What am I doing wrong????

Looking at your food diary, I think you're still not eating enough, you need to make sure your NET calories (that's the top number of the three that are at the bottom of your food diary, or you can check your home page) is never lower than 1200. According to the last week or so of your diary, you're mostly under that.

Sure, quality of food can help but I'm also a believer in calories in vs calories out. The only "however" to that, is if you are feeling like your choices don't stick with you as well as you think they should and you're hungry a lot, try eating more protein (especially since you're exercising) as it tends to last a bit longer than carbs will.

Good luck!

You also should make sure you are getting enough fiber, protein ect... I had the same problem when I first started. it is so very frustrating and I understand totaly. I am stuck right now trying to lose my last 12 pds and take some more inches off. Just keep up the workouts and watching the food intake. More fresh fruits, vegies and clean meats. Good Luck!

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I looked at your diary and honestly? I don't think you're eating enough. You HAVE to eat in order to properly fuel your body. When you don't eat, your body doesn't want to lose weight.

The fad diet companies have taught us that we can't eat if we want to lose weight. But, that isn't how it is .. you HAVE to eat to lose. Plain and simple. I see so many women on here who stay within a strict 1000-1200 calorie diet and don't lose weight. I tell them the same things - EAT. No, this isn't a free for all to eat JUNK - but, try eating 200-300 more healthy calories. I bet you'll see a difference.

You'd be shocked to know I eat 2200-2500 calories a DAY and am maintaining my weight - 145lbs.

One small thing that might help is being more precise with your logging. I see you logging a lot of things as generic. For example, a generic cheeseburger. It would be better to log each ingredient separately. The type of bread, cheese, and meat you use can vary the calorie count by a lot. How thick is the bread? Is it white or wheat? How lean is the burger? What type of cheese do you use? Are there any condiments or toppings? Logging each thing separately will show you what you are really eating. Take a look at my diary if you'd like to see ideas.

I have had the same problem before coming to the MFP site. I exercised for a solid month and didnt move a pound. I cut all caffeine (coffee & tea were my weaknesses) and sugar, added in the 8 glasses of water. After 3 days using MFP I dropped 3 lbs. I do not use salt in anything when cooking--I have the problem of retaining fluids--so the sodium intake is important too. Add in 30 minutes of walking to your exercise routine on the days you are not muscle training. This burns calories and is a good exercise that anyone can do. Good Luck!! It is very discouraging when you are working hard and not seeing results.

I am finding high protein amounts in many of the snack bars. Yogurt is also a good source of protein. The slimfast meal shakes also have 10g of protein which is really good. I am also trying to eat high fiber foods as well.

I am not suggesting this but I without knowing any better only ate 800 calories to 1200 calories when dropping from 300+ to low 200s... (I went from 307 to 200 in 8 months this way) I now know I lost a lot of muscle that I will now spend years to build back due to the extreme deficit but I still lost a lot of weight, I would plateau, end up splurging, see my weight go up a pound or two and go back to it and weight would start dropping again. You can eat the 1200 calories to lose weight faster but when you plateu your body needs a re-feed to prevent it from entering that so called starvation mode.

I stick to the main reccomendation of eat at maintenance for a week (or a few days) to reward yourself for hard work and give the body a chance to repair and restore glycogen and then go at it again MAKING SURE you get enough protein and fats for basic body functions.

On another note, you may see a slight weight gain but mostly negligible due to extra water stored from sodium but this shouldnt be your biggest concern if you dont have high blood pressure problems. Not recommending eating tons of sodium but for most people it isnt a primary concern.

I focuss my diet on lean meats and fiber (basically chicken and broccoli) as they are slowest digesting and maintain a full feeling longer if you are having problems with being hungry. I definately recommend eating less processed foods and eating more natural foods but not from the weightloss standpoint, but due to the fact you will feel better and more energetic.