Stopping smoking today, controlling weight gain???

clioandboy
clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
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Hi I am Debbie, I have let everything slip in recent months - smoking again after a 5 year gap, gained weight like hell - so here I am on October 1st 2012 fat and on day 1 of quitting smoking. If I gain anymore weight I will have NOTHING in my wardrobe to wear so I am going to have to control both, anyone willing and able to support me get a bit of discipline in my life or who wants to join me to do this thing please send an add.

It isnt going to be easy, but it will be easier with others than doing it on my own!

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  • sueb12345678
    sueb12345678 Posts: 41 Member
    Hi debbie
    Well done for quiting the evil weed i gave up on the 14 nov 2011 and im coming up for my year soon..
    God its been hard and its still there from time to time..
    I put on about 11pounds but have nearly got down to my weight when i was smoking i would like to lose another half a stone but i know it will be slow as the saying go's what go's up must come down.......:laugh: good luck on your journey
    Add on way
  • pkw58
    pkw58 Posts: 2,038 Member
    You can do it! Just ask for help..
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    Thanks for you replies. Have my patch on and taking deep breaths :)
  • sueb12345678
    sueb12345678 Posts: 41 Member
    I gave up with champix... Amazing stuff :smile:
  • andreahanlon
    andreahanlon Posts: 263 Member
    when you notice you want to substitute food for a cigarette, you could pass it by for another go-to item: mints, toothpicks, straws, sugar free hard candy. And if there's a way you can cut down the calories on the items you are eating (like eating a ton of veggies) so that you can eat a higher quantity that might help too. Or just staying very busy! Take up a new hobby so you have something to do with your hands during down time (puzzles, knitting, even doodling) or increase your exercise to get that endorphin rush since the nicotine/chemical rush will be declining. Just some ideas. Good luck, keep pressing through, and go you!!!!! You can do it!
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    Thanks just found an october 30ds thread so about to shred........... and in town there is a french conversation cafe on monday pms so gonna go there this aftie, hope im not too twangy for them!

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