I want to give up.

I had the same problem after the first month. I was told to cut out as much processed foods as possible. Also, sugar is a huge one. The processed sugars and fructoses are processed differently in your body. The way your body processes these down to the molecular level shows that your body is more inclined to store instead of burn unlike natural sugars from fruit and raw honey.
I still allow myself a little treat a few times a week, but I've tried to cut down my processed carbs like white bread and boxed meals and such.

Don't give up!!!

Also, it wouldn't hurt to get your hormones checked out. Low thyriod or Poly cyctic overian syndrom are beeing seen more frequently now days.

I have been following Chris Powell's Choose to Lose plan. High carb day one day, low carb the next. Do that three times a week and then one higher calorie day on Sunday. Seems to be working. Hang in there.

I just wanted to say that I am going through the same thing. I've been working my buns off (wish that was literal!!) for 65 days now, with only 7 pounds loss. Some weeks I gain weight, even though I work out at least 5 days a week. I have a wellness coach at work who recommended that I add 200 more calories per day (was at 1200, now at 1400) because she thought I was being too restrictive. We'll see if it works! She also recommended that I eat 40% Carbs, 30% Fat, ad 30% protein. No soda, but lots of water and green or white tea. Three servings of Complex Carbohydrates, three of Vegetables, and 2 of Fruit daily.

Hang in there! If you're able to have a body fat analysis done, see if that's changing. I found that even though the pounds aren't coming off, I've lost 2% body fat in 4 weeks and my BMI has dropped too. Keep track of the 'non-scale victories' like inches lost, feeling better, and being a good role model for your kids. I'll keep going too - I'm so glad you posted, because I've been feeling similarly.

I took a peak at your food diary ... I think if you went in and repositioned two things and stuck by them you might start seeing a change. You have too many carbs and not enough proteins. Your caloric intake may be on track but alot of what you are eating are considered empty calories and they are not filling you up. If you are working out alot you really need the proteins. Keep your carbs to fruits, grains, minimal breads and cut out sugars ... I think you'll see yourself melt away!!! Adjust the carbs to a lower amount and bump up the protein... regardless of what any charts say.

You have lost 8 pounds! Good Job!! Just remember that you are in if for the long run. I had a week where I gained 5 pounds, basically put on everything I lost ( i was sick that week) That was also the week that I measured myself ( I do that once every four weeks) I lost four inches! Be pround of the little accomplishments. Remember that you didn't put it on in a day. You will find your rhythm. Celebrate the inches lost and the miles on the treadmill etc.

Hi, I also, was looking at your food diary and would suggest eating 5 or 6 mini meals per day. This is what I teach my clients at gym. Start with breakfast, then a light snack, lunch, a light snack and then dinner..if hungry u can have another light snack.
general rule of thumb is eat about 2 to 3 hrs. this is too keep your body from getting hungry and having insulin spikes.
I would def cut back on sugar and only eat healthy fats. Also, fresh foods you want to stay away from processed.. anything on the outside of the grocery store. Also natural peanut butter and fresh fruits and veggies. the fruits will help curve your sweet tooth.
add some protein make sure it is isolate and not concentrate it has added fat. you wanna try to stay around 1200 -1400 calories per day. you wanna strength train 3 times per week skipping a day in between. then cardio 4 to 6 days per week to loose weight.
on the days you strength train don't do cardio first because it gives you muscle failure and you wont get the benefit of your strength training. take your measurements and take picstures. after you have done this for about 4 weeks then on the weekend give yourself one cheat meal. It can bee anything you like just dont let it go over 1500 calories and then go right back to your eating plan. be sure you are sticking to eating plan before you cheat..

Okay print out the past two weeks of food and exercise and really examine it all and see where you may have gone over or did not eat enough but you really have to look at it and analyze. It may be certain foods that keep you from losing like frozen foods due to the high salt content. Also re-examine your workout routine. It may be needing a change. YOU CAN DO THIS...just do more investigating.

Be consistent and hit your macros. That's all it takes. You may gain a little one week every once in a while or plateau, but as long as you are consistently at a reasonable deficit you have to lose fat. It's impossible not to unless you have an underlying condition that is preventing you. Patience is the key. You didn't gain 10 pounds in a week and you won't healthily lose it that way either.

I'm doing everything I can to lose weight. I'm eating healthier than I ever have in my entire life. I'm excercising 5 days a week. I'm counting calories and watching my sodium.

I just don't know what to do. The weight isn't coming off, in fact I've gained weight. The last 2 weeks I haven't lost a damn thing, only gained.

I'm so devastated right now.

I would quit, its not working for you so i would just be happy with who you are.

I use a HRM so my calories burned are probably as accurate as they can be. MFP was way overestimating my calories burned.

I will try out your suggesstions. I appreciate the kind words. I'm just so upset by this. I want to lose weight and get as healthy and fit as possible. I don't want to be fat forever. I've battled my weight since I was a teenager.

Thats no joke! MFP said I burned around 800 cals yesterday, but I didn't even feel like I worked out. It's so hard to decide if you should follow the workout machine or MFP!!

Don't give up! Even without the weight loss, you are healthier now than when you started. That means everything! We all say we want a lifestyle change first and weight loss second, but when we get the first and not the second, we get discouraged. I'm in the same boat and have felt the same way. Keep with it! Your body will be happier!

I don't really understand the notion of giving up being healtier just because you are not losing weight. How could being overweight while eating crap be better than being overweight while exercising and eating right?

You may be eating healthier than you ever have, but in glancing at the past few days on your diary I would suggest cutting back on sodium and sugar and adding more vegetables. Too much sodium or sugar can cause bloating and may be why you are having trouble losing.

First of all, do you feel better? Do your clothes fit better? Are you able to exercise harder and do more? The scales aren't always the greatest indicator of progress.

I see lots of good tips and lots of encouragement here. Try different things. Keep it up and best wishes on your progress!