I must be crazy!!!

I have to be crazy. Starting a diet with the holidays right now. And quiting smoking to. And a 7week old baby!! I am new here just joined 5 days ago, this seems like I am in the right place.I find myself really thinking about calories, and how much I take in. Every time I eat I get on here to see how well I am doing. I have a total of 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy. Anyone that needs friends feel free to add me, I have alot to lose so I will be around a long time....:happy:

start planning your meals beforehand. come to MFP before you eat, and log it.

I agree, I log my food for the day in the morning so I have a map of how my day will turn out. Plus, once I set up a healthy day I feel guilty swaying from it and helps me keep on track. It's terrible to take a good day and add a piece of cake or something to it. Welcome aboard MFP is a good tool/resource but make sure you do your own research as well. There are a lot of conflicting opinions because what works for some doesn't work for other, vice versa. As long as you stay focused, don't get caught up in the numbers of the scale, and don't beat yourself up for having a less than stellar food day occasionally you'll do awesome Consistency is key.

You can do it! Celebrate the victories, no matter how small. They have something here called Non Scale Victories (NSV) - so don't get too caught up in the #s on the scale. And don't beat yourself up for having a bad day. Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you.

I have to be crazy. Starting a diet with the holidays right now. And quiting smoking to. And a 7week old baby!! I am new here just joined 5 days ago, this seems like I am in the right place.I find myself really thinking about calories, and how much I take in. Every time I eat I get on here to see how well I am doing. I have a total of 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy. Anyone that needs friends feel free to add me, I have alot to lose so I will be around a long time....:happy:

wait a minute... you're quitting smoking now?? shouldn't you have quit ten months ago??

Now now... don't attack her just yet, she's only been here 5 days... Maybe she started smoking again after the baby. She could've been smoking for 6.5 weeks...

I have to be crazy. Starting a diet with the holidays right now. And quiting smoking to. And a 7week old baby!! I am new here just joined 5 days ago, this seems like I am in the right place.I find myself really thinking about calories, and how much I take in. Every time I eat I get on here to see how well I am doing. I have a total of 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy. Anyone that needs friends feel free to add me, I have alot to lose so I will be around a long time....:happy:

wait a minute... you're quitting smoking now?? shouldn't you have quit ten months ago??

Now now... don't attack her just yet, she's only been here 5 days... Maybe she started smoking again after the baby. She could've been smoking for 6.5 weeks...

who's attacking her?

if she quit ten months ago, then she shouldn't be talking about needing to quit now.

I have to be crazy. Starting a diet with the holidays right now. And quiting smoking to. And a 7week old baby!! I am new here just joined 5 days ago, this seems like I am in the right place.I find myself really thinking about calories, and how much I take in. Every time I eat I get on here to see how well I am doing. I have a total of 3 kids 2 girls and 1 boy. Anyone that needs friends feel free to add me, I have alot to lose so I will be around a long time....:happy:

wait a minute... you're quitting smoking now?? shouldn't you have quit ten months ago??

Now now... don't attack her just yet, she's only been here 5 days... Maybe she started smoking again after the baby. She could've been smoking for 6.5 weeks...

who's attacking her?

if she quit ten months ago, then she shouldn't be talking about needing to quit now.

I'm just saying the only two things you contributed to this thread were negative and all she is saying is that she's making a huge change at a really awkward time since it's the holiday's. Just chill out on her. She could've quit and then started again, consider that...

Lots of changes but you can do it! One day, sometimes one Hour at a time! its hard with the lack of sleep too, but you can do it!

Congrats on your Adorable addition to the family!!!!!

remember, if you're breastfeeding, you need at least 500 extra calories a day. Certainly helps.

Feel free to add me if you're looking for friends.

wait a minute... you're quitting smoking now?? shouldn't you have quit ten months ago??

Now now... don't attack her just yet, she's only been here 5 days... Maybe she started smoking again after the baby. She could've been smoking for 6.5 weeks...

who's attacking her?

if she quit ten months ago, then she shouldn't be talking about needing to quit now.

I'm just saying the only two things you contributed to this thread were negative and all she is saying is that she's making a huge change at a really awkward time since it's the holiday's. Just chill out on her. She could've quit and then started again, consider that...

Wow, hypersensitive much. It's a legitimate question that he asked, not an attack. Kinda crazy to be that wound up.

I have to be crazy. Starting a diet with the holidays right now. And quiting smoking to. And a 7week old baby!!

Not to mention only 4 days until the world ends. Talk about procrastinating.

IMHO, the smoking should go first before the weight. I'm not saying you can't do both, but as the previous poster said, that's a whole lot to try to tackle at once.

Smoking around your babies is terrible for them, especially the newborn. The fact that you continued to smoke while pregnant which lead to preeclampsia is a very bad sign for you. It means your addiction is a whole lot worse than you seem to let on, so if I were in your situation, I'd make getting off the cigarettes for life priority #1. Access whatever resources you need to do it, but do it now.

