I have to do something

Posted on July 27, 2014

I quit smoking on January 1st of this year. I have never done any new years resolutions before and for some reason its working. But it has its consequences. At first I gave myself a pass to eat whatever I want and not feel guilty. I have tried to quit several times and gaining weight is part of the deal. But that was fine for the first month or so. But its been almost 7 months and I have gained about 30 pounds. I have tried several times to start a diet. Usually, when I start I am good for at least 1 to 2 months but in some cases I barely made it a week and went off. Not smoking is suppose to save my life but its killing me. As with smoking I used eating to nuture myself. Duh!!! Now I feel out of control when it comes to food. Like I felt when I was smoking. They controlled me. So I have to stop the madness. I am so miserable. I have never been so heavy and I don't recognize myself in pictures. So here I am trying again. But this idea is cool and I hope it works. I never give up hope. I know that it can ge the same thing or a new thing that gets you to succeed. It worked with my smoking. I want to do the 6 month but I think the 4 week is better. I often don't stick to things and get bored so 4 weeks is better for me. I wish everyone good luck.

Amy

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Amy S.

07/27/2014 7:37PM

Thank you both, I appreciate the support.

Beth

07/27/2014 7:16PM

Good Luck! I like the community feel! Everyone here is so supportive. Sometimes we just need that! I am trying to substitute water for things like snacking... I try to get my 110 ounces a day and more.. it helps. Also, The thought of losing my first bet here motivates me! This could be a nice payout if one wins!

Lynda H.

07/27/2014 7:03PM

You can do this--we're here to help!

Charlene B.

07/27/2014 5:28PM

I gained weight after quitting smoking too. If we quit smoking, we can lose weight.

King lyd

07/27/2014 4:48PM

You can do it! Congrats on quitting smoking! That's a huge achievement!

Rachael N.

07/27/2014 4:24PM

Amy great job quitting smoking! That is awesome! Obviously you have some strong willpower, apply it to your diet and you will do well! I did nutrisystem a year ago and lost 13lbs in 2 months so I guess it works. I just missed REAL FOOD. I have done only one of these so far - the 4% last month. I made my goal - 9.2 lbs but the the last 2 were so hard! Good luck to you!