WHAT THE EFFF????????

I looked at your diary. I didn't see any exercise logged.

I also saw, McDonald's, Red Lobster, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen and Papa Johns etc....... I eat that *kitten* too, maybe once a week and even then I am way under my caloric goal because I worked out. Also, and this is just my opinion and many may disagree but you have to kick that Diet Coke habit.

I am only four weeks in and I started at 400 pounds. I have overhauled my eating like you wouldn't believe. I stuck to my calorie goal and ate sooooo good this week and didn't lose a damn thing. I'm so frustrated!!! I shouldn't be not losing anything this early in. WHAT THE EFFF??!????

It happens. Weight loss is never linear. There will be weeks you lose more, weeks you lose less, weeks you don't lose at all, and even weeks you might see an increase on the scale. That's normal. The scale is a fickle beast and there's many, many factors that contribute to that number. Hormones, sodium, exercise, even needing to make a big poo can make the scale show a higher number.

You still lost 9 pounds in four weeks and that's frickin' amazing!

^This!

You can't expect "Biggest Loser" numbers in real life. Weight loss just doesn't work that way.

Keep going and you'll get there. It may be frustrating that it's taking longer than you would like, but as long as you stick with it, you will reach your goal.

Your story is very typical of individuals that attempt to cut calories far too steeply thus not providing their body with sufficient energy to continue to function. Your body is holding on to everything it possibly can right now because it is not getting adequate resources from you.

I would highly suggest you check out the road map post. Find your TDEE and BMR, don't fall into the trap of trying to live on so few calories when your body needs more. At age 38 and 400 lbs you need MINIMUM 2500 calories just to get out of bed! (it goes up if you are taller then 5 feet)

READ http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

I'm having a similar struggle with the scale, although I'm at a different starting weight. I suggest working up your fiber and bringing down the sodium. You won't have to change your calories, but you'd be eating more fresh foods and frozen vegetables. I can't guarantee results, but it's worth a try.

I can imagine with the excess weight you feel you have to lose you expect a see a big drop accordingly. Many many factors are involved irregardless of start weight. True when you have alot to lose you can see big drops...but it is all defendant on what you eat, how much you eat and what exercise you do. If no exercise..the amount loss will show accordingly...same as for what you eat and amount will show on the scales. It is a balancing act to learn during the journey as to what works for you personally.

First, your diary is ALL over the place:
2650
689
604
743
10
1920
2221
1566
1612
1758
1250
1840
3427
3264
780
1296
1473
1528
757
3690
1668
1187
1268
1805

With a lot of take out food- which can be astronomically high in sodium and the portions are notoriously off from published calorie counts. I also don't see much in the way of precise measurement. I would suggest getting a home digital scale, log EVERY bite you eat from here forward, and try to plan to keep a more consistent calorie target rather than the low-high swings, and you don't have to eliminate take-out, but maybe aim for more home-prepared food, if you can, for a while to get a handle on your calories and sodium. Good luck to you! Don't give up, you WILL get there, sometimes it just takes some patience to figure it out.

This is exactly whaty I was going to say. Your diary is terrible. If it's accurate then that's bad news and you really need to rethink your eating habits.

Work on getting more vegetables and fruits in there. I see a banana for breakfast then nothing but dairy and SIMPLE carbs most days. Eat breakfast. A banana won't cut it.

Also, I understand that you do not want to exercise just yet. But, just walk. Even walking inside your home. Or cleaning. Or doing some high knees, lunges, or just standing up while using the computer at home or watching tv will help you and it is not high impact or high intensity. It's a nice slow start.

You got this, don't freak out!

Your story is very typical of individuals that attempt to cut calories far too steeply thus not providing their body with sufficient energy to continue to function. Your body is holding on to everything it possibly can right now because it is not getting adequate resources from you.

I would highly suggest you check out the road map post. Find your TDEE and BMR, don't fall into the trap of trying to live on so few calories when your body needs more. At age 38 and 400 lbs you need MINIMUM 2500 calories just to get out of bed! (it goes up if you are taller then 5 feet)

READ http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

I thought the same thing when I saw your caloric goals - they are the same as mine and I weigh 125, and you often eat less than 1200 calories in a day. Do the calculations as suggested and give it another 4 weeks - I bet you will be happy with your results!

it all takes time, there are so many ups and downs...

Your salt is typically off the charts. Well, except on the days you're logging less than 1,000 cals. While salt won't affect fat, it will keep fluid on people. Start eating REAL food. Learn to cook. It'll help a lot.

I lost zero pounds all of month 2 as well. losing again now though.

Maybe try some little things - ie: switching to 1% milk, or instead of one of those bars some whole wheat toast with peanut butter?

1800 calories is nowhere near enough for someone who is 400 pounds, and most days you do not even come close to that. where did you get your numbers? I suggest you at this BY HELLOITSDAN:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/654536-in-place-of-a-road-map-2-0-revised-7-2-12

I am only four weeks in and I started at 400 pounds. I have overhauled my eating like you wouldn't believe. I stuck to my calorie goal and ate sooooo good this week and didn't lose a damn thing. I'm so frustrated!!! I shouldn't be not losing anything this early in. WHAT THE EFFF??!????

When I first started trying to lose weight, I cut fat and watched what I ate and walked every day. After 3 weeks, my (then) husband lost 11 pounds and I gained 4!! Come to find out I had hypothyroidism. Might want to see your doctor just to make sure there isn't any underlying problems that might be slowing your progress.

You had 12 or 14 grams of protein total yesterday!

Thats one thing that has to change 1st!!

Protein has been proven to be the most important thing you need to lose fat and not muscle mass.
Your crabs are pretty much all simply also!

Then you eat out a ton! That has to change maybe one or 2 meals a week wont hurt you to bad! But 4-5 time a week your not helping yourself at all.

I agree with those who mentioned your diary totals - before I even looked I'd wondered if you were eating enough for your body (as I did the exact same thing when I joined MFP the first time; it's common for those of us with a lot to lose!). The road map doesn't work for me because the BMR calculators that are used to determine what we should eat are way too far off. You might see different results though and the thought behind it makes perfect sense!

A lot of people worry about diet soda intake - my fiancee drinks diet coke every day and is losing weight consistently. Sodium is definitely a concern if you're not getting a ton of water to flush it out - I'm over several times a week but I'm drinking 12-16 glasses of water a day so it flushes right back out. Processed foods - yes they're not as good as cooking fresh but depending on your lifestyle sometimes it's hard to find time to sit there and cook 21 meals a week, even if you cook weekends and put them aside to have during the week (which is an awesome tool that I try to use when I'm not out of town on the weekends like I normally am!).

Take everyone's suggestions, and find out what you can do and what just isn't feasible at this moment. And re-evaluate often. I cut out all fast food altogether (except one trip to Taco Bell the first week). We do allow one restaurant meal per week without worry about the calorie count, and it's on a day we go to the gym so we have extra calories there anyway so it usually fits in. If you need a friend in this journey or just want to talk, message me!! You can do this and you're already making great progess!