i have been smoking for a while and lost weight and i was wondering if that had anything to do with it? i keep on losing the weight and i just wanted to know if it was me always staying active or did the smoking have something to do with it.
136043
That would be Excercise, it can do both. Smoking won't help you loose weight, and it won't affect your period. It will ruin your lungs, put you at risk of cancer, stain your teeth, give you wrinkles, age your skin, put an unborn child at risk, make your clothes, car and  house smell bad,and many other unpleasant and dangerous things. Stop the cigs and do more excercise, your life will be much better.
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Y'know... when i hear people doing these walks i say "go for it".  It's MUCH BETTER than staying in to be sucked dry in front of your tv, so if it's either that or nothing, go with the walk.  It's still HEALTHY for you :)  However, if you do want to lose weight, gotta watch what you eat.  View food not as "for fun eating", but see it as energy that you either use or store and try to use most of that energy... eh, it works for me hehe :p One thing to not forget NEVER STOP EATING.... got that? dont do the whole "less eating" thing, it's bad and will cause your body to store a bit more energy since you're not getting enough to sustain your body.  You will also want to eat more *since you're burning a lot more when you DO exercise* so when you get the 'munchies' and you're working out, it's perfectly normal -JUST KEEP IT HEALTHY :)
452081
I quit smokin 5 months ago ..I gained at least 10 pounds more...I didn't think I was eating more....but the food does taste now....I never realized it had a taste....I still worked out but I am actually thinking of starting to smoke again...I want to lose my weight again...and nothing else is working! Sad but true...the only thing stopping me is that  I hate the smell of smoke on ur clothes...I didn't think I smelled bad...but now I can smell a smoker a mile away! its nasty...and I must have smelled like that too....and here I was puttin on nice perfume and everything! good luck too u...
412131
First off DO NOT MAKE YOUR KIDS TAKE CARE OF HIM.It isn't their responsibility.It is his to take care of them not the other way around.Next, It didn't do any good to cut down on smoking to lower his blood pressure and then turn around and gain weight.Excessive weight hurts your blood pressure more than anything.He is much more likely to die due to obesity and high b.p. than the smoking.But, really it sounds like he is trading one addiction for another.My be try counseling? Just try to do what you can before he get any larger and gets sicker.My husband never wanted to say anything to  me about my weight because he didn't want to hurt my feeling. I wish he had.I let myself get to 216 pounds.And I ended up with high b.p. I didn't see a problem with my weight or eating habits I am a big girl always have been. And I figured I don't drink,smoke,use drugs.So I am safe from having too many problems I have no addictions like everyone else I know and surely food isn't an addiction it is necessary.I told myself that right up until it almost killed me.Last year at 33 years old I suffered a stroke. And my only plausible risk factor the doctor could find was my obesity.Do what you can to stop him now or lose him later.It won't be easy for him but he must recognize his eating has an addiction.It is important for his survival.
552158
You know,I don't understand all the negativity of the answers to this question.This person is trying to help people understand some of the terrible effects of smoking.Yes,there are people who get cancer and other illnesses that don't smoke (and that is tragic),but there are a great many people who get illnesses from smoking.This advice may or may not help you quit,but I believe that if this helps even one person decide to quit,it is well worth it.Thanks for sharing your experience,and good luck!
599977
WOW  My Friend you said it.I'm a heavy smoker.I started at 13,I'm now 68.I ant to quit because I have had 2 hart attacks and a stroke. that is the only reason.I couldn't care less about the non-smokers.If they don't like it just don't breath while I'm smoking. nice to hear someone s on my side in this issue
311655
Same here. I quit a month ago.  I've tried to quit like 100 times and it never worked.  Then one day I got sick from something I ate and didn't feel like smoking that day and then it was weird because that feeling just stuck with me.  I've even lost 2lbs.  Usually when I try to quit I gain 15lbs.  I guess God thought it was time for me quit.  I'm a true believer that He can do anything.  I smoked just about 2 packs a day from the time I was 13 unitl now at 36 and I questioned why I didn't have cravings or anything. My husband and kids can't get over the fact that I'm not bitchy either.  Well, I'm done questioning,,,I'm just thankful I am a non-smoker and you should be too!!
