so i just quit smoking....

Hopie17
Hopie17 Posts: 53
edited September 27 in Health and Weight Loss
ya i just quit smoking and i'm trying to lose the weight i've gained from quitting and more. any tips on how to stick to my diet and not relapse?

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  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    Planning meals ahead is definitely important. Not having stuff you shouldn't be eating in the house helps too.

    Oh, and I fail if I skip meals and end up hungry, so make sure you eat your meals when you should.

    Also, if you eat lots of fruit and veg and chicken / fish with carbs you'll feel far fuller for longer than if you get your calories from small quantities of high fat / high sugar foods.

    EDIT: Gah, posted before I added - WELL DONE on giving up smoking. It's tough. If you can do that, you can deal with your weight.
  • Helice
    Helice Posts: 1,075 Member
    all i can say is its not going to be easy.
    i went cold turkey about 2 years ago, havent touched one since.
    and every5 minutes i still really want a *kitten*!
    no to mention when i want one i eat instead.
    and now i always have to keep my hands busy with eating... nothing else seems to help.
    and because of it i have gotten alot bigger..
    honestly your going to get bigger and there is nothing you can do about it =[
    all i can say was if i had the choice, and i was allowd to start smoking again i would instantly!
  • Bucsgirl29
    Bucsgirl29 Posts: 13
    do your best to stay busy! I quit smoking a year and a half ago and am also trying to lose the weight i gained. Its definetly a battle to stay away from the chocolate and sweets.. as well as all the starches ive was stuffing my face with to avoid smoking... Good Luck!
  • Hopie17
    Hopie17 Posts: 53
    thank you for the inspiration everyone! :)
  • helenium
    helenium Posts: 546 Member
    honestly your going to get bigger and there is nothing you can do about it =[

    That's hardly motivation for the OP! Everyone works differently - it won't be easy (that's for sure), but there are no closed doors for you.
  • its_betty
    its_betty Posts: 104 Member
    I'm sure others will have advice on sticking to your plan, but I wanted to say: Congrats on quitting smoking! Because of that, you are healthier today than you were yesterday. You should be proud to say you are now a non-smoker! Wahoo!
  • clioandboy
    clioandboy Posts: 963 Member
    Good for you! It isnt easy of course it isnt! I gave up nearly 4 years ago and I dont regret it for one moment, I now run and cycle and there is no way I could've done either. Oh yes and it stinks, keep that in mind you'll be richer fitter and less smelly..... no brainer.

    drink water, chew gum, try to enjoy the stressy feeling in your chest..... good luck!
  • josephine_x
    josephine_x Posts: 90 Member
    Well done! Don't think of what you're giving up, think of what you're gaining by quitting! Throw yourself into healthy eating and excercise and you'll be slimmer than ever! Stay strong!!
  • Ellebeegirl
    Ellebeegirl Posts: 34 Member
    Congratulations! It's tough but you are going to LOVE it!

    I gained some weight, but I made the decision to do whatever it took to stop smoking, and that meant candy for me. I would suggest carrots for any driving and also cut straws up the size of a ciggie to carry and chew on-it gives you that hand to mouth routine that we are so used to.

    Best of luck!
  • northernlights907
    northernlights907 Posts: 150
    Im in the same boat. Had my last ciggeratte on Thursday!
  • Newnanax3
    Newnanax3 Posts: 192 Member
    Congratulations to You and Strongmama1987 on quitting smoking. Not an easy task at all, but sooo worth every discomfort including gaining a few pounds.
    My advise is the same as others, plan you meals, don't keep junk food in the house and for sweets eat lots of fruit. Frozen grapes are a great distraction from smoking and taste wonderful.
  • adhillman01
    adhillman01 Posts: 206
    I quit several years ago (lost track of how long). I actually didn't gain any weight, but I was exercising pretty frequently. Congrats and welcome to the non-smokers club. It's not easy, but doable. I'm in pharmacy school right now and when we learned about smoking cessation they said the weight gain will peak shortly after quitting and usually will come off, so there is hope! Good luck.
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