What am I doing wrong?

I'm currently 135 and about 5'1-5'2. I'm a vegetarian and I work out at least 4-5 a week. I started the 30 day shred two days ago and I aim to burn 500+ calories everyday usually I average about 600. When I go to the gym I do the elliptical,treadmill and strength train a little (for about 15min). No matter what I do I can't lose weight. I haven't really seen a physical change in my body either. I eat mainly apples,peanut butter,corn,potatoes,a little pasta (but only the last few days),bananas,and beans. I sometimes eat omelets for breakfast or special k. cereal. Literally thats all I eat,no fast food. What am I doing wrong? I'm so ready to just quit.My calorie intake use to be at 1200 but after doing a little research I bumped it up to 1400 about a week ago.

At 135 and 5'2" that's not a bad weight for you is it? You look good in your profile pic. Without seeing your exact macro's but seeing the typical foods you eat I would say that you're lacking in protein. Protein not only aids in muscle recovery and growth but there's also an affect on metabolism and weight loss. Google "the thermic effect of protein". I would recommend reducing the amount of pasta you eat as it's not a great source of carbs. Limit carbs to small amount of fruit, veggies, red potatoes, sweet potatoes / yams, and maybe brown rice. What level of a vegetarian are you? Can you eat fish or 100% no meat or fish? You may need to supplement with some protein shakes if that's the case.

Probably refocus your lifting somehow, 15-minutes is probably not all that effective but not to say that you can't be effective in 30-minutes. I know this gets repeated at nauseum but things like StrongLifts 5x5, Starting Strength, 5/3/1 are great places to start. Some will refute 5/3/1 as a starting point but it does actually work real well for beginners.

At that weight you're at a healthy weight and healthy BF%. Your body is smart...it knows that it's at a healthy level and doesn't want to give it up. You have to go really slow. I'd suggest also that you dump some of that cardio and start hitting the weight room. That's going to do more for your body composition than all the cardio in the world and obsessing about diet and some arbitrary scale number.

You should really have a calorie goal to lose about 0.5 Lbs per week at your current weight and only wanting to drop maybe 10 Lbs or so.

I'm telling you this coming from the same place. I'm at a healthy BF% now and took some time off to maintain, eat, and lift and really re-evaluate my goals. I'm back at it now with a calorie deficit to lose 1/2 lb per week...it's very difficult to see on the scale because of natural weight fluctuations, but that's not really where my focus is. I know that I should be where I want to be by next October/November and just focusing on eating right and pushing and pulling like a boss. I only weigh myself monthly right now, along with taking my measurements and using my calipers. It's going to be a slow process...I think once you get that through your head it's not that big of a deal...it's when you want it to happen tomorrow that it becomes so frustrating.

Being a vegetarian, you may want to find some kind of veg protein supplement to make sure you're getting enough. Most vegetarians don't get enough...something they really struggle with (my wife was veg for awhile)..without the protein though, it's really hard to change that body composition.

I'm currently 135 and about 5'1-5'2. I'm a vegetarian and I work out at least 4-5 a week. I started the 30 day shred two days ago and I aim to burn 500+ calories everyday usually I average about 600. When I go to the gym I do the elliptical,treadmill and strength train a little (for about 15min). No matter what I do I can't lose weight. I haven't really seen a physical change in my body either. I eat mainly apples,peanut butter,corn,potatoes,a little pasta (but only the last few days),bananas,and beans. I sometimes eat omelets for breakfast or special k. cereal. Literally thats all I eat,no fast food. What am I doing wrong? I'm so ready to just quit.My calorie intake use to be at 1200 but after doing a little research I bumped it up to 1400 about a week ago.

At 135 and 5'2" that's not a bad weight for you is it? You look good in your profile pic. Without seeing your exact macro's but seeing the typical foods you eat I would say that you're lacking in protein. Protein not only aids in muscle recovery and growth but there's also an affect on metabolism and weight loss. Google "the thermic effect of protein". I would recommend reducing the amount of pasta you eat as it's not a great source of carbs. Limit carbs to small amount of fruit, veggies, red potatoes, sweet potatoes / yams, and maybe brown rice. What level of a vegetarian are you? Can you eat fish or 100% no meat or fish? You may need to supplement with some protein shakes if that's the case.

Probably refocus your lifting somehow, 15-minutes is probably not all that effective but not to say that you can't be effective in 30-minutes. I know this gets repeated at nauseum but things like StrongLifts 5x5, Starting Strength, 5/3/1 are great places to start. Some will refute 5/3/1 as a starting point but it does actually work real well for beginners.

I don't eat any meat. I do try to eat lots of peanuts though.Forgot that in my list.I use to lift weights so i'm not a beginner what exercises should i be doing to tone.

Okay, then you definitely need to get some kind of protein supplement, be it whey, egg, or hemp. Not sure about soy, haven't liked what I've read about it.

Honestly, I would buy a copy of Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 eBook and just read that as it's a very good book. Or you can easily get StrongLifts 5x5 for free.

At that weight you're at a healthy weight and healthy BF%. Your body is smart...it knows that it's at a healthy level and doesn't want to give it up. You have to go really slow. I'd suggest also that you dump some of that cardio and start hitting the weight room. That's going to do more for your body composition than all the cardio in the world and obsessing about diet and some arbitrary scale number.

You should really have a calorie goal to lose about 0.5 Lbs per week at your current weight and only wanting to drop maybe 10 Lbs or so.

I'm telling you this coming from the same place. I'm at a healthy BF% now and took some time off to maintain, eat, and lift and really re-evaluate my goals. I'm back at it now with a calorie deficit to lose 1/2 lb per week...it's very difficult to see on the scale because of natural weight fluctuations, but that's not really where my focus is. I know that I should be where I want to be by next October/November and just focusing on eating right and pushing and pulling like a boss. I only weigh myself monthly right now, along with taking my measurements and using my calipers. It's going to be a slow process...I think once you get that through your head it's not that big of a deal...it's when you want it to happen tomorrow that it becomes so frustrating.

Being a vegetarian, you may want to find some kind of veg protein supplement to make sure you're getting enough. Most vegetarians don't get enough...something they really struggle with (my wife was veg for awhile)..without the protein though, it's really hard to change that body composition.