Discouraged

Jolene5329

I am 53 years old. A T2 diabetic without a Thyroid. I have great control of both.

I stopped smoking in December 2012. I was experiencing vertigo and every time I lit up, I would get dizzy, then have a panic attack and end up in the ER. I was sick of it all. So after 2 weeks, I just threw them out and haven't wanted one since (even living with a smoker).

However, I did do what a lot of people do after they quit - I put some serious weight on my 5'3" frame.

No matter what I do, I can't seem to lose one frackin' pound. I used MFP a few months ago and did great keep within my calorie count and after a month -- nothing. Not one pound was gone, not one inch was gone.

I'm discouraged like you wouldn't believe. I cry because it won't come off.

One more note: I have to be very very careful about exercising because I will crash easily - so if I am below a certain reading I don't exercise.

I don't wish this had happened to anyone else, but if it did -- help!

macantrell

I am 48, I have started the peri change and have to really watch what I eat. Sodium make me retain water bad. I am curious what your doctor says about you weight loss and what you are eating. Friend me and lets help each other! Tells us about yourself in your profile too!

rharris86dc

Maybe try giving it some more time. I know a month with no progress is disheartening and discouraging, but this is a new lifestyle, and you need to give you body time to get used to it. Congrats on quitting cigarettes, that is a great start! Just make sure to keep taking care of yourself, and incorporating exercise whenever possible. It may take some time, but you can do it!