Doing something wrong.

you should open your diary and give us more info on how much you exercise and what you are burning and we might be able to give some pointers

Put me on your friends list, so I can look into your food diary mybe I can help. I could use a friend.

are you eating the calories they tell you to? what is your exercise like?

I eat a little under the calories it tells me too. I have a hard time some day eatting the full calories without eating junk food and I'm trying really hard not to eat junk. I walk about 30 mins 3 days a week and use an elliptical machine for about 10 mins 5 days a week.

You should always eat all the calories that are given, too few can be as bad as too many. Also I would try upping your cardio, your body has gotten use to what you are doing so you need to up your game. Good luck, you will do great, just don't give up on yourself.

I just looked at your diary for the past week, and I see so much junk food it's not surprising you're not losing. Mexican food, pizza, easter candy, girl scout cookies, etc... This isn't a plateau and nothing is wrong with your body. Yes, you are technically under your calorie goal, but it does actually matter what you eat, not just how much.

You need to focus on eating a healthier balance of foods - cut out the processed junk for the most part (the occasional treat can be worked in, but 3 or 4 high sugar junk snacks a day, on top of eating out can't be) - and start eating wholesome foods - more lean proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, broiled, baked, steamed), more fresh veggies and fruits, whole grains and complex carbs, nuts, seds, etc..., things that nourish your body. Plus, drink your water. You'll start losing consistently.

This past week has been my TOM and when it is I crave junk food with high sugar. Is there a way to feed those cravings, bc if I don't I'm not a very nice person, without over doing it. Or should I just accept the weight gain once a month. I have a hormone imbalance that makes me crave high fat and sugar during my TOM and I've been working with my doctors trying to fix it but they said there's not much they can do about the craving.

Cravings are most often caused by blood sugar fluctuations, so yes, they can be managed - eat healthy foods spread throughout the day - 5-6 mini-meals (more if needed) - cut out the processed starches and sugars, they only exacerbate the cravings by amplifying the blood sugar fluctations - increase the amount of lean proteins you are eating. You can snack all day long on healthy foods (think grazing - a very healthy way to eat) - fruits, veggies (hummus makes a great dip, high in protein without sugar), protein - which will keep you feeling full and will take the edge off the cravings. Every time you put sugar in your mouth you are feeding the negative cycle, so you really need to just cut it off. Also, for me, B vitamins can help during that time. And get out and go for a walk, or hit the gym, or pop in an exercise DVD when you feel a craving come along - exercise boosts the levels of feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters, which will also help you to feel better, not to mention the confidence boost from staying in control.

I think srp2011 is right. Try having a really big lunch for a week, and having a smaller dinner, and see if maybe that jumpstarts the weightloss again? also whole grains! they are your best friend! trust me, it will make a difference little changes will add up!

You may also want to make sure that the foods you look up on the database are correct in their nutrition facts. I've discovered many of them are not.

Pork is actually pretty lean. The pork industry has done a lot of work to cut the fat out over the past decade or two and many cuts of pork today are as lean as skinless chicken. There are also lean cuts of beef out there; they are usually the cheapest cuts of beef, too because they are the least tender. Fish is good, but you shouldn't eat too much of it because of the mercury problem.

Above and beyond everything else said here, a plateau is actually a good thing. I think of it as a sort of a reset. It means your body has become comfortable with your current weight and activity level. It's now your new "normal". Not a bad thing when you've lost nearly 30 pounds! You're going to plateau several times as you work towards your goal weight. Each time you do, it's time to take an assessment of what you're doing and make adjustments so you can move on to the next plateau:

1. Cut your calories a little unless you're already at 1200-1300. You weigh less so now need less to feed your body. MFP should do this automatically for you if you re-do your goals with your new weight.
2. Change your exercise plan. You're getting into better shape and you weigh less, so you're going to burn less calories with each workout. Add minutes and/or intensity. You may even need to change activities (walking to running, running to aerobics, add strength training, etc.)

Good luck!

I heard the fish is really good for weight loss. Well the problem I have with that is that I'm highly allergic to fish and shellfish. I get bored of chicken and I know pork and beef are fattening. Do I just deal with the boring chicken?

We definitely don't want allergic reactions :-) Like one of the other posters said, you can eat pork and beef if you go for the lean cuts without much fat and cook it in a healthy way (broiling, baking, grilling, no bacon or ribs). If you have a lean burger, eat it without the bun. Also, look online for healthy chicken recipes and experiment to keep from getting bored. There are thousands of ways to cook chicken so no reason to get bored :-)