Hi! new here...

wyld_chyld
wyld_chyld Posts: 4
edited September 26 in Introduce Yourself
Hello! I'm using MFP to hopefully lose the weight I've gained by successfully becoming an ex smoker.
I was already carrying an extra 10lbs I couldn't ditch after the birth of my 3rd child. I had come to terms with that little bit of extra weight but since I quit smoking 3 months ago, I've gained an additional 15. That number seems to keep rising slowly.
I'm here to lose the weight!! I'm here to get and give support!:wink: !

Um, so hello :happy:

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  • missy1970eb
    missy1970eb Posts: 1,209 Member
    hi welcome and gd luck:smile:
  • Mark330
    Mark330 Posts: 75
    You can do it! Welcome. Good Luck!
  • wmjrigo
    wmjrigo Posts: 69 Member
    Congrats on quiting smoking. That's definately a reeeaallly tuff one to kick. I'm an ex tabacco dipper. So I feel ya on the eating part. But it is possible. I've lost 40 LBS. You got this!!!!
  • Marcus_E
    Marcus_E Posts: 124
    Congrats on several things I suppose - birth, quit smoking and of course for joining MFP :)
    We're all here to help and advise.. Scroll through the blogs and the forums, it's a constant source of info..
    Add people to become friends to help with the journey as well..

    How did you quit smoking? Do you feel you are adding weight through snacking - are you aware of the 5D's?

    The Five D's

    * Delay until the urge passes - usually within 3 to 5 minutes.
    * Distract yourself. Call a friend or go for a walk.
    * Drink water to fight off cravings.
    * Deep Breaths - Relax! Close your eyes and take 10 slow, deep breaths.
    * Discuss your feelings with someone close to you

    Good luck - if you can quit smoking - weight loss will be easy.. :)
  • alifer
    alifer Posts: 387 Member
    Welcome! Best wishes!
  • wyld_chyld
    wyld_chyld Posts: 4
    MPEV, thank you! My baby is 2 1/2 now, lol.
    I quit smoking cold Turkey over 3 months ago. It was very easy for me to do. I ended up in the hospital because I was absolutely positive I was having a heart attack. A few days and numerous tests later I was discharged from the hospital and diagnosed as having had a panic/anxiety attack. I was relaxed in a recliner reading when it came on...needless to say, I was scared into dropping the cigs. I still have chest pains often and my heart will feel like it skips beats. I assume if there was anything wrong they would have told me though. Right?
    So, for the first 4-5 weeks I snacked ALOT on anything I could get my hands on. I knew I'd gain alittle. Cravings became tolerable and I started to feel better (I still wanted to rip the heads off anyone who dared to smoke within my view, but otherwise my cravings for nicotine where much better).
    I am confident now that I AM a nonsmoker. I'm somewhat confused about my weight gain tho. Just having used MFP for this one day, its shown me that while I think I'm eating healthy my portions are too big. You probably CAN consume too much yogurt, huh?

    Gosh, I'm rambling. :embarassed:
  • wyld_chyld
    wyld_chyld Posts: 4
    Wow alifer! You joined in March and have already lost 12lbs! Good job!
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