Day 1.

[Missbiccie]

Hi everyone. First time here and 2nd time of giving up. I am using the patches and the e-cig(nicotine free). Also scared of putting on weight so have joined Weightwatchers. At 17st I can ill afford to put on any weight. Im trying to be positive by putting my weight on here as a incentive. More so to eat healthier and monitor what I am eating. Im just wondering if anyone else has done both together, diet and give up smoking and how did you fare.

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Hi Missbiccie, just love your name gal

Firstly, a big warm welcome to this lovely quit support site

Secondly, a big well done for making the decision to quit

Thirdly, quitting smoking and slimming as well, hmmmm, am not sure about that one gal, I think we all put some weight on during our quit, as we tend to snack more cos we get an empty feeling but the secret is I think, is to snack on fruit and veg, as in maybe chop some raw carrot up and chomp on that, chop some fruit up and keep it in the fridge, so that its ready for you when you want it Erm am not sure about biccies though eh

I myself would stick to quitting the smokes first, cos they are far far more unhealthy for you than putting a bit of weight on eh, then you could put all your forces together to get rid of mr nic Then once you have kicked his ass out a that door, then you can kick the weight problem into touch tooooooo

Take care now, Pete

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to monky]

Hey Pete.

Oodles of thanks for your reply. Biccies are a no no at the moment...loads fresh veg and a mahoosive Sunday lunch....all free apart from the Beef went down very well.

I think more so with Weightwatchers to 'maintain' what I am whilst giving up, but also to get into the healthy eating way of thinking. Cigarettes are the priority.

My lovely Nan passed away a year yesterday from Lung Cancer so its given me the kick I needed, albeit a year later, but better late then never. x

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to Missbiccie]

Hey, Biccie, I've just found an old post that just might interest you I've posted it on the questions

[Hidden in reply to Missbiccie]

ooooh be careful with the 'free' stuff. I don't know what weightwatchers is like now, its been 3 whole years since I was with them but ALL food contains calories and fruit which is mainly made up of sugar isn't as innocent as you might think. I do think it was better when fruit and veg had points. I think that's the best idea to just try and maintain while you're going through the quit smoking process as trying to lose weight and stop smoking is very hard. However stopping smoking doesn't automatically equate to putting on weight. I only put about half a stone on over the whole year and that's down to my eyes being bigger than my belly rather than not smoking. Good luck with both

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Welcome to quit support , As for weight watching and quitting I am like Pete perhaps replace cravings etc with healthy nibbles, and when you get the urge to smoke a bit of exercise to take your mind of it. One step at a time.

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to jillygirl]

Thank you for your reply Jillygirl. I have just read your blog, you are such an inspiration to everyone.

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to jillygirl]

Cheers Jillygirl, does that mean I got it rite this time

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee in reply to monky]

Would I really admit to that? (your brain cell is as good as mine, )

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to jillygirl]

Maybe !! BUT!! I have to find mine first

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee in reply to monky]

I thought you told me , but I forgot>

[flairp0tat0]

Hi missbiccie. Welcome!

I'm on day 11 of my quit and have already gained half a stone.

I'm finding that I'm enjoying my food more now, and am never quite sure when to stop eating. I used to finish with a cigarette...

All of our gains are made by determination, however, be kind to yourself. Giving up smoking is really tough. It takes a huge amount of emotional and mental resources. Therefore, I'd suggest being mindful of what you are eating, and of the triggers (the same as when you recognise your triggers for wanting a ciggie)

Don't beat yourself up. The weight should be monitored, but keep your efforts on the quit first and foremost. The rest will follow.

Good luck!

CP. X

[jillygirl Administrator Queen Bee]

Well folk going to get ready for bed so see you tomorrow. night night sweet dreams. (what shift is it tomorrow Pete?) luvs ya all xx

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer in reply to jillygirl]

Ooooooo Jillygirl, just love your new pic gal, Hey, you wernt very old in that pic were you

I'm on the same shift as last week, flippin lates so probably wont see ya till next weekend, you take care now Jillygirl, if you feel down at all, then go spend hubbies money for him eh cos that will perk you up gal

Nite nite Jillygirl, God bless ya gal, you do a wonderful job on here Sweet dreams and loads a huggggggs heading your way, luvs ya tooo xxxxx

[Rainbowlilybet 9 MONTH WINNER]

Hey Misbiccie. I'm desperately trying to quit without gaining weight too. We can do this!

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Rainbowlilybet]

Hi Rainbowlilybet, we sure can do this. After reading some stories I am even more determinded x

[Rainbowlilybet 9 MONTH WINNER]

Are you going to weight watcher weigh ins? How far apart are they?

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Rainbowlilybet]

Im doing WW online so every Sunday is my weigh in. I only weighed myself Thursday at the Stop smoking class at local Health Centre so I used that weight for today

[Rainbowlilybet 9 MONTH WINNER]

Sounds good.

I guess we have to find a healthy alternative to the cravings. For me that's when I'm most likely to reach for the bad food.

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Rainbowlilybet]

Im using the e-cig for cravings, the nicotine free one, you can find them on Amazon, Im finding it a great help....and I got a Tutti Fruitti flavor....bonus! lol

[Rainbowlilybet 9 MONTH WINNER]

Sounds good I'm using the inhalator but I dunno if it's actually doing anything

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Rainbowlilybet]

Is that the nicorette one?

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Rainbowlilybet]

amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00...

This is the one im using

[Pinkiezoom 26 Months Winner in reply to Missbiccie]

Hi Missbiccie,

Fair play to you for both giving up smoking and dieting, I am using a very similiar vape to you, and i cant believe how much i enjoy it! I am not nicotine free in mine though slowly slowly catchy monkey for me.But good luck, and everyone here is so lovely and supportive you would be hard pushed to find a better support site.

Al x

[Rainbowlilybet 9 MONTH WINNER]

I use the boots one but I think they are both the same.

I'll have a look at the e cig thanks

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Rainbowlilybet]

hey hun,

Did you look into the e-cig link?

x

[Rainbowlilybet 9 MONTH WINNER in reply to Missbiccie]

I did thanks. It's very tempting but I think I'm going to plough on with the inhalator. I think if I knew about them when I was first starting I'd be ordering nice flavours

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Rainbowlilybet]

I agree, stick with what your used to hun x

[Pinkiezoom 26 Months Winner]

Hi Miss Biccie

Just thought i would pop my head in and see how you are getting on, got to be day 5 for you now is it? are you still finding it ok? I am doing ok with my vape and dont even really think about real smokes at the moment, but no doubt when saturday comes and it is my official quit date, my brain will play stupid tricks on my and make me dream about them lol!!!

Hope it is still going smoothly for you x

[Missbiccie 8 MONTH WINNER in reply to Pinkiezoom]

Hi Al,

Yes all is going very well thank you. Its Day 4 today and I have a Throat Infection, so no ecigs for me and tbh I havent missed them. The diet/maintenance is going very well, I see my non smoking lady at health center tomorrow and Im also weighed....so fingers crossed.

I wish you lots of luck for Saturday, but Im sure you will be fine.

Tanith x