If you are worried about gaining after quitting, then try to start tracking your calories just to maintain your weight first while you get through quitting. Get into the habit of prelogging your food (log your food for the day in the morning or the night before so you know what you can fit into your calorie budget before the stay starts instead of winging it), and try to just hit that goal every day. Setup some weekly or monthly goals for yourself (non-scale goals are best). Start exercising as much as possible (even walking will do a lot of good).

Start slow and get control over your addiction first. Use the tools you learn along the way to quitting in your weight loss later.

If you are crazy, I am too! I have a 3 yr old daughter and a 2 month old daughter. I am starting my healthy lifestyle and not looking back (as of last Sunday). I am also getting my husband and brother motivated to do this with me and getting them to quit smoking (willingly). It's a lot going on, but if we take it as a lifestyle it will be a lot easier than a 'diet'. Good luck and feel free to add me!

IMHO, the smoking should go first before the weight. I'm not saying you can't do both, but as the previous poster said, that's a whole lot to try to tackle at once.

Smoking around your babies is terrible for them, especially the newborn. The fact that you continued to smoke while pregnant which lead to preeclampsia is a very bad sign for you. It means your addiction is a whole lot worse than you seem to let on, so if I were in your situation, I'd make getting off the cigarettes for life priority #1. Access whatever resources you need to do it, but do it now.

If you are worried about gaining after quitting, then try to start tracking your calories just to maintain your weight first while you get through quitting. Get into the habit of prelogging your food (log your food for the day in the morning or the night before so you know what you can fit into your calorie budget before the stay starts instead of winging it), and try to just hit that goal every day. Setup some weekly or monthly goals for yourself (non-scale goals are best). Start exercising as much as possible (even walking will do a lot of good).

Start slow and get control over your addiction first. Use the tools you learn along the way to quitting in your weight loss later.

^This.


I'm still having a very hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the OP didn't quit while she was pregnant.


I was a heavy, heavy smoker before I got pregnant, and even I didn't hesitate when I found out I was pregnant. I quit...immediately. I smoke now, but never, ever around my child...I just....*smh*...I don't have words.

Definitely not crazy! I quit smoking 4 yrs ago cold turkey-it was tough but after the 1st 7 days it gets easier. I will tell you, even after 4 yrs, I still get a craving from time to time. You just have to find something to do to distract yourself from the craving.

I, agree, plan out your meals and log before eatting, that way if you need to make adjustments to a meal to lower the calories or up the calories (heaven forbide, :noway: ) you can before you make your meals. You just have to find a free moment to do so, And if you do eat something that you haven't logged don't forget to go back and log it.

All you can do is take it one day or meal at time and do your research. Everybody is different and most things don't work for everyone. It will take a lot of trial and error before you find the niche that works for you. Just don't get discouraged in the meantime.

Good Luck!

IMHO, the smoking should go first before the weight. I'm not saying you can't do both, but as the previous poster said, that's a whole lot to try to tackle at once.

Smoking around your babies is terrible for them, especially the newborn. The fact that you continued to smoke while pregnant which lead to preeclampsia is a very bad sign for you. It means your addiction is a whole lot worse than you seem to let on, so if I were in your situation, I'd make getting off the cigarettes for life priority #1. Access whatever resources you need to do it, but do it now.

If you are worried about gaining after quitting, then try to start tracking your calories just to maintain your weight first while you get through quitting. Get into the habit of prelogging your food (log your food for the day in the morning or the night before so you know what you can fit into your calorie budget before the stay starts instead of winging it), and try to just hit that goal every day. Setup some weekly or monthly goals for yourself (non-scale goals are best). Start exercising as much as possible (even walking will do a lot of good).

Start slow and get control over your addiction first. Use the tools you learn along the way to quitting in your weight loss later.

^This.


I'm still having a very hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the OP didn't quit while she was pregnant.


I was a heavy, heavy smoker before I got pregnant, and even I didn't hesitate when I found out I was pregnant. I quit...immediately. I smoke now, but never, ever around my child...I just....*smh*...I don't have words.

What's funny is only 30years ago people wouldn't be reacting like she had just drown a cat b/c she didn't quit cold turkey.

Addiction is different for everyone and I have heard of many doctors not suggesting a woman quit cold turkey b/c of the added stress it can cause. I didn't quit immediately when I found out I was pregnant....thankfully it made me physically ill so I just didn't want to.

30 years ago, we didn't know how horrible smoking was for the fetus, so that argument is completely invalid.



A. Those doctors are full of it. That *myth* has long since been debunked. The stress of quitting smoking won't cause a miscarriage. It's the act of smoking that causes it.
B. You don't have to quit immediately. That fact is known. But you must quit before the end of the first trimester. After that, the fetus directly absorbs the nicotine and toxins you're forcing down your throat. And after that....well I'll leave it at that. I don't want a strike.

I started right after Thanksgiving, so I feel your pain. Left over dressing, casseroles, potatoes.. You know. At any rate, this is a great program... I've lost 2 pounds so far and I would have lost more, except my exercise schedule has been shot this last week. But at least I don't feel deprived like I do on other eating plans.. Being aware of what yo put in your mouth makes all the difference in the world!!! Good luck. I think you will do fine!!!