Hi there, I am new here too. I've been dieting off and on for years. My lastest attempt was weightwatchers where I gained in excess of 12 pounds in four weeks. I swear I wasn't cheating. To say the least I was disappointed.
Fortunately, I have excellent heath coverage through work, which pays for the first $500 in dietian fees. I've been to see our one and only dietian in our city and for the past three weeks have been on a 1200 calorie diet.
Help, I am absolutely starved...I've been drinking oodles of water, haven't cheated once, not even a single potato chip and have lost only four and one half pounds.
You're doing great... you shouldn't get discouraged....take it from one who knows, you gotta hold on and keep trying....