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Why have i gained a few pounds even after dieting and doing zumba?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Tricky: First wt (lb) x 10 = calories used 4000 calories net in or out is a pound gained/lost. Eat less,exercise more. Learn from mistakes on why that didn't work out. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1775472781/1708440999?token=378a5145 I suspect because you are under 160 pound, burn under 1600 cal a day before exercise and do under an hour of exercise.

Answered 5/5/2015

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