quitting smoking AND losing weight forum
07-27-2011, 05:00 PM
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quitting smoking AND losing weight forum
Could anyone tell me if there is a group for members trying to quit smoking while also trying to lose weight?
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07-27-2011, 07:57 PM
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One day at a time!
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Me!! Smoke free since Monday. I'm using the patch for now. I am so glad there are others who are quitting and trying to lose weight.
My friends tell me to pick one or the other...but I'm an overachiever 
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07-27-2011, 08:13 PM
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Location: East Yorkshire
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I've been considering quitting smoking for a few days now, though I don't want it to interfere with my weight loss.. I might just go crazy if I have to cut back on food AND smokes, lol. I'm not aware of a group dedicated to it, but I'd like to know if there is.
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07-27-2011, 08:25 PM
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One day at a time!
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I don't think there's a group, but we can start one! 
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07-27-2011, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I'm interested in joining such a group. I quit a little over two months ago, and totally fell off the diet wagon. Working on getting rid of the 15 pounds I packed on after quitting.
I'm back on plan with my food/exercise this week. I just keep reminding my self how much better my workouts are as a non-smoker.
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07-27-2011, 08:43 PM
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I just re-quit about a month ago, at the same time that I started my period and started calorie counting again. Definitely had a few bad days, but got through it. Drank TONS of water at the time. Let's keep each other strong!!
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07-27-2011, 10:08 PM
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One day at a time!
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I'm on the patch and my cravings still suck! They aren't as bad as quitting cold turkey (which was pure h.e.l.l. for me) but it still sucks.
Once I quit for 5 months then started back up again. Oh how I wish I would have kept that up.
I found that between smoking and being out of shape I can't do cardio as much. I started out with 30 mins and work my way up in 5 min increments. Lizzybeth81 is right, and I know it'll get better with time
Let's keep up the good work and keep moving forward! 
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Last edited by thelittleflower : 07-27-2011 at 10:08 PM.
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07-27-2011, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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I too have considered quitting smoking, but there is still a part of me that is afraid that I will replace it with snacking. Any suggestions out there?
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07-28-2011, 08:08 AM
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One day at a time!
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Hey wagfam! I'm in the Twin Cities area too 
For me, a hard candy (in moderation), gum, chewing on a straw, lots of water, vitamin C (some OJ or vitamins), deep breathing, telling yourself that your craves actually only last up to 5 mins, stress balls, venting to a friend or loved one, etc all really help me.
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07-28-2011, 09:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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Take a survey and get good information on quitting smoking and not gaining weight! I did and am very happy. Google; quit smoking and lose weight. Lots of good information on how to avoid the pitfalls after you quit, like bloating, weight gain, constipation, etc.
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