so close to just giving up!

Make sure you are eating enough (as everyone else has said) because if you don't, your body will go into starvation mode and will actually burn fewer calories as you eat less. Also, don't weigh all the time. I am a big advocate for not weighing more than once a month because your body fluctuates on a daily basis. Also, if you are lifting weights, your body will be building muscle, which weighs more than fat, and that may make you feel like you are moving backwards, but in reality, it's a really good thing because muscle is always burning, so your metabolism increases. Keep your chin up and just keep moving forward and don't be afraid to eat! Take care.

Angela

@divinenanny my goal is actually 1600. I know I'm not even getting close to that. But what do I do when I'm stuffed and really do not want more food? I do tend to skip meals on the weekend just cause breakfast and lunch are usually the same meal. And if I go out, I miss supper. *sighs*. Eating when I'm not hungry just sounds counter productive

You will need to carefully choose higher-fat options then. Try replacing a serving of fruit with a serving of avocado, the only fruit that is high in fat. If you use dairy, choose the full-fat option. Add some olive oil to your dishes. If you eat oatmeal, add a little heavy cream to it.

And it's worth talking to your doctor about this. If there's something stopping you from being hungry enough to eat enough calories, yet you do not lose weight, you need to get that checked out.

I am with you too! I am 1lb heavier today than last week. I also am not eating enough calories. My problem partly is I get to work and am busy and don't take the time to to eat snacks. I have started walking after a recent back surgery so my exercise is limited but I am really watching what I eat and can't seem to get in the calories I need. Very frustrating

@shelliemacs. Amen. And I'm fairly sure I'd have to lob off a butt cheek to make a difference.

Im trying to get to my original weight of 7lbs 8 ounces but then I would have to lop off everything but my head. then I would not be able to get to the fridge anyway to eat since I am just a head.

@divinenanny my goal is actually 1600. I know I'm not even getting close to that. But what do I do when I'm stuffed and really do not want more food? I do tend to skip meals on the weekend just cause breakfast and lunch are usually the same meal. And if I go out, I miss supper. *sighs*. Eating when I'm not hungry just sounds counter productive

So eat more calorie dense foods-nuts, olives, whole grains, beans, fruits like bananas etc etc. An example-a serving of rolled oats with walnuts, ground flax seed and raisins is almost 500 calories, compared to your 255 calorie cereal breakfasts. And if you make the oats with the almond milk instead of water (like I do), that's another 60 calories. That's a healthy, calorie dense, breakfast

Also, why are you doing so much exercise, especially when it sounds like you're not really enjoying it? Losing weight is all about the calories and the intense working out schedule you're doing isn't necessary for weight loss. You may have better luck cutting back on the working out and just doing something like a daily walk or a bit of jogging. Or do one of your work outs twice a week-cutting back on the frequency. Exercise is good for your health, but all things in moderation, especially if it's becoming a negative in your life (which is the tone I got from your first post).

Have you had your thyroid checked?

Also, what kind of time frame are we looking at? Sometimes we lose a bunch and then gain some back. How often do you weigh?

It definitely looks like you're not eating enough but I know for myself that when my hypothyroid isn't treated I gain weight on very little food.

I know it is frustrating, but you need to eat your calories. I have read it in my diet books and heard Bob Harper talk about it too. if you do not eat the calories your body requires then your body goes into starvation mode and it holds on to the fat cells. I am no expert, I have struggled with weight all my life. when i was on WW and I know I had a good week, then they weighed me in and I gained weight, I cried. But I just kept going and then the next week or two weeks later the scale would catch up. Keep in mind, all the cardio is great for your heart which is the best muscle to work. good luck and hang in there.:happy:

JCM is right - don't shy away from your calories. That will only put your body into starvation mode and you won't lose a thing. I'm very active. I'm allotted 2500 calories a day, but work out about 2 - 2 1/2 hrs daily, including 45 - 60 mins of cardio. I drink between 1 and 2 gallons of water daily. Aside from losing weight, I've lost 4 inches from my waist and got rid of the man-boobs. Keep meticulous records of your calories, drink plenty of water and don't get discouraged. It'll hapen before you know it.

I would cut back on some of the sodium, it makes you retain water and I bet that's where most of your weight gain is from.

Skipping meals will slow down your metabolism as will not eating enough. I think the suggestion of limiting exercise till you can eat more is best. However, I used to stay under 1200 calories at first, used to convince myself I was full....it was a lie, I thought I would lose more weight. I did but it was inconsistent. When I upped my calories, I lost more and it was consistent.

Ive been going up and down with the same weight for about 6 weeks, neveroncethought about giving up. The last 3 weeks at that time, I really ate, I didn't log but still watched, I had lots of treats. Then I've been back on logging for a week now and I'm down 3.5 pounds this week. My body just needed a shakeup and now that I know what I did works, ill try something similar next time.