As of today.......I GIVE UP

Maybe you just need to start eating a little more. If you are feeling like you are starving and you have hit a plateau, then most likely you just aren't cosuming enough to sustain you and get you over that hump. I am not sure how many calories you are eating now but try upping them by 200-300 per day and see how that goes. It will give you more to eat and rev up your metabolism. Don't give up, try something new first and see how that goes before you throw in the towel.

If you're starving then I wonder if you're not eating the right type of food.

What's a typical day of food & exercise for you?

And Marla's right, no giving up! :flowerforyou:

I have eat right, watched my calorie intake, exercised and the weight's not coming off. I actually gained a pound. I give up. I realize that people hit plateau's (which I've done), but honestly, I'm tired of feeling like I'm literally starving myself to death (even though I eat the calories I'm suppose to) and there's no change. :sad:

Eat more.
And don't quit if you're feeling down. Maintain.

nooooo...don't give up......look how far you have come......maybe you are puting on muscle which will look like weight gain....are you really eating enough to prevent stravation mode??????? keep going !!!!!

re-evaluate what you are doing...look at your exercise and eating habits....are you drinking enough fluids?

i have to agree with the other comments, you likely need more calories if you are feeling hungry. do you eat every 2-3 hrs to keep your metabolism satisfied. are you eating healthy carbs, proteins and fats? maybe you are burning more calories from exercise than you think or MFP says. do you have a HRM? i would up your calorie intake by at least 200/day. you are NOT giving up....have you not changed your lifestyle and now are committed to this 'new' YOU? do you really want to go 'back' to your old, bad habits? if you have tried EVERYTHING, maybe your body is happy with all that you HAVE changed...can you accept that? i would be happy with any results. you have made progress and that IS success. think about it and keep on working towards your goals......you can do it! GOOD LUCK!

bh34,

Come on..... Don't do this. You'll only gain the 16 pounds you lost and be more mad and frusterated at yourself then. Take a breath. We can figure this out, why you aren't loosing. What are your stats? Height/Weight/Cals you consume/Exercise cals you burn..... If you set your food journal for others to see I could take a look at it also if you want.......

What do you say? Let us help you before you give up??

:flowerforyou: Pip

Pip, how do I set my food journal for others to see?

My height: 5'4"
My weight: 172
Calories consumed: 1500

Go to My Home/Settings/Diary Settings. At the bottom there you can set it for public, private or friends to view.

Let me do some thinking/research and I'll PM you K? :flowerforyou:

I am on the slim fast diet. Here's a breakdown of my daily routine:

Breakfast - Slim Fast Shake or Meal Bar
Mid-Morning Snack - Nutri Grain Bar
Lunch - Slim Fast Shake or Meal Bar with a side salad
Mid-Afternoon Snack - Slim Fast Snack Bar
Supper - I eat pretty much what I fix for my husband and 2 girls, except I eat in moderation.

I have cut out all fried foods and regular sodas. All I drink is water and diet sodas.

As far as exercise goes, I have a video called "Walk Away The Pounds," and I get on my elliptical.

Okay, no WONDER you are gaining weight. This is why I hate these types of diets. It's pretty much all carbs and sugar. Do some research about sugar and weight gain & health. Also, there is no way you could stay on this long term. Who wants to eat slim fast shakes all day for the rest of their life? If I were you, I would totally revamp your diet. I think you'll feel less frustrated, and it will certainly help you to not feel deprived. Try eating real food for a change, still staying within your calorie count, still exercising, and see what happens. I'll bet you'll be pleasantly surprised. If you want to, PM me and I'll be happy to assist you in any way possible. Pre-mommy days, this was my field. (Though that was a long time ago ... ) Just don't give up yet until you try some other things.

Instead of shakes and bars, try eating "real" food.
Eat more, more often.
Servings of veggies and fruits all day.
New exercise needed, if you haven't switched it up. Try p90x or another butt-kicking DVD/program?

To let us view your food/exercise diary, just copy the URL, I think that's enough.

i was going to say just what you said!

you need some real food girl. shakes and bars are not real, and you will likely be more satisfied by real food while getting the calories you need. when i started i could not for the life of me stay under my calories, or at my calories. but it is practice...mainly, learning what to eat.
no more slim fast!!!!

you have been losing just under 5 lbs a month..you joined this in march. that is really not so bad!!!!!!! keep at it!!!!

:flowerforyou: i know you can do it!