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Hello everyone motivated support needed

debbz777
debbz777 Posts: 2 Member
edited December 2024 in Introduce Yourself
Hi all I'm new to this and I hoping to shift some weight. I gained a lot of weight when I gave up smoking. Finding it very hard to find any motivation as I always seem to feel tired. So you lovely ladies and gentlemen please send me some get up and go thank you

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  • LennyLentils
    LennyLentils Posts: 52 Member
    Hey debbi I know how I feel with the quitting smoking. It will get easier. Add me for additional support :)
  • BranwynTaffy
    BranwynTaffy Posts: 23 Member
    Welcome, Debbz. Stay with it... we're all in this together.

    What works for me is healthy substitution. Instead of crunchy chips, I have crunchy carrots or an apple. Instead of ice cream, Greek yogurt tastes wonderful. Since food was a substitute for smoking for you, perhaps decide on another substitute for food (like walking instead of having a snack) or eating a healthy snack in place of popcorn. It took me a few weeks of back & forth before I could do that & not still dream of chips, but boosting my exercise is what kicked it over the edge & it's been far easier than I'd thought. I guess the same endorphin rush I had from carbs is now substituted by exercise.

    Hope that helps. Let us know how you're doing along the way.
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