Can anyone give me hope - Given up nicotine and gained 10 lbs.

Katmary71

cheryldumais wrote: »

Thank you to those of you who have shared your experiences. I don't feel so alone. I had to quit vaping because my blood pressure was through the roof. So no patch for me. It's become harder lately because my husband started vaping again and I'm fighting it. The weight gain seems to have stopped but now getting it back off is frustrating as I can't seem to make it budge and I'm still hungry.

There are some good suggestions here and thank you especially to @nooshi713 for your input. It does feel like my metabolism is slower. I have been walking a few miles a day but I need an at home solution I think. I've started crocheting a blanket for my neice's new arrival in February, lol. Maybe that will help. Gonna look in to the Peppermints and see if that is an option here in Canada.

I can't even imagine how difficult it is for you when your husband is vaping, I hope he doesn't do it around you. I quit smoking after 20 years as I needed spinal surgery and bone's less likely to grow with nicotine in the system. It definitely was one of the hardest things I've done but so worth it!

Crocheting sounds like a great idea! One thing I did when I first quit was "smoke" through a straw. I also had joined a quitting smoking forum online whose quote was "not one puff ever," I chanted that like crazy! Another strong mint is Altoids. I buy cinnamon and have them when I'm hungry and trying to wait to eat. They do have calories but not too high, just enough to not eat them like candy.

saraonly9913

Omg! Quitting is absolutely worth it. There is total hope!!

Have you tried exercise? Walking? Yoga? Bike riding? Weight lifting? Gym classes? Swimming?

Have you tried meditation? Guided meditations? Deep breathing( You might be missing that deep inhaling). Spending time in nature?

I quit 8 years ago. I have lost 95 pounds.
Keep moving forward!! Again, it is so worth it and don't ever lose hope!

saresimsr36

I quit smoking 2 months ago. I gained about 20lbs, but I'm just getting back to clean eating, exercising and logging my calories. Giving up nicotine should not be giving up on yourself. The assumption with quiting smoking/vaping is to get healthier. The weight gain sucks, but on a quest to better myself, my job isnt over. Getting my health in order just began.

bb_twins

What I tell my patients is this - you are better off with a little extra weight (which can be lost in due time) than smoking/vaping!!!

lgfrie

MeredithMinch wrote: »

I was a pack a day smoker for 20 years and tried to quit so often. I read Allen Carrs 'The Easyway to Quit Smoking' and that was it, I was done. No withdrawal, nothing...just Yipee I'm a non-smoker.

I highly recommend!

Yep, this is a very worthwhile book.

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