Quit smoking now trying to lose the weight gained
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jenniepinch83
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Hi MFP:
So I quit smoking Feb 17th of this year and it went great, Im feeling fantastic-other then the weight gain. When I quit I was 167 now i'm at 180. for a 5"3' frame that's not healthy. I have a gym membership and I go at least 3 times a week 30-60minutes. I've been trying the green smoothies to kick start my weight loss because Im very uncomfortable at this weight. All my gain is my midsection, I feel bloated all the time. Any one else had bloating problems with the green smoothies. I try to stay below 1800 cals a day. Oh and I'm a carb-o-holic, so Im trying to pretty much stay away from it(bread, pasta, pizza.etc)
What can I do to get this weight moving down? I like the treadmill.
So I quit smoking Feb 17th of this year and it went great, Im feeling fantastic-other then the weight gain. When I quit I was 167 now i'm at 180. for a 5"3' frame that's not healthy. I have a gym membership and I go at least 3 times a week 30-60minutes. I've been trying the green smoothies to kick start my weight loss because Im very uncomfortable at this weight. All my gain is my midsection, I feel bloated all the time. Any one else had bloating problems with the green smoothies. I try to stay below 1800 cals a day. Oh and I'm a carb-o-holic, so Im trying to pretty much stay away from it(bread, pasta, pizza.etc)
What can I do to get this weight moving down? I like the treadmill.
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Congrats on the no smoking!
I just knocked off my last extra pound I gained from quitting smoking. You can do it, just be patient and eat at a deficit. Here are some helpful links to get started:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets
If you aren't already using one, get and use a food scale. Weigh all solids. Measuring cups/spoons are not accurate:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVjWPclrWVY
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here0
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