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sherfu
sherfu Posts: 6
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:sad: I am 5'6, 142 lbs. My goal is 130. I have used MFP in the past and it worked for me. I quit smoking three months ago and gained. Been back on MFP for a month and walking for exercise 3xweek. I have lost 0. Help! What am I doing wrong??

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  • GeekAmour
    GeekAmour Posts: 262
    Open your diary so we can see what you're doing.
  • Irene514
    Irene514 Posts: 62
    walking might not be enough exercise for you. You should try getting some higher intensity cardio to burn calories
  • sherfu
    sherfu Posts: 6
    I opened my diary
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    :sad: I am 5'6, 142 lbs. My goal is 130. I have used MFP in the past and it worked for me. I quit smoking three months ago and gained. Been back on MFP for a month and walking for exercise 3xweek. I have lost 0. Help! What am I doing wrong??

    Your expecting changes to fast.

    1 you can exercise more
    2 possibly not actually measuring your food ?
    3 increase level of intensity of your current exercise
    4 start lifting weights
    5 try harder
    6 wait longer
    7 increase your calories
    8 decrease your calories
    9 lower carbs
    10 more carbs

    There are a million opinions, my point it this takes time and everyone is different. My honest suggestion would be #1 & #4
  • sherfu
    sherfu Posts: 6
    Ha Ha. :smile: I like your ideas. I have been reading info on weight and strength training. I will check it out at the gym next week. Congrats on your success!
  • violettatx
    violettatx Posts: 230 Member
    The day before yesterday your calories totaled 850. If I were to venture a guess, I'd say you aren't eating enough. There are tons of threads on here about figuring out how many calories you need to fuel your body and work outs while losing weight. That is assuming you're logging everything you eat.
  • luckydays27
    luckydays27 Posts: 552 Member
    You need to eat more as it looks like you are eating far below what you body needs JUST TO SURVIVE! Figure out your BMR and TDEE and eat between the two numbers.

    Honestly, its that simple.
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    You quit smoking! That's what matters! Focus on eating better and have a little patience. Exercise is a plus.
  • mamacita721
    mamacita721 Posts: 194 Member
    Eat more.
  • sherfu
    sherfu Posts: 6
    Thank you for the encouragement, I know you are right. When I diet, I get this weird fear of eating so I know I am not eating enough. I will take others advice and check my numbers.
  • herblackwings39
    herblackwings39 Posts: 3,930 Member
    Thank you for the encouragement, I know you are right. When I diet, I get this weird fear of eating so I know I am not eating enough. I will take others advice and check my numbers.

    I think we get into the "diet" mindset. I grew up with loads of them so when we actually get to eat it feels wrong. I think you'll see more results if you are weighing and measuring your food accurately and getting at or near your actual calorie goal.
  • violettatx
    violettatx Posts: 230 Member
    Thank you for the encouragement, I know you are right. When I diet, I get this weird fear of eating so I know I am not eating enough. I will take others advice and check my numbers.

    I think we get into the "diet" mindset. I grew up with loads of them so when we actually get to eat it feels wrong. I think you'll see more results if you are weighing and measuring your food accurately and getting at or near your actual calorie goal.

    Yes, you are correct. Sometimes we do get that mindset and think "less is better", but in the end we need to remember not to be in too much of a hurry.

    Cograts on quitting smoking, OP! I did that myself a couple of years ago, and I know how tough it can be. Hang in there!

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