A little...(maybe a lot) discouraged...

You have to eat more. If MFP is telling you to eat 1250 calories you need to eat that much or close to that much. That will help you lose weight.

Yes, unless otherwise told by your doctor or a trusted professional, I would try upping the calories a bit. Also, I don't want to go into it because I don't personally remember all of the reasons, but my biologist brother recently did a legit and thoroughly researched report on why diet soda is not only no better than regular soda, but may even be worse because the artificial sweeteners react badly somehow with your insulin receptors...worth looking into. But look, long story short, no matter WHAT you will see more results if you cut out soda COMPLETELY. Try flavored carbonated water instead! The mandarin orange one tastes just like Fanta to me

I would agree that your calories are too low, but it seems like you should have lost weight.The only thing I can think of is that you have been a chronic yo-yo dieter, which can affect your metabolism.

I'd say to increase your calories.. and after a few weeks add some activity (walking is a good start and can burn quite a lot of calories when you're heavy).

The answer to your problem: You shouldn't be eating SO LITTLE. 1000 or less a day is not healthy and not enough cals. You need to increase it "at least" to 1200 minimum. But even that is a tad bit low for "starting" this weight loss journey. But just a guess, since I don't know your activity level... you should probably at minimum be taking in 1400-1500 a day this early in the journey.

I have a thought or two.

1. Your profile says you are 29 and weigh 400 pounds. I am assuming you were 400 pounds the week before that and the week before that.
Which leads me to believe that you are not gonna get on the scale after a week and weigh 150 pounds.
2. Do NOT get on the scale everyday. Try once a week or every other week.

Bottom line here is: SLOW AND STEADY. If you are losing 1-2 pounds a week, that is 100 pounds in a year. I bet it took longer to gain the hundred than lose the hundred.

SLOW AND STEADY.

While this is definitely true for the most part I did just want to add that the heavier you are, the faster you lose pounds of weight/fat. The "2 pounds a month, tops" rule is kind of for people who are average to overweight, not obese. So you have the potential to lose a lot more than 100 lbs in a year if you are trying and doing everything right! But it is most important that you please speak to a doctor about exactly what you should be doing...although MFP offers tons of support and good advice, it's better to be safe than sorry. And furthermore, a physician can most likely help you maximize your weight loss by providing specific nutrition and exercise plans, and possibly some supplements to help you along your journey. Good luck!

***I did mean WEEK, sorry!

I have a thought or two.

1. Your profile says you are 29 and weigh 400 pounds. I am assuming you were 400 pounds the week before that and the week before that.
Which leads me to believe that you are not gonna get on the scale after a week and weigh 150 pounds.
2. Do NOT get on the scale everyday. Try once a week or every other week.

Bottom line here is: SLOW AND STEADY. If you are losing 1-2 pounds a week, that is 100 pounds in a year. I bet it took longer to gain the hundred than lose the hundred.

SLOW AND STEADY.

While this is definitely true for the most part I did just want to add that the heavier you are, the faster you lose pounds of weight/fat. The "2 pounds a month, tops" rule is kind of for people who are average to overweight, not obese. So you have the potential to lose a lot more than 100 lbs in a year if you are trying and doing everything right! But it is most important that you please speak to a doctor about exactly what you should be doing...although MFP offers tons of support and good advice, it's better to be safe than sorry. And furthermore, a physician can most likely help you maximize your weight loss by providing specific nutrition and exercise plans, and possibly some supplements to help you along your journey. Good luck!

I said 2 pounds per week, not month. Which would be 100 a year. And yes, I agree that someone so large could possibly lose more than that. BUT, by expecting more weight loss and not getting it, could cause one to get discouraged and revert back to eating out of depression. I would rather expect the 1-2 pounds and if I lost a pound or two more than that, be very excited.

more food and some exercise? you didn't mention anything about that...

If you are going to start exercising you will need to up your calorie intake even more than 1200. I go by what MFP says, eat back my exercise calories and am loosing 1.5-2 pounds per week.

Thank all of you for responding. I know that it took a while for me to gain all of this weight, so I need to realize that it's not going to come off over night...although that would be awesome. I havent weighed since after the first week. Im weighing tomorrow. Maybe I have lost weight and I just feel like I haven't because i'm having a yucky day. My diary is open...or so I thought. I will go check it and make sure. So, end result-I think im going to increase to at least 1200 calories, more protein, and a lot more exercise. Thanks everyone! (and hopefully I will have some weight loss to post tomorrow!)

On top of what everybody else just said, I would recommend a book called Eat your way to weight loss.
In general what you need to do is on top of your 1200 calories have two full plates of vegetables or salad, with lemon/lime and olive oli. When I plateaued I started doing this, and even if my calories went up to 1500, I've started loosing weight again 2 punds a week average.
Good luck... keep it up

I went over your diary ( hope you dont mind ) I would say stop eating the fast food so much, I know it is difficult trust me! Make sure you are eating Breakfast Lunch and Dinner for sure and I always have a snack between meals. Usually a fruit or special k granola bar, depends on the day. It doesn't show me your sodium but it seems as though a lot of what you eat is high in sodium so I would watch that for sure. Now I'm no expert but this is just some advice I would give to you! Good luck on your weight loss, keep your head up, you WILL get there!! Don't give up!!!