I want to BREATHE!

kylee_marie

I am 26 years old and have smoked about a pack a day since i was 19... it is TIME! I have "tried" to quit several times in the past but if i am being honest, i half assed it because i never really WANTED to quit. but i am older now, my "party" phase is over, i have a beautiful 5 year old that i love to death and a wonderful supportive husband. i have put on about 60 pounds in the last 6 years and one of my not quitting excuses was always that i would gain more weight. i know that it doesnt have to be like that. i want to be able to go to the gym without feeling like im going to die 5 minutes into the workout. i dont want my son to embarrassed of me once he starts school. i want to be healthy and able to run around with him. is anyone else in the early stages of quitting while still trying to lose weight? i could use all the support i can get. I had my last cig at about 11:30 pm last night so right now i am only 12 hours in... not bad so far but i know the worst is yet to come.

Shishkeberry

I quit six weeks ago and I maintained my weight throughout. I'm just now getting back on the weight loss train. Good luck with your quit. I promise you, the first week is hard, but it DOES get better! I only have serious cravings about once a week now, if that. 99% of the time I don't even miss them. You can do it! Check out whyquit.com and read the articles there, especially the Law of Addiction. That website was the biggest help to me. Even if you do gain weight, you're still better off quitting. Keeping your weight down is no reason to poison yourself 20 times a day.