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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 230

Congrats on losing 7 lbs. That's about what I've gained so far!! I believe it is leveling off now tho. I'm no longer snacking on everything in site! lol...........
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/6/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 54
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,160
Amount Saved: $540.00
Life Gained:
Days: 6 Hrs: 3 Mins: 11 Seconds: 17

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

I have gained around 30 pounds, and I was big to begin with. But now, coming upon 300 days, I am starting to lose weight. I think I have finally stopped replacing smokes with chocolate. I think Hershy's stock has risen quite a bit by the way..LOL..anyway, last time at the docs I was down 7 pounds...yippeee.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 4/2/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 272
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 10,880
Amount Saved: $3,264.00
Life Gained:
Days: 40 Hrs: 5 Mins: 31 Seconds: 27

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$40,868.10

Amount Saved
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Days: 1096 Hours: 11

Minutes: 57 Seconds: 10

Life Gained
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5988

Smoke Free Days
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179,640

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

I prolly heard them here in some form Brenda! Words to live by :)

x T

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1083
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 24,909
Amount Saved: �6,849.98
Life Gained:
Days: 94 Hrs: 9 Mins: 3 Seconds: 39

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

sfree, are you feeling anxious?

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 231
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,468
Amount Saved: $2,506.35
Life Gained:
Days: 25 Hrs: 7 Mins: 11 Seconds: 21

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 61

Gimm

I have a simliar problem, I am drinking tons of coffee each day. I went from 2-3 cups a day to 5-6 cups a day. Whether its coke or coffee its still caffeine.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 55
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 550
Amount Saved: $206.25
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 6 Mins: 22 Seconds: 44

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$550,692.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 5006 Hours: 8

Minutes: 36 Seconds: 42

Life Gained
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45891

Smoke Free Days
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917,820

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Such words of wisdom, Todash.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 231
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 6,468
Amount Saved: $2,506.35
Life Gained:
Days: 25 Hrs: 6 Mins: 49 Seconds: 38

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 984

I put on about 20 pounds. Three years later, I've lost 15 but I've since eliminated most dairy from my diet (found it's been a major cause of a lifetime of sinus and digestive problems and I was virtually addicted to cheese my whole life!) and cut back on alcohol in my shandies (no alcohol beer and diet lemonade now - drink them every day bc I like the taste rather than wanting the alcohol...easy change oddly enough). Try Coke Zero if you don't like Diet. Diet Coke to me tastes like chemicals but zero is pretty good.

But mostly I suggest you try not to worry about weight gain. I'd rather be a fat non smoker than a skinny corpse in the making. And when you look in the mirror, don't just look at the new padding in your face or thicker thighs! Check out your healthier skin, brighter eyes, shinier hair. There are positive changes there! Weight will come on but it'll come off eventually - your body will tell you what you need to do. Just keep listening.

x T

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/1/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 1080
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 24,840
Amount Saved: �6,831.00
Life Gained:
Days: 94 Hrs: 1 Mins: 34 Seconds: 12

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

Gimm,

Your absolutely right! One battle at a time! Here are some holiday tips:

Decrease the coke

Drink more water

Eat a healthy dinner before you go to a party

Snack on veggies

Get out and walk

Be the designated driver

Keep strong,

Josie, Health Educator

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 230

It's getting to the point, that I don't want to get on scales anymore! Afraid to see if i've gained anymore. lol I'm really not eating anymore that I did before, but i'm drinking to many cokes. I'm going to wait until after the holidays before I try to get this extra weight off. One battle at a time! lol

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/6/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 39
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,560
Amount Saved: $390.00
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 11 Mins: 24 Seconds: 39

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 61

Oddly enough since I saw your last post I too have put on a few more lbs. I am up to a total of 5 pounds now, ouch!!! Let meknow if you have any secrets to shed it, besides never eating again, haha!!!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 51
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 510
Amount Saved: $191.25
Life Gained:
Days: 3 Hrs: 23 Mins: 9 Seconds: 0

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$550,692.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 5006 Hours: 8

Minutes: 36 Seconds: 42

Life Gained
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45891

Smoke Free Days
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917,820

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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