discouraged

Dont give in to discouragement...just be more determined and prove to yourself that you can do this...what will it prove if you give in..and then down the road you will want to try again...just keep with it and give it time...weight dont come on over night and it will not go away overnight either...lossing weight is a test of time and patients ....YOU CAN DO THIS!!! just stick to it...this site is so amazing and so helpful just use it to the best of your ability...

Wishing you the best of luck
Lisa

LIsten i thought the same thing, now on week 4, the first two weeks, nothing on the scale, but everyone kept saying how good I was looking. I upped the excersise to twice daily and the pounds came off week two. dont give up

Look at it as getting healthy. My first month I barely lost anything (2.5 pounds). My pants did get quite loose and I felt better, but the scale didn't move. My second month I lost 9 pounds. Think of it as a lifestyle change and pay attention to how you look and feel.

Don't give up!
My mom used to say "you didn't put the weight on in one week, you won't take it off in one week either!' (And she's a smart lady)

It takes your body time to adjust to a healthy lifestyle.
Take your measurments, and see where you are losing. I have found when the scale won't budge, it shows up in my measurements.

Also, are you going to let what a number on a scale dictate how you feel?? Do you have more energy from working out, do you feel better about yourself? I refuse to let the scale affect how I feel about my progress. :happy:

Keep going, you can do this!
~sam

You've go two things working against you. First you are female and everybody knows it is harder for the girls to loose than it is for the boys, and second, I saw your picture and you already look terrific! When you have a lot to loose, like I do, you start out faster. Don't get discouraged, it will come. I suggest you focus on something other than the scale. Your measurements perhaps or how much you can increase your calorie allotment through exercise. Focus on something you can absolutely control and then control that. The scale will follow, it must, it has no choice, and that thing everyone says about bread is true. Loose the bread and loose the weight. We are all pulling for ya!

Don't be discouraged. I seem to lose a little and then plateau for a week, lose a little more and plateau for a week, and yes, sometimes even slip back a little, and then make a bigger jump forward. Get to know your own body. I'm a senior who likes walking, but the winter weather has forced me inside, but that doesn't stop me. I'm learning (and creating Fred Astaire) dance steps on the basement stairs. LOL Having fun, lowering blood pressure, strengthening muscles, improving balance, etc, etc, etc, so if I don't lose a lot today, I know I'm healthier for having done the activity.

Food wise - Oh my goodness! There are so many wonderful tastes out there that I would never have explored if I hadn't started this diet. Romaine lettuce with spinach, strawberries, and nuts plus a little lowfat dressing is awesome! And steamed jicama was never on my menu before. I discovered that yellow curry and cumin in homemade soup is wonderful, too! New foods, new recipes, new spices, and new ways of preparing the food! I'm having a ball and losing weight in the meantime. I'm making more fresh vegetables, salads, and fresh fruit mixtures. Instead of candy in the house, I put frosted whole wheat bites in decorative plastic containers and enjoy a couple of them as a treat. I used to be afraid to try new combinations, but I think both my husband and I benefit from having the fresh fruits and vegetables, plus the fish options. Don't even get me started about the wonderful lowcal things you can do with fish and poultry! LOL

As for bread - well, that's ONE thing I just can't give up! SO I bought 35 calorie whole wheat bread, so I am able to satisfy my whole wheat needs without blowing my calorie intake. In addition, I limit myself to one slice, even when having a sandwich. I used it to make low calorie bread crumbs and seasoned croutons, as well.

Please don't become discouraged. Just start having some fun with your food choices! Make it a game - and the winner will be you! And continue the exercise. I've lost 20 pounds as of today, and my high blood pressure is now at optimal level without taking medicine. There are NO down sides to exploring a healthy diet, exercising, and drinking lots of water (which I had to push myself to do)! Hang in there!!!!!!!!

Don't stop working it! You should know from this program what your daily calorie intake should be. Did you hope to lose more than 1.5 lbs per week? If so, you are restricting yourself too much and you will most likely end up bingeing and gaining later. You don't have a lot to lose, so just take it easy and be nice to yourself. Counting calories every day will help get you in the groove of what you can eat to stay in your weight loss range. You will have bad days, but everything averages out. If you have a bad day, just have an extra good day the next! I am struggling too, but learning a lot from seeing how much I am actually eating. I had no idea and it is no wonder I am overweight! Plus, if you aren't working a program like this, you may be gaining weight. So even if you stay the same or lose very slowly, you are making progress. Hang in there!