Hi, its a very long time since I was last here ( decided not to post following a cetain incident, but the people involved appear not to be quite such prolific posters now)... I hope that everyone is still going strong and not struggling anymore.
I was wondering how people lost their post-quit weight and kept it off... I am nearly an entire year smoke-free now, but have had a real problem getting it off and keeping it off (despite weight watchers and careful eating).
does anyone else have this same problem??
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I think everyone who has quit smoking has a problem to answer your question. I never realised how much I smoked to stop myself eating which is a worry.
Diet and exercise are the only things to lose weight, no miracle cure, no magic pill (unfortunately) and a lot of will power.
All this from someone is trying to type and eat a Mars Bar at the same time!!
I do sympathise. I gave up smoking 10 months ago and have put on nearly a stone. I know that is because I used to have a ciggie with my tea and coffee breaks but now I have a biscuit!
I smoked to stop myself eating quite frequently but now I find it very difficult to lose the weight. Partly because I feel that i am being so good by not smoking so having the odd biscuit is ok.
I know I should do some more exercise and eat less but easier said than done.
I'm not far enough into my quit to see how much of an effect not smoking will have. I'm hoping not much at all. 5lbs so far but I knew that was from substitution.
Huge congrats to you on almost a year smoke free however, brilliant.
It's sounds like your doing all the right things so I understand your frustration. Other than getting medical advice from your Practice Nurse (or similar) only thing I can suggest is up the exercise more and see what happens.
sounds like I will have to accept some permanent weight gain I have compartment syndrome in my leg so heavy-duty exercise is out of the question until the dr decides what to do about it.
Well done Jerry-Lee, your doing really good, not far behind me... and Pol, well done for deciding to quit.... Personally, I don't even think about the dreaded fags these day, other than to tell ( mainly healthcare Professionals) that I am a non-smoker
Even blokes struggle - I am 14 months in now (near as damn it) and have had to resolve myself to being 2 1/2 stone heavier.
I'm quite lucky that I was actually underwieght before though.
I have simply worked to make sure that the extra wieght is not carried as fat though, so although all my clothes are bigger I don't actually appear to have gained much.
I too have gained weight. I was very underweight when I stopped and have now gone from a size 6 to a 12, never been that size before that's a gain of 2st 4lbs. I don't think I am eating any more now than I used to but hope the gain stops now.
I too have gained weight. I was very underweight when I stopped and have now gone from a size 6 to a 12, never been that size before that's a gain of 2st 4lbs. I don't think I am eating any more now than I used to but hope the gain stops now.
Good luck with your quit.
Jackie
I have gained 2 st as well and only 9 months into the quit.
I have just started Slimming World because I couldnt get the weight off on my own. It might be worth getting a kick start with a slimming club, I know they arent everyone's cup of tea and I wish I could do it without but have to be honest its kept me focus.
I'm 11 months in and still gaining... I was 9st when I stopped smoking and am now just under 11st... I have never been the bigger end of a size 12 before
If I do weight watchers I lose it, but the second I eat ANYTHING I shouldn't it goes straight back on... I think its an age thing too on my part.
I read something somewhere about the main difference between people who are skinny minnies and those who are not is that the former spend about 2 hours more a day on their feet.
Has anyone tried just upping their activity levels a bit? I have walked miles in the last 5 and a half weeks and don't seem to have put on weight yet. Plenty of time for that still though, I suppose
I'm sure you're right, and we all know that being active is essential, but I think theres more to it than that.
I would be hard pushed to be any more active - When I'm not at work, I am father to a 3 year old and when I get some time to myself I am out on the bike doing miles on pedal power. I love being active now, I would have done anything to avoid exercise and the coughing and wheezing that went with it in the past!
I'm fitter and leaner than I have been in years, and I eat properly too thanks to the wonderful Mrs StuartH... but I'm still 2 1/2 stone heavier.
I honestly think that for a lot of people, when they quit - they simply become who they were meant to be.
And anyway, carrying a little extra weight is a lot better than smoking.
I have always been quite a small person and never taken any notice of size but since putting on weight for the first time I am really confused with these sizes. Vicki you and some others I know say they are around 10-11 stone and a size 12, I am 8st 8lbs and am a size 12.
Can I borrow your lungs for a while and I can go to an exercise class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes on your quit you are from 2008 like me there are still a few of us around.
I have always been quite a small person and never taken any notice of size but since putting on weight for the first time I am really confused with these sizes. Vicki you and some others I know say they are around 10-11 stone and a size 12, I am 8st 8lbs and am a size 12.
Can I borrow your lungs for a while and I can go to an exercise class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Best wishes on your quit you are from 2008 like me there are still a few of us around.
Jackie
Hi Jackie, Im guessing its the confusion is down to height and shape.... I am not that tall, but I have feminine curves...I just buy clothes accordingly.
You still sound tiny... 8st 8lbs, I wish I was that again... out of curiousity how tall are you??
I am 5ft 2 ins Vicki, wieghed 7st 11lbs most of my life and was told I was ok weight for my bone structure and size. I lost a lot of weight when I was sick one time down to 6st 4lbs, so was pleased to put some on, it can be very difficult to gain weight, but I did not expect to put on so much.
I am 5ft 2 ins Vicki, wieghed 7st 11lbs most of my life and was told I was ok weight for my bone structure and size. I lost a lot of weight when I was sick one time down to 6st 4lbs, so was pleased to put some on, it can be very difficult to gain weight, but I did not expect to put on so much.
JackieBlimey, your diddy... I am just under 5.5 and was around nine stone when I gave up... I have been known to be around 8st when stressed, but look too skinny... 9 and a half is about right for me and my bone structure I think.
thanks mods but I wish you had removed it 5 mins earlier. eeeewwww Just eaten. Can someone pass me the eye wash please I think it scarred my retina lol
When I stopped I went back to my Slimming World class as I had free membership being on target. I did put on a stone but was half a stone underweight when I stopped so all good! I've enjoyed the odd sneaky chocolate to help me through but now am back on the healthy eating. And I'm in the gym - a lot (it's what stops me lighting up). I'm only a couple of weeks off the first year as a non-smoker - I'm 4lbs off my target weight - hopefully I can do it....
Hi Vicki and well done Regarding weight i must admit i've always been a skinny minni but since passing 30 & quitting smoking i've noticed i seem to put it on alot quicker aswell. Men say they like curvy woman...well this woman won't go along with that one!! Obviously i am eating more and my metabolism has slowed down a little bit, So the solution is; eat less exercise more right?? Easier said than done isn't it lol.
I have normal healthy thyroid function so i decided to take kelp, acai berries which naturally improves weight loss and speeds up metabolism. Cut cake and stodge, things like that out for a bit, green tea is good also for detoxing. If you dont like exercise like me, then brute force and vanity normally does the trick, take a good hard look at myself in the mirror & go for it. For me exercise became quite addictive but worth it. Good luck.
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I have compartment syndrome in my leg so heavy-duty exercise is out of the question until the dr decides what to do about it.
Regarding weight i must admit i've always been a skinny minni but since passing 30 & quitting smoking i've noticed i seem to put it on alot quicker aswell. Men say they like curvy woman...well this woman won't go along with that one!! Obviously i am eating more and my metabolism has slowed down a little bit, So the solution is; eat less exercise more right?? Easier said than done isn't it lol.
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