Hello I'm new

[Cobgirl1]

I'm new today. Currently enjoying my first smoke free holiday. Will be starting to eat healthier when we get home. Am active but love my food and have put on weight since quitting smoking.

Weight before holiday was 14 stone 13.5lb

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, Cobgirl

Well done for quitting the cigs

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news

Take a look at the 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate

We run daily weigh-in's and you'd be very welcome to join us. The threads can always be found in the Events section, to the right of the home page, bottom on a mobile.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[echall]

Hi Cobgirl - welcome

I think most smokers who quit will vouch for the fact that you almost certainly gain weight once you have quit. I think it's your mind's way of replacing your addiction. We look to busy our hands with what once were cigarettes!

I'm sure here you will find the help and support to maintain your non-smoker status and shed some pounds!