Quitting Smoking, But Terrified Of Gaining!

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  • cheryls1mx3
    cheryls1mx3 Posts: 97 Member
    Spartan_Gingi wrote: »
    Hi all! I'm on my last pack of cigarettes. If I'm going to lose the weight I want by June, I feel like I should make the full commitment to my health. However, I'm really concerned I'm going to gain!! Anyone have a success story to share about quitting and still losing? Tips? And how'd you do it?

    I don't no where you are from but in the UK at any pharmacy you can sign up for smoke free and they start you off on patched and mints which takes niggle away and instead of going for a cigarette hit the gym for an hour. That's what helped me
  • richamor
    richamor Posts: 2 Member
    In 2003 I threw what was left of my last pack out the window on the way home. I gained 20 pounds over the next few months. My doctor told me the weight was better than the cigarettes. After about 6 months I decided that the smoking was a non issue and work on the weight. I lost 30 lbs with a simple diet and moderate exercise.
    But....me being me I gained about 10 of it back when I quit the exercise and my weight has been a stable 175ish ever since. Which is about what it was when I quit smoking.
    Now I am at the age (61) I want to lose a few pounds and run around in the yard with my 6yo grandson. So on the exercise/diet regimen again. This time long term I think.
    Congrats on the quitting and don't be embarrassed or ashamed if you falter. I quit for years before I was finally able to say I'm a non-smoker. Put the smokes down and just tell yourself "why do I want a cigarette I don't smoke". It worked for me. And stay away from smokers at first.
    And prepare to be amazed at how much money you save, how your food tastes, how the world smells, and how much better you feel about yourself.
  • Spartan_Gingi
    Spartan_Gingi Posts: 194 Member
    richamor wrote: »
    In 2003 I threw what was left of my last pack out the window on the way home. I gained 20 pounds over the next few months. My doctor told me the weight was better than the cigarettes. After about 6 months I decided that the smoking was a non issue and work on the weight. I lost 30 lbs with a simple diet and moderate exercise.
    But....me being me I gained about 10 of it back when I quit the exercise and my weight has been a stable 175ish ever since. Which is about what it was when I quit smoking.
    Now I am at the age (61) I want to lose a few pounds and run around in the yard with my 6yo grandson. So on the exercise/diet regimen again. This time long term I think.
    Congrats on the quitting and don't be embarrassed or ashamed if you falter. I quit for years before I was finally able to say I'm a non-smoker. Put the smokes down and just tell yourself "why do I want a cigarette I don't smoke". It worked for me. And stay away from smokers at first.
    And prepare to be amazed at how much money you save, how your food tastes, how the world smells, and how much better you feel about yourself.

    I've heard that about the tastes and smells being richer! I wish I could avoid smokers all together, just for my own willpower, but the fiancee is a smoker. I'm hoping that if he see's me quit, and stick to it, he'll decide to follow along. Thanks for sharing your story, and best of luck on your weight loss journey!
  • ogtmama
    ogtmama Posts: 1,403 Member
    edited January 2017
    I used Allen Carr's Easy Way to Quit and it helped me change my mindset so it wasn't at all difficult. I enjoyed quitting once I realized the fact that it wasn't that I could never smoke again but that I didn't HAVE to smoke ever again. I still get a little happy feeling inside when I think that. I used to say that it was the best thing I ever did but then I read his book about alcohol. Couldn't possibly be prouder of myself or happier!

    Good luck!
  • WickAndArtoo
    WickAndArtoo Posts: 773 Member
    Spartan_Gingi wrote: »
    Just wanted to throw an update out there, for anyone else reading this later....
    I've been ciggy free for 5 months now. My running times are constantly increasing, and I LOVE not being chained to a pack of smokes and lighter anymore.
    Thanks for those of you who threw me tips, so much appreciated!!!

    That is amazing!!!! Nice job, I am so happy for you :smiley: thank you for updating!!!
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    I switched to vaping and counted calories to make sure I didn't go over just to be putting things in my mouth. Did not gain weight.
  • cabwj
    cabwj Posts: 843 Member
    Spartan_Gingi wrote: »
    Just wanted to throw an update out there, for anyone else reading this later....
    I've been ciggy free for 5 months now. My running times are constantly increasing, and I LOVE not being chained to a pack of smokes and lighter anymore.
    Thanks for those of you who threw me tips, so much appreciated!!!

    Congrats on your quit! Tomorrow marks my 7 months smoke-free- sadly I did gain back some of my hard fought loss. I know what to do though and I'll get back to where I was and go forward.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    Well done!
  • WickAndArtoo
    WickAndArtoo Posts: 773 Member
    cabwj wrote: »
    Spartan_Gingi wrote: »
    Just wanted to throw an update out there, for anyone else reading this later....
    I've been ciggy free for 5 months now. My running times are constantly increasing, and I LOVE not being chained to a pack of smokes and lighter anymore.
    Thanks for those of you who threw me tips, so much appreciated!!!

    Congrats on your quit! Tomorrow marks my 7 months smoke-free- sadly I did gain back some of my hard fought loss. I know what to do though and I'll get back to where I was and go forward.

    Congratulations on your 7 months! That is amazing, there is no doubt you will get rid of the pounds with that determination and hard work you so clearly posses!

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