Help! what am I doing wrong?

Height , weight, and age?

How many calories are you eating?

How many calories are you typically burning exercising?

What is your food diary pin number?

Maybe overestimating? Holding onto water because you started exercising? People are going to need more information to give you appropriate suggestions.

First of all, people are probably going to tell you to eat more. Second, there is a lot of processed foods. I see little to no fruits and vegetables. I can't imagine that would really fill you up. You don't have to eat salads all the time, but try adding in some salads and a variety of fruits. Nuts are also a great source of good fats, but have them in moderation. The magazine Cooking Light is a great source for low calorie recipes that taste good.

How are you calculating your calories burned? If you are using the MFP calculator you may be over estimating your burn. Get a heart rate monitor it will give you a more accurate result.

Also, good job on logging everything even if it is not the best, most healthy choice. You are holding yourself accountable. Try to lose some of the high sodium, processed foods. Add more veggies and whole grains and healthy fats.

Be patient. Keep doing the next right thing and you will see results.

Good luck.

13lbs in 6 weeks is amazing progress.

I've been doing this for 45 days and I've lost almost 10 lbs. My problem is I know one week is a lose, the next a gain...just how my body cycles. I'm 276 and eat 1880 calories, you might be eating too little.

I've been doing this for 45 days and I've lost almost 10 lbs. My problem is I know one week is a lose, the next a gain...just how my body cycles. I'm 276 and eat 1880 calories, you might be eating too little.

I suggest taking measurements, and not using the scale at all. Scales are misleading, but keeping a record of inches lost can be better encouragement to keep going.

Wait, you had a McDonalds Ice Tea, but a home made cheese burger? Are you sure? Because if you had a McDonalds cheeseburger the calories, fat and sodium will change.

If you really want this to work, you have to be honest when you do your food diary. Not to us, but to yourself.

Also, you should try eating 5 smaller meals throughout the day. Never eat carbs without a bit of protein.

And it's only been six weeks. If you are working out a lot, you are replacing flab with muscle. Don't give up, keep going, and eventually the fat will start melting off because muscle burns more calories and helps to keep your metabolism high.

Talk to us six months from now if you plateau.

Feel free to peek at my food diary for some ideas. I tend to eat 5 small meals instead of three, though. This helps me stay at a happy place all day. I'm never really hungry, nor am I ever "stuffed."

I have lost the same in about the same amount of time, and I feel good about it! I have a lot to lose but 13 lb in 6 weeks is 2 lbs per week, which is in the healthy weightloss range.

Yes actually that entry is correct for the cheeseburger. I had no intentions of eating a cheeseburger or drinking tea. Tea is one thing I am really trying to stay from and this is my second glass in 6 weeks. My coworker and I were having a rough day and I wasn't going to get much of a lunch so she stopped by this little place and got me a cheeseburger which would be similar to something you would make at home and a tea from McDonald's because before I started this I would have tea everyday. I couldn't say I can't eat that and hurt her feelings she was only trying to be nice.

Unsweetened iced tea (or hot tea) is not bad for you at all. Quite the opposite, actually - tea has been shown to be beneficial, especially the green varieties. It's a fantastic substitute for sodas and other high-calorie drinks.

There is nothing wrong with Iced Tea, but if you're talking about a McDonald's sweet tea, they are PACKED with sugar and calories. Instead of feeling like you have to give up things that you enjoyed before (like tea), you should try to find healthy substitutions for them. For example, if you used to buy sweet tea everyday for the caffeine and sugar, try making your own. You can brew a huge batch of tea at home, cool it in the fridge, and use it all week! Sweeten it with Splenda or Truvia (which have no calories), and take it with you in a travel cup when you leave the house. You can also buy jugs of tea such as Arizona Green Tea or Arizona Diet Blueberry Tea. These are delicious option that have only 0 - 5 calories per serving.

You can apply this substitution philosophy to almost everything you eat. Use fat free sour cream wherever you would use mayo. Use sugar free jam instead of butter on toast. Use egg whites wherever you would use eggs. Snack on oyster crackers instead of chips. Shop around for brands and varieties with the LOWEST calories when you grocery shop. Check the nutrition facts on a restaurant's website before you go so you know what to order. Reward your progress with non-food rewards such as a manicure or some shopping. Etc.

The most important thing to remember is that you are doing this for YOU. If you skip a workout, or binge eat, it only hurts YOU. Using sites like this for support and publication is a fantastic tool to keep you accountable, but just remember that it all comes down to you changing your life. Nobody can do that for you. You can go to bed every night either feeling proud and healthy, or guilty and ashamed. Try to make EVERY day an 'on' day. You deserve to wake up and go to sleep every day feeling like a million bucks. Good luck! Feel free to contact me if you're interested in anymore tips!