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:
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  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    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.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    start planning your meals beforehand. come to MFP before you eat, and log it.

    this!
  • EpitomeOfSxy
    EpitomeOfSxy Posts: 157 Member
    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.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    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??
  • 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.
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    Hi there! I too am just starting a diet but do to drs orders. I have wanted to lose weight for a while now but i always get side tracked. With 4 kids (2 boys and 2 girls, 11-8-4-2) it gets tough eating right when they are constantly snacking. But I have found that they can eat just as healhty as me and benefit from it. I too have alot to lose. I currently weigh 195.8 and the dr wants me to lose 20 by June 5th but I would love to lose at least 40 pounds. But realistic goals first lol. I am here for you if you need any support or motivation :smile: Please feel free to add me as a friend.




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  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    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...
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Not crazy - sounds like you're ready for change. Why NOT today?

    If you really want it, you can do it. Seeing our kids grow up healthy is a wonderful motivator to get ourselves healthy.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    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 do not feel like that was an attack. Yes I should have quit than, I tried to. I ended up cutting back only. My blood pressure was getting to high and staying high, and when that happens it is called preclampsia . It is very dangerous for the baby. So that is why I am quitting now.
  • wareagle8706
    wareagle8706 Posts: 1,090 Member
    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...
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    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...

    why don't you chill out on me.
  • nancybuss
    nancybuss Posts: 1,461 Member
    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.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member

    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...

    actually the first comment was to pre-log instead of logging after eating something, which is great advice to a newbie and not at all negative!
  • hiker359
    hiker359 Posts: 577 Member
    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.
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    To the OP:

    Quitting smoking while trying to lose weight and raise 3 children, one of which is a newborn.
    I think it's a lot to take on at once.

    Maybe small changes - logging food, watching your portions etc etc
    Cutting back on smoking - cold turkey may not be the best idea

    There are apps for reducing how many cigarettes you smoke during the day that might help

    Gum, gum and lots of gum will help as well
  • Dub_D
    Dub_D Posts: 1,760 Member
    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.
  • Not2thin
    Not2thin Posts: 3 Member
    There are always so many reasons NOT to start: holidays, stress at work, etc., I can think of a thousand reasons to start Tomorrow, but I really want to prove to my 15 year old that I can get healthy. I'm with you!

    Also, I too decided to start my day by adding up my "planned" meals. When I did it, I realized that my plans for dinner would surpass what I had set as limits (on fats and carbs), and, I just adjusted breakfast because they were having a free holiday breakfast at work - walked past the french toast and waffles and went for the eggs!

    Readjusted the remainder of the day - planning on finally making a change (after more than 30 years of saying I would). Seems like so many folks have done it that it is possible -without being drastic, but by being healthy!

    Good luck! I'm with you in spririt.
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    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.
  • joann1948
    joann1948 Posts: 161 Member
    You made the right choice. Keep logging everything, drink lots of water and exercise as much as possible. Having a new Baby, could be challenging to find time for exercising, but put some time aside for yourself. YOU CAN DO THIS.........
  • Katy_G2013
    Katy_G2013 Posts: 70 Member
    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!
  • dawnreid2012
    dawnreid2012 Posts: 108 Member
    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.

    Love this comment!! Ha
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    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.
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    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.
  • njkilmer28
    njkilmer28 Posts: 9 Member
    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! :smile:
  • ShreddedTweet
    ShreddedTweet Posts: 1,326 Member
    Wow, if having an actual baby growing inside you isn't enough to make you stop smoking I don't know what is. *seriously shocked face* Quit now and don't smoke any more around that baby or your other children, it's ridiculously irresponsible and completely selfish.

    And before anyone starts, smoke what you like, some weed, some crack, whatever.....NOT while you're pregnant and not if you're someone's mum. Unacceptable.
  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    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.
  • tracygolden
    tracygolden Posts: 94 Member
    Better to start now then after the holidays when you may have added pounds instead of loosing them. Welcome and good luck.
  • ULTRAC12
    ULTRAC12 Posts: 10 Member
    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!!!
  • 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.
    Ok let me set you all strait, 1st off I DO NOT smoke around my kids, NOT in the house NOT in the car. 2nd when I tried to quit while I was pregnant it was causing my blood pressure to raise and stay to high. Keep in mind nobody in this world is perfect. Keep that in mind as you sit there and judge me. People in glass houses should not throw stones. Enough said.