Ryan, everyone is going to have a different experience, depending on what they eat, how much they exercise, and (unfortunately for us matronly types), age and gender. It is generally going to be easier for men to lose weight than women. It is generally going to be easier for younger people to lose weight than older people.
Here's my experience. However don't take it as common. I quit smoking. I immediately stopped drinking sodas, eating sweets and bread, and began monitoring what I ate. I started a daily walking and exercise program. My husband will tell you that I went through a total lifestyle change - diet, exercise, everything. And guess what? I gained 12 pounds. I am now nearly 14 months into my quit and have finally lost 3.5 pounds.
My doctor tells me it's healthier to be a non-smoker than to carry around a few extra pounds (with emphasis on the "few"). My goal is not a specific weight loss, but just to get into last year's jeans!
Everyone here is right though -- stay focused on your quit and perhaps add in some other healthy lifestyle changes. You'll be fine.
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 421
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,797
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1473.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 57 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
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Quit Meter
$58,510.40
Amount Saved
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Quit Meter
Days: 704
Hours: 0
Minutes: 29
Seconds: 14
Life Gained
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Quit Meter
5626
Smoke Free Days
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Quit Meter
225,040
Cigarettes Not Smoked