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Possible.  Smoking is bad for your health all the way around.  It has been known to restrict the arteries, thereby decreasing the bloodflow to the heart and brain.  So, I'm saying, yeah, sounds right.  I'm guessing he told you that to make sure you never start smoking, and I hope you never do.  Terrible, nasty, expensive habit (I know, I smoked for 11 years) that will only kill you early and painfully.  Don't bother with it.
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Hi, I quit smoking six months ago.  It was tough.  As for the Jack A** who says to just quit because it's bad for you, we both know it's not that easy or everyone would quit. DUH!!!  Anyway, I ran across a sight that I found helpful called quitsmokingonline.com   it's free and it covers a lot of the myths about quitting smoking.  It sort of gave me a fresh outlook on the whole thing.  As far as the constipation thing, I never had that problem, I would definately try to drink more water and eat prunes or raisins.  Also, more fruit and vegetables in your diet would be good.  I wouldn't use a laxative because those are so harsh, but a stool softener could be helpful.  If the problem persist, you might contact your physician for a prescription of some reglan just to get things moving again.  Good luck with your program of quitting, and don't be afraid to use the tools available to you like patches, gum etc.  I used them and had really good luck.  Don't let anyone pressure you.  You can do this, just take it one day at a time or one hour at time, or one cigarette at time.  I promise you will be glad that you made the choice to quit.  Good Luck!
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first off let me congratulate you on the fact that you've stop smoking smart decision. Well i think that you don't feel good since you stop smoking your body isn't use to it yet. your body is prob still getting use to you not smoking don't worry about it with time you will feel better. CONGRATS
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I am an ex-smoker.  I started smoking once in a while when I was 15, and progressed to smoking all the time by the time I was 17 or 18.  I quit when I got pregnant with my first child almost 11 years ago, but started right back up after I had him due to stress.  Now I quit again almost 2 years ago when I got pregnant with my second, and am still not smoking.  \n\n  Smoking is a stress reliever, and it does cause you to lose weight and/or keep weight off, but it also makes your teeth yellow, your skin wrinkle easier and your clothes and hair smell bad, not ot mention all the health factors.\n\n  Don't start, the few positives are not worth all those negatives.
137931
You can't do that and be healthy.  Most of the weight you lost would have to be water weight and you'd put that right back on.  Good for you for not smoking, but now you need to start exercising.  Try setting smaller goals.
655795
It's when you quit smoking you gain weight (cigarettes).\n\nSmoking herb doesn't make you gain weight either, though you do eat a lot.
478370
Possibly. Or you have other factors as though smoking, or other medication that you haven't told us about that is effecting you. Of course if you only give us the information about the birth control that'll be what comes to mind. Cause and Effect comes as a whole, not just certain opinions about from where a problem originates.
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I smoke because sometime I enjoy it and other times because I feel the need.  I have quit several times and each time is a little longer than the others, but my weakness in times of high stress brings me back.  Yes I know the health risk and I am aware that it is unsightly and smelly, and I am really glad that you know all of these things and will be a much wiser person than those of us who have the habit.  I am glad you brought this up because it gives me a good idea for a question.  Thanks
618594
I hate to say this .... but it sounds like you should just have a dang cigarette lol. I'm not trying to sound pushy but a lot of people who quit smoking do it to fast and they go through weight gain and bodily problems.
511594
Absolutely.  I was MISERABLE for about a week after i quit.  I smoked for 5 years all day every day. But dont worry. It passes. I didnt want to eat and i was just irritated constantly. And I couldnt sleep but I didnt have the energy to do anything either.  Its been 3 years since I smoked, and I now have absolutely no desire to do it.  You ll be fine.  Just stick to it.