Why can't I lose weight like everyone else?

I am in the same boat. I am now going to look at how many calories I am taking in because I sure get enough exercise.

I am trying something called Intermittent Fasting at the moment and having really good results, there is tonnes of info on the net - try leangains.com. Might be worth a shot for you to get your weight loss happening abit faster

you are SOOOO not alone.
it doesnt make a difference hwo much i workout, i just cant keep my weight off. this is so frustrating
i hear ya!
dont give up though
i am hoping it DOES pay off ..... eventually
hang in there with me.

Eat more! Don't freak out that you will keep gaining weight. You might initially, but then it will start to fall off... much faster.

I've been going throught the same thing! I totally get it! I wish someoen would tell me what i'm doing wrong! Are you drinking a lot of water?? If you find something that works let me know! And vice versa!

I'm sorry you are so discouraged...Be patient and keep up the calorie counting and exercise! Exercise is key!!! 5 pounds a month sounds reasonable so I would continue to do what you are doing. Make sure that what you are eating is healthy. If you are eating junk food and still staying under your calorie count, that won't do you any good. You have to be eating healthy food and snacks. Also, do you drink a lot of water? That is key in flushing your system. I make sure that I eat a satisfying breakfast to keep me full longer and that way I don't snack as much. Each person is different so you may need to snack more than I do. Are you eating back your exercise calories? There is much debate on whether people should or should not. I make it a point not to since I am currently trying to lose weight. (5'4 CW 147 SW 170, I started Aug 1st). Once I hit my goal weight, I will then start eating back my exercise calories since I will then be maintaining my desired weight, not trying to lose. Of course people have different thoughts on this, but that is mine
Remember that this is a lifetime journey; you didn't gain all that weight over-night so you won't lose it over-night (wouldn't that be nice though haha)..
Just continue your good work and exercise and keep up your determination; you can do it!

Have your thyroid checked by your doctor. I had a problem with mine and wasn't able to lose weight.

When you severely restrict your caloric intake for a long time, your body adjusts to having so little food. When you try and raise your calories, you will see a small weight gain while your body adjusts to the new amount of food that it is getting. Once it adjusts, you should start to see a loss again (most people see a small gain and then turn around and start seeing a loss within a few days). I can tell you from my own personal experience that sometimes 1200 calories simply isn't enough food. If you aren't giving your body enough food - it won't lose weight or it'll lose it VERY slowly because it is terrified it isn't going to get the nutrients it needs to perform basic functions. Once you begin giving it more food? It will realize it's going to get enough food and it'll be comfortable enough to lose weight.

For me: I know that I NEED 2200-2500 NET calories a day. I currently weigh 145lbs and am maintaining with those numbers. So, don't be afraid to try something new if what you're doing isn't working.

Good Luck and don't give up! You can do this! It takes time and patience to figure out what YOUR body wants. Weight loss isn't a one size fits all kind of thing - we all need things just a little bit different in order to lose.

Diet is a major part of weightloss. Try to eat as few packaged and processed foods as possible and fill up on fruits, vegetables, lean proteins etc. I used to think I was eating healthy and I totally changed my diet around. Over the past month sin I really changed my eating habits I've lost about ten lbs.

Diet is a major part of weightloss. Try to eat as few packaged and processed foods as possible and fill up on fruits, vegetables, lean proteins etc. I used to think I was eating healthy and I totally changed my diet around. Over the past month sin I really changed my eating habits I've lost about ten lbs.

I think I'm eating pretty healthy, I usually eat multi-grain cheerios for breakfast, with skim milk, some fruit. For lunch I have some whole grain bagel slims, with some Boars head low sodium cold cuts, and lowfat cheese, if any. Or I might have a salad. For a snack, usually some yoplait yogurt, and blueberries, or another type of fruit. For dinner I will have some whole grain rice, chicken, and veggies. So I think I'm eating healthy?

sounds decent except the bagel, cold cuts and cheese which are useless. Personally I stay away from dairy- it does nothing for me. Also add more healthy snacks as well.

You might have some form of insulin resistance. Cut down on wheat for a week (like the cereal - have eggs instead; and the bagels, just skip it and replace with veggies and protein) and cut down on any refined non natural sugars for a week and see what happens. Good luck!

I've also thought of Intermittent fasting, and seeing what that does, but I am kind of scared since my metabolism seems kind of shot as it is.

I think I'll try doing what a few of you suggested which is to up my calories again, despite the fact of seeing my weight go up,(which I know is going to kill me):sad: and then see if somehow after a week or so I start to see some results. Any more suggestions?

Promise yourself you won't weigh for 2 weeks. Try to remember too that your body can fluctuate a few lbs a day, so a 1-5 lb gain in any given day isn't fat (to gain 5 lbs, you would have had to consume 17,500 NET calories).

The ONLY way to fix your metabolism is to EAT. Give it the food it needs to survive. I wasn't losing at 1200 calories, and found the article below about setting your goals. It's done wonders!

I suggest, READ THIS, then do what it says:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/61706-guide-to-calorie-deficits

In a nutshell, it says:

1200 calories is a generic number. It's not right for everyone. It's a baseline minimum given out as a floor by MFP based on prior research by the medical community. NOT everyone will need a minimum of 1200, very small people can go under, and bigger people need more.

Figuring out your perfect deficit isn't magic, it's a few simple formula's base on some basic, worldwide standards, and generally with slight modefication, will work for just about anyone who (besides weight) is generally healthy.

Here's what you need:
Height, weight, age, activity level, sex

NOTE: activity level isn't as mysterious as it sounds.

If you have a desk job, and do very little walking throughout the day and don't really perform any sports or physical activities, then you are sedentary,

If you do some walking every day (or at least 4 days a week) or other light activity for at least 30 minutes cumulative at least 4 times a week, you are lightly active.

If you do 60 minutes of light activity 5 days a week or do some kind of sport that requires walking or light jogging (say swimming or mailman or warehouse employee) then you are active.

If you do a physically demanding activity (one that makes you sweat) for 4 days a week or more and for more than 1 hour a day, you are very active (like a coach that runs drills or you play volleyball).

When in doubt, go down 1 level, you'd rather burn more than you think than less.

NOW...

Go to the tools section and figure out your BMI:

Generally someone with a BMI over 32 can do a 1000 calorie a day (2 lbs a week) deficit
With a BMI of 30 to 32 a deficit of 750 calories is generally correct (about 1.5 lbs a week)
With a BMI of 28 to 30 a deficit of 500 calories is about right (about 1 lb a week)
With a BMI of 26 to 28 a deficit of about 300 calories is perfect (about 1/2 lb a week)