Piling on the pounds

[Nozmo]

Been out for a run...what a thoroughly depressing experience.

If I put on much more weight I'm going to need to wear a bra!

If anyone is thinking of starting a weight loss club I'm up for it. I need to lose a stone.

[Hidden]

hi nozmo

you can send any weight gain this way ha

no

what you eating.your not eating loads of chocolate 🍫 are you

but honestly I can't give any real advice.

you can worry about weight later.once you win the devil 😈 fags.

sorry

take care

keep kicking 😎

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Hidden]

I've always said worry about the weight later but now it IS later for me. I've gone three months, slowly putting on a stone and now it has to come off. Trouble is I'm just constantly hungry and yes, I end up eating crap!

Appreciate the reply Lizzy, just having a rant

[Joe2 2 Years Smoke Free]

Lol nozmo i can relate to that.im scared to go near the scales.i keep threatening to go to the gym but so far ive put it off.i must admit i do feel so much fitter since i quit smoking even with the extra weight.😆😆

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Joe2]

Thing is Joe I run two or three times a week and go to the gym! I'm just eating like a pig! Hungry ALL of the time at the minute.

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Nozmo..Yes I could also do with a little gain in weight and would like to take some of you...With those beautiful waters take up paddling... Strongs with the running and well done so far !!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Hercu]

If only Hercu!! I used to eat as much as I liked and didn't put any weight on as well. I love running (have done it for years) but it's getting bad now as bits of me are moving in directions they shouldn't be moving in!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Sorry Nozmo but had to Hahaha!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

No bother, probably could have phrased that better!

[Hercu Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

Yes...Myself had a good laugh...!!!

[mushen Valued Contributor]

Oh dear.  I know it's depressing (the whole weight thing), but giving up smoking has done more good than a bit of extra weight does harm.  That aside,  it still makes you feel like crap.  Weight is all about food and weight loss is all about calories in v's  calories out.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to mushen]

True Mushen, no regrets about stopping smoking, one of the best things I've done. Just wish I wasn't so hungry all of the time.

Nothing else for it - will have to eat less! Simple as that.

[mushen Valued Contributor in reply to Nozmo]

Oh god you make it sound so easy!!  😀   I did read that for most people the weight they gain quitting smoking is lost again within a year.  Hey, there is hope for us all yet!  You're doing great, always have that thought uppermost in your mind.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to mushen]

Thanks mushen. Think I'm sick of it enough now to go for it. 

[mushen Valued Contributor in reply to Nozmo]

Get yourself a calorie tracking app - I use Fat Secret - it's free and really helps you track what you are eating. Exercise helps but weight loss is 80% food,  20% exercise.  Oh and avoid low fat foods, they are all full of sugar.  Look at it this way, if you can give up smoking, you can sure as hell do this!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to mushen]

My thoughts exactly! I'll look up that app you mention...thanks for that. I'll post my weight tomorrow on here and then once a week to keep myself going. Nobody needs to read it but it will work as my little record keeper. Currently lying on the sofa after eating a curry. Not ideal but it all starts tomorrow! Thanks mushen.

[mushen Valued Contributor in reply to Nozmo]

You're welcome.

[Tracey3 1 Year Smoke Free]

I sooo know what you mean.

I,m into celery sticks at the moment,  with fat free youghart, mixed with, mint and grated cucumber, I just dip away all night, no calories.

I also make chunky soups, as they keep you filled up for longer than smooth soups.

Maybe have a look on line a really low fat food.

I feel your pain, but the weight will come off, I,m not a runner, but I dance away to a bit of lively music, it helps

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Tracey3]

Great snack tip Tracey, must try it!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Tracey3]

Good advice Tracey, just bought my wife one of those Ninja Bullet...things. Might hijack that for the next few weeks.

Thanks

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Above post sounds just like my husband when he quit.  He will be 2 years quit in May and did put on over a stone.   He literally just was eating all around him as his taste buds just went crazy when he quit and he went mad for all the bad stuff, pizza's, burgers, chocolate, boiled sweets, crisps and  but lost it again (but that has been due to medical reasons and had to change his diet completely, I will post about this shortly).

I would suggest for now just cutting out all the crap and start eating loads of fruit and vegetables which gives that full feeling.  Remember your quit is your number one priority...

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

No problems about the smoking Roisin. As Hidden  says - smoking simply isn't an option. No relapsing just to lose weight. S0d that!!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Good for you Nozmo!

