9 weeks no cigarettes but..............

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:38 am

I'm gaining weight!!!!!!!!!!!! Noooooooooo!

The past few weeks I find myself wanting to eat denser foods.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:45 am

You look much younger then some of your recent photos.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:52 am

Roody wrote:You look much younger then some of your recent photos.

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:05 am

Awesome Deb.
Sounds like your well on your way to beating the addiction.
Wish I was ready to try

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:10 am

Chris wrote:Awesome Deb.
Sounds like your well on your way to beating the addiction.
Wish I was ready to try

Problem is that I really don't want to gain any more weight. I am a chubby girl as it is. I don't need to expand any more than I have.

Initially, I started losing weight because I was eating a total vegan diet, but after 6 weeks, I found myself wanting to eat denser foods. I know I am definately going through some changes and that is probably why. I just ordered a brand new pair of good athletic shoes to do some sprint walking in. The ones I have are starting to get worn but, starting tonight, even though I have a lot of walking in my commute, I have to do an hour of straight sprint walking. I am going to try to do this after work every day. Now, if I watch how much of the dense food I eat, this walking program will help.

Chris, one morning, I was coughing so much when I got to work, I started to choke. That scared the living crap out of me. The next day, I quit. I don't cough anymore. If that did not happen, I probably would still be smoking right now. I curse the tobacco companies every time I get the urge to want to smoke.

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 10:36 am

Thought sure you were going to say you smoked a joint.

Cypher · Post by **Cypher** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:12 am

Congratulations Deb!

Heather and I are about to quit smoking as well. The cost and health issues alone are key factors. One of the things we've done is get a gym membership to alleviate weight gain, and reduce stress. We did this last time we quit. My main goal is to beat the 3 month relapse that always kicks in.

I wouldn't suggest doing a major diet change, like going vegan at this time too. Try keeping a food journal of what you eat. That should help you stay within your calorie range. Good luck

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:47 am

Good job Debbie gal!

My daughter in law struggled with the weight problem as well. The amazing power of nicotine...or lack of! Her body kept telling her she was hungry...and of course she was...but for the nicotine..not foods....which also kept her hands busy when eating. The trick for her was to keep her hands busy in times that she would normally grab a cigarette...and not replace them with foods.

March 21'st was my quit day...and its still a struggle. Now my blood pressure has dropped to 90/60..always some testy things I suppose. After two bouts with pneumonia....one in Oct/November, and the latest in Feb/March...ya think?

She has now returned to her normal weight btw, and has been smoke free for about 9 months...the adjustment to your body takes a long time! Be patient with yourself

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:24 pm

Thanks

Cypher
Counting calories is not my thing. I just have to cut the heavy fats and starches. I have to watch what I eat. I have other issues that I am dealing with. I have to give it my best shot.The walking program should help me.

I hate gyms. I don't have patience with the one close by. You have to wait too long on lines to use the equipment.

Hopefully, I can keep the gain minimal until my body stabilizes.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:28 pm

Debbie wrote:Thanks

Cypher
Counting calories is not my thing. I just have to cut the heavy fats and starches. I have to watch what I eat. I have other issues that I am dealing with. I have to give it my best shot.The walking program should help me.

I hate gyms. I don't have patience with the one close by. You have to wait too long on lines to use the equipment.

Hopefully, I can keep the gain minimal until my body stabilizes.

Run back and forth to the fridge?

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 1:29 pm

Good luck and hang in there. Try and get outside and become distracted. A brisk walk, a trip to a museum. Just keep busy.

Jamie_R · Post by **Jamie_R** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 2:34 pm

you know, sex burns 400 calories a shot (no pun intended .... well, maybe a little)

burple · Post by **burple** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 4:38 pm

I put on 30 lbs since I quit 7 mo ago and still gaining

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 5:57 pm

Debbie wrote:Thanks

Cypher
Counting calories is not my thing. I just have to cut the heavy fats and starches. I have to watch what I eat. I have other issues that I am dealing with. I have to give it my best shot.The walking program should help me.

I hate gyms. I don't have patience with the one close by. You have to wait too long on lines to use the equipment.

Hopefully, I can keep the gain minimal until my body stabilizes.

you don't need a gym. You need to walk and then eventually begin running. There are all kinds of exercises you can do with nothing but your own body.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 6:57 pm

Debbie wrote:

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:46 pm

JawZ wrote:you don't need a gym. You need to walk and then eventually begin running. There are all kinds of exercises you can do with nothing but your own body.

I know. Someone mentioned the gymn.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:50 pm

burple wrote:I put on 30 lbs since I quit 7 mo ago and still gaining

I cannot do that burple. Just the thought of 30 more pounds on what I already have have on my body freaks me out!!!

I would end up getting sick.

I don't want to post in the gf that I had a heart attack. I know my body. I would not be able to handle much more than what I have on me now.

Damn.....I could use boot camp all over again

TonyT · Post by **TonyT** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 8:36 pm

Don't worry about your weight. You can always send over to Caronia or Palermo for a husband who won't give a hoot about your weight, so long as you just dance w/ him once a week and twice on Sunday mornings.

Mad_Haggis · Post by **Mad_Haggis** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 9:38 pm

My friend just got a puppy. He has lost 15 pounds already. I think he's on to the new working diet system

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:25 pm

Deb....one step at a time.

Congrads!!!! You are very very close to not getting the craving as much.

Stick with it. You can do it!!!!!!!!!

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:32 am

Debbie wrote:I know. Someone mentioned the gymn.

Come on down to Ross's Gym. I'll give ya a few good work outs.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:28 am

blebs wrote:come on down to ross's gym. I'll give ya a few good work outs.

