Well I've heard that nicotine actually affects metabolism rate, though I never really believed that it would affect it that drastically. I'm sorry you gaining weight, but could it be muscle weight perhaps, since you workout a decent amount? How do you FEEL and LOOK?

Also, I noticed you don't log on the weekends. If you're using your weekends as a break from your diet, use it wisely, as in most cases people's weekend eating habits tend to outdo all the hard work they did through the week. Luckily it's mostly water weight, but those few extra calories (and I tend to find that when I don't log, I underestimate my total intake, so those "few" might actually be "several hundred" calories) add up! I'm guilty for doing that as well, just because I tend to eat out more or cook with other people and I'm too lazy :frown: I'm trying to improve, and have been doing better, and it has made a difference. One thing I do at least, would be to log breakfast, lunch, and my day snacks, so then by dinner time (when I usually do my social eating), I know I have x amount left, and can sort of ball park it (but, might I add, I now know to overestimate )

Would you say you're strict with keeping to your daily intake goals, or do you set your priority over the quality of food you consume rather than the numbers? I noticed your intake is erratic, day to day. Are you zigzagging? Do you pay attention to your macronutrients? I'm starting to realize that protein really does affect me, so although I keep track of carbohydrates and fats, protein is the priority. Going over in carbohydrates isn't really an issue (in fact it's better for me than being low) as long as they are coming from the right places - as well as fats...which, man, my fat intake is over my "goal" EVERY SINGLE DAY, but it's mostly coming from nuts and healthy oils. I don't even know why I bother to still track it Maybe focusing on protein intake might work for you too.

Overall, be more consistent on tracking what you eat throughout the entire day (including the weekends!), and try your hardest to stick to your daily goals. If you go over, it's really not the end of the world - if you are still gaining weight, you at least have your diary as a resource to look at and study what you are and not getting in order to determine what might be the cause of your hindrance.

PS: Oh and I'm 1 month smoke free today too! Congrats! (to both of us!)

I know this is an older post but im on day 12 and boy has my appetite come back!! The past 2 days ive been eating and eating knowing that i shouldnt but couldnt help it.

I gained weight the first week when i was sick and was only eating about 600-800 cals per day. But now ive been eatin glike a horse! How do i stop this now lol

Hey guys, I am now routinely eating 3000 to even 4000 calories. I can't seem to stop! Am eating tons of protein, fiber, veg. I shouldn't be as hungry as I am. Have ginaed 10 lbs in less than a month

I'm working out, but have mechanical limitations (bad ankle & lower back): can't lift heavy enough, or do cardio long enough to make a dent in the calories.

Has anyone tried any kind of natural appetite suppressant? I'm now having 3-4 cups of coffee a day (up from my usual one), and it's not making a difference...

I have gained 10lbs too lol

10lbs is still better than black lungs

kids size apple/tangerines are good low cal snackables...plus i peel and chop them up to eat. Been drinking tea and coffee a lot more, think ive replaced cigs with that. Gonna just have to change it to green tea constantly

I quit and lost 24 pounds! You are eating too few calories for someone who works out.Let MFP determine your caloric need and then stay over that amount.Your body will respond accordingly.

I quit and lost 24 pounds! You are eating too few calories for someone who works out.Let MFP determine your caloric need and then stay over that amount.Your body will respond accordingly.

Uff.... u just gave me hope