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yashimaynard638
yashimaynard638 Posts: 24 Member
edited November 21 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
I just quit smoking three days ago if I continue my diet and exercise will I gain weight

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  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    As long as you don't eat more than you burn, you won't gain weight.
  • atypicalsmith
    atypicalsmith Posts: 2,742 Member
    edited July 2015
    You probably will. Most people do, because your calories no longer have to use their energy to fight off the effects of the smoking. Also, metabolism usually changes for the worse when you quit smoking. Start a serious exercise regimen and stick to it. Anticipate that if you don't, you will gain a lot of weight. Because you will. When I quit smoking, I did everything different. Stopped eating out. Stopped drinking. Yet I still gained weight. I started losing three months later when I was freaking out and started walking/running three miles a day. So start now and keep it up.
  • GiddyupTim
    GiddyupTim Posts: 2,819 Member
    Yeah. You probably will. I did. Just about everyone does. Big deal. Once you have successfully quit for a while, you can deal with the weight problem. Trust me, it is much better than still being a smoker.
    Plus, for most people, it is usually only about 10-20 pounds.
    Good luck
  • ForMe2No
    ForMe2No Posts: 235 Member
    I stopped smoking 2 years ago and immediately started exercising. I didn't gain weight at first but as soon as my exercise slowed down due to an injury, I started packing on the pounds I gained 35 pounds. I wasn't counting calories. I am now back to my exercising and I'm counting calories as well as changing my diet and I drink lots of water. It's been 3 months and I'm down 29.3 lbs. So I would suggest if you aren't already, to start drinking as much water as you can.
  • redperphexion
    redperphexion Posts: 193 Member
    You may or may not gain weight, but you'll regain health, strength, willpower and faith in yourself. These are all tools that are going to get you fit and keep you fit if you keep at it.

    Way to go.
  • leholmes126
    leholmes126 Posts: 2 Member
    I lost when I quit :) cigarettes have sugar in them and some people actually "lose" weight from quitting
  • yashimaynard638
    yashimaynard638 Posts: 24 Member
    *kitten*
  • tomatoey
    tomatoey Posts: 5,446 Member
    congratulations! most smokers gain some (not a lot, necessarily). just be really careful with calories and weighing/measuring, and if you see a gain, cut a bit more.
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    yashimaynard638 wrote: »
    I just quit smoking three days ago if I continue my diet and exercise will I gain weight

    Unless you use to eat cigarets you wont gain weight
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Nope, I lost weight.
  • Tedebearduff
    Tedebearduff Posts: 1,155 Member
    edited July 2015
    tomatoey wrote: »
    congratulations! most smokers gain some (not a lot, necessarily). just be really careful with calories and weighing/measuring, and if you see a gain, cut a bit more.

    Realistically it has nothing to do with smoking and everything to do with how those people cope with quitting smoking.

    I quit smoking and lost weight ... Me quitting had nothing to do with my weight loss it was what I ate and how I trained that did.
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    If you ask my husband, he'll tell he gained all his weight because he quit smoking. I can tell you that this is not true. It was an excuse to eat more rather than occupying his habit with something else. There may be scientific studies to back up the idea that smoking suppresses appetite; but in my opinion, I think that's just an excuse for people who want to blame something, other than their lack of self control, for overeating.
  • IILikeToMoveItMoveIt
    IILikeToMoveItMoveIt Posts: 1,172 Member
    I quit smoking and kept loosing, when my losses slowed I found out it was because I was pregnant. That was 4 months ish after I quit...
  • shank35l
    shank35l Posts: 102 Member
    I'm in the process of quitting and whenever I wan't a smoke - I do some flutter kicks.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    I did not gain, I quit smoking and lost 83 pounds.

  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    no as long as you are eating more than you are burning you are good...I quit 9 months ago...no weight gain..
  • Kexessa
    Kexessa Posts: 346 Member
    I quit in April and I didn't gain or lose. Only difference is I physically feel much better. And exercising is so much easier now!
  • madhatter2013
    madhatter2013 Posts: 1,547 Member
    edited July 2015
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    no as long as you are burning more than you are eating you are good...I quit 9 months ago...no weight gain..

    Fixed it for ya :smile:
  • disasterman
    disasterman Posts: 746 Member
    If you replace the time spent smoking with snacking, you could gain some weight. If you replace the time spent smoking with working out, you will probably lose some. That time adds up too - 50 minutes daily for a half pack a day habit!
  • SezxyStef
    SezxyStef Posts: 15,267 Member
    edited July 2015
    madhatter2013 wrote: »
    SezxyStef wrote: »
    no as long as you are burning more than you are eating you are good...I quit 9 months ago...no weight gain..

    Fixed it for ya :smile:

    thx...wow apparently it's opposite day here for me or just a blonde day... :D
  • andympanda
    andympanda Posts: 763 Member
    edited July 2015
    I quite smoking 4 months into my weight loss journey, and continue my weight loss. you can do it too.
  • jmac4263
    jmac4263 Posts: 245 Member
    I am a quitter too.. I would say I gained a little but looking at the bigger picture why care if you put on a few pounds... the health benefits of quitting are much greater than just a few pounds... and you will find running easier after a while too, actually any cardio exercise!!

    Also, weight is something you can work hard to get back off.... the tar in your lungs isnt something you can change if you dont quit.

    Dont let weight weigh in on your decision :) Just my 2 cents :wink:
  • KimberlyLBergman
    KimberlyLBergman Posts: 39 Member
    I'm day 6 and not smoking. I had started walking nightly about 3-4 miles prior to quitting and eating very healthy. Drink lots of water and high Vit. C fruits help. I also like air popped pocorn sprayed with some coconut oil spray and salt, spices and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. And stay busy!!!! Just realize that the craving if you wait a few minutes will pass. And I've lost another pound this week!
  • nutmegoreo
    nutmegoreo Posts: 15,532 Member
    The first time I quit, I didn't gain anything. I was eating less than I was burning. The second time I quit, I gained, but I was eating out of control. Whether you gain or not, will depend largely on how you approach it. I think it is entirely possible to quit without gaining. Find something to do with your hands, and have a plan to distract yourself when you would normally have one (commercials on TV, talking on the phone, long highway drives, etc). Best of luck!
  • decotterell
    decotterell Posts: 47 Member
    Stay within your calorie limit and you wont gain.
  • KimberlyLBergman
    KimberlyLBergman Posts: 39 Member
    edited July 2015
    @Yashimaynard638
    you can friend request me if you want a buddy to quit with.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    I quit, cold turkey 1 year ago this month. I smoked for almost 30 years. Didn't gain a pound.
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  • L0VE3UG
    L0VE3UG Posts: 47 Member
    Solid decision to quit smoking. Good for you and major props! I think some ppl do gain weight but personally I didn't when I quit. I had a friend who gained some because she craved sugar (for some reason) or would eat out of boredom instead of smoke. As long as you continue to exercise and eat right I think you'll be fine. The benefits of quitting far outweigh any weight you may put on as you can always reverse that through diet/exercise. Can't say the same for cancer or heart disease though...
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