:d:d

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 7:58 am

I started sprint walking two days ago. My body HURTSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!

Yesterday, I went over my hour time frame - 1.75 hrs. I did not even realize it. I was just absorbing the sunshine. It was a perfect day for walking.

I picked this up and it works like a charm!

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OSULLY · Post by **OSULLY** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:53 am

Hang in there Deb, you're doing great.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:55 am

OSULLY wrote: Hang in there Deb, you're doing great.

Thanks Sully...........I can't give up this time.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:08 am

blebs wrote:Come on down to Ross's Gym. I'll give ya a few good work outs.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:13 am

CableDude wrote:

Wot Chu Laffin at Boi??????????

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 3:38 pm

Ok....today is my 3 month anniversary. We had a health fair at work and I signed up for the NY Health and Racquet Club because we get discounts on membership. They have so many locations, but the one I will be going to is only two blocks from my job.

I'm hoping this will help with the tension that I am feeling from not smoking.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:05 pm

Congratulations Debbie, you can beat it! To be perfectly honest I’d rather have a woman who is a little thick who could screw my brains out then have a thin ass woman who was hacking up a lung every time we got busy. Don’t concentrate on the weight so much.

I did quit a while back, I found that Nintendo and toothpicks helped me keep my hands busy for awhile. Unfortunately I did start back after ten months. I still could kick myself in the ass for starting back. For whatever reason it was a lame excuse.

Of course the doctors told me to quit again. They also said to reduce the heat and stress. I live near New Orleans and I have an active, not hyperactive, five year old son. Like either of those two options are viable. Yeah right.

Debbie there is no doubt in my mind that you can beat the addiction. Just do us a favor and mind your heart too.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:38 pm

RoundEye wrote:Congratulations Debbie, you can beat it! To be perfectly honest I’d rather have a woman who is a little thick who could screw my brains out then have a thin ass woman who was hacking up a lung every time we got busy. Don’t concentrate on the weight so much.

I did quit a while back, I found that Nintendo and toothpicks helped me keep my hands busy for awhile. Unfortunately I did start back after ten months. I still could kick myself in the ass for starting back. For whatever reason it was a lame excuse.

Of course the doctors told me to quit again. They also said to reduce the heat and stress. I live near New Orleans and I have an active, not hyperactive, five year old son. Like either of those two options are viable. Yeah right.

Debbie there is no doubt in my mind that you can beat the addiction. Just do us a favor and mind your heart too.

Thanks RE. I'll be ok. I have to get a regular routine going for a number of reasons:
1 - high cholesterol -- I cannot take statin drugs. I do not enjoy niacin at night either. I hate that stuff.

2 - borderline high blood sugar -- watching my starch intake and exercise will stabilize my blood sugar and I will not be as hungry.

3 - I need to get some weight off. Oh don't worry, I never was a toothpick and I refuse to be one too. But, I do need to get some of the weight off because my blood pressure is slighly elevated. It is from the weight. I am only 5 feet tall and could handle only so much.

All in all, it is good for my heart.

Ashdaw · Post by **Ashdaw** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:44 pm

Debbie, my Dad gave them up, added about 10kgs and then took up Golf and the Gym and now Mum has joined him too in the Gym.

Good for you giving the Cigs up

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:05 pm

Ashdaw wrote:Debbie, my Dad gave them up, added about 10kgs and then took up Golf and the Gym and now Mum has joined him too in the Gym.

Good for you giving the Cigs up

Thanks Ash. I like the program that I signed up for. At least with this one, all of the classes are included in the membership. They have many classes for cardio, strength training, pool workouts, mind/body (tai chi, yoga, karate etc.)and even dance classes. It'll be fun.

I have to stick to it this time around.

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Tue Apr 28, 2009 10:12 pm

Debbie wrote:...I have to stick to it this time around...

Stick to it. I’m deadset in my mind that if you ever come down here I’ll get you a ride on the back of a Harley.

Start smoking again and all bets are off.

ghost · Post by **ghost** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 4:36 am

Deb, I quit back in September 2008, after smoking for 24 years. If I can do it, you can too. (Chantix rules, BTW.)

Every once in a while I get the temptation, like maybe once a month, and I just think about how well I've done. I won't have something control my life - I control my life. You're strong-willed too, I know you can beat this.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:33 am

RoundEye wrote:Stick to it. I’m deadset in my mind that if you ever come down here I’ll get you a ride on the back of a Harley.

Start smoking again and all bets are off.

Wooooooooooohoooooooooooo

:::::doing the happy dance:::::::::::

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:35 am

ghost wrote:Deb, I quit back in September 2008, after smoking for 24 years. If I can do it, you can too. (Chantix rules, BTW.)

Every once in a while I get the temptation, like maybe once a month, and I just think about how well I've done. I won't have something control my life - I control my life. You're strong-willed too, I know you can beat this.

There are other things that I am looking at, more now then ever before. Fear was the factor that helped me quit cold turkey.

Mad_Haggis · Post by **Mad_Haggis** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 12:35 am

debbie, can I call you debbie? I am a smoker, but i'm a really nice guy. Have lots of non smoker friends, and when i'm around them, I don't smoke. Abstain, for 16 hours sometimes, no skin of my back, in the end. Don't get the cold sweat's. It's all will power. There is no end to justify a means.

I still go to bars in winter, and have more fun at the bar than going outside to "smoke"= "not be at the bar."

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 7:35 am

Haggis you are funny!!!

I am sore this morning. First time at the gym last night. Aerobics and weight training. All I can say is OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWW!!

Tonight's agenda...soaking in a hot tub.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Sun May 03, 2009 1:19 pm

Well, I lost the current weight gain since I quit smoking. Now, to work on the rest.