[lindalee9]

I dropped to 203 on Sat (my weight log day), but I do weigh daily. I've been stuck at 205 this week - I did just start doing some type of Pilates/Yoga video every day this week, could that be affecting my weight? Because I am adding muscle? Or is this the beginning of a plateau?

Help me! I really want to get out of the 200's!

[gottadoit2010]

I so understand! I've been hovering at 232, 231, and 230 for a few weeks now. Just want to move into the 20's so bad! I hope someone can help you. I know for me if I add a little more planning and discipline into my week I'll get back on my downward slide. Hang in there and keep making good choices!

[Laureedee]

I doubt it's the yoga, but who really knows, our bodies react so weirdly to things. I would just give it awhile longer before you call it a plateau. I know how you feel, I had dipped to 177.7 but now I've been stuck at 178.something. Just keep pushing through, the scale will move!

[Luddy]

I'm right there with you. I was stuck at 202.6 for a week and I was worried it was the beginning of a large plateau but it budged today so don't fret yet!

Meet you on the other side of 200 very soon!

[QuilterInVA]

After you have been the same weight for 6 weeks you are considered to be on a plateau. Maybe daily weighing isn't right for you. Fluctuations in weight are normal. You haven't been exercising long enough to build muscle and you need strength training to really do it.

[lindalee9]

Good to know about the 6 weeks = a plateau! I'm not quite there yet!

Scale today still says 205! Tomorrow is official weigh in day.

I think the problem this week was ME, since husband's birthday was on Wed and I make FANTASTIC cakes, so created a chocolate cake with oreo frosting and of course ate 3 of the oreos and then threw the package on the front porch. Needless to say, husband was amused when he came home to a package of oreos on the front porch, but at least I didn't eat anymore of them! So had cake on Wed AND Thurs and now I am throwing the rest a way (WHAT A WASTE!), but I will eat it, so it's got to go.

I don't mind the scale being stuck when I am not on plan, but when I am OP and it still won't move is what drives me crazy!

At least I am maintaining

[nicollem]

That's the right attitude.. Maintainance is way better than a gain!
I was stuck between 201 and 202 for 5 weeks. It was the hardest time I've had since starting this journey, and I've just barely gotten through it. At the 5 week mark I put the scale away, stopped counting calories and just tried to eat healthy and the next week it finally dropped under to 198.6. I think releasing the stress of getting under that milestone was the key for me!
Good Luck!

[funnycanadiangirl]

I have been stuck at 203 for almost 3 months. I don't have any advice, just empathy!

We'll get there!

[rockinrobin]

Originally Posted by lindalee9

I think the problem this week was ME, since husband's birthday was on Wed and I make FANTASTIC cakes, so created a chocolate cake with oreo frosting and of course ate 3 of the oreos So had cake on Wed AND Thurs

I don't mind the scale being stuck when I am not on plan, but when I am OP and it still won't move is what drives me crazy!

Good detective work!

Do you food journal? Writing every little (or big) thing that goes into your mouth - every bite, lick, taste, crumb and sip? Everything, everything, everything - no exceptions.

Because then you'll be easily able to see if those *plateaus* (or weight stalls) are self-induced.

It'll also help to keep those extra nibbles away, thus allowing steadier weight loss. It is a wonderful weight loss tool.

I too would throw it away. Better to be in the waste can than to BE the waste can.

[lindalee9]

I don't journal everyday. I usually spot check maybe 2 days a week, where I record everything and figure out the calories to see if I am on track.

It's interesting and comforting to see a few others that have been stalled right before ONEderland - I wonder if it is a mind thing as well. I haven't weighed 199 since 2002 . . . and maybe am nervous/excited/too focused on that.

Official weigh in is tomorrow, so we'll see where I stand in the morning.

[Cali Doll]

That's frustrating. Just about everyone I know stalls a bit just before crossing into Onderland. I stalled, for sure. I wonder if it's psychological to some extent. I mean, we're all so eager to cross that line that we sometimes get too eager. I don't know - maybe it's just that our bodies have a sick and twisted sense of humor. lol!

I'd say just keep pressing on and maybe try not to weigh-in every day. The anxiety over crossing into Onderland can't be helping.

You'll get there! :-)