Not losing any more weight - HELP!

So you've averaged 3 pounds a week and your disappointed? Patience and have some realistic expectations. You didn't put it on overnight and it wont come off that quickly. Weightloss is not linear some weeks you will lose other weeks you wont. If you don't lose in 5 or 6 weeks then you may need to reassess.

I would look for guidance from my doctor. I know diabetes and thyroid issues cause problems for those who are looking to lose weight, but I don't know enough about them to offer suggestions. Good luck!

ive been here for about 1 month and their was a week I didn't lose at all....... it took me 2 years to put on the weight so I mean weight loss just wont happened that quickly. You are doing great 9lbs in 3 weeks im amazing!! ive lost 7lbs in just under 4 weeks and im happy for it. Just have patience, all good things happen in time lovely

You aren't eating enough. I eat around 2,000 calories a day, six days a week, and I lift/train 3-4 days a week and daily cardio (at least 8,000 steps). I try to keep my carbs at or below 35% daily with the majority of calories coming from healthy fats and lean protein.

I have had to play with these numbers over the years to really understand what I'm doing, but it works for me. I base my calorie intake on:

(weight in lbs x 4.5) + (height in inches x 15.88) - (Age x 5) - 161 = Total base calories to maintain weight.

I generally don't eat back exercise/cardio calories, but when I lift, I do increase my calories by 200 to allow for a protein shake/drink (I find that if I don't have extra protein on the days I lift, I feel like a never-ending eating pit). By doing this, and having one day a week where I eat what I want (still logging it), and not caring about going over calories or eating junk (which I'm starting to not like eating the junk, so this whole day of eating junk may come to an end soon), I have lost 14 lbs in 5 weeks. Consistency has been absolutely essential to me.

What everyone else said ^^^^^ - totally agree - you didn't put the weight on in three weeks, don't stop after three weeks. Don't let the scale tell you how to feel. Even if the scale doesn't move for me (like it didn't last week), I still feel better working out than sitting on the couch and eating crap and being depressed.

Good luck to you

Hi Lulabelle,

Sorry to here weight loss has stopped. Are you on Eltroxin/Levo for the thyroid? I too have an underactive thyroid and could not lose any weight while taking them. no matter what I did, and I'm not the only person. I changed to Armour thyroid and things got better. I still have to diet and exercise but have lost 3 st in a year. It must be noted that hypothyroid patients will have difficulty losing weight. It is slower for us than others unfortunately, because the thyroid controls EVERY cell in your body. If the thyroid doesn't work you don't work. Many people who are not sick including doctors believe we are just lazy and continue to eat badly. This is not true. Join this group https://healthunlocked.com Thyroid UK. There is also a diabetes group there too. You will meet many women with weight issues due to illness they might be able to help. Also Mary Shomon who is on Facebook has written the thyroid diet, which may be of help. Thyroid change are on FB too. It is also very possible you are not dosed probably either which could actually be causing your diabetes and other health problems STTM is a great website and explains how the TSH test for thyroid is a load of b*****ks. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/tsh-why-its-useless/
But please get information from more knowledgeable people (such as the ones I said above).

Do you eat gluten? This could be having an effect on you also, some hypo people say milk too. I'm gluten free and better for it but can't give up the milk....yet! (love yoghurt). Also I think you are not eating enough 1200 cal is too little especially for someone who has hypothyroidism. I found I lost a pound a week on 1700 cal diet with 45 min exercise a day. Reduce your sugar to the suggestions from MFP, but also carbs (I do better with half a plate of veg, 1/4 carb, 1/4 protein). But don't give up! I feel so much better in myself, I have had a rest from dieting but am back on it again and glad of it. Let me know how you do x

a real plateau only happens if you do not lose for more than 6 weeks, if in 6 weeks from now you are stillat your same weight you will need to change something but I have every confidence that you will lose weight before then. Also weight loss is not linear, it goes up and down daily, what is most important is the overall trend. not the specific weight on any specific day

Also I am vegetarian

What sort of food should I be eating more of etc?

Eat more eggs and more yogurt. Are you vegetarian or pescetarian (veg who eats fish? Some pescetarians call themselves vegetarians). If you eat fish, bump that up. I added whey and protein bars when I was vegetarian to get my protein up. You can also get protein from beans, but depending on your carb restrictions, that may be a bit too much carbohydrate for you.

This is everything I got...

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.
-Wayne Dyer

There are no magic pills. Only hard work and dedication.

It's about moderation not deprivation. There are no good/bad foods, only bad eating habits. Do or do not, there is no try. You have to want it, you have to work for it, you have to realize that only you can do it.

Read these:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here?hl=so+you're+new+here

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1217573-so-you-want-to-start-running

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/974888-in-place-of-a-road-map-2k13

TL:DR the link right above this one then ->http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/975025-in-place-of-a-road-map-short-n-sweet

Excuses??? http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2014/06/02/the-no-excuses-play-like-a-champion-challenge/

If you have 75+ lbs to lose 2 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 40-75 lbs to lose 1.5 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 25-40 lbs to lose 1 lbs/week is ideal
If you have 15 -25 lbs to lose 0.5 to 1.0 lbs/week is ideal
If you have less than 15 lbs to lose 0.5 lbs/week is ideal

Want to lift heavy things?
http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2011/07/21/meet-staci-your-new-powerlifting-super-hero/

Stronglifts Summary
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/560459-stronglifts-5x5-summary

Stronglifts Womens Group
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women

Just remember: your body doesn't want to lose weight. It wants to protect you from starving to death. And I actually think you are not eating enough. I was 5'4" and 246 lbs when I started watching my calories, and the website I started with (mynetdiary) actually gave me a much higher calorie count than I was expecting: I think it was like 1980 calories a day? Even that was hard, because I was used to eating probably 2200-2400 calories a day, and I am a fairly active person. It seems frustrating, I know, but I have lost almost 40 lbs in the past year. And I have kept it off. I set my calorie goals at .75 lbs a week, and I have actually been doing better than that, most of the time. And sometimes I'll stay the same weight for a couple of weeks--even a couple of months! And then I'll change my exercise routine or something and lost a lb or two.

You have to be patient with yourself and your body. And definitely eat more! 1200 calories a day is not nearly enough. Your body must think you are starving it out!

If you can I would add some activity to your routine. Maybe talk to a trainer or a doctor and figure out what could work for you. I would suggest adding walking build up your indurance and distance. If you have access to a gym or can afford one a recumbant bike would probably be a great option for you. Personally I would look to a chiropractor or doctor for advice or help with your back so you can become more active. If there is no way for you to get up and moving at this point a last option could be to buy a portable bike that you can use sitting on a chair or couch these can also be used to exercise arms when put on a table.

And 9lbs in one week is a lot so your body is probably catching up to that loss so don't get too disappointed. I personally find it impossible to lose weight without working out but at your weight you ought to be able to loose some without exercise. Though I bet you will feel better and loose weight faster if you can incorporate exercise.

Good luck hope you are able to become happy and healthy!

3 weeks isn't a long time

With hypo, you won't lose without optimal levels. Even then, it's way slower than someone who has a functioning thyroid.

You cannot be impatient with hypothyroidism or you're setting yourself up for failure big time.