I quit cigs. on sunday, how do I stop the weight gain????? how long is the worst part?
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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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Oh c'mon!   Give me a chance, I have only just seen the question!  \nMy resolutions.  \nI gave up smoking 8 years ago so thats out.\nIm on a diet and have lost 5 stone so I guess I continue with that til I'm a perfect size 10 (as if! Size 16 is more like it lol).\nI think its got to be more exercise.\nBe nice to my kids.\nLove my neighbours.\nEmbrace the world .\nOops I think I went a bit far there... ;)
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First of all, congratulations! I have recently quit smoking too, and am so proud of myself I haven't stepped on a scale! It is wonderful that you want to take care of your body in so many ways. It is very difficult to quit smoking, and I am so happy that you were able to accomplish such a task. What I reccomend for you is just a healthy, regular diet, and an exercise plan that fits you. Take a walk every day, and breathe in that fresh air, I bet you can smell better now!!! I love pilates, it is amazing for toning your muscles. Just replace fatty foods with fruits and vegetables. Don't drink your calories! Stay away from any sweetened beverages, such as pop and juice. I like yogurt, baby carrots, grapes, etc. because they are so portable. Do what makes you feel good. And congratulations again. Good luck with all that you do.
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All are good things to try to accomplish: stopping smoking, eating well and exercising more... but, if you try to make too many changes all at once, you may find yourself very frustrated and failing at all.  Pick 2-3 small objectives/goals that you can work on for the next couple weeks.  Things like, reducing the number of cigarettes, walking 10 minutes a day, eating more veggies... these are 3 small things that you can easily incorporate that will help you toward all your goals... and you will find that the more you increase healthy behaviour, the more you will want to reduce/quit the unhealthy ones.\n\nYou might also want to consider a support group.  Having your friend help you is a great idea!  Support groups (online, telephonic, in person) add to accountability--which it sounds like you are wanting.\n\nGood luck to you!!
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Quitting smoking is the hardest thing to do.  I quit 4 months ago.  I smoked 2-4 packs a day for over 40 years.  I never considered quitting until they took me to the hospital by ambulance.  I have 1st stage emphysema which is a miracle but will live with the consequences of smoking for the rest of my life.  I wish you well.  I can not imagine smoking one cigarette a day.  It seems a bit ridiculous.  However, if you smoke one cigarette a day, it seems that would not necessarily be bad for you.  Tobacco is an herb and has medicinal properties, but you would have to grow the tobacco yourself, since each cigarette produced by our huge tobacco companies has been enhanced with over an hundred chemicals which go directly to the brain and cause the craving and addiction which has proven too difficult for some people to quit even to the point of death.  I loved smoking for most of my life but have been devastated at the horror of coming "off" of this drug for the last 4 months but am determined to remain smoke free.  I have tried the commit lozenges, nicotrol gum, a nicotrol inhaler and the patch and am using the gum right now.  Hopefully, I will be able to get off of all nicotine by the end of this year but in any case, I am no longer polluting my environment and causing grave harm to my health.  There is a huge pool of resources available to "quitters".  I have used them all, even down to a counselor that I got by calling 1-800-nobutts.  Again, I wish you well.
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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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Quitting smoking does slow your metabolism.  It's also a mental thing.  You keep yourself occupied by eating so you won't obey the crave to smoke.  Think about this heath benefits though... Charred lungs, or a larger waistline.  You choose.  \n\nI gained 35 lbs. when I quit, after 11 years of smoking.  But I began to walk and excercise and I lost it all.  \n\nGo for it.  Walk over to that garbage can and throw those things out!  You did it before and you can do it again!  The longer you wait, the slower your metabolism is.  (the older you get)\n\nDiet and excercise is the best way to boost the metabolism.
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how bout take it slow... instead of 3 cigs a day smoke 2 then 1 then eventually one a week then one a month and then never. chew gum instead. how bout start tomorrow. theres no price on life.
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i smoked for 20 years and it took me 3 days to get over the inatial shock .i took up a hobby every time i get a craving i drink lots of water and go for a 20 minute walk .out of sight out of mind!
