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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

I'm on a weight loss kick after quitting smoking because I did gain weight after quitting. Okay, here's what I know. It's better to be smoke free than carrying extra pounds, so don't worry too much about weight gain for now. You're doing yourself a huge favor by giving up the cigarettes. EXERCISE. I'm a lazy person by nature, and have started working out 5 days a week and found that I love it. In a month I could see and feel the difference in my abs, thighs, and butt!!!! It's so good for you in so many ways and will help with cravings, sleep, weight gain. I'm really not dieting so much but have cut out sugar and processed grains. I've taken all the junk that I used to eat and replaced it with a better for me substitute. Here's the yummiest treats that I found when I had a craving for something but didnt want to cheat....(they taste so good you'll feel like they're bad, but they're really yummy) #1 Recipe.. Jello makes sugar free/fat free banana creme pudding. Make some of that using nonfat milk, and add in some banana slices. Top it off with the whipped cream that you "spray" out of the can (Reddi Whip), the light kind has 1g fat 0 trans fat and 15 calories per serving. This treat is awesome!!!!!!! #2 Treat Another yummy one is like a float, use diet Pepsi, sugar free vanilla syrup, half/half(or can use somehting less calories), and top with Reddi Whip!!! Yum! #3 I like the sugar free jellos, only 10 calories each!!!! All the fruits and veggies are great, and sunflower seeds becasue they keep you busy for a while! I also LOVE chocolate so I buy the sugar free fat free chocolate fudge pudding, and unsweetened chocolate, Weight watchers has some pretty awesome chocolate pecan treats that are only 50 calories each!!!! So enjoy and don't forget to treat yourself because you're worth it!!!!!!!! Teri

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

I forgot to show my quit meter, Sorry! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/25/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 167 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,357 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $784.9 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 14 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 453

Anything that isn't nailed down. Especially if it has chocolate on it, in it or near it. Cold Turkeys love snacks! Mc [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/31/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 162 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,438 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $648 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Hi, shla. Congratulations on your decision to quit smoking and welcome to the SSC. I used sunflower seeds. Shelled and ate them one by one. Lots of activity for the hands and mouth, but little actual intake. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 249 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,989 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $946.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 46 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 38

Hi shla and welcome i too love to have a treat while watching t.v. at night, i do a desert cup with half a cup ricotta cheese, 1 tablespoon cocoa, 1 packet sweet and low, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, refrigerate and voila its really good [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 357 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,145 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2980.95 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 48 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

Quit Meter

$681,195.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 5606 Hours: 15

Minutes: 44 Seconds: 22

Life Gained
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45413

Smoke Free Days
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1,816,520

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 14

Hi Shla, I went through a truckload of Jalapeno sunflower seeds. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/7/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 354 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 10,635 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2124 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 53 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

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$23,022.95

Amount Saved
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Days: 927 Hours: 18

Minutes: 4 Seconds: 13

Life Gained
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4747

Smoke Free Days
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94,940

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2462

Cherries, grapes, celery, raisins, little cheese rounds or string cheese, rice cakes, almonds, make-your-own trail mix, dried fruit, triscuits or other whole grain crackers, apple slices, olives, 100-calorie snacks from Nabisco. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 410 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,495 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1435 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 56 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 19

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$54,797.60

Amount Saved
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Days: 647 Hours: 4

Minutes: 22 Seconds: 20

Life Gained
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5269

Smoke Free Days
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210,760

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1521

Shla, Here are some great snack ideas: Cheese and crackers Yogurt and fruit Veggies and dip Rice cakes (if plain try spreading peanut butter on top) Popcorn Try to stay away from the high sugar content. Cook some chicken and place in the fridge for a quick fix for lunch or dinner over salad. If you get through this list, jump back on the site and we will give you some more! Cheers, Melanie __________________________ The SSC Support Team

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