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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 153

I initially put on a total of about 10 lbs. and that's a lot for me because I weighed 138 lbs. before quitting. I haven't taken it all off (only about 3 lbs.) but at least I stopped gaining. As Jim said, I increased my activity level and tried to eat lower fat items. Also, I was going crazy with the sweets and my smoking cessation counsellor suggested I increase my protein intake, especially after workouts. This hugely helped in reducing the cravings for sweets. I try to get the increased protein through food that is also not high in fat (e.g. salmon, hardboiled egg, lentils) and through things like protein bars/shakes.

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Hey John!

If you are going to use food as your NRT you had better stick to celery and carrots or you're going to end up as big as the Hulk!

One of the side effects of quitting is that everything now tastes better and also you metabolism slows down... hence weight gain! It does happen to most of us and it's hard to avoid unless you get on an exercise program and monitor your caloric intake to ensure that you are working off those calories. Oh yeah... I'm going to get around to do that soon!

Check out the Healthy Weight Center if you would like. It's a sister site to this one. Also check out the Smoking and Weight Gain Thread on the Forums and check to see what there is in the Tools or Program. It's been a while since I've checked either, but there may be something of interest. Hopefully more members will chime in and give you some further advice. I'll try to find time to check out some of my favorite threads on the topic and "bump" them forward for you.

Also, try deep breathing and other relaxation techniques. I thing there are some more threads in the Health Educators thread on this. Lots of info here on the threads... Use the Search button on the Forums home page to find additional topics of interest!

Way to go, John!!!

Jim

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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

Hello Everyone,

Thank you all for your kind words and my condolences for all of you who have also lost a loved one to cancer.

Lolly, Keep fighting from now on you will be in my daily prayers. Also, during my brother's 5 month battle at that hospital I pinned a poster on his hospital door that read the following:

"Supporting the Fighters,

Admiring the Survivors,

Honoring the Taken,

& Never, Ever Giving Up HOPE."

I found these words to be therapeutic for those visiting and they are the words that I live by.

Ok, back to smoking.

I'm sure you all understand why my avatar is the Incredible Hulk. The first two weeks of quitting I was a monster! Every little thing would set off a rage bomb. I warned my family, friends and my employees at work that I was extremely irritable so they have been very forgiving and very understanding. Unfortunately the rest of the world didn’t receive the same warning. Although the rage is under control now, I am still looking for relaxation methods that work for me and I am also battling my urge to eat everything in sight. I have started to jog on the treadmill and my breathing has improved immensely since I quit smoking. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to battle the constant hunger?

Thank you

Hulk………..a.k.a. John

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 618

Dear HULK,

Congratulations on a month smoke-free!

The story about your brother is both moving and inspiring. I hope it will help lots of others. Often we need something to give us the determination to beat our addiction, but your impetus is so sad. Cancer is a monster indeed...I am in remission at the moment, and apparently it was not a smoking-related

cancer!

Stay close to us here at SSC. You may find comfort in your bereavement, and you may help others with their quits. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

Love Lolly.

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Hey Hulk!!!

Welcome to the SSC and huge congratulations on reaching your 4 week milestone tomorrow!!!

I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I hope that his memory will continue to give you the strength to beat your addiction. Many of us here have lost friends and loved ones to smoking or non-smoking related cancer, including me. All of us here are rooting for you!

Check out the Program and go through the sessions when you have time. There is some great information there that may be of further benefit to you on your journey. Stick close and yell if you need a hand, buddy!

Jim

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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 86

Incredible -

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. In the past three years, I have lost an aunt (age 39) and an uncle (age 49). They both passed from cancers caused by smoking. A year ago, I watched my uncle die slowly at home as cancer quickly ate away at all of his organs, including his brain. I think my family and I are in denial that we are losing family members one by one as alot of them continue to smoke. Maybe in hopes that the problems associated with smoking will dodge us.

Congratulations on your decision to quit and I am sure your brother is extremely happy that you quit and is probably keeping you strong right by your side every step of the way.

I find comfort in knowing that my aunt and uncle are cheering me on because they tried, but could not quit.

Shannon

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11218

Welcome,

I am very sorry to hear about your brother. I can't even imagine how hard that must have been for you and your family. It is inspiring that you used this loss to push you to quit smoking. Congratulations on one month!

How are you doing with your quit? What are the challenges? What are some things you have learned about yourself?

Ashley, Health Educator

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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2

Hello Everyone, I am new to the program. I was a smoker for about 10 years. I quit once for 2 years in 2006-2008. I started smoking again once the recessions began and smoked until recently.

My brother passed away on August 3rd 2012 due to Brain Cancer. It was an experience that I have no words to describe. Cancer is a monster and after seeing what he went through and what my family and I went through, I will do everything possible to avoid any form of cancer. I realize that his cancer was not tobacco related, but I know smoking can cause many different forms of Cancer, so I told myself "why am I slowly killing myself???"

Anyhow, on what would have been my brothers 39th birthday, October 23rd 2012. I made a promise to him at his grave site that I would quit smoking and never touch another tobacco product again.

I can proudly say that I have been tobacco free for 1 month

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