I Beat the Stall!!!

[VTMissy]

Ok. So I've had a really big stall the last few weeks (4 to be exact)...and today the scale finally went down!!! 1.5 pounds!!! I'll take it!

I have realized though that this is a journey, a lifetime lesson, a learning experience, and I can do this.

I realized I have to cut the sweets....like seriously. Even the Ross sugar free chocolates and homemade desserts with splenda. That's what stalls me. And THAT's OK. I can live without until I get to maintenance.

I just wanted to tell everyone to not give up! If you are stalling or feel the motivation start to slip away, get on the boards. Re-evaluate your diet. Try different recipes. DON'T GIVE UP!

I don't post much but I stalk and I cannot tell you how eye opening it is to see that everyone's journey is different but our goals and determination are so similar.

Love to you ALL!

[Evansmom49]

Congratulations!! It's so great to hear from people like you who don't give up.

This is just what I needed today -- I started serious exercising 3 weeks ago and the scale hasn't budged. I'm starting to feel the difference in how my clothes fit so I guess it's time to get out the measuring tape so I can take my mind off the %(*#$(*# scale!

Thanks for the post - keep the good news coming!

[liv]

Thanks for letting us know.
Wonderful that you stuck it out.
And great that you figured out what to do.
Most people do not realize that sweeteners are huge stallers. I know that I lose better without them.
And certainly sugar alcohols (like those in the chocolates) are very often actually absorbed like any sugar carb (even though they claim otherwise on the label)

[pinkfeathers]

Yeay!! That's wonderful. Good for you! I'm sure you'll be at goal in no time! Thanks for sharing.

[chinadoll]

Congratulations on sticking it out!