I don't know what to do anymore!

hey girl! losing weight can be SOOO frustrating sometimes. i have a similar problem in that it is very difficult for me to lose weight! i know it seems like if you up your calories you won't lose weight, but why not try it? I suggest going up to 1300 calories a day and aiming for 45minutes-an hour of working out every day, maybe with a day off every week to give your body a rest. don't give up!!! we're all cheering you on

Also, take measurements ~ it does help to the difference ....
remember a lb of muscle looks better than a lb of fat

I have realized that it has nothing to do with weight! We are all so busy looking at the scale and I realized that I was not losing any weight. I finally measured myself instead and realized I had lost so many inches and never lost a pound. Muscle weighs more then fat and after you keep at the measuring your weight will go down. Dont give up!!!!!!!!

Up your calories by 150-200 for a day, then drop back down to keep your body guessing. Also, make sure you drink about 8 cups of water. I was in a short plateau for several days and yesterday I ate a caesar salad and went over by 170kcal. I made sure I got enough water and today I was 1 lb lighter. Good luck and don't give up.

I am in the exact same boat same height same weight, Scale won't move! That is why I have decided to monitor exactly what is going in and out and to adjust calories if need be until I see some movement again.

How long have you been sticking with the diet and exercise? If it's only been a week or two you need to just stick with it... some people lose weight right away, but for others their bodies seem to need time to "adjust" to what's going on.

Try adding strength training. It is a very important and often over-looked part of losing fat. Here's an article that explains a little bit about it. http://www.ptcfrankston.com/doc/newsletter/PTC_Newsletter_IssueNo37.html I kinda ignored the eating part, but it really gives some good information on strength training, and why its not enough to just rely on cardio all the time.

you said you eat plenty of almonds...i'm not sure what your daily intakes are looking like, but maybe you need to vary up your foods. make sure you're only eating a serving of almonds. nuts are very high in fat, and while they're good for you, too much of a good thing can be harmful! be sure to eat plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains!

I too am 5'2"....I started at 156.86lbs. On Nov 5th I began a WW style of dieting. I'm a nurse, working part time, so I'm on my feet a lot - as well as mom to 5 kids.

Honestly, I don't work out much because I just don't have time.

My CW is 138.2lbs. I aim for about 19-20pts for a daily total, I don't use "extra" points BUT I do go a little "free" on the w/e with my eating, not anything crazy.

I don't lose much the week of my period so maybe that is what is going on with you too? Stress = cortisol = weight gain. I think measuring yourself is a wonderful idea! Best wishes!

Also, this is a common problem- People get on here and automatically set their calories to the lowest allowed limit. You need to work toward that, so it is very likely that you aren't eating enough. It was recommended to me to gradually lower my calories as I lost weight, and then as I get closer to my goal weight, to slowly add calories so I can work toward maintenance. Make sure you are properly fueling your workouts!

I'm 5'2 and weigh 159lbs. I want to lose at least 32-36lbs in the next 21weeks but my body will not lose weight. I've been eating 1200 calories everyday maybe a tiny bit more and i work out at least 30min 5times a week. I haven't lost ANYTHING! I don't want to up my calories because then i wont lose the amount of weight i need to. And i change my exercise from jillian michaels to leslie sansone every other day. I dont know what to do anymore. I really want to lose this weight and i dont know what to eat to get my calories in without going over or eating to much. I drink PLENTY of water. Someone help me please!!!

I am not familiar with Jillian or Leslie's workouts, but I do a routine of workouts myself that have greatly helped me in loosing weight and keeping it off. From the things I have learned, this is what you may want to consider:

1. Sometimes we don't eat enough and our bodies think that we are in "starvation" mode and slow down the metabolism. Which means we burn less calories.
2. Weights are excellent for burning more calories and fat than cardio. If you add weights to your weekly workouts, you can build lean body mass and more cals and fat.
3. Write everything you eat down so you can keep track of everything you are eating
4. Don't eat anything white, like white flour, white rice, white potatoes, etc.. Replace with 100% whole wheat products or whole grain, brown rice. Eat veggies, salads and lean meats and proteins and fish.
5. Drink plenty of water (which I am always trying to do) and exercise 5-6 days a week.
6. Buddy up with someone to keep you accountable and motivated
7. Take supplements like multi-vitamins, protein bars, whey protein (but whey protein only if you want to build some muscle).

I hope this tips help you out!

Good luck!

Maria

Remember when you work out your building muscle, muscle weighs more than fat, so even tho you are not seeing a different yet, you will in time, muscles weighs more than fat and once you build muscle, you will butn fat quicker, whenever I have returned to the gym my scales have gone up before going down, stick with it, and thing long term, you can do it but don't give up x

I'm 5'2 and weigh 159lbs. I want to lose at least 32-36lbs in the next 21weeks but my body will not lose weight. I've been eating 1200 calories everyday maybe a tiny bit more and i work out at least 30min 5times a week. I haven't lost ANYTHING! I don't want to up my calories because then i wont lose the amount of weight i need to. And i change my exercise from jillian michaels to leslie sansone every other day. I dont know what to do anymore. I really want to lose this weight and i dont know what to eat to get my calories in without going over or eating to much. I drink PLENTY of water. Someone help me please!!!

I am at your exact weight and height! I have the same goal but in 24 weeks.. (vacation time) I find I have trouble eating 1200 calories.. Tonight I had to eat some yogurt to get it up to 1200. Although I am over weight my problem is getting enough calories.. Since being on MFP I am doing real good at staying between 1200 /1300 calories a day. I'm drinking my water.. I am exercising daily with the exception of today because I worked 9.5 hours and I am tired. (lame excuse) ANYWAYS, I am having the same problem.. my first week I lost one lb.. this week nothing. It's hard to see with all my effort nothing has changed. The scale is my biggest motivator! I wish you lots of luck, patience may be the key.. I understand your frustration.. maybe we can somehow help one another. WE can & WILL do this!

Zig-zagging your calories really does help. You should try to stay at the 1200 calories 5 days. Choose two days to go up an extra 200. You may also try giving up meats other than fish and seafood. We became pescetarian nearly a year ago. We started losing weight and fat without trying. Good Luck! Never give up! The reward is worth it.

I don't know if anyone else has mentioned this, because I didn't have time to read every response.... BUT..... make sure in your calorie counting that you aren't missing something, or counting too few, or leaving off something you think doesn't have any substantial calories. If I have something fried, my tendency is to not remember the oil.... a tablespoon of any oil out there is going to be 120 calories. So just make sure you re evaluate everything you eat. If this is not the problem, then there are some other suggestions on here as well. DON'T give up!