Am I Wrong?

I had LAP RNY 8-28-06 and I have lost 132 lbs.  I still have about 140 left to go and I haven't lost any in about a month.  I know that I need to do the Plateau Buster at some point here to get myself going again but I kinda like where I am at right now.  I am still 300 lbs but I look and feel so much better than I did a year ago.  I fit into really cute summer clothes and I have actually gotten some really nice things.  Am I wrong to want to stay this way for just a little while?  I am not talking forever....just another few weeks or so.  I feel like I lost the 132 so fast.  I feel like my body is adjusting and finally catching up.  I know that i haven't lost weight but I can tell I have lost inches and changed shape.  I even went down another size.  Am I crazy for just wanting to take things at a little slower pace? Stacey B 433/301/160

Hi Stacey,    If you push yourself when you are not ready you will not have good sucess! I would still watch things closely and not slide backwards. As for taking a break you have earned it. Congrats on all your sucesses! Your body is probably catching up. I have been losing inches too when I wasn't losing any weight. Good luck, enjoy your summer; but stay on that health track.. Hugs, Judy R

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on losing 132 pounds!!!!!!  One month without losing is really not a bad thing.  Some people go many months without a loss.  I found that I was slowing down but by accident things started moving again.  I ran out of my protein mix and went without for about a week.  I think my body was so used to the routine that it was shocked when I did something different.  I would try changing things up a bit before I did the plateau buster.  I'm so happy that you are finding cute clothes and are excited to show off your hard work.  I would caution throwing your program to the wind though.  You've worked hard to get where you are and I think you would be devestated to go backward. Again, your weight loss is an inspiration!! Jenn

You asked the wrong person with me. I am always wrong - just ask my wife. You are right if you are good with your decisions. kp

Stacey, Just a warning.... Back in April, my grandmother passed away.  I was at the funeral home all day long for 3 days.  I told myself I was sick of watching what I eat, and that I needed a break from losing and always thinking about it.  So I just ate what I felt like eating and whatever was available in the lounge at the funeral home.  At the time, it felt so great.  Kind of the same feeling you get when someone reliable is watching your kids.....you can just relax!  Anyway, at that time, I was very excited to be in "Onederland." Long story short, I still have not recovered from this.  I gained 4 lbs. in that 3 days, and 2 more since and I cannot get my body to go back to losing no matter what I do.  I did plateau buster, lost 3 lbs, but as soon as I ate a regular meal, the losing stopped again. You are the best judge regarding what is right for your body and mind.  Just be a little cautious if you take a "break".  You've done so great to this point.....keep up the good work! Brenda

You know I think you look great and you have done a great job so far. If you are comfortable with where you are then thats all that matter. I feel like as long as you keep doing what you are suppose to do your body will stable out when its ready...........You still look great

Dayja