Share your quitting journey
Good morning everyone! I just wanted to shoot out a quick post about weight gain, since so many people seem to be concerned about that. As I’ve mentioned before, I was on a supervised diet for three months before I quit smoking. I really wanted to quit while I was still on it to avoid gaining back any unwanted weight. I found that when I first quit I plateaued for 2-3 weeks and didn’t lose during that time (I had been losing about 2 pounds a week, for a total of 35 lbs). But I have gotten back in the groove and made sure that I have continue to eat healthy. I make sure that there are healthy snacks in the house at all times, such as baby carrots, bell peppers and zucchini etc. which I have found are great with flavored hummus or other low cal dips. I’ve been eating fruit in moderation, since it can also be high in carbs. I have been eating more “normal“ food since I quit, but I make sure that my portions are smaller than before. This way I don’t feel like I’m cheating myself out of anything, just eating less of it.
Anyway the good news is I finally hopped on the scale (yes I had been afraid!) And I’m excited that I’ve lost another 6 pounds in the last month! So for those of you who are not trying to lose but are just trying to maintain, having those healthy snacks in the house can be a lifesaver! If you are going to eat more snacks, just try to trim your portions down for meals a little bit. I’m not a doctor and don’t claim to be a weight loss expert by any means, but I just thought that sharing my story may be helpful to others who are concerned!
I hope you all have an awesome day!
Tracy 58 DOF
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