Hit a plateau but feel like it’s too soon?

tennis4lissa
tennis4lissa Posts: 7 Member
in Motivation and Support

hey there! I started Feb 1st with 100 pounds to lose, I’ve lost 25 lbs so far but have stalled for a few weeks now and it’s frustrating me immensely! I know I won’t see loss everyday but weekly I feel like it should be ticking down at least slowly with this much extra to lose… Words of wisdom/encouragement for those who’ve gone through it?

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  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 7,071 Member

    Even with a weekly view, normal weight-loss isn't necessarily linear, stalling for a few weeks can à be perfectly normal.

    You've lost 25 lbs in 80 days or so - that's quick by any measure. Your body may be just be 'recalibrating' its water weight level after those losses.

    I would recommend patience - when you haven't changed your routine, I'd wait at least one month/ menstrual cycle before troubleshooting. More than that if you've made changes to your diet or exercise level.

  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 4,618 Member
    edited April 20

    Agree with Lietchi.

    Have you changed your calorie goal since you started? Maybe refigure everything using current info. Has anything else changed that might affect weight? Sleep? Medication? Type of diet?

    The hardest thing while trying to lose weight is probably stick-to-it-ive-ness. If you have a good day, keep trying. If you have a bad day, keep trying. If the scale treats you well, keep trying. If the scale treats you badly, keep trying. Persistence pays. Adjust a little as needed, but don't quit.

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