[Hidden in reply to Nozmo]

Worse than becoming fat is becoming fat and still being a smoker because meanwhile you've relapsed.... Now...think! Priorities I've lost more than I had to lose since Christmas due to a new preventive medication that I'm taking for my migraines... It's making me disappear literally... And also making me very dope... Ah well... Can't have it all...at least I'm certainly very elegant at present lol 

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Oh, Nozmo, I  know that  always  hungry bit and like you, I  could eat anything and not gain weight. Not the case now.  Now I'm  really  hungry!  I have to fast for 15 hrs before having my annual medical MOT......I'm  starving  just talking about  food. Oh heck,  get the water bottle. That's  allowed.  Good luck.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Trasha]

Sorry Trasha!! Here's me ranting on about eating too much and you're fasting. Hope the MOT goes well tomorrow.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Trasha]

Hope all goes well tomorrow Trasha.....

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Fit as a fiddle, me, man. Was that George enough. Ha!

[Trasha 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Trasha]

Bloomin' Tablet. That was supposed to be Geordie! It makes it's own mind up.

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Trasha]

Aye, that was a canny shot at the lingo Trasha. Eeeh, these bliddy tablets man!!

Ah, it's nice to talk properly for a change!

[Hidden]

Have you tried a chocolate protein shake. Fills me up without eating whatever I can get my hands on lol. I can relate 

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Hidden]

I haven't but I like the sound of it! I'm going to look that one up. Cheers!

[Firecrow69]

honegar in the morning can help.

honey, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice and warm water. helps balance ph and stops the hunger pangs.

id put ob 8lbs in 5 weeks, but am noticing a change in last 3 days drinking this 

liked tbe idea of a weekly weigh in, so called my mum and doing it with her.

best wishes from a fellow  bwfnswa - bra wearing fat none smoker with attitude..

we can do this  

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Firecrow69]

Ha ha! Love that abbreviation firecrow! Made me laugh.

I'll give the honegar a shot...sounds very refreshing. A trip to ASDA tonight I think to get some cider vinegar.

[Firecrow69 in reply to Nozmo]

if you can try and get some that has the 'mother' in it I use organic RAW.

although I think they all work wonders

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Firecrow69]

Just been to ASDA to get some firecrow.....and forgot to get it!! Got talking to somebody and then it completely slipped my mind. My memory's terrible!

I'll try again tomorrow.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Firecrow69]

Been drinking water with lemon, cucumber and mint since January at work, it too is great to fight the hunger pangs and very refreshing!  

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

How do you make that? Blend them all together?

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Bought one of those water fruit juicer bottles in the supermarket, (all the rage now, good few lads at work are using them too).   It is a water bottle with a fruit juicer compartment at the bottom of the bottle that you can put in whatever fruit you like.

I slice a lemon in half, 3 leaves of mint and 3 slices of cucumber and layer them in the compartment, put on the juicer and then fill throughout the day with water.   For some reason when using the laptop posting can't copy and paste  a picture for you so if you want to google it...

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

So the flavours infuse into the water? Is infuse even a word? Sure you know what I mean though 😀

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Yeah, thats it exactly, the fruit flavours infuse in the water...

[Firecrow69 in reply to RoisinO1]

sounds great.

next no smoking treat

[Firecrow69 in reply to Nozmo]

aye, I like the taste so have half glass cold water and add wee bit boiled water, squirt of honey, squeeze of lemon and big dash of vinegar.

if not spending time with folks I sometimes add a clove of garlic. 

mmm!!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Right...started today at 13 stone, 12 lb (87kg in modern talk)

Want to get down to my fighting weight of thirteen stone.

Let's see what I'm at next Thursday 

(Note to self: stop eating so much you greedy pig)

[Firecrow69 in reply to Nozmo]

okay! 12st 8lb aiming for 11

see ya on here next thursday!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Firecrow69]

Good for ye two,!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Firecrow69]

Wahey! Happy to team up with you firecrow. Best of luck and keep in touch

[Hidden in reply to Nozmo]

Weight is not all....buddy,  calculate your bmi first. See how how much are you you over the ideal weight first...

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Done that mmaya. Getting down to 13st gives me a BMI of 24, in the healthy range. I'm 6 foot 1 so 13 stone is about right for me. If I go much below that people start asking me if I'm feeling OK

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Oh my goodness.  I've just worked it out.  I'm not 3 (cough4cough) stone over weight.  I'm 10 inches too short 😂

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Levs]

Ha ha! There's your problem Levs 😀

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Well I have a slightly depressing history with this. I put on just over 3 stone quitting.  In about 4 months.  Ginger biscuits, really bad for you.  Who knew? 

It took a long time for my quit to be solid so didn't do anything about it for 18mth.  Then hit the gym, lost loads, started weight training and running.  Year later I looked and felt awesome.   Life decided I was doing far too well and I got injured in Oct 13, couldn't train, could barely walk.  After months of scans, X-rays, MRI's and really sodding painful injections into my hip I still wasn't better (still not) and had put quite a bit of weight back on.  

