Life savers...my sports bottle that has a straw (goes every where I go)...h2o, h2o....frozen fruit...fresh fruit and veggies. ....just not a sicerrette!
I couldn't stop eating either. But at least I replaced it with low calorie choices. I might as well have moved into the back field with the rabbits and woodchucks. Lettuce, carrots, celelry, cukes, more carrots, radishes...... and I kept a sports bottle of water around and sucked on that. We were born and the first thing we did is suck on something. So it's kind of a primal experience! lol Water also helps fill the belly. I also found strong green tea helps give one that "replete" feeling that we suddenly lack when we quit. Or, you could try one of these:
I'm getting a bottle with a straw!! I'm on day three and so proud it's not easy but my quit date just turned into this out of control monter? I can't believe I'm doing it!! I have smoked one a day but I smoked for 18 years. It's kinda like my reward. I feel like I'm letting you guys down but I'm still proud my self. But I feel bloated and still cramming lol.
By smoking one a day you are keeping yoursellf in withdrawal. The only person you are disappointing is YOU; we are with you all the way!
Instead of your first thought when a crave hits be of eating, try to put IT off a bit, too - try maybe singing out loud, or sipping on water, or calling a friend, or taking slow/deep breaths. You also might cut up a straw and chew on that a bit - or flavored toothpicks, or use sugarfree gum or mints.
Your most important job right not is to stop smoking - so don't diet, too! You might try subsituting something healthy in between each of the calorie-rich stuff.
Hang in there - and maybe try to increase your exercise a bit, too!
Took my kids and baby goats for a long walk today and the telephone is helping pass time as well! These are some great options. I just never imagined there would be a day that I would start to quit? I'm still really anxious about not having cigarettes period? I have always felt panicked if I run completely out? It's so wonderful to read about success because I want to be there. It just seems so far away.... Every craving I pass I really do feel strong. It's been a huge part of my life.
If you are having 'eating' issues, don't eat carrots! They are almost pure sugar. Celery, blueberries, snap peas, and the best is edamony (sp). I know that's not how it is spelled but they are best crisp and raw. I have gained 5 pounds in two weeks but the COPD keeps me from doing much exercise. Actually the South Beach diet is the best if you want a plan beause you are never hungry. Was developed by a Cardiologist to improve blood health of his patients but had a secondary result great weight loss.
Thanks for your feedback everybody. I'm hanging in. Thomas, you are my hero!
I took on everyones suggestion with the sports bottle with straw I too take it everywhere I go. I feel it really helps me with hand to mouth. I also used sugar free suckers especially in the car and also mints.
I don't know why, but I'm eating less since I've quit on 3/20, I think it's because I loved smoking after a meal. Unless you eat low-calorie healthy foods, most foods are lethal. That really never bothered me because what I was smoking trumped all the unhealthiness. My suggestion: grab a snack here and there and psychologically you won't have a strong desire to smoke after them.
