Bit disappointed at 0.2lb weight loss :(

losing weight takes time, you didn't gain it all in two weeks and you will not lose it all in two weeks. Evaluate your food choices and exercise,,,play with the numbers to find the right balance for you. I can tell you that for me to lose I stay at 1200 cals. and workout daily, swapping between cardio and lifting.....its all about the balance for me.

I'm only 2-3 weeks into this journey too. Your ticker says you've lost 5lbs - if that is within the time you've been here since Feb I think that is great going. It's a good steady weight loss. I think most people have weeks where they don't lose as much as they'd hoped for - I know I did this week too. Hopefully, we'll both see more progress next week. I think you're doing great and well done also on starting to exercise.
Sara

Losing that slowly can mean that you may be eating more than you think. Are you using a food scale to weigh all your food? If not, that would be my first step. You would be surprised how "off" you can be measuring in cups. Choose the database entry that has been confirmed by many members. There are some entries that are way off!

Weigh, measure, log. :drinker:

I just woke up this morning -- I weigh daily because otherwise, I don't try -- and hate the number on the scale. Yesterday was hard because I kind of felt a mental tug to want to eat all day, but kept at my calories.

I saw your post as I was thinking.... My weight gain right now could be 1) the junk catching up on me from last week 2) water weight because I am really trying 3) salt retention

What I have learned on mfp, posting, getting supportive friends, logging, drinking my water, really really helps! Advise from others helps! like... losing weight, the number on the scale isn't going to be linear. If you want to lose .5 pounds a week (that's me), it doesn't always happen like that. You may stay the same one week, but if we keep at it (and for me, honestly keep at it) suddenly, week 2 or 3, the pound is lost!
Keep going--the making good choices, water and exercise is helping you in so many ways!
Add me as a friend if you'd like!! Have a good day-connie

thanks everyone for keeping my spirits up . im trying to stick to the 1200 calories its given me, and most of the time I barcode food (im doing slimfast breakfast and lunch so that parts easy), so I don't think I can be that far out just on my evening meals. But maybe I should start with measurements of my body as I haven't done that yet. Think I will have to concentrate on monthly rather than weekly losses (I hope!!) as my body seems to go up and down so much. Im happy with any loss just hoped for little bit more

What are your stats? 99% of people on 1200 calorie plans can eat more than that and still lose weight. Also, Slimfast is a miserable way to live, and there's no need for it (unless you really, genuinely prefer them over real food).

Try to make this a lifestyle change rather than a diet and it won't feel like such a long haul.

i am in the same boat. i am new and lost something like .06 lbs in my first 3 weeks! i was not amused! but i have come to accept it. i also changed a few things up and renewed my commitment.....i can make good food choices and i can exercise but i can't control how my body reacts. my body feels a lot different than it did when i started so i am guessing some inches may be gone. one thing i know for sure is i cannot focus on the weight (or inches) numbers without going crazy. i am leaving the results up to my body. it knows best........