's like i need to lose like at least 1 lb a week. i just need to know i'm doing this right. i've never stalled out this fast before... i'm starting to feel like i'm screwing this up.

[pjade1]

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I only lost weight the first two weeks and not much either. I lost 5.2 lbs total and have stayed stuck at this weight for 4 wks. now. I did start taking measurements because the scale is not moving one oz. I am at the exact same weight as I was 4 wks. ago.

The tape measure, however, is going down. I balked at taking measurements, but finally did it due to the scale not moving. I am still waiting for that whoosie everyone talks about but as long as the inches come off, that is fine with me.

Dan, get a tape measure, if you haven't already and stick it out with us!!!! We are here to support you!

[Cobra Dan]

Re: i can't get past this barrier. it's pissing me off.

I only lost weight the first two weeks and not much either. I lost 5.2 lbs total and have stayed stuck at this weight for 4 wks. now. I did start taking measurements because the scale is not moving one oz. I am at the exact same weight as I was 4 wks. ago.

The tape measure, however, is going down. I balked at taking measurements, but finally did it due to the scale not moving. I am still waiting for that whoosie everyone talks about but as long as the inches come off, that is fine with me.

Dan, get a tape measure, if you haven't already and stick it out with us!!!! We are here to support you!

i'm here for the long haul!

[cleochatra]

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You're doing great, dan! Agreed that the plateaus can be frustrating, but if anyone is going to make it through this, it's my Dan-the-man!

[Cobra Dan]

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You're doing great, dan! Agreed that the plateaus can be frustrating, but if anyone is going to make it through this, it's my Dan-the-man!

yeah, i'm all pissy... but perhaps the kabobs i'm making tonight will cheer me up.

[cleochatra]

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Dan, sugar, we all get pissy. If you ever need someone to gripe to, we're here for you. Besides, you get cute when you have that little line on your forehead pop.

[Cobra Dan]

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Dan, you get cute when you have that little line on your forehead pop.

yeah, but it hurts like ****.

[shashee]

Re: i can't get past this barrier. it's pissing me off.

Dan - Keep it up!! The scale will move, measure yourself man!!

[Sallyb]

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Hey Dan, your doing great. Be kind to yourself , try to be patient, you
must be feeling good (other than this temp stall) and have more energy .

Dig deep, take that 'pissed off feeling' and do some power walking with it!

It will resolve .

[Starmaker]

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All in favor of lining up outside Dans house for those kibobs!