smoking

I found, even now, that I had to take sure to stop eating while i wasdoing anything but sitting down at the dinner table. Never while im on FB, or crossword and espically Tv. Not sure if thats your problem too but might help!

is it the nicotine that you crave or just the habit of having something in your hand and in your mouth? if it's the nicotine, try the nicotine gum. it'll at least calm the nerves down. if it's the habit, try removing yourself from that situation (which I know is really tough! but really necessary) also, can you replace the food with something else like tea, hot water, lemon water(worked for me!), etc? I've heard of someone using carrot sticks but it wouldn't have worked for me. I also read about a scientific study with people sucking on ice cubes...apparently the cold stimulates the brain, like nicotine, and calms cravings! anything is worth a try;)

best of luck to you. I quit almost 7 years ago and haven't looked back! it was tough but absolutely doable. and if you do gain a bit of weight, just know that it's still so much healthier than keeping up with the smoking!!

Don't do it for you.....do it for your children. It is not enough to quit while you are pregnant, you are their roll model, they look up to you and want to be like you. This is the only way I was able to quit. I can do anything for my boys.......anything! I did not want them to grow up with a smoker. I did not want them to learn in school how bad/harmful etc cigs are and then come home to me puffin away. I also didn't want them to become a smoker, cause seriously what can you say if you are one yourself! Its not enough to be healthy with food and exercise yet contaminate your lungs with all those carcinogens-whole body, soul and mind!

Electronic cigarette. I love mine! It's been a lifesaver for me. I haven't had a cigarette in 3 weeks. I wouldn't go back. I breathe better, my workouts are a little easier, I even sleep better. It replaces the motion and I get that hit of nicotine without blackening my lungs. I have already weaned from high to medium. Next low, then NO nicotine. ^__^

It only takes 3 days to quit smoking. To break the nicotine addiction. It takes 30 days to develop a habit. So buckle down, do what you gotta and get through the 3 days. On the 4th day, when you feel the need to compensate for the smoking hand motion....do something else. It is only as hard as you make it. Just don;t be around smokers for that month and it is easy.

I know this because I have quit this same way 3 times. One time for each pregnancy and most recently about 6 months ago. The urges end after the month.

You can do it. And honestly, gaining 5-10 lbs to quit smoking that you can lose a month later is totally worth it. It is so freeing to never have to worry about that stupid habit ever again.

As an ex-smoker, I can say that. You will be fine. Believe in yourself and make it through those 3 days. then go week by week to freedom. BTW... the 3rd day is the worst. Don't be afraid to stay in bed all day to make it easier on yourself.

Today is 10 weeks of being a non-smoker for me & I have gained about 6 pounds! Today is also my first day back to MFP & my diet & exercise program (I lost 30 pounds last year)... My key to quitting was the patch for the first 3 days. After 3 days I was fine (still occasionally want to smoke but not enough to pick one up). Water also helps while quitting. Everytime I had a craving I would drink water. Each craving only lasts about 2 minutes...if you get through the craving you won't have another one until the next time you would have smoked!!