Went on holiday, was really quite down, had a row with the other half and went and had a ciggy.  Surely it was the answer?  I mean I was a size 10 (uk) when I smoked.  Nope.  Now I was fat and smoked.

Quit almost 7 weeks ago and have been dieting for the last 5 of those and lost nearly a stone.  

Getting there, bit by bit.  Still can't train properly as my leg is probably never going to get better, it would help if the hospital could work out what's wrong with it but that's a whole different story....

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Levs]

Wow Levs! How determined you are, keep it up, hope you get sorted with the injury...

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Levs]

Oh no! Life deals out cruel blows. It's awful when you have a long term injury and can't do anything...even though you want to. Really hope you come through and the injury properly heals.

Losing a stone in five weeks is very good going though, especially without the extra exercise. If I can do what you have done I'll be happy.

Thanks Levs...got any tips?

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Eat less and move more😂

Joking aside, it is that simple.  If you're a runner then you're already set.  Running is one of the best exercises for losing weight.  It's what injured my leg and I miss it dreadfully.  I dont think I'll ever be able to run again. 

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Levs]

Ah that's a shame, sorry to hear that Levs, really am. Running certainly puts a lot of strain on the joints.

I'm nursing a dodgy knee at the minute so might have to spend more time in the gym (which bores me) rather than running. It will have to be done though!!

[Firecrow69]

Levs thanks for your post.

be good to have you around on here and get tips andnkeep us all strong and staying quit.

 7 weeks is brilliant.

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Firecrow69]

Thanks.  7 weeks is amazing.  I was just shy of 4 years quit when I started again (I know, I know).  I 'only' went back to about 5 a day so it's been quite easy this time. Plus knowing I did it before, and it was really hard the first time, has made it easier.  I knew I could quit.   So I did

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Levs]

I thought I recognised your name from the old forum! Well done for getting back into it and well done on reaching 7 weeks.

[Levs 1000 Days Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

I've been around here for about 8 years now. 2010/11 I was here a lot. Came back to see they had totally rebuilt the place. I don't like it really as I find it much harder to navigate the memorial page for a much loved man has gone.   Ill get used to it, eventually 😂

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

13 stone, 9lb this morning so that's 3lb lost this week. Quite happy with that!

How's it going Firecrow69  ?

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Well done Nozmo  , what did you do differently to loose it as a matter of interest?

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

Thanks Roisin! Just ate less and did more basically. I usually run or go to the gym a few times a week anyway, so I went for half-hour walks on the days in between. I've cut out all the snacks that I "craved" and now I'm not even missing them. Remind you of anything?

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Unbelievable how walking and cutting out snacks helps, good for you!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

I was eating A LOT of snacks though!

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free]

Nozmo, what a great effort

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to FordyP]

Cheers Fordy.

Finding it easier than stopping smoking!!

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free]

My weight isn't too bad - although could probably do with losing half a stone. I need to get back running though. Unfortunately I managed to rupture my Achilles last year and was on crutches for a few months so am only just starting to think about getting fit again. Now that the weather is beginning to improve and the evenings are brighter the prospect of going for a run after work doesn't seem quite so daunting!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to FordyP]

Ooh, that's a bad injury Fordy...and the Achilles can take a long time to heal....as you probably know! Try a couple of tentative jogs then if everything feels ok go for it! You must have been in pretty good shape if you have done the GNR twice so the fitness will soon come back. I live about half a mile from the finish line by the way, in South Shields.

My trouble is I'm at that age when I'm never without a niggling injury. A few years ago I would have gone out every night to lose the weight but my knees won't take it any more. I'm an old wreck but I keep on doing it...because I like it! 

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free]

Nozmo, the Achilles was a real nightmare - I was training for another half-marathon at the time. It is a few years since I did the GNR and it was a big effort to get myself up and training again so I was doubly upset to get the injury just as my fitness levels were getting back to a reasonable level. It has taken a long time to heal and is still not 100% but getting there. Like you though I am at that stage in life where I seem to pick up other niggling injuries as well. Wish that I lived near a nice beach like you to at least make going out running a more attractive proposition

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

I bet it was! I've been lucky not to have that particular injury, worst I've had is torn knee ligaments.

Aye, it's nice running along the coast in the summer...when I'm not being chased by dogs that is.

Anyway, how's the quit going? Getting any easier?

