feeling discouraged

don't give up--it's an old line, but the weight didn't come on in 4 weeks and it won't come off any sooner. and I understand about feeling discouraged, but while the weight might now be coming off as fast as you'd like (and don't put down that 5 pounds already lost--that's 5 whole pounds!!), are you feeling better all around in general?
I know that you read other posts and remember how many people have been right where you are--and you send them encouragement, right?? so give yourself those same words--you deserve it!!!
You are doing so well--I see your exercise and look at your diary--you are right, you are earing more and that's the direction you want to be moving--just give your body a chance to catch up with the new way you are treating it--I think my body had to learn to trust me again--heck I had to learn to trust myself.
if you listen to yourself--just let yourself be quiet and tune in--you will find strength beyond measure--look at what you've already done for your son and yourself.
don't, don't give up--again a cliche' but the only way through in through

Hang in there, sweety. I know it had to be frustrating, but even if the weight is moving the way you want, you have improved your quality of life and the amount of time you have here with the healthy choices you are making!

That said -- I looked over your diary. I would say, if you keep up your current habits (which look rpetty good to me!) and still don't see any weight change in the next couple weeks, go to your doctor and discuss how your body's been behaving and what your options are. Not that anything's necessarily wrong (I don't want to scare you!) but you may want to discuss it with your doctor just to see if she has any suggestions for you.

Don't get down on yourself! We all expect immediate results and the truth is, life isn't really like that. I know you, and I know how you're feeling. You can't compare yourself to other people (like on the biggest loser) who have hundreds of pounds to lose and therefore see results like 20 lbs lost a week. That is not your body. Try not to look at your loss on a weekly basis, but on a monthly basis. The results will be greater. My sister has been working out and eating right for a year now and she's lost 30 pounds, which is incredible and she looks great! But...it took a whole year. Just keep plugging along miss Kate, you'll get the results you want eventually. And...keep on eating, it'll keep your metabolism going. As for the tighter jeans, it could just be the way your weight is fluctuating, it could also be a bit of water retention. Don't worry about it! Love you!