22y/o needs to quit smoking & lost 70lbs

Kaylyn07
Kaylyn07 Posts: 53 Member
edited November 7 in Introduce Yourself
EDIT: The topic is wrong!! Hahaha I meant to say "NEEDS TO LOSE 70lbs" lololol

Hi there! =]

My name is Kaylyn, I'm 22 years old, going on 23. I've been smoking cigarettes regularly since the day I turned 18, and I work at Taco Bell. So needless to say, that's pretty much the only place I eat anymore. I'm always there! It will be one year in February that I've been working at Taco Bell. I'm also a vegetarian, for 5 years now. I'm not looking to get into any debates on vegetarians/vegans and all of that. Just hoping to find someone in the same boat as me trying to lose weight. I'm not in school, and I don't plan to go school either. I just haven't figured out my niche yet, I like a lot of things but not enough to rack up college loans for.

Recently I've lost 30lbs, and I honestly have NO idea how I did it. I found out when they weighed me at the doctors office. I was in shock. I never workout, and I definitely don't eat healthy. My guess is from stress, and lots of it.

Anywho! I'm looking to find a friend or a few friends to help me through the dieting process. My ex coworker is also looking to lose weight, so I'm gonna tell her about this site =]

Any questions, just ask <3

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  • TriciaMaina
    TriciaMaina Posts: 24
    I want to quit smoking too, mostly because my doctor told me that smoking to damage your body to a point where it doesn't absorb the nutrients for your food the way ti should - and hell, I spend most of my food budget on expensive produce and I'm not trying to have my smoking cost me more money than it already is haha
    Today I caved and bummed a cigarette from a friend - and I felt guilty about it until I decided that for every cigarette I smoke I'll do an extra 20 minutes of cardio in addition to my regular 30-45min. I know it doesn't undo the effects, but at least something good comes out of it. lol
    Best of luck!
  • TNoire
    TNoire Posts: 642 Member
    Hey ladies I did this write up on the forums take a look

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/367645-for-all-you-smokers-that-want-to-quit-for-good-read-this

    I understand on the quitting smoking been there done that 12yrs ago! YOU CAN DO IT!

    I gained my weight from quitting smoking 195lbs worth mainly for putting bad choices of food in my mouth to cure the cravings

    check out the link above, its a better way to go, i wish i knew it when I stopped smoking my hubby did that method and worked for him

    check it out any questions feel free to ask, also for losing weight I go by this personally

    Here is tips I have for YOU yes YOU that are reading this!

    females no less than 1200 cals a day
    males no less than 1800 cals a day

    why?

    if you eat less your body goes into starvation mode which causes it to store which causes weight gain

    3500 burned cals = loss on 1lb of fat
    3500 cals = 1lb of fat put on

    low carb is key my dietitian says 150 or less per day is a pretty good amount =)

    Don't call it a diet just be wise on what you put into your body and treat yourself when you meet your goals

    lean meats, red meat and taters 3-4 times in a 2 week period, whole grains keep you fuller longer, heavier meals in the morning, sodium no more than 2400mg a day, fresh fruit and veggies, don't drink you calories, 8+ glasses of water a day, stay away from junk food/fast food/processed food, treat it when you meet your goals, don't eat the samethings daily or do the same workouts or your body will plateau

    you can do it! promise!

    If you want to add me feel free, tho warning I am pretty honest when it comes to your food diary if you want some one to help keep ya in line, add me and good luck !!
  • karagav
    karagav Posts: 172 Member
    quitting is a hard thing but man oh man, it's worth it!!!! i feel so much better and i'm not out of breath like i was when i smoked!! i quit cold turkey and i know that's not a good way for everyone. however you choose to do it, you can do it :)
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