Quitting smoking and losing weight? Come say hello

I am about right there with you! I was/am an off and on smoker. I tried a few other diets, Nutrisystem twice (kept it to a "T" and no lbs lost). I tried "eating right" with little luck. Now I am dedicated and committed to a low carb, high fat diet(and even excited about it). On top of that I am attempting the task of quitting smoking. Just a matter of a few weeks ago I was smoking about a pack every two days. I was able to quit for a few weeks but alas, the other day a few of my friends and I got together, alcohol was consumed, and when the smokes were in the air I had to indulge. Of course, the next morning my lungs were burning and I was coughing all day. I am not sure how this double change will affect my body. Last time I tried quitting, I needed to eat, chew, or something. Driving is the worse. I don't know yet what I will be able to to replace the cravings and habit with, but its been 3 days and so far so good. I think after a few weeks, and hopefully seeing and feeling some sort of progress that the next time I am with the guys drinking (carb free liquor and diet soda, of course) and the tobacco comes out, my pride of accomplishment will outweigh the cravings.

I used to try chewing on gummies, gum, or just not pull over for nothing while craving and driving. When for me its usually a 3+ hour drive it gets real hard. Every exit sign or gas station is a temptation. I'll find out, but I am just hoping that mio flavored water and homemade beef jerky will be my vice.

cant remember exact date.. 3 years or so ago... i said @$@#$ it.. and quit smoking cold turkey havnt touched one since and did not put on weight due to that. in fact im down about 80 lbs or so.. just get some hobbies , work out more go swimming... do things that keep you busy and keep u away from both food and smokers.

I'm with you on this one. I'm about to quit smoking, I have been putting it off because of the dreaded weight gain, but it's time to give them up. Feel free to add me and we can support each other.

I'm quitting next Tuesday. Decided at the beginning of the year that I needed to lose weight and finally quit smoking for good, but that I couldn't do the two together. I decided the weight loss and lifestyle changes needed to be done first, so that I won't gain weight when I quit smoking. So now here I am, on day 3 of taking Champix. I've tried to quit a few times, but I feel like this is the time I am finally going to be successful and get rid of cigarettes for good.

Congrats on quitting! After 8 days, you're over the hill now. I didn't gain weight when I quit the last time, but I find that the reason why I did on my previous attempts is because I was eating anything, thinking it's still better than smoking.

I found a passion for running, so needing better cardio was the best motivator.

First of all, congrats to everyone who has quit!

I had my last cigarette on March 13, 2010, right when I joined here. Cold Turkey, no "cutting down".

I did NOT gain weight from quitting. I attribute that to being on MFP. I threw myself into counting every calorie, meal planning, cooking, researching everything to do with diet and exercise, and working out. My mind was so busy with my new HEALTHY obsession that I had less time to think about wanting a cigarette....

If you have issues with "needing something in your mouth", then try sugar free lollipops, drinking water all day through a straw, and eating baby carrots and celery.

You got this!:happy:

You can do it! It is hard, I know. I quit cold turkey after smoking 1.5 packs a day for years. I kept sugar free toffees in my pocket and just kept popping them in my mouth. I wanted to stab everyone I talked to in the eye for about a week but it eventually passed

Congrats to you on your determination to get healthy!

I quit smoking a couple of years ago and put on about 20 pounds. I became so frustrated and unhappy in my own skin that I started smoking again.....I did not change my diet or my alcohol intake....gained some more weight....became more unhappy.

I decided (with the help of my husband) to quit smoking using the electronic cigs. to date, I have not smoked a "stinky" in 69 days, which is 1400 cigs, at a savings of $401.00!!!

I am now serious about getting my body healthy again! Joined here just a few days ago and really feel like I can do this!

If anyone has quesitons on the ecigs.....let me know....I am glad to pass on information!

I quit smoking 105 days ago, (I have an app called QuitNow on my phone that keeps track for me, did wonders for me) anyway I started gaining weight right away and I REALLY don't need anymore so I started MFP and now I am losing weight and still have not smoked another cig. I quit cold turkey after 10 years of at least a pack a day of Marlboro Red 100's. If I can do it so can you

Gosh it's hard losing weight and quiting smoking at the same time. I've been smoking for a very long time and now I want to lose at least 100lbs. Good luck to all. Please add me we need all help we can get.

I understand quitting smoking... but why quit losing weight?

Congrats to you! Sounds like you are doing a great job so far! I celebrated a year without cigarettes on Aug 9th have been yo-yo dieting ever since. I finally joined MFP last week and am so looking forward to bettering myself even further! Keep it up!

Welcome to MFP. On Feb 14 2012 I quit smoking and like you knew I needed to improve my lifestyle at the same time. I will computationally tell you to be mindful of how you work out. I started walking, in shoes that weren't right for me and ended up not being able to do anything for more than 8 weeks because of pain in my foot, ankle, calf. I've recovered and I'm so glad that I am able to get back to walking. I still live out take out and frozen meals, but I'm learning that eating out no longer equal a special occasion.

I'm more than 6 months into no longer being a smoker and 2 months into weight loss.

You are going to feel so much better!!!

I quit on March 18 this year. Oh and no you can't make me say the H word.