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16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hey Mercy, I read that the weight gains level off for most at about six months...so I am counting and hoping I am the exception that levels off at three. LOL. I am pretty short so it has nowhere to hide, and yes am tired of the spare tire thing. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 86 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,150 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $907.30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1543

Lainey, If you see this....can I ask....did you read it levels off at 6 months. I keep playing around with 5 pounds. I gain a couple..lose a couple. Do people gain after 6 months outta no where. I'm not obese...but like many at 53 I have extra baggage in the mid section. I always wanted to loose a good 15 pounds.....and I FEAR/FEARED gaining weight quiting smoking. I have gained in the past attempts...but this time didn't do as bad. I'm not sure why. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 128 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,560 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $572.16 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 23

I cant be anymore ready, for the last 5 years I have managed to loose 35lb keep it off and there is no way I am gaining it all back now !!I didnt work my ass of then to 5 years down the line put it all back on ! Its so frustrating because it is such a positive we are all doing ( giving up cigs ) and then this negative thing usually comes along with it! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 143 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,860 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,430.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 49 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 589

Hi Linda, I put on 20 pounds (which I really couldn't afford to do being overweight already) but I decided to suck it up for a few months until I felt I could safely start a way of eating that wouldn't make me feel like I needed either a treat or a smoke. I quit last August, around Christmastime I knew I was ready to make that change in my eating habits but waited until January 2 just so I wouldn't feel deprived of any holiday "treats". Quitting smoking was just the start to getting healthy for me. Since Jan 2 i've now lost 49 pounds as well. Still lots more to go. When you're ready you'll know it and you won't need those extra 200 calories a day is what I'm trying to say with my long winded message here! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 290 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,120 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,136.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 22 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3908

Linda I have put on 21 lbs and lost 3 recently net 18lbs and I hate it! I am tall and slim and now I look 8 months pregnant!! Today is the first day of my (Third ) diet wanna hold hands find me in IM! Phil x [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 294 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,468 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,543.50 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 57 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 23

Thanks Guys, I think I would go crazy without this site... I know it has to come off and I know that I cant do anymore, so I will just have to wait. I am so happy to not be smoking and smoking again is definatley not an option. That is the bottom line. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 143 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,860 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,430.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2631

Hi Lindak - I hit my all time low (in the weight dept) around the 90 day mark....I was exercising almost every day and still putting on weight. I weighed more than I ever did. I actually remember lying in bed thinking that there was nothing fun left to enjoy and life and contemplating liposuction. I think everybody is different....but changing the type and intensity of exercise plus changing eating habits helped to kick start my metabolism. Now that I am exercising harder and eating better, I have lost the weight that I gained plus another 10. I think that I might be better prepared to manage my weight now that I am getting more fit. I think that, in time, you will be able to go out and cheat every once in awhile (although I seem to pay for those long cheats too) Wishing you all the best and congratulating you on 140 + days non-smoking! Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 259 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,180 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,295.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 25 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3875

Hey Lindak, I have had people tell me the weight thing levels off at about 6 months, and you're almost there! So hang in there. My philosophy is, if it takes longer, so be it, I'd rather be a bit chubby for the few months than be smoking again. It has to come off sooner or later anyway! So Hang in there! It WILL come! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 84 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,100 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $886.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 23

Got it !! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 142 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,840 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �1,420.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

16 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

linda, When viewing the support group, go to "support group options" (top right hand corner) and enter what you would like to show and browse for a picture. Let us know via feedback if you have any problems. Josie, Support Specialist

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