Re: For those on a plateau

[Guest guest]

Vicki, I'm glad you mentioned this because, as an update, that was posted on

9/1 and I was down 17 pounds at that point. Since then, I've lost another 4

pounds. I know I could do better if I dropped the carbs and high fat foods

and did some exercise (ugh!), but I still don't crave the pretzels and sf

cookies, so I really believe that junk grazing is what stalled the weight

loss, and the protein shake is what killed those cravings.

Also, I remember reading that the way to get off a plateau is to change what

your doing...kind of to shock the body. Just like when people tell newbies

to eat more to lose weight, it might be worth a shot just to change your

routine. In other words, if you're eating 3 meals a day, change it to 6

small meals a day. I think that's healthier anyway, as it never lets you get

too hungry that you'll overeat. The other thing I've tried to do is to eat

dinner a little earlier, and when I get those nighttime cravings, have some

melon or fruit (good carbs) or SF hot chocolate now that the weather is

getting colder. Obviously, a protein shake is always a good choice, too.

Good luck,

in NJ

open RNY 8/99

306/164/whatever

abdominoplasty & butt lipo coming up on 11/19

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In a message dated 10/19/2002 8:42:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

Graduate-OSSG writes:

> had a good post last month, archive 26514, on how she busted

> through a prolonged, close to goal weight plateau.

>