smoke free1 yr

lynn12
lynn12 Posts: 87 Member
edited September 22 in Introduce Yourself
i am smoke free one year i had to work on one thing at a time. now it time to loses the extra weight i have gained from quiting. i keeped using this a a excuse to eat what i wanted now i am in need of a life change. i am not happy with myself i thought by quiting smoking i would feel better but the weight i put on i don,t. so now it time to take the next step in my journey, looking for some support

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  • gbtesq
    gbtesq Posts: 84 Member
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I quit on November 18, 2010 so I'm only 60 days smoke free thus far. But, LOVING it!

    I feel the same as you do though. I had the same excuse one thing at a time. Well, now I feel confident to tackle the next obstacle .... weight!!

    I've started training to run for 30 minutes. I've always wanted to run but never could because of the smoking and the weight. I don't know if I'll like it or even keep it up but I certainly want to do it! Yesterday I ran 10 whole minutes! Doesn't sound like alot but it really is a big difference from where I came from - winded going up the stairs.

    You can absolutely do it!!! Congratulations and best wishes!!!!
  • snarky
    snarky Posts: 262 Member
    Congratulations!!! That is really good news. Welcome to MFP. There is lots of support here. Good luck with your journey! feel free to add me as a friend
  • 12skipafew99100
    12skipafew99100 Posts: 1,669 Member
    Super great that you quit smoking. Now you can lose the weight with the help of myfitnesspal. I can't tell you how much more aware of my calorie in take I am. Post every single day and weigh often. Don't forget a little exercise! Good luck to you and welcome!
    YOU CAN DO IT!~
    Deb
  • nviola
    nviola Posts: 1
    Great job on sticking with it! Anyone who has quit for a considerable amount of time realizes that it's a tough journey to undergo. Only to start with another tough challenge of creating an overall healthy lifestyle. I've been smoke free for two years and have been working on eating healthier and replacing my former vice with exercise. Keep posting when moments seem rough and we'll be there to encourage you. Good luck!
  • Xandi
    Xandi Posts: 319
    Congratulations!!! Awesome job!!
    Working on one thing at a time makes sense to me.
    My Hubby and I quit in September and both have put on weight. We are working on taking it off.
    It is very motivational to see everyone's posts. :happy:
  • runningneo122
    runningneo122 Posts: 6,962 Member
    Kudos for sure!!! One thing at a time is a good way to do it. I quit smoking 11+ years ago and tried to cut out my 3 liter per day Mountain Dew habit at the same time. I was bouncing off the walls. Waited a year or so and kicked the caffeine to the curb. Maintained my weight alright until I went back to driving OTR. When I got the urge to lose the weight I cut down on portion sizes and didn't worry about eating clean or even balanced. I dropped from 260 to 215 doing that. During that time I also cut out deep fried food. Then it was my home baked goodies. One thing at a time works for me. One day at a time as well, being a friend of Jimmy K. for 13+ years. On the running subject, I hated it but knew it was a necessary evil to break through the plateau. Little by little I built my mileage and started stringing days in-a-row. Within 6 months I was running 6 miles every day in about 65 - 68 minutes. Now I am working toward running a half-marathon. Keep pluggin'!!
  • colinmud
    colinmud Posts: 11
    Hi, I also stopped smoking 1 year ago, and I have put on 2stone 6 pounds. I want to try hard this time to lose some weight and although Im trying Im not sure if I will get bored of the same meals. My imagination is not great as Im a meat eater and I've decided to stop eating meat (where I can) and I've swapped it for fish, veg, fruit and crisp breads. I hope we can cheer each other on.

    Fiona
  • lisarazz79
    lisarazz79 Posts: 13
    CONGRATS!!! I will be smoke free for 3 years in June thanks to chantax but like most ppl I have gained about 20 lbs since I quit :( thats what brings me here!! best of luck on your new healthy lifestyle!
  • onawhymm
    onawhymm Posts: 469 Member
    Hey Lynn - good for you! I just celebrated my 2-year anniversary of quitting and belive me, I know everything you are going through! I dieted BEFORE I quit and lost 15 lbs. Gained all of them back and 10 more. Fact is I was noshing to replace the smokes etc, etc. But now I joined MFP and I really feel accountable. I am sick of hearing that "so what if you're heavy - you quit smoking"! While that's nice - I want to apply my same attititude about quitting to losing this weight. I statred the Couch to 5k program and I really like it. I'm down 8 lbs since my highest weight! ippee. You can do it. Friend me if you like! I love to cook so I really work at fun food to eat so I don't get bored or down - Cheers - Carol
  • Randee75
    Randee75 Posts: 234
    Jan 14th will be a year for me smoke free......I stopped cold turkey and packed on 30 lbs. just looking at food. My thyroid is a little to blame so I am on low dose 25mg . typroid meds.......Welcome to this site it seems like a great place to be when you have set your mind to lose weight!!!
  • colinmud
    colinmud Posts: 11
    Its a real joy to see so many people have stopped smoking!!!!. I feel full of confidence using MFP as it has should me the calories in some of the foods I used to eat and also keeps track of my day, great idea and its good to see and be boosted by people on this site just like myself.
  • lynn12
    lynn12 Posts: 87 Member
    thanks all for the support
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