New friends... already feel like giving up

And your feelings about the rest of the comments?

No expert here, but just don't stop trying. I've learned that weight loss is not linear, and that other things (hormones, stress, etc.) can have an adverse effect on the numbers. I can tell you that it is IMPOSSIBLE to reach any goal by quitting. A whole lot of people are pulling for you!!!

shubieca wrote: »

I can do this I have done it before I just get so disheartened as I am really trying

You can and will do this. That's all you need to tell yourself. No one doubts you're trying or that you have a legitimate Thyroid issue. Anyone that says it's ALL CICO and none of that stuff matters is full of it. BUT, and this part is important, there is a point in which you will eat less calories or move enough and eat enough calories to reach a break even point. The "CO" part just changes a tiny bit for those with thyroid or metabolic challenges.

8 days of really trying is nothing in context. When you start working out again, especially after a break, you gain water weight. That's how your muscles repair themselves. And if you haven't done it in a while, even worse. Have you had DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)? That's a classic sign you're retaining water likely.

Weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint. Sounds like you're venting because your situation has changed (the added thyroid challenge) and you know, from past experience, that weight loss is never easy. Now it seems impossible. I wish to God docs would stop talking so damn much about thyroid issues. Every overweight person has something wrong likely with their hormones, men included ("low T" anyone??). Docs have figured out this is a HUGE money maker. It also instills an attitude of "oh, I'm doomed" in people, which is a horrific outcome.

Thyroid issues can improve. Many times they are affected by what you've eaten, your environment and your activity. Some are permanent, some can be changed. But one thing is for sure, you're not alone and you're not too unique to lose weight. The great news is you've done it before. You're thinking way too much. Make it simple. Just change one thing a month and really focus on that. I'm a huge believer in that. People try to change 3, 5 or even 10 things at once. Start with one habit that is your biggest hurdle, whether that's logging everything you put in your mouth or just moving daily, work on that one thing for a month. Then tackle something else on top of that. Most of all, believe you can do it. You've done it before and others have too in your situation.

jdsass82 wrote: »

Only eating 1200 calories might be too low for you. There are lots of people who put on weight when they are eating too little.

shubieca, Obviously, there are mixed feeling about this. Either way, eating too low is not a good idea, especially if you are trying to lose a small amount. I would suggest seeing where you would be at .5 lb - 1 lb/week for a few weeks and get use to that. then if you want to ramp it up again and try do it. You may have better luck.

Don't give up. Keep trying. If it continues to fail, maybe talk to a doctor or nutritionist and see what may be wrong. Perhaps you are missing something in your plan that's causing problems. Best of luck!

try2again wrote: »

shubieca wrote: »

I am definitely not lying to myself or Fitness pal !

I didn't see where anyone suggested this. It's been one week. A person's body weight is not a stationary thing- it's constantly fluctuating for various reasons. Sometimes those fluctuations mask fat loss. Wait 4-6 weeks to get a true picture of what's going on. If you started exercising just this past week, that's likely the culprit in this particular fluctuation. Your body retains extra water for muscle repair when you begin a new exercise routine.

BTW, 1200 calories is likely too steep and unnecessary for you, and is asking a lot for the long haul Did you enter your stats in MFP and choose a reasonable weekly weight loss goal (only 2 lbs/week if quite obese)?

it looks like from another post that she has 17 pounds to lose. So she should have it in for only losing 1 or only 1/2 pound a week