6 weeks in and not the result I was hoping for...

1 Lb in six weeks would suggest that you don't have the deficit that you think you have.

Are you taking measurements? Also, how much water are you drinking?

I would double check your daily calorie intake, make sure you're drinking enough water and realize if you're building muscle, it weighs more than fat. Healthy weight loss is .5 - 1# a week. Although, IF you're caloric intake dropped dramatically when you began your tracking, many people lose 3-5# the first week. If you're using The Biggest Loser as a an example of typical weight loss, don't. It's unrealistic. I'd start by revisiting what your daily calories should be.

It takes a while for your body to adapt to anything. DON"T GIVE UP! 6 weeks is not enough time to get discouraged.

How are you measuring your food? Are you using a food scale?

Weight loss happens in the kitchen. Fitness happens at boot camp. I encourage you to read the sticky threads at the top of each MFP forum. They give you lots of valuable info that will answer many of your questions.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1234699/logging-accurately-step-by-step-guide/p1

It is also possible you aren't eating enough. 1200 calories is pretty restrictive, depending on your body measurements. As someone else mentioned, hopefully you took measurements??
I did an 8 week fitness class a few years back and was also pretty disappointed in my over loss of weight....but was very happy with my measurements. Don't let a number discourage you & keep at it one day at a time.

Well, 6 weeks is the minimum before I see the beginning of progress. Keep it up. Just keep going. Are you in for life?

This is what you lost! 1 pound of fat! Do not ever feel bad about losing 1 pound. 1 pound gone is 1 pound gone!

HappyCampr1 wrote: »

You didn't give us your stats, but the less you have to lose the slower it will come off because your deficit is closer to your maintenance. Also, if you are short to begin with, your maintenance calories may be less than you think.

When I decided to lose weight, I joined a gym, hired a personal trainer and did resistance training and cardio. It took me 7 months to lose 15 pounds (although I had lost five inches just off my hips). Once I started tracking and weighing all my food (every bite), I lost 45 more pounds in the next six months. The food scale really does make a difference. I'd also double check that the entries you're using are correct.

This part about the scale is exactly what I needed to read!

roseannestephens wrote: »

Ok...so I am not a healthy person...I love chocolate and candy! BUT, I did decide to try a bootcamp close to my house and really give it my all. I love it! I love the workouts, trainers, all of it...until I did my 6 week assessment. I wanted to cry! I have done everything right, my protein, fat, calories...all of it! And I lost 1 lb. Super discouraged...all Noone else out there have a slow start?? Tell me it gets better!!

@roseannestephens welcome to MFP forums and congratulations on your very successful first six weeks. I did not lose even one pound (weight was unchanged) my first 6 weeks being off of most all sugars and off all forms of grains but I did lose some inches. While I was obese I hoping for some muscle/point pain relief which came in only 30 days. 1.5 years later the pain and weight is still managed well on this WOE and I plan to keep up this Way Of Eating for life.

Keep up your good work and be thankful you did not wait until you were 63 like I did. The years add up and so did my weight from yo yo dieting for the prior 40 years which wrecked my health. We are all different so just keep working to fine the WOE that works for you and stay with it until you see a need to change.

roseannestephens wrote: »

I'm not a big person but I have areas that need work! I've never been one to exercise so I kinda thought this huge transformation would show big...

I completely understand! I just started doing insanity a couple weeks ago and the numbers are falling at a very slow rate! I also eat right all that good stuff, but also what you have to understand is that since you haven't been active you body is changing in the inside and adjusting to this healthier lifestyle. I say give yourself 2-3 months to really start noticing some changes, physically. But in the meantime focus on how your clothes are fitting and the increase in your energy level. Good luck on your journey!!!

MyBoyG wrote: »

I would double check your daily calorie intake, make sure you're drinking enough water and realize if you're building muscle, it weighs more than fat. Healthy weight loss is .5 - 1# a week. Although, IF you're caloric intake dropped dramatically when you began your tracking, many people lose 3-5# the first week. If you're using The Biggest Loser as a an example of typical weight loss, don't. It's unrealistic. I'd start by revisiting what your daily calories should be.

The bolded part - it doesn't weigh more than fat. A pound of fat is a pound and a pound of muscle is a pound. Muscle is denser so a pound of muscle will look smaller than a pound of fat.