Gave up smoking 6 weeks ago and have put on weight, I was already carrying too much.
It's impacting on my emotional wellbeing and confidence.
Weigh 12stone 10 with a target weight of 10St. Huge tummy-not measured yet but will tomorrow. Aiming to walk and cycle and reduce intake.
Feeling inspired! 
Hello Firecrow69 and welcome.
Firstly, congratulations on giving up smoking. In my opinion that is one of the hardest things you'll ever do.
Try not to let the weight gain impact your confidence. It should be the other way around and you should feel really proud of yourself that you gave up smoking I'm not sure many people stop smoking and don't put on weight. That will be temporary as your body works through the changes.
There are a number of different methods for losing weight and I would recommend that 'currently' you follow the NHS 12 week plan. This will still allow you to eat what you always have (within reason ) without removing anything else from your lifestyle. The main thing that changes is the portion size.
An admin will reply to your post, providing you with further information and links.
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you Tiggerr. I have looked at the plans and intend to start when I get home next wed.
Appreciate your time thanks
I'm in agreement with Tiggerr , so I have just come along to say welcome to the forum, we are a very supportive lot. All I would add is to check your BMI, that will tell you how many calories to eat, don't be tempted to cut right back, it will only work in the short term.
If you can give up smoking you can do this, you obviously have some will power to succeed. Well done and good luck.
Thank you
Ooft! BMI 28.2 so 2stone 12lbs to lose.
12 week plan.
All feels a wee bit daunting!
Hey ho!!
Mm need to figure out how to do bmi.
Going for a cycle! (Haha check me!) Then will figure out when I get back. Thanks
Hi Firecrow69, welcome to the forum. First of all congratulations on giving up cigarettes. As an ex smoker I know how hard that is. You should be really proud of yourself.
After that challenge, losing those extra pounds should be a walk in the park Seriously though, your determination and positivity will get you there. As you start to eat less and exercise more your weight will drop and your confidence will improve.
Keep posting on this site as there is lots of help and support to get you to your goal. Admin should be in touch soon with lots more info.
Good luck and stay inspired. EJ
Thank you
Good start
If you can give up smoking you can lose weight, so good luck with your plan.
Morning Firecrow69
Welcome to the weight loss forum. Well done on giving up smoking.
Take a look at the Welcome Newbie post in the Pinned post section at the right hand side or at the bottom if your on a mobile. Have a look at the nhs 12 week plan, many members have had success following this plan. Use the BMI checker to work out your daily calorie allowance.
Below the Pinned posts are the Topics where members share a range of weight related subjects.
Take your measurements at the start together with a photo so you can see the changes on the days the scales don't move.
We have daily weigh ins so why not come along and join us. You can find the weigh ins on the Home page in the Events section on the right. Just click on the post in Events and record your start weight and any loss/gain or maintain for the week.
To get the most of the forum be active, share tips, recipes and experiences. Read some of the posts they are very motivating.
Have a good first week.
Rose
Ooh! A photo!!!
Hmm.
Cycle first.
Thanks everyone you are super kind
Hello and welcome Firecrow69 😊 Very well done on stopping smoking, you have prooved you are in control! Very best wishes with the next stage of your journey to health and fitness 😊
Hi firecrow (great name!)
Huge congrats on giving up smoking. You've done yourself the biggest favour there and I'm sure you're feeling pleased with that achievement. As an ex smoker I know how hard that is to do.
I find visual aids helpful so I either make a weight loss vision board with inspirational pics from magazines, recipes, sayings, drawings, anything visually pleasing, positive and motivating, or I keep a food journal with recipes, my diet plans, weight and graphs, interspersed with my sketches and motivational sayings.
Biking is great fun and I'd recommend Tai Chi which is a very gentle stretching and mindful exercise, rather like slow martial arts. That is so uplifting. I used to go to classes, but I learnt the 24 forms on YouTube and now practice it in the garden to Tai Chi music.
I hope you find things to motivate and inspire you and good luck on your weight loss adventure 🙂
What an inspiration. Thankyou
That's great you quit smoking. I am an ex-smoker myself. So I know how hard it is. So you can put that determination into eating healthy. 3 meals and snack in between to help with the hunger between meals. And try to get out in moving around. I hope you have a great journey and get involved in the forum as you can. Good luck!!
Gosh just realised that yes I have lost 3lbs. Forgot I did that before my trip to the Highlands. Lots of gardening and a fair bit of dancing.
Big guy
Starting a very big challenge
WOOHOO!!!! 3 BIG TARGET PASSED
Seeing the big picture
A Very Big Thank You
