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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1521

CJ, Fret not, if you go back and read the threads that have the titles which consist of weight/loss and exercise. You will soon learn that you are not alone out here. Weight gain is very normal at this stage. Continue working out, eat healthy and maintain it. Sometimes it takes months before we notice a difference in weight change. It may take a weeks to gain 10lbs but three months to lose it. (Talking from experience!) That was even with working out for 1hr five days a week. I also hired a personal trainer. Hang tight, do not get frustrated (I did) because it doesn't get you anywhere. Stay positive and take this time to educate yourself on healthy lifestyle habits. Take Care, Melanie _________________ The SSC Support Team

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1

Hi all! I'm new, so please bear with me. When I quit smoking, I had no problem. It seemed so easy, I wondered what was wrong. I'm close to six weeks, and all of a sudden I'm craving smokes! I figure it's because I've gained about 10 lbs already! I will not slip, but it sure is depressing, that I'm even thinking about them! And I was feeling so good about myself. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 46 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 936 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $184 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12 [B]Mins:[/B] 16 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 62

I have never wanted candy and sweets in my life. But all my life I have smoked.I never gain weight.I am 32 days of quiting smokes.I have gained 10 lbs.You can't do every thing at once so After 47 years of smoking i'm doing fine and I'll lose the 10 lbs later. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/6/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 32 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 648 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $112 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 85

I know that when you quit smoking weight gain is an issue that you need to count on. Dont get me wrong I am very happy that I am quit, but this weight gain is getting me a little down I will admit. I work out 25 minutes at lunch ( eliptical and treadmill) and another 30-40 minutes after work and I still have gained weight. I eat healthy and am beginning to feel that no matter what I do I am destined for the gain. I am sure it will balance out eventually but at this point 90 days into my quit I am just a little frustrated. Just needed to vent as I am sure I am not the only one whose metabolism has HALTED. Guess I just want to hear that I am not the only one experiencing this and also would like to know if anyone has any idea when this will level out. Thanks all !!! CJ :confuse: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 11/8/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 91 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,827 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $254.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2027

Other than what I've seen here I have no reason to think that this may be true, and I've done no research on it, but I'm going to toss it out anyway and see what happens. I was told by both my doctor and trainer that we swell when we quit smoking. Nicotine causes stress and tension in the entire body: muscles, blood vessels, organs, everything. When the nicotine leaves, the body relaxes and as a result it gets larger. This is not necessarily weight gain, but size gain. Along with this, I wonder if there is a sort of "boing" effect when we quit that causes a temporary weight gain no matter what we do. Part of the destressing is our metabolism drops causing our maintenance calorie consumption to also drop, but our eating (calorie intake) at least stays the same and usually goes up. Further, I wonder if this metabolism drop actually overshoots some, actually going below whatever our non-smoking normal should be. This would put the maintenance calorie consumption below normal while our calorie intake is the same or higher. This equals weight gain. So we start exercising as best we can, but it doesn't seem to do any good. This is because we are below normal right now and to exercise enough to make up for the deficit is more than most of us can handle. Over time (a year, or so?), as our bodies adjust to being nicotine free our metabolism recovers, increasing a bit to normal. This increases our maintenance calorie consumption and that, plus our new found love of exercise and the decreased need to shove food into our mouths to compensate for the lack of cigs, all combine to start shedding the weight gained during the quit. Like I said, I have no reason to think this idea has any merit other than it sounds good. But I do hope it will spark a few thoughts and maybe people who know more about fitness/nutrition/health can toss in their 2 or 3 cents. Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 260 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,209 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $988 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 48 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 19

Shevie: Thank you so much....... *hugs* you're posts always seem to say the perfect and right thing for me. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/2/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 281 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,633 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1405 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 38 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 56

The really good thing about these threads is that we laugh about it rather than crying. Hummy,LOVE and agree with the concept of losing and gaining the same 3 pounds around twenty times. This is getting old but so, thank God, are our quits. Hang in there everyone. JJ [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/24/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 320 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 9,620 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1424 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 42 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1115

Shevie, Your ideas sound good to me. Since I quit smoking I�ve exercised often (until school began), rarely overeat, and drink lots of water. I�ve lost/gained the same 3 pounds about 20 times. Hope my body is a fast learner and I get the weight loss going soon. :p Not cravin', never cavin'. Hummy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/5/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 278 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,140 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1807 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 36 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Lin, Welcome to our support community and please take a look around. Our online support group can really be beneficial for your quit. What you are feeling is normal and it will pass. Many members have received these late symptoms and craves. Take the time to make a list of coping mechanisms that will curb the crave and distract you. 46 days is amazing and you should be proud! Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

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