Conquering Cravings!
 

It was around this time last year that I quit smoking. I finally cracked it. I was a smoker for 7 years and I was hopelessly addicted but I did it. I wasn't thin at this point but I wouldn't say I was super heavy either. I've had a bit of a problem with food for a while, I'd say since my early teens. I'm a typical emotional eater. Since quitting smoking I started eating larger meals or just going for seconds. Then I started snacking, eating chocolate everyday. I just had nothing in me to say stop. Anytime I craved something I ate it. At least I'm not smoking I told myself. Oh and I was also barely exercising, I was feeling pretty down and just getting less and less active.

Well now it's a year later and now this is the next issue I'm fighting. Something clicked a few days ago and I'm having more success than ever before when it comes to the cravings. I haven't eaten any junk food or snacked on anything unhealthy. I did usually eat quite a lot of healthy food anyway it's just that the bad food was becoming very very common.

I have a weighing scales. I bought it a few months ago and even though I was watching the numbers going up and up I was completely in denial (I bought it to keep an eye out, can you believe it? haha). I'm now 176 and the heaviest I've ever been was 195 (ish). I feel like I can't believe that I've done this to myself again. Honestly looking in the mirror without sucking anything in has been scary but scary enough to make me want to do something.

It's not just about being thin it's about being happy, healthy and feeling good both mentally and physically.

I just came across this website earlier and it looks exactly like what I need so I'm happy to meet you all and support you all too :)

Thanks for having me!

Lelia, welcome, glad to have you join us. congratulations on quitting smoking! I suggest you look for a Challenge or Support group to join; small check-in groups make it easier to connect, get involved, and be accountable. We have groups centering around specific diet plans, themes, or age groups, so find one that inspires you and just post to join! You might check out the UK Chicks for a start.

Thanks PatchworkPenguin :) I'll take a proper look around tonight.

Welcome to the forum! Congrats on quitting smoking. This is a battle I am working on myself now. Best of luck on your weight loss journey!

Thank you! You can do it!! Really if I can do it anyone can. I found drinking lots of water and just reminding myself constantly that I don't need the and that they're only hurting me helped in the end. Same thing I'm telling myself with food.. good luck :)