Quitting smoking

Patt3 · 08-26-2004, 06:49 PM

I have been on Atkins almost 5 years. Lost about 25 pounds and have kept it off. 4 1/2 months ago I quit smoking (good for me!) I went back to induction, exercised regulary and held even until about 3 weeks ago when I jumped about 6 pounds. I have gone back to induction again, kept up the exercise and cannot budge one pound. Any thoughts on what might help? My clothes are getting tight!!

Atkins_Nutritionist · 08-26-2004, 10:40 PM

Smoking may have effected your metabolism. Have you spoken to your doctor about this?

There are some things you might try, why not post a sample day of meals and I might be able to provide you with specific advice.

BirdBrain · 08-27-2004, 11:42 AM

I quit a few months ago and gained 8 lbs - never lost any of it until I went back to smoking. My doc says that quitting smoking can change your metabolism for up to a year. Meanwhile, be thankful that it was only a few pounds, since 20 pounds is the average. Your good eating is, no doubt, what kept the gain down.

Good luck!

Patt3 · 08-29-2004, 04:33 PM

I guess it does change your metabolism. I just wondered if there is anything we can do to "kick it up a notch!"
Here is a typical day's menu

B deviled egg
LC yogurt (3 carbs)

L Chef salad or chicken caeser salad

D Chicken breast or pork chop or other meat
small salad or celery sticks or broccoli salad
Snack smokehouse almonds or some cheese

Pedmom · 08-31-2004, 05:21 PM

This scares the bejeezes out of me. A few more pounds and I am quitting. I am so afraid of gaining and starting again. I have been referred to quitnet.net which is a support board for quitters.

jdprecious · 09-05-2004, 12:10 AM

i use to be around 150.. and to look at my old pictures.. gahlee i was soo skinny compared to what i look like now.. i gained 20 lbs when i quit last april... and to make matters worse ive done atkins now since june 29th .. and im only down to 169.. i did get down to 165...but due to alchohol and im assuming stress/ not eating right.. im back up... but im plugging away.. im not gonna give up.. but just sucks.. 3 measly pounds and i havent even had a bite of bread pasta or sugar.. no fair huh!

Patt3 · 09-06-2004, 07:54 PM

Hey jdprecious!
I know how you feel. It is very disturbing to try so hard and still gain or at least not lose. But just look at that little girl of yours. Quitting smoking is the best gift you can give her. I just keep telling myself that these few pounds are nothing compared to the damage I was doing by smoking. And I have to believe they will eventually come off. But in the meantime it is very depressing!!

08-26-2004, 06:49 PM	#1
Patt3 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Up North Posts: 2,101 Gallery: Patt3 Stats: 158.5/157/150 WOE: South Beach/Low fat/low carb	Quitting smoking I have been on Atkins almost 5 years. Lost about 25 pounds and have kept it off. 4 1/2 months ago I quit smoking (good for me!) I went back to induction, exercised regulary and held even until about 3 weeks ago when I jumped about 6 pounds. I have gone back to induction again, kept up the exercise and cannot budge one pound. Any thoughts on what might help? My clothes are getting tight!!

09-05-2004, 12:10 AM	#6
jdprecious Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: jacksonville, fl Posts: 3,831 Gallery: jdprecious Stats: (220 preg high) 199 after baby/162 now/150 goal WOE: Moderate Low Carb Start Date: Over and over since Jan 2003	i use to be around 150.. and to look at my old pictures.. gahlee i was soo skinny compared to what i look like now.. i gained 20 lbs when i quit last april... and to make matters worse ive done atkins now since june 29th .. and im only down to 169.. i did get down to 165...but due to alchohol and im assuming stress/ not eating right.. im back up... but im plugging away.. im not gonna give up.. but just sucks.. 3 measly pounds and i havent even had a bite of bread pasta or sugar.. no fair huh! __________________ Jessica www.myspace.com/JessicaMDay Proud mother of my beautiful 6 year old princess Jaelyn living with and fighting cystic fibrosis. A new princess is here!! Jamisyn was born on March 12, 2007 She is 1 YR OLD!!! Say No To Cloned and Genetically Modified Foods! www.organicconsumers.org

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08-26-2004, 10:40 PM	#2
Atkins_Nutritionist Nutritionist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Atkins Health and Medical Information Services Posts: 684 Gallery: Atkins_Nutritionist	Smoking may have effected your metabolism. Have you spoken to your doctor about this? There are some things you might try, why not post a sample day of meals and I might be able to provide you with specific advice.

08-27-2004, 11:42 AM	#3
BirdBrain Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SE Texas Posts: 551 Gallery: BirdBrain Stats: 200.5/159.0/150? WOE: Atkins (< 20 carbs) Start Date: 1/4/2004	I quit a few months ago and gained 8 lbs - never lost any of it until I went back to smoking. My doc says that quitting smoking can change your metabolism for up to a year. Meanwhile, be thankful that it was only a few pounds, since 20 pounds is the average. Your good eating is, no doubt, what kept the gain down. Good luck!

08-29-2004, 04:33 PM	#4
Patt3 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Up North Posts: 2,101 Gallery: Patt3 Stats: 158.5/157/150 WOE: South Beach/Low fat/low carb	I guess it does change your metabolism. I just wondered if there is anything we can do to "kick it up a notch!" Here is a typical day's menu B deviled egg LC yogurt (3 carbs) L Chef salad or chicken caeser salad D Chicken breast or pork chop or other meat small salad or celery sticks or broccoli salad Snack smokehouse almonds or some cheese

08-31-2004, 05:21 PM	#5
Pedmom Video Vixen Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 11,035 Gallery: Pedmom Stats: 16/16/6-8 WOE: Atkins/SB Start Date: September 7 2007	This scares the bejeezes out of me. A few more pounds and I am quitting. I am so afraid of gaining and starting again. I have been referred to quitnet.net which is a support board for quitters.

09-06-2004, 07:54 PM	#7
Patt3 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Up North Posts: 2,101 Gallery: Patt3 Stats: 158.5/157/150 WOE: South Beach/Low fat/low carb	Hey jdprecious! I know how you feel. It is very disturbing to try so hard and still gain or at least not lose. But just look at that little girl of yours. Quitting smoking is the best gift you can give her. I just keep telling myself that these few pounds are nothing compared to the damage I was doing by smoking. And I have to believe they will eventually come off. But in the meantime it is very depressing!!