quit smoking?

camy473 · 08-17-2004, 11:29 AM

Has anyone had any luck with quitting, and losing weight? I would really love some tips.

LadyJ · 08-19-2004, 03:51 PM

Hi Camy--I quit smoking on August 2nd and have still managed to lose 4 or 5 pounds. (And I am old! So my metabolism isn't they greatest. LOL) I actually have lost more weight since I quit smoking! I have been in a stall for months.

I just stick to my plan (Atkins). When I get antsy, I eat raw veggies, like cauliflower, green peppers, broccoli. When I wanted something sweet I found low carb cremecycles.....actually they had 0 carbs. I don't know the calorie count, but I don't think it was very much. Also, taking deep breaths and blowing out the air seemed to help.

I have been using the nicorette gum. The first week I used alot of gum, maybe every hour. This week, I keep forgetting to chew it. The cravings are pretty much gone.

I also walk around my block after work. It is about .8 of a mile. It's not much, but it's alittle more than I was doing before I quit.

Another important thing I did was tell EVERYONE at work and home I had quit smoking. That way I was held accountable.

You can quit and lose weight, or at least maintain your weight while you are quitting.

Jeannie

camy473 · 08-19-2004, 05:32 PM

Thank you so much for your help

I wish you goodluck

08-17-2004, 11:29 AM	#1
camy473 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 20 Gallery: camy473 Stats: 145/138/125 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: JULY 2004	quit smoking? Has anyone had any luck with quitting, and losing weight? I would really love some tips.

08-19-2004, 03:51 PM	#2
LadyJ Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: MI Posts: 920 Gallery: LadyJ WOE: Atkins	Hi Camy--I quit smoking on August 2nd and have still managed to lose 4 or 5 pounds. (And I am old! So my metabolism isn't they greatest. LOL) I actually have lost more weight since I quit smoking! I have been in a stall for months. I just stick to my plan (Atkins). When I get antsy, I eat raw veggies, like cauliflower, green peppers, broccoli. When I wanted something sweet I found low carb cremecycles.....actually they had 0 carbs. I don't know the calorie count, but I don't think it was very much. Also, taking deep breaths and blowing out the air seemed to help. I have been using the nicorette gum. The first week I used alot of gum, maybe every hour. This week, I keep forgetting to chew it. The cravings are pretty much gone. I also walk around my block after work. It is about .8 of a mile. It's not much, but it's alittle more than I was doing before I quit. Another important thing I did was tell EVERYONE at work and home I had quit smoking. That way I was held accountable. You can quit and lose weight, or at least maintain your weight while you are quitting. Jeannie __________________ Jeannie Yes I can, Yes I can, YES I CAN! *Quit smoking March 21, 2007!!* For the last time! 333! I am only 1/2 evil

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08-19-2004, 05:32 PM	#3
camy473 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 20 Gallery: camy473 Stats: 145/138/125 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: JULY 2004	Thank you so much for your help I wish you goodluck