Quit smoking

[Bluesbro]

Hi guys

I quit smoking about a month ago and it`s goin well as I`ve not even had 1. My only problem is I`ve started munching food like there is no tomorrow and as a resut need new jeans. I`ve put a size on in a month and before i stopped smoking I been the same size for as long as i can remember!!!

Anyone else quit smoking, how did you/are you resisting the urge to eat? I think it`s the hand to mouth habbit but I can`t seem to help it! I`ve taken up running in an attempt to curb the podge but can`t seem to resist the urge to cupboard hunt every evening!!!!

Cheers

Joe

[pingu]

i just decided bigger was better than coughing to death


the munching urge does settle down soon dont worry, keeping busy gets rid of it

keep up good work

dave

[big-al]

I gave up last year was 13 stone and now 15 and half... feel alot better for stopping and can smell and taste food better and don't smell of ciggies anymore.. keep up with it.. takes 90 days to break a habit.

[gullyworm]

Well done and keep it up mate. The weight will soon come off as yo feel beter

[Dubbed Squirrel]

I stopped 5 years ago yesterday, on the eve of the public smoking ban in Scotland and like you used food for something to do with my hands. Then I bought a box of Tic-Tacs and sucked a single one at a time `til it disappeared. Concentrating on doing this, I soon forgot about cigarettes and food. This worked for me.


Peter

(Only problem is now I`m on 50 boxes a day. lol)

[Bluesbro]

Cheers lads, gonna have to pop out and get some mints and see how that goes, at least my breath will be fresh lol

Joe

[fishypaul]

keep it up joe,the worst is behind you mate

[fullcreel]

One thing is to think of the money you save, the other, I managed to slow the weight gain, (its now going, so i'm glad I did not throw out too many pairs of trousers), was to much on healthy things, I know shortbread, twix etc is great, and there is a sugar rush, as you've lost the niccotine, then maybe the body likes the sugar more?
I used popcorn, with a little sugar, only a teaspoon tho. Dirt cheap, can be munched on cold too.
Keep it up.
You may become like me, and loathe the smell of cigs soon.

[Bluesbro]

Originally Posted by fullcreel

One thing is to think of the money you save, the other, I managed to slow the weight gain, (its now going, so i'm glad I did not throw out too many pairs of trousers), was to much on healthy things, I know shortbread, twix etc is great, and there is a sugar rush, as you've lost the niccotine, then maybe the body likes the sugar more?
I used popcorn, with a little sugar, only a teaspoon tho. Dirt cheap, can be munched on cold too.
Keep it up.
You may become like me, and loathe the smell of cigs soon.

Yeah totally have noticed the money side of it, been handy buying new bit`s for the impending baby!! Also how much more i can smell/taste, thats half the problem i recon!! It`s all Sooooo good now lol.

Popcorn is another i will do alongside the tictac trick as I love popcorn!!!Brilliant idea Cheers

Im already hating the smell of fags!! My parents smoke and i went to visit and my clothes stunk to high heaven!! Straight in the wash. I didnt realise I stunk that bad when i smoked

[fullcreel]

I found I caught more fish too.