When I quit smoking for a year about 6 years ago, I gained 40 lbs almost overnight. I couldn't stand it, and no diet or exercise seemed to work. I finally gave up my quit to get my weight under control again. It took a while, but for the past three years my weight has been steady--10 lbs over, but steady.
This quit was going great--no weight change the first couple weeks. Then I stopped taking Wellbutrin a week ago, and I have gained 10 lbs in 7 days! How can this be happening, when I have maintained a daily diet of about 1500 calories (tons of raw carrots), ten 12 oz glasses of water daily, and a daily walk of 3 to 5 miles!!!! The other amazing thing is that the weight seems to be all around my midsection.
I'm having this deja vu feeling that my weight is again out of control and that nothing I do will stop the gain. I'm even having those little nagging thoughts about smoking again to regain weight control. I will see my doctor Thursday, but if meanwhile anyone can put this into a better perspective or share some tips for getting back in control, I would certainly appreciate your help!
Karen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,022
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $150
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 28
Windy, Jean, and Casey--thank you for your kind words and concern. I am feeling a bit calmer about this all today, and I am not going to give up my quit without a fight. Hopefully my doctor will come up with some remedy or explanation tomorrow.
My doctor has been on my case to lose weight for the past 3 years, and I had finally reached a weight that we were both comfortable with, about 10 lbs more than ideal. I remembered that once before my scale showed an increase, but when the doctor weighed me there was no increase, so maybe the problem is my old scale? I'm not noticing that much difference in my clothes, so maybe the scale is the problem. I bought a new one yesterday just to be sure. It confirms the higher weight, but no additional gain today. If my doctor's scale doesn't show a huge increase tomorrow, I will know it was the scale's fault and that it was lying to me all along.
Jean--I have read that Wellbutrin can cause weight loss in some people, so I guess it is possible that it could prevent gain. That could explain the huge gain after stopping. I'm hoping the lying scale is the explanation, because I don't want to take Wellbutrin again.
Whatever the cause, we just did another 4 mile walk this morning, and dinner will be a nice fresh salad! For lunch and snacks there are plenty of raw carrots. There's got to be a way around this weight issue, and I intend to find it! I'll let you know what the doctor says tomorrow.
Karen
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 26
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,058
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $156
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
Four months of smelling sweet, breathing deep, and taking control! It's been a great challenge, and the reward of freedom makes it all worthwhile. Thanks to everyone at SSC for your help, and congratulations on your own beautiful quits!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,880
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $732.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5
Phil, you must be VERY proud of those stats, and they definitely deserve to be paraded! Congratulations on your year!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,880
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $732.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
Congratulations to you! You will certainly enjoy the new smoke-free car. I bought a new car a couple weeks into my quit, and I truly believe that has been a motivator to stay quit--it is such a pleasure to drive in an odor-free car, I would hate to ruin that! Enjoy!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 122
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,880
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $732.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42
Well done, Blue Cloud! 30 is a major milestone, and you have reached it with flying colors!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 123
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,920
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $738.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45
Sarah and Hammer, remember that you can't smoke without making a conscious decision to smoke. I have found that the most difficult moments are the times when I allow myself to think about what I LIKED about smoking. If I focus on what I HATED about smoking, it is a lot easier to stay clean. It isn't always easy, but if you have your coping tools handy and you are truly committed to winning, you can do it. The rewards are many, and they are yours to be had just by choosing NOT to light the next cigarette. Self discipline grows as you practice it, and you can do it!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/6/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 123
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,920
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $738.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 20 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
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