What to do?

I've been losing weight since the birth of my son in August. I've lost a total of 53 pounds and I'm currently at a plateau that has lasted for 3 weeks. I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son. I have bills to worry about, like everyone else and majority of the bills eat my money. I don't have much money to go out and buy loads and loads of tasty healthy food. I'm on WIC and only get a set amount of stuff. I mean I do my best with what I have. I portion out my foods, I drink water and black coffee only (no sodas), I do have a piece of chocolate once in a while but not on a regular basis. My calorie intake is small yes, but what can I do when there's no money to buy any food to increase it?
I've also been working out for about 3 months now; I've done several things like, biking, eliptical, walking, jogging, running. I've even talked to a trainer who said that weight training will help me boost my weight loss. Well...I've been doing this for some time now and I feel that nothing is happening. I'm starting to get discouraged and frustrated or the fact.

Did I also mention I'm in the military? Usually at my rate of losing a pound or two a week is a great thing for long-term weight loss, but I need to be in a regulation weight by March.....that's a little over 3 months away; I'm still 26 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight and then another 20 pounds to get into regulation weight; so basically almost 50 pounds to still lose. If I can't lose my weight I'll be kicked out of the military before I can even prove I can still do my physical fitness test. I've recruitted the help of my sister-in-law who is a dietitian and I'm also seing a Behavior Science consultant to see what else I can do. I work out everyday 30-45 mins, run at least 5 miles a week, I've also done a work out regimen on a game for my 360 console. I'm doing everything that I can be able to lose this weight. If I wasn't worried about being weighed in and what not and being in the military, I would be a lot less stressed about this. I can't waste time on 1-2 pounds a week, I need to lose 10 pounds a week to reach where I need to be, otherwise, I'm joining the millions of people without jobs or medical benefits for my family.


I've thought about taking supplements that would boost my metabolism or fat burning but I don't know what's good. I'm losing hope.......and I have no idea what I can do now.

For those who struggled but found a way to get the weight off fast, please give me some advice; I'm at my wit's end

I've been losing weight since the birth of my son in August. I've lost a total of 53 pounds and I'm currently at a plateau that has lasted for 3 weeks. I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son. I have bills to worry about, like everyone else and majority of the bills eat my money. I don't have much money to go out and buy loads and loads of tasty healthy food. I'm on WIC and only get a set amount of stuff. I mean I do my best with what I have. I portion out my foods, I drink water and black coffee only (no sodas), I do have a piece of chocolate once in a while but not on a regular basis. My calorie intake is small yes, but what can I do when there's no money to buy any food to increase it?
I've also been working out for about 3 months now; I've done several things like, biking, eliptical, walking, jogging, running. I've even talked to a trainer who said that weight training will help me boost my weight loss. Well...I've been doing this for some time now and I feel that nothing is happening. I'm starting to get discouraged and frustrated or the fact.

Did I also mention I'm in the military? Usually at my rate of losing a pound or two a week is a great thing for long-term weight loss, but I need to be in a regulation weight by March.....that's a little over 3 months away; I'm still 26 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight and then another 20 pounds to get into regulation weight; so basically almost 50 pounds to still lose. If I can't lose my weight I'll be kicked out of the military before I can even prove I can still do my physical fitness test. I've recruitted the help of my sister-in-law who is a dietitian and I'm also seing a Behavior Science consultant to see what else I can do. I work out everyday 30-45 mins, run at least 5 miles a week, I've also done a work out regimen on a game for my 360 console. I'm doing everything that I can be able to lose this weight. If I wasn't worried about being weighed in and what not and being in the military, I would be a lot less stressed about this. I can't waste time on 1-2 pounds a week, I need to lose 10 pounds a week to reach where I need to be, otherwise, I'm joining the millions of people without jobs or medical benefits for my family.


I've thought about taking supplements that would boost my metabolism or fat burning but I don't know what's good. I'm losing hope.......and I have no idea what I can do now.

For those who struggled but found a way to get the weight off fast, please give me some advice; I'm at my wit's end

sorry, the first part about how you have no money for food and are on WIC plus the second part about trainers, behavior science consultants, workout machines, and 360 game consoles leaves me shaking my head too much to put any real effort into suggestions or ideas. good luck to you though.

Might be money well spent if this is for her job.

