Confession time......

[fredkins]

Oh dear,on an earlier post,I was doing so well on the E-lite ciggies,4 months no smoking until, wow a whopping 12lbs gain later I am back smoking and finding it very hard to shift those extra pounds,I have so let myself down.But I do not want to look like I am expecting a baby at my age,so I am giving my all to lose this weight.2 and a half pounds so far.

[ummmm]

If you have the will power to stop smoking you'll have the will power to lose weight. Baby steps...one thing at a time.

At least you know you can do it x

[Kiki-frog]

Fredkins, probably a stupid question, but what made you start again?

[fredkins]

Kiki-frog I look like I am due to have a baby,every one has had their say about how I look,I have never had a problem with weight before,and can only put it down to stopping smoking.I also have Ulcerative colitis which has also been affected,that sounds silly but even the consultants say 99% of their patients who give up smoking have a bad flare up,It,s to do with how ciggies calm the stress.I cannot cope with this extra weight and It,s making me feel so down.So back to the smoking.I know I have let myself down.

[Kiki-frog]

Ugh, ulcerative colitis sounds horrible. So it seems like the e-cigs help with the nicotine addiction, but not with the stress. (I'm interested as I'm trying to persuade my OH to give the e-cigs a go, but he's the stressy type, so maybe it's not such a good idea.) Hope the flare-up settles quickly

[fredkins]

Kiki-frog I would highly recommend them,If it wasn't for the weight gain and obviously my colitis I would still be using them,they are a great substitute,well I am still using them at night because I don,t like standing outside in the dark smoking.If I get back to my normal weight then I will start back on them and just keep a good eye on what I am eating,I did go over board a bit because I found everything tasted that bit nicer when I wasn't smoking.

[Hopkirk]

Don't give up fredkins.

Nothing in life is ever easy, but just because you have slipped back a bit doesn't mean you can't push on again.

You can do it girl.

[Kiki-frog]

I'm glad you haven't completely given up on giving up then. So many people seem to put on weight when they stop smoking. I wonder if it is just down to eating more, or if there's some kind of change in the metabolism, but I noticed myself that after a couple of weeks my sense of taste was much better. Anyway, I'll encourage Mr Frog to have a go with the e-cigs, so thanks for that. And good luck with the weight loss. x

[fredkins]

Thankyou Hopkirk,If I loose this weight then I will give another go.

[B00]

hey Fred, don't beat yourself up about it.

I'm now on my second go at quitting. I lasted 6 months on my first go, and now im on my nearly 4th month. The first 6 months were hellish and I honestly think it was down to the type of ecig i was using, which was a cheapy from my local discount shop which looking back was awful.

Before embarking on my 2nd round, I did a bit of research and bought this bad boy...

http://www.health-e-v...-stainless-1555-p.asp

And I can honestly say, I don't miss smoking one iota. I'm even being able to watch what I eat too, as I enjoy "vaping" so much after each meal instead of a fag that im now able to avoid puddings and sweets unlike the first time round.

If you're still genuinely interested in stopping smoking, try a dedicated forum like this...

http://allaboute-ciga...oboards.com/index.cgi

They've given me so much help and advice they've been invaluable.

[fredkins]

Thankyou too Kiki-frog.

[B00]

Infact as I type, im "vaping" peanut butter flavour juice and it's bloody delicious!

[fredkins]

Thanks Boo I will look into this,again I say when I've gotten some weight off.

[anniebird]

Please read Paul McKenna's book "I can make you slim" It is a very sensible approach to weight loss. He also does one to help you stop smoking but I cannot comment on that one as I am not a smoker.

[Kiki-frog]

Peanut butter flavour? Yummmm. I think I might have to take up smoking again, just so that I can give up by the e-cig route!

[fredkins]

Thankyou for all your comments they are really helpful.I unfortunately have to go now as I am expecting a visit from some of my family from down south.See you all later on in the day.

[weecalf]

Gave up the fags ,worst year of my life had .codls flues ,chest infections .sore joints .cough and all that put on 4 stone weight .So after 16 years decided walking was the thing for me .Never lost an ounce first year then it started to move .Have got 2.5 stone of .So keep walking and it will happen Good luck

[ladybirder]

Sorry you've fallen by the wayside fred but did you consider just upping your exercise instead of starting smoking again? You are right that your food starts to taste better as your taste buds become unclogged and also apparently nicotine interferes with your digestive system and stops you digesting your food properly. Hence when you stop using nicotine your digestive system starts to perform properly and then the increase in weight gain. Awful isn't it. My daughter has probably put on a stone which has added to her depression.

[B00]

Think my problem ladybirder was that after each meal in the past, I was reaching for my fags. However since I stopped smoking i was aware that "something" was missing, so I reached for biscuits/cakes/puddings to fill that void.

[ladybirder]

Weight Gain vs Not Smoking is a real dilemma. Both are bad for your health and both are so hard to control. But I will say I have never ever been tempted to start smoking again since packing it in in 1984. Thinking about it though I did get a JR terrier at the same time and we used to always be out walking so that probably helped.

[fredkins]

Hi again,yes ladybirder I joined a Zumba class.Bought the wi zumba was doing it in the house,My son and I were doing the Xbox fitness regime and I was doing very well,but had to stop as it triggered my sciatica off and I was crippled,just can't win.eh!