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free]

I think it is. I haven't been in any very tricky situations for a while but will have a few to deal with this weekend - I.e. Dinner with friends and a day out with clients at the Chelsea v Man City game - both of which would have been prime smoking times. Overall though it is definitely getting easier. The cravings have reduced a massive amount but the biggest issue is probably the tiredness/lethargy - even that is getting easier though. Main thing is to take one day at a time. You guys are a massive help though

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to FordyP]

Thanks Fordy, enjoy your weekend and I hope the cravings go easy on you. I'm away to Edinburgh to avoid English football and get drunk! 

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

No change this week - still 13 stone 9 pounds.

No surprise really considering the amount I had to eat and drink in Edinburgh at the weekend. Also been advised by physio to lay off running for a few weeks because of a knee problem, so that doesn't help.

Excuses, excuses...

Target for next week - lose 3lbs. Best get on with it.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Can't loose every week Nozmo, good that you didn't gain, keep it up.....

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free]

Good luck Nozmo

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Thursday weigh in:

13 stone, 6lb.

That's 3lb lost this week and 6lb since I started.

Hooray for me!!!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to Nozmo]

Target for next week - 2lb maximum. This week has been a bit too much.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Well done Nozmo, almost half a stone, that is great!   

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

Thanks Roisin. Happy with that!

Celebrating with a pizza tonight and I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to it.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Ah enjoy!   I could eat pizza for breakfast, dinner and tea, love them - why is everything we love bad for us!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

Good question. Wish I knew the answer.

That pizza was tremendous! 

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

13st 5lb today - another one bites the dust.

Target for next week is 2lb.

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Good for you Nozmo.    Pizza night tonight?!!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

Not tonight, load of us out for a curry and beer tomorrow so tonight will be mackerel with grated carrot and an early bed!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

Diet has faltered recently...13st 6lb this morning. But my knee is better and I can run again so watch out fat!

I realise I am probably talking to myself but have to write this down to make myself do it. Target is lose at least 2lb by next Thursday. Run Forest run!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Didn't want to be rude to ask for a weigh in Nozmo for the last couple of weeks, good for you getting back into it, as long as you don't run continuously for months though, although your hair could grow back (NB, really hope you see the funny side of this comment, told ya before about hubby now having to get his hair cut every 2 weeks or so after he quit )

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

Struggled with three miles tonight so no Gumpesque marathons for me at the minute Roisin, and definitely no improvement with the follicles 😀 Happy to get back into it though...

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Nozmo I keep meaning to take the plunge and start running again. Haven't run at all since the first week or so of stopping smoking. Suspect that 3 miles would be a struggle at the moment. Won't be able to start this weekend as have a really busy one with friends coming over from Australia (non- smokers thank goodness). Maybe next week though. Also need to start thinking about losing a few pounds as well

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to FordyP]

Go for it Fordy, I'm sure you'll notice a difference in your lungs after this long off the cigs. Pity we can't form a running club but there's a few miles between us! Have a good blow out with your mates this weekend and then try a couple of runs next week. Gan on man!!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

9 degrees Celsius and absolutely lashing down with rain...going for a run. Huzzah!!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor]

13st 4lb this morning! Time to throw away the corset!

Another two pounds for next week I think....

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Nozmo I am just starting - first run last night. Legs ache a little this morning but overall not too bad. Also trying to lose a bit of the weight I have put on - so far so good

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to FordyP]

Great Fordy, glad you're back into it. How far did you go? 5km? Hope you had better weather than me last night...I was completely saturated - and not very popular - when I got in from my run.

[FordyP 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Weather was good - dry, sunny but cool. Sorry it was miserable for you. Yeah, just 5 k - will stay at that distance for a while. Off to the dentist now and then Chelsea Flower Show this afternoon. Have a good day

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to FordyP]

That's alright, I LIKE running in those conditions...just the Mrs doesn't like it when I get home. 5km for me as well...it's far enough.

Good luck at the dentist and enjoy the flower show. I'll keep an eye out for you on the television!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Well done Nozmo on the 2lb lost well impressed you know what a corset is! Made me smile and delighted you no longer need the bra either and to quote yourself 'bits of me are moving in directions they shouldn't be moving in!'

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

Ha ha, you've just made me realize I'm making myself sound like I'm a transvestite!

Glad to report that there's no need for any kind of support or hosiery any more. All of me seems to be moving in the right direction. I think I'll even stop wearing the make up as the rain makes it run

Thanks Roisin

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

New badge on its way to you Nozmo

I am the mad quitter again, just burst out laughing here, sitting at my desk, thank you, needed a laugh!

[Nozmo Valued Contributor in reply to RoisinO1]

glad I could help! Oooh, new badge!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Nozmo]

Limited to only 20 characters in the badges so will be the best I can do...