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Quit smoking already... so now for my new year's resolution...

brittann3
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Tried to write this blog New Years Eve and my computer froze up so I lost it. It was too much to retype and still is so here's the gist; I've gained well over 20 lbs since I quit smoking just a couple months ago. I learned the hard way how the lack of nicotine affects my metabolism and it sucks! 

Ive never had to worry much about my weight, what I ate, any type of exercise, or anything in order to maintain my weight around 135-140 and my pant size around 7-9 sometimes smaller than that. 

Now im struggling to wear the size 9s I just got and I know I need to make some changes. More water less tea and soda, less sugar, less junk. I don't like vegetables of any sort which I know is not good but i struggle with textures of a lot of things. 

i also have a very sedentary lifestyle and job and don't care for going to gums or that atmosphere so anything I could do at home would be good to know! I plan to start taking my dog on much longer walks... but that's all I know. 

Any advice or tips from anyone else who struggled w any weight gain would be awesome!! 

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{10.17.2016} I am 32 years old and started smoking at 13 years old. I've attempted to quit many times over the years but it wasn't until Oct 2017 that I felt I was really ready. I did it for my boyfriend, he does not smoke and hates that I do, and the possibility of a family someday. 1.25.2017~ I am 100 days into my quit and smoke free! I also recently learned I am pregnant! If not for this site my quit would not have been a reality. 5.11.2017~ I am over 200 days quit and almost halfway through my pregnancy. We found out that our baby is a little girl. I am beyond ecstatic to be living life with the man I love and a beautiful baby girl who will make us a family.