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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Ok ... it is a new week. I haven't done so great the last two weeks, but I am not going to let that deter me! I am aiming to loose 2 lbs this week. I worked out hard last night and I am on my diet this morning. Ok ... here we go! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 35 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,065 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $140 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

6-22-06 Weigh In 139lbs ... which means I have gained 4 lbs. since I quit. I am so not happy about this. [IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Daniwiz/yahoo_worried.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 48 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,453 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $192 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

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19 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

[quote][b]Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain[/b] How to Minimize Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking Most people who quit smoking worry about gaining weight. It seems to go with the territory. While a small gain is normal, excessive weight gain when you quit smoking can create new health problems and erode your determination to stay off cigarettes. Learn what you can do to keep your weight under control as you go through the process of recovery from nicotine addiction. Why do people gain weight when they quit smoking? Smoking effects a person's metabolism and also burns calories: Smoking burns up to 200 calories a day in a heavy smoker Because smoking burns calories, metabolism is boosted (increased) slightly Nicotine is an appetite suppressant When you quit smoking, a gain of between 5 and 10 pounds during the first few months of cessation is normal. If your eating habits have remained the same as they were when you smoked, you can easily shed this small gain with a brisk, 30 minute walk daily. Why do I want to eat more? Smoking cessation throws our bodies into shock initially. Increased appetite is a side effect of quitting tobacco for most people. One or more of the following reasons may be at play: Cigarettes as an appetite suppressant - Smokers often avoid between meal snacking by lighting up. Nicotine is a stimulant, and may also interfere with the release of the hormone insulin. Insulin controls glucose levels in the blood. When this function is blocked, a person will become slightly hyperglycemic, and as a result, the body and brain may slow down the hormones and other signals that trigger feelings of hunger. Food as a replacement for smoking - early on in a person's quit, the urge to smoke is frequent and uncomfortable. It's natural to look for something to ease the discomfort, and food is often used as a replacement. Not only does it fill the void left by the cigarette, food can be an emotional comfort, easing the pain of withdrawal. Studies have shown that women are at greater risk than men for returning to smoking as a way to avoid weight gain. Understanding what happens to our bodies when we quit smoking, and what we can do to alleviate discomforts in constructive ways that do not involve weight gain will help you stay on track.

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Starting weight: 145 Current weight : 135 Goal : 110 Making progress! Woot! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 105 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,164 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $420 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Hi Nosmo King! I've missed you too! Wish I had your email. :( ____ Welcome Shaila & Libra! ___________ Wow you are doing so well Libra! Congrats to you! ___________________ Starting weight: 145 Current weight : 138 Goal : 110 [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 98 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,959 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $392 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Starting weight: 145 Current weight : 136 Goal : 110 [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 101 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,050 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $404 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 27

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$55,015.20

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

I knew we'd make it Nosmo King. Congrats to you! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 102 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,079 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $408 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

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45846

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Right on guys. We'll be weighing in on Thursday. I don't think I did as good this week as last week. But I don't think I've gained any. And I'll be happy with that! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 81 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,444 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $324 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

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45846

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137,538

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Didn't gain, didn't lose this week. See you next Thursday. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 83 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,504 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $332 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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137,538

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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 3368

Hey Loving! You doing any physical activity to help keep that metabolism up? You hang in there! Congrats amethyst_isis! That is great. It took me weeks and weeks before I saw any weight loss. I'm so super happy for you! 2 lbs so early in your quit is AWESOME![IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Daniwiz/031_bravo_2.gif[/IMG] [IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Daniwiz/1exerci17787887.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 84 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,534 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $336 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

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$55,015.20

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Days: 6065 Hours: 6

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45846

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