I've been losing weight since the birth of my son in August. I've lost a total of 53 pounds and I'm currently at a plateau that has lasted for 3 weeks. I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son. I have bills to worry about, like everyone else and majority of the bills eat my money. I don't have much money to go out and buy loads and loads of tasty healthy food. I'm on WIC and only get a set amount of stuff. I mean I do my best with what I have. I portion out my foods, I drink water and black coffee only (no sodas), I do have a piece of chocolate once in a while but not on a regular basis. My calorie intake is small yes, but what can I do when there's no money to buy any food to increase it?
I've also been working out for about 3 months now; I've done several things like, biking, eliptical, walking, jogging, running. I've even talked to a trainer who said that weight training will help me boost my weight loss. Well...I've been doing this for some time now and I feel that nothing is happening. I'm starting to get discouraged and frustrated or the fact.

Did I also mention I'm in the military? Usually at my rate of losing a pound or two a week is a great thing for long-term weight loss, but I need to be in a regulation weight by March.....that's a little over 3 months away; I'm still 26 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight and then another 20 pounds to get into regulation weight; so basically almost 50 pounds to still lose. If I can't lose my weight I'll be kicked out of the military before I can even prove I can still do my physical fitness test. I've recruitted the help of my sister-in-law who is a dietitian and I'm also seing a Behavior Science consultant to see what else I can do. I work out everyday 30-45 mins, run at least 5 miles a week, I've also done a work out regimen on a game for my 360 console. I'm doing everything that I can be able to lose this weight. If I wasn't worried about being weighed in and what not and being in the military, I would be a lot less stressed about this. I can't waste time on 1-2 pounds a week, I need to lose 10 pounds a week to reach where I need to be, otherwise, I'm joining the millions of people without jobs or medical benefits for my family.


I've thought about taking supplements that would boost my metabolism or fat burning but I don't know what's good. I'm losing hope.......and I have no idea what I can do now.

For those who struggled but found a way to get the weight off fast, please give me some advice; I'm at my wit's end

sorry, the first part about how you have no money for food and are on WIC plus the second part about trainers, behavior science consultants, workout machines, and 360 game consoles leaves me shaking my head too much to put any real effort into suggestions or ideas. good luck to you though.

Somethings just a little fishy here. "I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son." Is you're son not part of your family? And what does your family consist of? Are you the only one working, and why bring up that you're in the military? If you're getting WIC, then, you're getting food stamps, how much are you getting? I've never met someone whis is in the military that had any trouble providing for their family. Where is the bike and elliptical, in your house or at a gym? Why have a behavior science consultant if you can't even afford food? You have kids, so food should be your first priority, I hope your children aren't going hungry. Why not pawn the Xbox and games to have money for food. If you're for real, then your priorities are all out of wack. But like I said, i've never met someone in the military that couldn't provide the bare essentials for their family.

I've been losing weight since the birth of my son in August. I've lost a total of 53 pounds and I'm currently at a plateau that has lasted for 3 weeks. I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son. I have bills to worry about, like everyone else and majority of the bills eat my money. I don't have much money to go out and buy loads and loads of tasty healthy food. I'm on WIC and only get a set amount of stuff. I mean I do my best with what I have. I portion out my foods, I drink water and black coffee only (no sodas), I do have a piece of chocolate once in a while but not on a regular basis. My calorie intake is small yes, but what can I do when there's no money to buy any food to increase it?
I've also been working out for about 3 months now; I've done several things like, biking, eliptical, walking, jogging, running. I've even talked to a trainer who said that weight training will help me boost my weight loss. Well...I've been doing this for some time now and I feel that nothing is happening. I'm starting to get discouraged and frustrated or the fact.

Did I also mention I'm in the military? Usually at my rate of losing a pound or two a week is a great thing for long-term weight loss, but I need to be in a regulation weight by March.....that's a little over 3 months away; I'm still 26 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight and then another 20 pounds to get into regulation weight; so basically almost 50 pounds to still lose. If I can't lose my weight I'll be kicked out of the military before I can even prove I can still do my physical fitness test. I've recruitted the help of my sister-in-law who is a dietitian and I'm also seing a Behavior Science consultant to see what else I can do. I work out everyday 30-45 mins, run at least 5 miles a week, I've also done a work out regimen on a game for my 360 console. I'm doing everything that I can be able to lose this weight. If I wasn't worried about being weighed in and what not and being in the military, I would be a lot less stressed about this. I can't waste time on 1-2 pounds a week, I need to lose 10 pounds a week to reach where I need to be, otherwise, I'm joining the millions of people without jobs or medical benefits for my family.


