Hi , I’m sure this sounds silly to most people . I stopped smoking 4 days ago . I’ve smoked for 25 years and it’s aleays been fear of weight gain that’s stood in the way .
Ive been a vegetarian for years , briskly walk 8 miles a day and am fit . I don’t want to gain any weight!!!
im doing okay so far not smoking . Constipated and slight headache but not too bad .
Im having straight up panic attacks though about gaining weight though . It makes me want to smoke again .
Pleaae help ! I know it’s irrational and quitting is healthier than gaining a few pounds .
Has anyone not gained weight after quitting. ??
Quite a few people on this site have quit without gaining weight. I'm sure they will comment as well. I was very much into fitness and not an ounce overweight when I began my quit. I bought into the "a few extra pounds are better than smoking" mantra and really went crazy on sugary treats I had never eaten before. Although I do believe the mantra, I don't think all the extra sweets are necessary at all. I could have eased the craves just as easily with carrots, frozen grapes, chewing on straws, etc. But I didn't, and gained 25 pounds in 3 months. Sounds awful, but I easily dropped all that weight in about 6 weeks with not much effort.