Quitting smoking, circuit training and weight loss-help:)

gomisskellygo

Hi People!

I am 31 days smoke-free! This is a huge win as I was a very heavy smoker. I have been doing circuit style training at a strength and conditioning gym for the past month as well. It's mostly HIIT style. One leg stranded deadlifts, planks, goblet squats, push ups, TRX rows, sled pushes ( all weighted). I do this 3 times a week. I throw in some walking/hiking when I can. The first week, I was mostly walking to help with the DOMS. I am 39, keeping about a 500 calorie food deficit. I have lost 3lbs. This great considering the effect the quitting has had on my metabolism. I am already stronger and adding weights every workout.
My question is, has anyone quit and successfully lost weight? At some point , will I get that "swoosh" of weight loss when I have more muscle to burn more calories at rest? I am proud of my accomplishments so far and will continue regardless, just looking for others that have done the same.
Thanks!!

NaturalNancy

Great job! It's tough to quit so Kudos to you!
I quit smoking about 14 years ago and do weights and cardio, you can do it!