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So I've been dieting for about two weeks now after my doctor told me to lose 10 kilos (about 20 pounds)

I'm 5'3 and weigh 154 pounds.
I want to lose 10 kilos, so I want to get down to about 132 poiunds.
On her orders, I walk for an hour every day. I haven't eaten any white bread, white pasta, potatoes, etc. I haven't had any junk food of any kind. I haven't had any lollies, or chocolate. I refuse to eat anything with over 6 grams of fat in it. The only meat I've eaten is chicken and fish, and I've only eaten that grilled.
I've been eating lotsa fruit, and veggies now and then. I have salad for lunch often. Sometimes I don't eat dinner at all. I don't eat anywhere near as much as I did before I went on the diet.

And yet I haven't lost a single kilo. Not one. I'm meant to go back and see her this week, but I am ashamed because I haven't lost any weight.
What am I doing wrong? Should I be seeing results by now? It's really demotivating me...

Look, if you are showing no results in two weeks the only explanation is that you are still intaking too many calories. Eating healthy foods is important, and its good for you, but it does not in itself guarantee weight loss. You still need to control your calorie balance.

So, lower your total daily calorie intake by about 500. Alternatively increase your daily exercise without eating more to compensate. The former is probably the easiest considering your current routine.

Also remember to weigh yourself at the same time of day, under similar conditions. I normally prefer to do it once weekly to avoid being confused by small daily fluctuations.

Good luck.

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