Weight gain

[paulapips64]

Hi all I'm not happy with myself this is week 3 of giving up smoking I got on the scales this morning and I've put on 12 pounds in 3 weeks!!! So now I've got to diet as well as give up smoking what exactly can I do I don't hardly drink or go out anywhere I'm feeling really fed up I'm also in agony I've got OA and is waiting a knee replacement 😟

[Hidden]

It's not easy Paulapips64.

Don't be hard on yourself. Giving up smoking is a huge thing for your body to go through. Weight gain is common because smoking suppresses the appetite.

Try and eat healthily, lots of calorie less foods like salad, celery, cucumber. Even have a glass of water if you feel hungry, sometimes we are thirsty but feel hungry. It will fill your stomach, so if you still feel hungry, you will eat less.

It's going to take time, so try not to worry about the day to day things but look at the long term plan.

There's a great app called noom that helps you look at lifestyle changes. It records food intake, exercise etc, but also has wee challenges to do to keep it fun. Theres a great support forum too.

[paulapips64 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you zanna I will look up the noom app xx

[Lizzi236]

Hi I know what you mean. I've done 7 weeks and put on a stone. With my back and leg problems I can't really exercise and so just started to eat a lot better. Mainly diet milkshakes soup and breakfast bars and fruit. I guess I'll see how it goes in a couple weeks. Try to find something you enjoy like reading or craft work something so you can feel good about yourself be happy and boost your confidence.

[paulapips64]

Thanks Lizzie yes I will x

[Cazza2612]

I too are having problems with weight loss which is due to Fibro and also having my gallbladder removed

[paulapips64]

Oh poor you Carole I hope you feel better soon and hopefully we can lose some weight x