Quit Smoking!

laurenpence · October 2010

So I vowed to quit smoking 62 days ago and I am happy to say that it has been 62 days since my last cigarette. I did gain about 7 pounds but now my body is allowing me to take it off. I just thought I would share my success and how happy I am to becoming a more healthy me!

Amarillo_NDN · October 2010

congrats, very proud of you.

nursee67 · October 2010

Congrats to you! My smoke free year anniversary was on the 13th. Keep up the great work!

smuehlbauer · October 2010

Very awesome! You should be very proud of your self!
Congrats!

hpdoxi · October 2010

Way to go!!! The weight will come back off, and hopefully you will notice the bigger change in your body without the harmful cigarettes!!! My mom quit a few years ago for the 50th or so time, but has now stuck with it. She still struggles, but ultimatly feels better!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

tawnyamorgan · October 2010

Awesome!!! Great job!!! I'm only 4 days in, and it makes it easier to hear success stories like yours!!

pmjsmom · October 2010

Lots of congrats! I am 6 months smoke-free. The weight is coming off (I, too, put on about 7 pounds)--it just takes a bit of time. Besides, I feel SO much better!

butterscotchice · October 2010

My goal quit date is November 10th! Congrats to you on your success!!!

dfwtxmissy · October 2010

I have been smoke free for approx 3 months. It feels so good. No weight gain...thank goodness...Congrats!

megsta21 · October 2010

Congratulations!!! I needed help to quit... (Champix) But now i have a great motivation to "Stay Quit" hahaha

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/megsta21/view/quit-smoking-motivation-44941

muth3rluvx2 · October 2010

20+ year veteran here - quite in Dec. I have to be honest and say I still have one now and then but the good news is that apparently, I can do that without becoming the die hard addict again! Didn't think THAT would be possible. However, I inevitably end up running the next day even when I don't plan on it and that is never very pleasant. I think I subconsciously do it to remind myself why I quit in the first place and what it would be like (X10 - literally!!) if I went back. And of course, the only reason I'd go back - to lose the weight I put on. Unlike the rest of you (:grumble: :noway: :noway: ) I put on a whoppin' 30 lbs. :sad: :mad: :sad: :brokenheart:

I don't think I'll be able to honestly say I'll never smoke again until I take this weight off. I think I kind of need to keep proving to myself that I don't want to get addicted again because the weight is NOT coming off and it is very frustrating. But I think I'm finally on the right track so hopefully by spring or early summer at the absolute latest, I'll be back into all my size 4 jeans!!! :drinker:

My point being - if you find at any point that you fall off the wagon or have a slip - just so long as you get back on (whether it's your eating or smoking) and don't give up. I don't know how long you smoked or how much of an addict you were - but it's not an easy thing no matter what. Congratulations on a marvelous job! I'm jealous!!! lol...

NutritionDivaRD · October 2010

Congrats to you! Its a tough decision but one of the best you will ever make!

I quit over 13 years ago, the day I found out I was pregnant with my first child. I tried to smoke one about four years ago and got sick as a DAWG! I'll never do THAT again! Plus I love being a non-smoker now......feels so much better.

Keep up the good work! You are SO worth it!

Scorpiomom222 · October 2010

That is so great! I quit smoking about three weeks ago and going strong! Keep it up!

xsmokernow · October 2010

Congratulations on quitting smoking!!! I did that almost 6 years ago and promptly gained 60 lbs, I'm glad you didn't gain that much from quitting.

brendansmom1 · October 2010

I quit too! 4 years ago last month. It was soooo difficult! I too gained between 30-40 pounds, but that is why I am here now. LOL IT WILL come off. I feel soooo much better not smoking. I will be honest, I miss it from time to time, but it's not worth throwing away all my hard work by giving in!!

Good luck to you and to everyone else who is quitting!!!

cjusticeg · December 2010

I have also quit smoking. Best thing I have ever done since I have begun this journey to lose weight. I definitely do not need to be wheezing when I am running!