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Gaining weight help!

Daydreamangel
Daydreamangel Posts: 122 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
I am 5'6, currently 138 pounds, was 137 2 days ago, I am trying to lose 20 pounds but it's not going well. I am eating less than 1100 calories a day since I am not exercising a whole lot. What am I doing wrong?

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  • Daydreamangel
    Daydreamangel Posts: 122 Member
    I have been between 137 to 138 for the past month and I am stuck here, I have been very patient.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    I have been between 137 to 138 for the past month and I am stuck here, I have been very patient.

    Do you weigh everything you eat on scales?
  • Daydreamangel
    Daydreamangel Posts: 122 Member
    edited May 2017
    No I don't have a scale right now, but I have been overestimating my food intake just in case it's more.
  • Daydreamangel
    Daydreamangel Posts: 122 Member
    edited May 2017
    I really don't think I am eating more than I think, I add food according to the calories information on the package or according to mfp calories estimate for veg and others and I overestimate all. It's just really odd why I am not losing weight.
  • Daydreamangel
    Daydreamangel Posts: 122 Member
    I think I will purchase a scale though, if it's true that I am way off on my estimated food intake. I am already doing some strength training, but maybe I will do a bit more. Should I do more cardio? Would exercise videos be good to follow?
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    edited May 2017
    Do what ever you enjoy and will keep at it. Sorry, I don't know any videos. Exercise is for health and to look good nekkie
  • Daydreamangel
    Daydreamangel Posts: 122 Member
    edited May 2017
    Now I upped my calories to 1400 and took 12000 steps a day and again I gained weight. Frustrated.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Now I upped my calories to 1400 and took 12000 steps a day and again I gained weight. Frustrated.

    Water....?
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