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07-20-2007, 08:31 AM
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Thin skin ~ Sharp claws ~ Best of intentions :)
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Weight gain when you stop smoking?
Is it true you gain weight when you stop smoking? *sigh* someone just shoot me now, apparently the odds are just stacked against me!!!
This will never get easier!
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07-20-2007, 08:44 AM
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Nicotine is a metabolic enhancer. When you stop smoking your metabolism slows down.
You will need to do things to boost it back up. Like exercise.
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07-20-2007, 04:48 PM
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It's the most WONDERFUL time of the year!!! : )
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evey
Nicotine is a metabolic enhancer. When you stop smoking your metabolism slows down.
You will need to do things to boost it back up. Like exercise.
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I agree, when I quit smoking I gained about 5-10 lbs., however, a friend of mine gained about 30 lbs. I'm not trying to scare you off, the benefits of quitting are much better, you will notice after your first week or two that you have way more energy and are less tired. After a few months, you will notice your complexion will clear up, less bags under your eyes, the tone of your skin. Try to exercise if possible. And best yet, you'll live longer!!  |
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07-20-2007, 05:08 PM
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I stopped smoking three years ago and did not gain any weight. I might be a rare case, but it can be done.
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07-20-2007, 06:18 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fiddlekitten
Is it true you gain weight when you stop smoking? *sigh* someone just shoot me now, apparently the odds are just stacked against me!!!
This will never get easier!
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As long as you don't substitute food for the cigarette, you'll do well. Exercise will help also! QUIT!!!!  |
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07-21-2007, 02:02 PM
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Senior Dude
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Evey
Nicotine is a metabolic enhancer. When you stop smoking your metabolism slows down.
You will need to do things to boost it back up. Like exercise.
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yep, and many people replace smoking with food. but if you exercise and eat right, you should not have any problem |
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07-21-2007, 03:05 PM
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Thin skin ~ Sharp claws ~ Best of intentions :)
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Journal entry:
Day four. Haven't lit up yet since I dropped it cold turkey.
Haven't gained weight, but haven't exactly lost any either 
Stress level shot through the roof when the "ex" called and got me all riled up.
I jumped in the car, grabbed my lighter... a few bucks and headed to the nearest gas station. I was furious... and holy gawd I needed to smoke.
I veered to the right just in time to run into a Starbucks.... spent the rest of my morning sipping an iced caramel frapacino with whipped cream, refusing to smoke, and thinking over and over and over f*** you, f*** you, f*** you, you can beat this one, don't make him do this to you.
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07-21-2007, 05:25 PM
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Senior Dude
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good job kitten! if you have the willpower to not smoke when something stressful like that happens, you should be able to do very well.
and i've heard many people say that caffeine works well for them when they feel the need to smoke; basically replacing one stimulant with another.
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