Dissapoint as hell :(

1200 seems low, is that what mfp gave you or is it your own target you have set yourself?

Are you possibly carbohydrate sensitive? If you have a lot of weight around your midsection, the answer is probably yes. If so, maybe consider going into mfp and changing your goals for each calorie source? I find that if carbs make up more than 30% of my calorie intake, I don't lose as well.

Something else to consider is whether or not you are getting in enough water. If you take your weight in pounds and divide it by two, that's how many ounces of water your body needs a day to stay properly hydrated. Without proper hydration, weight loss is much more difficult.

Finally, are you getting enough sleep? Sleep is very important for losing weight.

You'll find the right balance. Sometimes it just takes experimenting. Good luck!

This is your first true week? Your body is resisting this. It will take some time. I've blogged about this here when I started, myself. So unsure of if I was doing something wrong. 55 year old who only walks the dog, but my eating was 50% healthy food.

Junk foods will slow down your weight loss. Sugar, white flour, refined grains, salt are all culprits. Your body does NOT want you to lose weight. But if you do take in fewer calories than you put out in the end it WILL work. Sore muscles = water retention as well.

Stay the course, DO NOT GIVE UP!

My blog is listed on my profile if you are interested in my thoughts. It took me over a year to lose 35 pounds. I still fight with the last 3. It will be a never ending battle. Along the way you must find a way to make peace with food and your body. Your body will only lose as fast as it will lose. Forget about 2 pounds a week. Even when I set out to start to lose 75 pounds the first 53 came off ON AVERAGE of 1.1 pounds per week. Sometimes lost 3 sometimes gained 3 sometimes stayed the same. Ever watch THE BIGGEST LOSER? They have the same problems. Make sure you are eating enough for your BMR and exercise expenditure. Quality of food does count, too.

Best of luck to you, and AGAIN, DO NOT GIVE UP! = D

Every start is slow. I was and still am overweight. I started MFP logging 3 months ago. I didn't notice any difference the first month or so.

I do not exercise much as I suffer from chronic fatigue and ehlers-danlos - I can injure myself quite easily. Whereas my body fat index is still askew, I've noticed the couple of past weeks weight's finally moving. I've lost almost 4 kg but it's taken me 3 months. I know, it's not an excuse :-)

Do not give up, don't go under 1200 kcal and make sure to eat your exercise cals back even at 75% rate - otherwise your body will just go into survival mode. Make sure you get enough nutrients, consult with a doctor if necessary. It's a long road there but trust me, I've been to hell and back and being back... is much better

Good luck!

It took me 3 weeks to lose my first pound. I still only only lose every couple weeks. You have to be committed to this for the long haul...the results will eventually come. Focus on how you feel if your feeling better. Best of luck to you!!!

1200 is too low. And trying to lose 2lb a week at your weight is unrealistic. Set your desired weightloss at 1lb a week - preferably half a pound, really, gven you don't have much to lose.

Make sure you're eating enough fresh veg and fruit, to help you sort out the toileting.

Slow and easy will keep it off

Eat less move more...... but in a safe controlled way

1200 is low but that's my thoughts and you are allowed to do what you please

I suggest you check your measurements once a week. Reason being that muscle is heavier than fat. So there is a very good chance that you are exchanging muscle for fat which is awesome. And I agree with some of the others in that you need to drink a lot of fluid. It makes a difference with your skin too. My calorie intake is 1330 although the more exercise I do the more I get to eat. The last four days I've been sick but have still be just under on on target with my calories. Hang in there and keep making the right choices.:happy:

I suggest you check your measurements once a week. Reason being that muscle is heavier than fat. So there is a very good chance that you are exchanging muscle for fat which is awesome. And I agree with some of the others in that you need to drink a lot of fluid. It makes a difference with your skin too. My calorie intake is 1330 although the more exercise I do the more I get to eat. The last four days I've been sick but have still be just under on on target with my calories. Hang in there and keep making the right choices.:happy:

I totally agree with checking your measurements, it is a great thought :-) But just for information and not to be nasty to NZhellkat. Muscle takes up less room in the body. Fat fills it out more. So the weight thing with it is not the same. 1lb of fat = 1lb of muscle.

But I totally get the sentiments of it :-)

less carbs, more fibre. don't give up!

I agree with caraiselite.. Make sure you are drinking alot of water and doing alittle exerciseing as well. I take a fiber pill 3 times a day from Herbalife. I usually Poop atleast once a day but there will be days I only do it everyother day I don't worry about it I just drink my water and make sure I am eatting enough fiber along with my pills. I was using fiber powders and water but found this Herbalife tablet and am doing better and feel better.

for the "poop" situation, try eating some oatmeal (not instant) every morning. You will become regular very quickly as it is high in fiber and great for a diet.