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I suggest you to avoid fatty foods and lessen carbohydrates.  Eat fruits, vegetables and drink 8-10 glasses of water everyday.  You should stop smoking since it doesn't only make your body weak but rather, your stomach and body store in lots of fats making your metabolism slow.  Quit smoking and do exercise everyday.  Going to army in a few months from now...  know the requirements, especially on weight.  Since you are 6'2'' tall, your normal weight should be 90 kilos.  If you are really desperate, then try the 3 day diet below which (they say) guarantees you to lose 3-10 pounds each session.  It is one of the natural way to lose weight aside from regualr exercise.  But before that, consult a doctor since I've heard some that is not fat that is losing but rather water in your body... while other people, it is only the shorter and faster wieght to lose weight.  This requires strict and discipline to yourself and food intake.  Follow the procedures given and no substituton of food, adding salt or pepper is fine but none other than that.  No snacking too!  \n\nThis is what they called the fad diet.\n\n3 Day Diet Plan is used for 3 days at a time. This diet normally used by doctors and military. These diet uses all natural products, no pills or nasty shaky. If you follow the diet correctly you can lose up to 10 lbs. in 3 days and 40 pounds in a month. The 3 day diet focuses on mixing certain types of foods that create a reaction in your digestive system. The chemicals are supposed to boost your metabolism and help you burn fat at a higher rate than usual. After 3 days of dieting, resume eating normally for three to four days, do not overeat. You can start your 3 day diet back anytime if you like.\n\nIt is a calorie diet, your weight will be reduced fast as long as you eat the same amount of calories in any type of food. if you feel bored with the food, do replace them with the food with the same calorie value anytime you like. This is to ensure that 3 Days Diet will forever be interesting to us. \n\nThe Diet does not provide medical information and if you are at any medical risk in undertaking a diet such as this, please check with your doctor before undertaking it.\n\nInstructions:\nDrink 4 glasses of water or diet soda per day. For additional flavoring you can add herbs, soy sauce, lemon, salt and pepper, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and ketchup to your foods. \n \n\n3 Day Diet Menu Plan\nFirst Day of "3 Day Diet"\n \nBreakfast\n\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water\n1 banana\n1 slice toast with 1 Tbsp. Peanut Butter\n Lunch\n\n1/2 Cup of Tuna\n1 slice toast\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water \n Dinner\n\n2 beef franks or hot dogs\n1/2 cup carrots\n1 banana\n1 cup broccoli or cabbage\n1/2 cup vanilla ice cream\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water\n \n\n \n\nSecond Day of "3DayDiet"\n \nBreakfast\n\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water\n1 egg (any style)\n1/2 Grapefruit or Juice               1 slice toast\n Lunch\n\n1 hard boiled egg\n1 slice toast\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water\n Dinner\n\n3 oz. any lean meat\n1 cup green beans\n1 cup carrots\n1 cup vanilla ice cream\n1 medium apple\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water \n \n\n \n\nThird Day of "3 Day Diet"\n \nBreakfast\n\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water\n5 regular saltine crackers\n1 oz. (slice) cheddar cheese\n1 apple\n Lunch\n\n1 cup cottage cheese or tuna\n5 saltine crackers\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water\n Dinner\n\n1 cup tuna\n1 cup carrots\n1 cup cauliflower\n1 cup melon\n1/2 cup regular vanilla ice cream\nBlack coffee or tea (Sweet & Low or Equal) or water\n \n\n \n\nExpected Benefits derive from 3daysdiet plan: \n1. Increased energy\n2. Weight loss\n3. Healthy skin\n4. Reduced allergies\n\nI hope this helps.  About your drinking once a week with friends, better stop i
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Well you're gonna be cross, you're getting one mean monkey off your back!\nTry some relaxation excercises, or go to the store and buy some Celestial Seasons Tension Tamer tea and sip on that. Will help improve your mood and make you less tense.\nThe overall withdrawl symptoms will last around 2 weeks, so bear with it and keep up the good work! You may be a bit grumpy but you have MY admiration for having the balls to even try. \nIf someone says something to you, just make sure you let them all know that you are trying to quit smoking and apologize for your testy behavior. They will  understand and support you during this time......be patient with yourself and cut yourself a little slack because you will get past it!
