The Solutions

1. Be patient and stick with it

It takes your body several months to adjust to your new routine. Stay consistent and don't give up. --puddles

Keep going -- it is a slow process, but a healthy one. --Jennifer

Don't be so hard on yourself. Give it time. --Sandra

Keep focused on the bigger picture. Be proud of the fact that you've made some healthy positive changes for yourself. Your body is going through an adjustment period right now and needs some time. --iVillager

2. Smile

Be happy. A good mood promotes weight loss. --iVillager

3. Don't overdo the calorie restriction
Make sure you're following the food pyramid for a balanced diet, and make sure you're eating enough. You should take in about 1,200 calories a day to lose weight. If you eat under that for too long your metabolism will slow. --iVillager

You may have restricted your calories back so far that you have slowed down your metabolism. --iVillager

4. Water, water, water

Drink water. --iVillager

Overhydrate yourself with water. Water will give you a sense of fulfillment. --chad