Question:
What is the longest plateau anyone has had?

I have checked the library and there are lots of entries regarding plateaus of several weeks duration, but none about plateaus lasting months. I am almost a year out and haven't lost anything significant since May. I am not whining, just hoping for some reassurance that there is a possibility I can start losing again. I have done everything possible to try to nudge the scale, but nothing is working. I started out as a lightweight, even though I have been overweight all my life, and still realistically need to lose another 40 lbs. (60 would be awesome, but unlikely). Anyone out there been where I am? (Exercise - walk 1 hour more or less 6-7 times per week, weight circuit every other day. Limit carbs - to the point I eat bread with 3 grams of carbs and 8 grams of protein per slice! Drink at least a gallon of water plus other liquids every single day, had basal metabolism done - should be able to maintain on 1600 calories, and I ususally don't go over 1200. Kept food journals and had dietician review them. Take my vitamins everyday without fail. Protein shakes 3 times per day (90 grams of protein) plus other protein sources during the day. I know I am building muscle, but I still think some of this poundage should be going away!) Anyone with similiar problem? When did you start losing again, or were you "done"?    — koogy (posted on October 23, 2003)

October 23, 2003
Susan, I'd try trading some of that walking for some for of cardio exercise (jogging, swimming etc). Many people think that walking is great, but unless you are really walking at speed-walking pace, you are most likely not getting your heart rate up and sustaining it at a good cardio level. Best wishes, Barb 4/07/03 235/152/130
   — Barbara C.

October 23, 2003
Hello fellow oct 29ther. I too have been stuck for a while now over 2 months. I have a lousy 9 more to my goal and hopefully that size 10. I too have been watching protein and fluids with no luck. Wendy
   — Wendy H.

October 23, 2003
I am 2 1/2 years post-op and was on a plateau for over a year. Just recently it broke thanks to a protein fast and I have renewed hope to finally make it to my personal goal.
   — LLinderman

October 23, 2003
I was on a plateau from 6 months post-op to 8 months out. The next month, I lost 30 pounds.
   — Patty_Butler

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