Anyone quit smoking and lost weight?

I quit smoking in January of last year and have since lost about 25 lbs. Quitting smoking made working out easier.

I haven't quit smoking yet, because to me right now the weight loss is the most important thing to help me a be a healthier me.

Yeah smoking is terrible, I'm not going to get into that. I am working to change my eating choices and lifestyle (cardio & weight lifting has never really been in my vocabulary before I started MFP, because I'm a lazy guy who would rather sit around and play a video game.)

What I will say is since picking up additional cardio workouts throughout the week - I have noticed that I smoke less often. I don't want to be bogged down by the after effects, I'd rather enjoy the way I feel after working out. Sure it's exhausting, but it's worth it. Also, I need to breathe. Making your lungs work and then smoking does not help with easy breathing, it can become more of a task.

I have noticed weight coming off at a good pace, and once I hit my goal, I fully plan to make my new goal "Maintaining Weight" and quitting smoking at the same time.

I will most likely fluctuate my weight a bit and may have to increase workouts, but I will tackle that when I get there.

I quit smoking in January of last year and have since lost about 25 lbs. Quitting smoking made working out easier.

^ This is why I think I have started smoking less. It's really hard on the body to do a physical workout and then smoke, or smoke first and then push your body...

I quit 6 years ago, and I promise you, it does get easier! It takes time and patience though. Find something to keep busy when the urge strikes, like puzzles, knitting, jewelry making – whatever interests you and can keep you busy enough to get through the moment. When I quit, I seemed to go through moments where the urge was irresistible, but after it passed, suddenly it wasn't as big of a deal. I found activities that kept both my hands and mind busy worked best for me. So find your way to get through the moments, and if you fall off the wagon, immediately start again.

I quit for a whole year, started back for a year, then quit again for good. This was after many half hearted attempts over a 15+ year period. If you had asked me even a couple of years ago if I thought the craving would ever completely abate, I would have said no. But somehow when I wasn't paying attention, it left me. I no longer want to smoke – period. And it's an AMAZING feeling to be free of it.

I quit about 6 weeks ago cold turkey and have not looked back. Mind you I have tried to quit before with medication etc.. I think the reason it is working for me this time is that I truly WANTED TO QUIT. I have had some days where I have wanted to just eat a pack of cigs but I have held strong and it really does get easier and god knows I feel so much better and my allergies are wayyy better now too. As far as the weight thing I have actually lost 5 lbs so far but I have made sure to amp up my workouts and really keep an eye on my food and drink intake hence me joining MFP.
For me the chugging water has really worked some times when I know I am about to eat out of boredom and or stress.
Best advise is to find what works best for you (trial and error) and I am a big believer in you really have to want it deep down for cold turkey to work. Best of luck to you!!!