it could be water retention counterbalancing your weight, you most likely are still losing weight but the water retention is making it appear as if you’re not.
27 Mar 18 by member: DEADPOOL12345
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I am thinking the same thing. I didn't balloon to 308lbs overnight so this journey is a definite process that requires discipline and patience.
I appreciate your feedback, thank you.
27 Mar 18 by member: Fatboy199
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Weight fluctuations happen, they are normal.
what matters is that u pay attention to where the scale goes most.
For instance if u lose 2.3 pound n u gain .3oz u still lost 2 lbs so ...then u lose 1.5oz n u gained .5 u still lost 2+1= 😊
And that’s basically how it’s worked for me 😉
27 Mar 18 by member: rosio19
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I feel your pain. I am going through something very similar. I know my body will get used to my diet, I just keep telling myself to give it time. Thought about buying Colace... not sure if I should but think it may help. Even if I'm going 2 steps forward, 1 step back, at least it's still progress and it's a hell of a lot better than how it was.
27 Mar 18 by member: CarrieV.
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Are you walking in addition to cutting calories?
27 Mar 18 by member: stevetherunner
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Keep at it Fatboy! Don't know how much water you drank before but your body probably still thinks it has to store it. Once it becomes accustomed to the fact that water is plentiful, it will let go of it in larger and larger amounts.
Carrie V.- Stay the heck away from stool softeners and laxatives. That's not a diet, it's self-inflicted damage! Your body loses it's ability to eliminate if you force it with chemicals. Your colon muscles actually lose the ability to innervate.
27 Mar 18 by member: ewinsanchez
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If you are noticing a difference in the way your clothes fit, you are making progress. Sometimes it just takes a little while for the scale to catch up! Hand in there!!!
27 Mar 18 by member: pandasmom
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Ewinsanchez, thanks for the heads up... I had no idea!
27 Mar 18 by member: CarrieV.
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Stevetherunner, I am but I am limited by severe arthritis in my right knee. I spent my life in a gym and I was a nationally ranked softball player for many years. Unfortunately, all of my years of being physical are actually a detriment now.
I am hoping with time the loss of body weight gives my overall aches and pains the relief they need to be more active.
27 Mar 18 by member: Fatboy199
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ewinsanchez and everyone else,
THANK YOU for the responses.
I Definitely appreciate all the support. 2 weeks ago, I thought I was going to die while at a conference in Seattle. This last 10 days has been so refreshing.
Hugs and best wishes to you all.
27 Mar 18 by member: Fatboy199
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Hey there, keep it up. You're doing great! Determination is key😊
27 Mar 18 by member: mariefgarcia
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27 Mar 18 by member: Jeepstercarol
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Consistency is key. Stay the course and it will pay off... it’s a marathon not a sprint. Funny, years ago my best friend used to call me FatBoy... and my name is also mike LOL!
27 Mar 18 by member: Mike1804
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ups and downs... all part of this
27 Mar 18 by member: perrin822
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I was just thinking the exact same thoughts when I woke up heaver today....huh?
27 Mar 18 by member: Steven Anthony
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keep it up. You will start losing..It just takes a little time
27 Mar 18 by member: ChefJonny
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It’s Consistency that matters.
27 Mar 18 by member: margueritem
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I know how frustrating that can be, but it takes time to show. Scales are liars, and they are a roadblock on a real weight loss journey. Measure, and pay attention to how things fit and how you feel, thats the REAL way to tell. We are all here for you!! You can do this!! Its ok to cry, its ok to get frustrated, but never get so upset that you give up. I have done that too many times in my life.
27 Mar 18 by member: Klynn82
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I went through everything you just mentioned the first time I started this weight loss journey. Just keep at it. Your body will adjust and it will start letting go. I use a chart for my water intake and I also have a water tracking app. The chart was very helpful because I had no idea how much water I needed. Just do a google search for (how much water should I drink to lose weight). When you get used to drinking all that water you will find yourself drinking more than recommended.
27 Mar 18 by member: Misti.McDaniel84
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Hang in there! FYI I didn't lose at 2000 so had to go to 1500 and then started losing...
27 Mar 18 by member: PhxPill
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