i recently quit smoking, 2 weeks ago, but now i find myself wanting to eat all the time. i dont want to gain weight and im about ready to start smoking again so i wont feel the need to munch all the time.
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try chewing sugar-free gum like trigent..i especially like the orange one..it really takes away the cravings..
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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.
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chromium picolinate.. naturally boost metabolism..it's in One a day weight smart.. or you can buy it seperately. I quit 5 months ago after smoking for 10 years. I read ALOT of books to keep my mind off of it. It was hard.. But now every time i smell it i want to vomit and i actually turn to my fiance almost every time and say 'Gosh I am SO glad i don't smoke anymore!!" Eat alot of whole grains and take chromium.. look at labels.. watch your fat and sugar intake. More than 30 grams of fat a day is too much if you are trying to lose weight or keep it off. MY biggest problem was turning from the cigs to CHOCOLATE and other sweets. It is proven that chocolate is just as addicting as heroin!! SO TRY not to sub the cigs with other bad addictions..lol. As for how long the first part was i'd say it was the first month that was the worst for me. The physical withdrawl part anyway. After that it's all in your head. GOOD LUCK!!
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When I stopped smoking for a while, I ate chocolate covered cherries-which was something I hated before that time or at least did not like well enough to eat more than once a year.  Oddly enough coffee and hot tea-green tea wild berry plum flavor!  It was excellent.  I was so tormented.  Water and exercise and daily chores will help keep your mind off of it.  Plus, being away from smokers.  That was my trouble and stressful times got the best of me.  Better luck to you.  Believe me you will feel so much better and like a stronger person for overcoming this addiction.  You will have more energy and that will replace the urge for smoking-your new re-found health!!! :)
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snack on vegetables and fruits when you have sudden urge to munch. cut down on chips n french fries. lots exercising like brisk walking or swimming. drink plenty of water. have enough sleep and never skip meals--eat smaller portion each meal but regularly than one big portion in a meal.
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I lost 104 pounds! I am a nurse, so was not ignorant of basic nutrition, but had allowed myself to gain this much after stopping smoking. \nI decided to eat FRUIT throughout the day, and a sensible dinner in the evening. (As my shift ran until midnight, this was needed.) I did not curb my fruit portions, just eating all I wanted. I didn't choose low cal fruits, but as many kinds as I could find. If I had alot of work that required more protein I ate yogurt, cheese, or cottage cheese. If I just needed a nice full feeling, I would have a bowl of bran cereal, with fruit, milk and yogurt. After the first 40 pounds, which fell away quickly (4 pounds per week) I came to a set-point. At that time I began walking. about a mile twice per day. (the morning walk boosts your metabolism for the next several hours.) then weight began falling off again. I went from size 22 to size 12.....and I've never felt better. The fruit was always satisfying, and I never felt deprived......more like pampered. Oh...I decided which foods were my greatest enemies, and kicked them out of the house. I allowed myself a favorite treat (ice cream, 2 cookies, etc.) once per week. That kept me from feeling deprived or punished.
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To get your mind off food you should think about me. You ask this question like you'r fat. YOU'R NOT FAT! You can eat less by talking or doing things with me :)
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I recently stopped smoking and I am very proud of myself.  I did put on about 21lbs though.  I am dieting and I have joined a gym but I am finding it very difficult to lose the extra weight, but I think at the moment, I would rather be fat than to start smoking again.  I am so much more healthier than I was and I have lots more money.
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your body is used to getting the nicotine on a regular basis so you will have huge cravings for it. as for caughing, you loung is finally starting to breeth, hopefully it will get better soon. *tumbs up* for quitting, don't give up the fight, you can do it:)
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I too am trying to quit smoking.  I was smoking full flavor 100's and smoking about 1 1/2 packs a day.  I have lowered to lights shorts and smoking now only about a 1/2 pack a day.  My suggestion would be not to grab a cig as soon as you get up in the morning and everytime you eat.  Try not to pick one up just because your bored or think you need one.  Wait until you just can't take it any more and you HAVE to have one.  Pay attention to how often you smoke.  If you just had a cigarette 30 minutes ago, make yourself wait another 30 minutes.  Also, set a goal that by a certain day you will be a non-smoker.  And write down the reasons that you want to quit.  Post the goals and reasons on the fridge or somewhere that will remind you constantly why you are doing it.  Good luck sweety!  You can do it!
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Quiting smoking will not make you gain weight by itself.  Weight gain is a direct result of calories consumed, and calories expended during exercise, daily activity, etc.\n\nQuiting may make you feel like you need to do something with your hands- thats partly why people start eating more after quiting. If you begin to feel like this, you should have some gum, go for a walk, or find something constructive to take your mind off of smoking.\n\nSo if you're thinking about quiting... Go ahead and do it without worrying about gaining weight- you'll feel better in the long run.\n\nGood Luck
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cold turkey is the way to go - i am on day 93 today.  counting the days since i have had a cigarette has gotten me through a lot of cravings as well.  i tell myself that even if i smoke just one, i have to start again at day zero.  it has been a big deterrent - and i feel great.  i am also planning to have a party on day 100 - and maybe keep on having parties every 100 days for the rest of my life if i stay smoke free.  it's really just a great excuse to have people over.
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I had many clients tell me that when I worked at a weight loss center. We highly recommended a multi-vitamin daily. Lots of people are not affected like this. I always explained it to you having more energy which actually can make you feel hungry. Fuel for the fire so to speak.
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Make a bet with a few different people and put the money in a glass jar that you will save every day. Keep gum and or toothpicks to keep your mouth busy and try not to be around any one who smokes for at least the first two weeks. Change your habits, if you have to smoke when you drink, don't drink for a while, and stay away from bars and places where a lot of people smoke. If you always smoke as soon as you wake up, try sometype of light excercise instead. I wish I could tell you it's easy, but we all know that quitting smoking is one of the hardest things to do. I quit seven years ago cold turkey from 2 and1/2 packs a day and have not had one since. I told everyone I knew and no one bellieved me, so I did it to spite them and prove to myself I could. I had tried the patch and gum prior to that, but nothing worked until I really decided I wanted to quit. Be strong and everytime you get the urge, just remember why you're quitting. Congrats on making a life changing decision and I wish you the best of luck.
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giving up smoking is HARD.  I have done it several times, this last time for several years.  I am still smoke free, but it's kind of like being a alcoholic.  You need to just quit cold turkey.  No patches, no gum, no tapering off.  It's nonsense.  Just don't light a cigarette.  You will need something to replace it with.  People will tell you exercise, walking, etc.  People are crazy.  You aren't ready for that.  I recommend baby carrots.  No, i'm not kidding.  Eat a baby carrot everytime you want a cigarette.  They take about the same amount of time to eat and they will give you something to do.  Baby carrots cost about 1.50 for a plastic bag of them.  It's cheaper than cigarettes and no one ever got fat eating carrots.  And they are even healthy.  I quit for my son too.  I want to hold my grandchildren someday.  You CAN do it.  Congrats on your decision.
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Some chemists stock quit chocolate patches believe it or not.\nJust like the ones for quitting smoking.\nOther than that try eating sweet fruit instead of chocalate!\nI know the feeling though - nothing quite beats a good chocolate binge!! :-)
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yeah but for me its some weird reason... when i'm in school my appitite just disappears... when I go and eat (I only eat a hashbrown cause my stomach isn't HUNGRY at all!!!) and then I feel like throwing it up =( .. then i'll buy a fruit juice to wash it down... not sure why but I think it depends on the mood o.O ... i'm no doctor but that's my hypothesis.