CONGRATULATIONS, NELIE! I know how frustrating a plateau can be -- I just broke through one of those myself!
I'm really happy for you, and proud of you for riding it out. They say that shaking up your eating and/or exercise routines can really help, so in case you didn't know that, file it away should you run into this plateau nonsense again. (That's MY plan!
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As for the water, good job! You'll get used to it before you know it, I promise. Just stick with it.
Again, great job and CONGRATULATIONS!