Not losing weight. So demotivated :(

I'm feeling the same way but I keep logging and reading all the posts to stay motivated. I'm trying to hang in there for the long run. I've been logging consistently for almost a month and I can see where I need to make changes which I plan to do for the next month. My only problem is I joined a weight loss challenge at work and I can't win if I don't lost faster.

I would also take measurements and pictures. In the past month I've been fluctuating between 4 pounds, exercising 4-5 times a week and having fluctuating calorie intake. Could I have done better? Yes but in the past 3 weeks that I took measurements, I lost like 8 inches all over (I measure at 13 points), so I don't feel too bad that my jeans aren't as right anymore )

Break up with your scale. It's a hateful "B" anyway. I am being totally serious too. The tape measure is a much better gauge most of the time. Are you eating back at least some of your exercise calories? You may not be fueling your body enough.

Make sure you're eating REAL food closest to it's natural state--it will make a difference. Have patience--you had a big loss last week and your body is adjusting! You can do this!!

You have a locked diary, so I have no clue how long you have been at this.

My recommendations:

1. Log everything, and make sure everything you eat is measured on a digital scale. Even mustard. Especially salt--a tiny pinch of salt will increase your weight way more than a bite of food.

2. Measure yourself--neck,chest, bust, waist, hips, thighs, upper and lower arms and legs. Record the measurements monthly.

3. Keep a realistic goal--you will not lose 7 lbs each week. The first week was likely water and glycogen which drops like an anchor in water the first week you limit calories.

4. Eat enough protein, it will keep you satiated longer and help keep you from breaking down your own muscle.

5. Do both cardio and weight/strength training. Some people skip weights/some skip cardio because it works for them or because they dislike one.

6. Don't starve yourself. You can set a goal on MFP, but be sure to eat back exercise calories (MFP OVERESTIMATES your burn, so get a heart rate monitor, it will probably be more accurate, but nothing is perfect). Another method is calculating TDEE (how many calories you burn daily) and subtract 10-20% to lose weight at a reasonable pace.

7. As you get to your goal weight/lose weight recalculate how many calories you burn--it will DECREASE! It means that when you get to your goal weight you get to eat less to maintain, given you have the same activity. It takes more calories to move a 400 lb body around than it does to move a 120 lb body around. If you want to eat more, then you have to exercise it off or have lots more muscle (I think that is what lots of guys do!)

8. Find an activity for exercise that you enjoy. It sucks doing something you hate.

9. Don't give up.

Keep logging, dont give up no matter what!

Are you weighing and measuring everything you eat? How long have you been at this? How much do you weigh/how tall are you? Have you considered incorporating weight training in order to lose inches while preserving lean body mass?

All the info you guys provide is so helpful! I am new here so I have 2 questions. I have tried several times to post my own topics/thread and I can never see them in the thread/ticker. How do I post a topic? Also how do I open my diary so that others can see it?

Okay so, this year I managed to gain a stone and a half. I was really angry with myself and started to diet and exercise immediately. The first week, I lost a record breaking 10 lbs in a week.

After this, I have lost no weight what so ever. I have doubled my exercise and I am making it more regular. I haven't lost a single pound. My partner who is has been on the same exercise regime and eats a heck lot more than me has lost 7 lbs.

I have had the odd drink and treat but according to Fitness Pal, I'm not doing myself any harm and should be losing weight.

I have never been this heavy before and I can't fit in to most of my clothes any more. I have no idea what to do?

Looking at your diary, I am not surprised that you have no lost any weight and probably will find it hard to do so unless you change what you are eating - too much sodium, hardly any cooked food, where are the vegetables etc. I am not saying you have to give up everything, but there have to be balance and the few pages of your diary showed that balance is missing.

A food scale is a very valuable tool - worth every penny.

I did some bod measurements !

39inch bust
34 inch waist
39 inch hips


Shall need to start munching some veggies and more fruit rather than just home cooking.

Gah! This is so hard! My bf keeps losing weight on the same crap!

That's because he has the pleasure of not dealing with hormonal shifts and has the benefit of a higher metabolism. Sucks, don't it :grumble:

Edit to add: also if he has more to lose, he'll lose quicker. Not sure where he's at, but that might have something to do with it as well.