I've thought about taking supplements that would boost my metabolism or fat burning but I don't know what's good. I'm losing hope.......and I have no idea what I can do now.

For those who struggled but found a way to get the weight off fast, please give me some advice; I'm at my wit's end

sorry, the first part about how you have no money for food and are on WIC plus the second part about trainers, behavior science consultants, workout machines, and 360 game consoles leaves me shaking my head too much to put any real effort into suggestions or ideas. good luck to you though.

Somethings just a little fishy here. "I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son." Is you're son not part of your family? And what does your family consist of? Are you the only one working, and why bring up that you're in the military? If you're getting WIC, then, you're getting food stamps, how much are you getting? I've never met someone whis is in the military that had any trouble providing for their family. Where is the bike and elliptical, in your house or at a gym? Why have a behavior science consultant if you can't even afford food? You have kids, so food should be your first priority, I hope your children aren't going hungry. Why not pawn the Xbox and games to have money for food. If you're for real, then your priorities are all out of wack. But like I said, i've never met someone in the military that couldn't provide the bare essentials for their family.

I've been losing weight since the birth of my son in August. I've lost a total of 53 pounds and I'm currently at a plateau that has lasted for 3 weeks. I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son. I have bills to worry about, like everyone else and majority of the bills eat my money. I don't have much money to go out and buy loads and loads of tasty healthy food. I'm on WIC and only get a set amount of stuff. I mean I do my best with what I have. I portion out my foods, I drink water and black coffee only (no sodas), I do have a piece of chocolate once in a while but not on a regular basis. My calorie intake is small yes, but what can I do when there's no money to buy any food to increase it?
I've also been working out for about 3 months now; I've done several things like, biking, eliptical, walking, jogging, running. I've even talked to a trainer who said that weight training will help me boost my weight loss. Well...I've been doing this for some time now and I feel that nothing is happening. I'm starting to get discouraged and frustrated or the fact.

Did I also mention I'm in the military? Usually at my rate of losing a pound or two a week is a great thing for long-term weight loss, but I need to be in a regulation weight by March.....that's a little over 3 months away; I'm still 26 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight and then another 20 pounds to get into regulation weight; so basically almost 50 pounds to still lose. If I can't lose my weight I'll be kicked out of the military before I can even prove I can still do my physical fitness test. I've recruitted the help of my sister-in-law who is a dietitian and I'm also seing a Behavior Science consultant to see what else I can do. I work out everyday 30-45 mins, run at least 5 miles a week, I've also done a work out regimen on a game for my 360 console. I'm doing everything that I can be able to lose this weight. If I wasn't worried about being weighed in and what not and being in the military, I would be a lot less stressed about this. I can't waste time on 1-2 pounds a week, I need to lose 10 pounds a week to reach where I need to be, otherwise, I'm joining the millions of people without jobs or medical benefits for my family.


I've thought about taking supplements that would boost my metabolism or fat burning but I don't know what's good. I'm losing hope.......and I have no idea what I can do now.

For those who struggled but found a way to get the weight off fast, please give me some advice; I'm at my wit's end

sorry, the first part about how you have no money for food and are on WIC plus the second part about trainers, behavior science consultants, workout machines, and 360 game consoles leaves me shaking my head too much to put any real effort into suggestions or ideas. good luck to you though.

Somethings just a little fishy here. "I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son." Is you're son not part of your family? And what does your family consist of? Are you the only one working, and why bring up that you're in the military? If you're getting WIC, then, you're getting food stamps, how much are you getting? I've never met someone whis is in the military that had any trouble providing for their family. Where is the bike and elliptical, in your house or at a gym? Why have a behavior science consultant if you can't even afford food? You have kids, so food should be your first priority, I hope your children aren't going hungry. Why not pawn the Xbox and games to have money for food. If you're for real, then your priorities are all out of wack. But like I said, i've never met someone in the military that couldn't provide the bare essentials for their family.

