weight gain

[nsd_user663_3081]

i have stopped and am really worried about he gain. has everyone gained weight and do you have tips how to minimise it.

[nsd_user663_2892]

Almost 4 weeks for me and no weight gain so far.

Advice? Don't replace 20 cigaretees with 20 bars of chocolate! :eek:

Plenty fresh fruit, veg, water - eat healthy

Increase activity - now that doesn't mean spend all the money you've saved on a gym membership - just a brisk walk will do - anything, as long as you actually increase your activity level a wee bit

Lastly, don't worry about weight gain. Even if we do put on a few pounds initially, we can tackle that later on, when we are more confident in our quit

Good luck!

[nsd_user663_2680]

hi

hi yes i have gained are you ready for this 1 half stone and im gutted as i dod loose 5 stone at weight watchers and got to goal but now i got my head around not smoking me and my dad are going back to weight watchers the thursday after easter bank holiday weekend.Its no good i have to get my self sorted out.

[nsd_user663_2867]

I have put on 4 pounds in 6 weeks.

I was at my doctors on Friday and he said that the "average" weight gain is 1/2 a stone.

Have to say I would have thought that is an understatement.

I haven't noticed much change to my eating habits, but apparently nicotine slows the metabolism -hence the gain.

I'm going fpr a swim couple of times a week, aqua arobics and trying to do a lot more walking.

I'm not gonna worry too much about the weight at the mo, just concentrate on my quit.

[nsd_user663_2994]

Ahhh who's worried about a few pounds, just try and drink more..... ive been drinking loads of water and not eating any more than usual. no snacking on biscuits etc etc.

anyway my boyfriend loves my wobbly bits lmao (or so he says) :eek:

[nsd_user663_3097]

when i'm hungry i eat, when i'm not hungry i eat.

gained about 4 pounds in 4 dys LOL, plus been pumping it down the gym, still gaining. I am not thin, i am not fat though either, weigh about 14 stone, 5ft 10". weighed 13 stone 10 last week. I can see my belly hanging badly over my jeans and my hips desperate to break free from my belt (i may be exagerrating been told i don't look fat), i can see personally what is happening to my body though - i am defo gaining weight.

I don't give a damn though, i'll be happy to gain a stone.

it is a lot easier to lose weight than give up smoking, plus when you given up smoking you can achieve anything, i'm sure.

losing 4 or 5 pounds or even a stone will be a piece of cake compared to this grief.

[nsd_user663_2892]

I am sure I've put a few pounds on this week (refuse to weigh myself but clothing getting tight :eek

I keep thinking "Once the better weather comes in.......:rolleyes:"

Anyway, I know why.....been munching a lot of chocolate and sweets lately

*mental note to self STOP IT WOMAN!*

And, to steal and adapt Dubbs quote " I gained a few pounds but I do not smoke" (Love it Dubbs :))

been pumping it down the gym, still gaining.

Don't forget muscle weighs more than fat