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there is not much you can do. Me and my husband quit. about a month ago. I have to say that i just did because he did. i didn't really want to. But as of right now am still smoke free and feel better. oh, i want one every so often but not like i thought i would. i have children too and it sure did make them happy. It feels good to be free of "oh, did i get my cigs" or "do i have a light".  Show your dad this question and answer. I will be praying that you do this for your child. Just give it a try. We used the patches and gum. only had to buy 2 weeks worth and then the patch became just plain annoying and the gum just tasted plain gross. Just try it. My husband smoked 1 1/2 pks a day and i smoked 1 pk a day and didn't even want to stop. once the nicotine gets out of your system, You will feel better. Trust me. just try it.....
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i used to run 5k and 10k races. when i got heavy into training i would stop smoking about 2 weeks before the race. after a good race (in awful weather) i decided i wouldn't smoke until i craved the cigarette. i had opened packs at  my house and work, but when i tried to smoke them (just out of habit) they made me sick. i had sweated out all the nicotine during training, therefore i had no withdrawals. it's been 25 years
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First off...Congratulations! Let me tell you what good you have done for yourself and your loved ones...\n\n20 minutes after a smoker quits: Blood pressure drops to a level close to that before the last cigarette; Temperature of hands and feet increases to normal\n\n8 hours after a smoker quits: Carbon Monoxide level in blood drops to normal\n\n24 hours after a smoker quits: Chance of heart attack decreases\n\n2 weeks after a smoker quits: Circulation improves; Lung function increases up to 30%\n\n1 to 9 months after a smoker quits: Coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue, shortness of breath decrease; Cilia regain normal function in lungs, increasing ability to handle mucus, clean the lungs and reduce infection\n\n1 year after a smoker quits: Excess risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker's\n\nAre you going through some stressful times that you feel a cigarette will help ease the pressure? I am experienceing the same thing with pop. I do so good, then BAM, the urge to have a pop, any pop, is so intense I want to pull my hair out. I can feel for anybody stopping smoking.\n\nThe "experts" say that it takes 3 weeks to make, break, change a habit, but I feel that cigarettes and pop are beyond a habit. They are a crutch, and sometimes a "good" crutch, even though they are bad for us.\n\nTry this...everytime you want a cigarette, drink grapefruit juice...better yet, brush your teeth then drink grapefruit juice. Or put a rubber band on your wrist and snap it. As long as you can think of something else besides the cigarette, you should pass the craving easier. \n\nYour time frame is also like losing weight. You lose a lot at first and are happy, then you hit a plateau and can't lose any. You get discouraged. This is when you must try harder to keep on track.\n\nGood luck and again congratulations. Also add up the money you saved from not smoking. At an average of $5.00/name brand pack/day = ~$150.00/month.
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Hang on, danelover!  I had my very last cigarette on October 16, 1998 and - some days more than others - it's still hard for me to stay away from those things.  I still have what I call "Relapse Dreams".  (Fortunately, those ebb in frequency as time goes by.)\n\nAhhhh, ....I still remember how it feels to have a cigarette after a great dinner.... ahhhh, especially Thanksgiving.  ...Oh, dear. ...\n\nAnyway!  As diversion tactics, I carry around a bottle of water and take sips all day.  While at work, I take  bathroom breaks, quick trips to the mail room or copier, log on to Yahoo! for a minute or two, etc.  Try to replace "The Habit" with something begnin or, the gods forgive, something HEALTHY! \n\nOooops, my 2 minutes are up!  Good luck & Keep Smokeless, Sister!
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Usually, your body is starting to get used to not smoking again within a month.\n\nThis should make you feel less tired already. If it is making you more tired than when you were smoking, you should see a doctor.\n\nSlowly picking up working out will be good too. Have a long term goal. For instance, expect to be a changed person in 6-12 months. Don't expect miracles before the end of the year.
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I hate to say it, but nicotine really is, that's part of the reason people gain weight when they quit smoking or chewing tobacco.