Somethings just a little fishy here. "I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son." Is you're son not part of your family? And what does your family consist of? Are you the only one working, and why bring up that you're in the military? If you're getting WIC, then, you're getting food stamps, how much are you getting? I've never met someone whis is in the military that had any trouble providing for their family. Where is the bike and elliptical, in your house or at a gym? Why have a behavior science consultant if you can't even afford food? You have kids, so food should be your first priority, I hope your children aren't going hungry. Why not pawn the Xbox and games to have money for food. If you're for real, then your priorities are all out of wack. But like I said, i've never met someone in the military that couldn't provide the bare essentials for their family.

Then you have never been in the military, have you?
You have NO IDEA how hard it can be to provide for a family on the pittance you get paid. It's none of your business if she is getting assistance and in what form, and telling her to pawn her belongings is way out of line.
You have a military member asking for your help and all you can do is mock her? Shame on you. Support your troops.

good point. wish my job required an xbox. but the other stuff, you do have a point.

You're right, I have NO IDEA. I live in a neighborhood with 2 retired and three active military personel, as well as my grandfather served in the airforce. But I have NO IDEA. My neighbor (active duty marine) bought his daughter a brand new 2012 Camaro Z28 for her 16th birthday. Just returned home from Afghanistan two weeks ago and bought his wife a new Avalanche. I have another neighbor (Army Ranger) who just took his family to Rome while on leave. All drive nice cars, live in nice houses, and have families. But, yeah, I HAVE NO IDEA. Just saying, if she's lives on Base, then true, the gym, councelors, etc would be free, then why doesn't she have food? If not living on base, then spending money on the gym and exercise equipment while going hungry is counterproductive. But wouldn't it really piss you off if she was fake, never came back on here, and only used being in the military to get pitty like many do?

Ok.....I'm gonna clear a few things up here for some that seem they want to go ahead and assume everything and they have never met me. For others who understand, I thank you for backing me up in my defense.
I do go to the gym, 4-5 times a week. I do the eliptical, running/jogging, walking, bicycle, and a little bit of weight training (mostly upper body but I do lower). The consoltation and visits through the doc are all paid for thanks to my medical coverage by the military. I was recommended to talk with behaviorial science to help see about any options they can provide; from what I gather they offer a "biggest loser" type of workout that can speed up my weight loss.

And for the one who thinks they know me, grow up. I don't want to hear ridiculing opinions about my family (especially my son). The reason I put the detail of my son in there is because he's a newborn! If you ever had children, which I think you haven't (there's assuming again for you), you would understand what is needed for a child and the stress it has on a NEW PARENT. You have no right to catagorize me based on my family. I know my family comes first, I'm not stupid. Yes, I am the only one working due to this amazing economy of not able to find any jobs where I am stationed; I'm not going to tell you what I get or how much in WIC I recieve because it's not any of your business. WIC and Food Stamps are two different entities and I only have WIC; make sure you do your research before you try to sound smart. I do not want to pawn my XBOX, thank you, and your reasoning as to pawn it off its rediciulous! My priorites are not "out of whack". Your line of thought seems to be, though.

This website is to encourage and to motivate others to achieve goals in weight loss or whatever they feel they need to accomplish not belittle and chastize someone when they are reaching out for help. You need to get your priorities straight and maybe broaden your horizons a bit because living in your small world makes you only smaller.

To the others that helped with advice and opinions to help along, I thank you so much. To others who stood behind me and defended me, I salute you and thank you.

Somethings just a little fishy here. "I really have no idea as to why---well, since I am broke half of time, taking care of my family and a 3 and a half old son." Is you're son not part of your family? And what does your family consist of? Are you the only one working, and why bring up that you're in the military? If you're getting WIC, then, you're getting food stamps, how much are you getting? I've never met someone whis is in the military that had any trouble providing for their family. Where is the bike and elliptical, in your house or at a gym? Why have a behavior science consultant if you can't even afford food? You have kids, so food should be your first priority, I hope your children aren't going hungry. Why not pawn the Xbox and games to have money for food. If you're for real, then your priorities are all out of wack. But like I said, i've never met someone in the military that couldn't provide the bare essentials for their family.

Then you have never been in the military, have you?

You have NO IDEA how hard it can be to provide for a family on the pittance you get paid. It's none of your business if she is getting assistance and in what form, and telling her to pawn her belongings is way out of line.
You have a military member asking for your help and all you can do is mock her? Shame on you. Support your troops.