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Good job on the weight loss Beagle!

Newbride, maybe it's just water weight and it'll disappear after a few days of being really good.
 
ok, I'm ready to post my starting weight. I'm starting at 220. I know this is supposed to be 10 pounds by March but my goal is actually to be as close to 200 as possible by my birthday which is March 3
 
thanks guys!! ((hugs)) your all so nice to me. Your right newleaf, i need to follow my own advice! AND, Tom is around the corner, I suppose i COULD be carring some water weight.....

Ok, so this challenge is my time for a comeback!
 
Well I went to the doctors and I was told that when you give up smoking your metabolism stops…can you believe it. He said it could take a few months before I start loosing weight again and may still put on more; well I want to prove him wrong girls. I went fishing on Monday and got burnt to a crisp…yes I no im an idiot. Monday night I had the trainer and it was all about the legs this week so after the walk on Sunday I can hardly move now, I could hardly get out of bed yesterday…bar humbug ..Ok I have had my winge for the day I hope everyone is having a wonderful week.
 
I heard the same thing about quitting smoking, but explained differently - smoking is an appetite suppressant, so when you stop smoking, your appetite stops being suppressed and you feel hungry a lot more again. It could be it slows your metabolism too, I'm no doctor, lol.
 
When I first gave up I was eating a lot more but not because I was hungry but because I had to do something with my hands and mouth lol EATING seamed to be the answer, I have stopped doing that now though so that’s good. Beagle I hope you are right hun, it would make my life a lot easer. Im just waiting to feel a bit better so I can get into exercising again.
 
hi rosered - my sister-in-law took to lollipops while giving up smoking and didn't gain weight.

i tried giving up for a few months last year - went really well but did put on a few kilos, which (i'm ashamed to say) was the reason i started again. i have another friend who gave up, she put on about seven kilos (she's very tall) and has lost it since without trying too hard. i wish so much i'd just stuck to it, because now i'll have to go through the whole process again. i kept thinking i'd lose weight first - but now i'm just a fat smoker :D

anyway, a few kilos for a couple of months is NOTHING compared to the health benefits you are gaining. i think if you continue your weight loss regime you'll be fine. doctors aren't always right - don't let it be a self-fulfilling prophecy!

all the best :)
 
Hey sheidi, I have no intention of letting the doctors words come true hun. I have decided though while my body gets its self sorted out I will work on my fitness level. I want to build a little muscle in my legs butt and arms as well so that’s what im after for the next few weeks. My leader at ww said that peppermint tea helps??? I will give it a go and see. I doubt it though but the good thing is I can add it as water lol. Thanks for the advice hun.
 
Rosered - I think staying active and concentrating on building muscle and stamina will help you a lot in fight with the tendency of weight gain after stopping smoking. Sounds like you're on the right track, all the best.

After just finishing the 2 week challenge I realized that I was very tired of counting calories and watching what I eat all the time. I find myself being constantly frustrated that I cannot just eat what I want and stay slim. I know this is silly, but... I mean, I've been doing this thing only for 2 weeks, how am I supposed to do it for the rest of my life? And is it really worth it for me? Because everytime I eat i have to think how many calories it is, and for some reason this really takes out all the joy out of life! The funny thing is that I'm not that hungry staying at 1200 calories, its comfortable for me physically, but the mental aspect of constantly watching what I eat is killing me. So a part of me totally wants to ditch the whole dieting idea, and the other part saying I should stick with it. Its like I used up all my willpower and I don't have it anymore. I sound even to myself like a wimp, but why is it so hard to go through the process of weightloss?
 
I go through this same frusteration all the time!!! I find if I go off my 1200 cal's its done, I gain weight sooo fast!

If counting cals can understanably frusterate you, stop counting. Have a sensible breakfast (cerial, eggs and a piece of toast) have a sensible lunch and dinner as well! Eat lots of veggies, b/c of several reasons..they are low in cals (esp carrots) provide lots of vitamins and keep you fuller, longer.

THe main reason people gain weight is no excersize and all the pop and sugars we eat between meals
 
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I go through this same frusteration all the time!!! I find if I go off my 1200 cal's its done, I gain weight sooo fast!
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Me too! That's exactly what happens! If I go over 1200, I gain weight! 1200 seems to be a majic number, I seem to be loosing on it quite well.

Well, a good night sleep does wonders for the soul, so I'm finding the strength to continue with my journey. Thanks, NewBride, for suggestions!
The problem for me is that if I don't count calories, then I am not aware how much calories I eat, and will be more likely to snack and go overboard. Actually counting calories gives me control to know exactly how much I ate, and if I want few extra crackers, I will be able to limit it to 2 or 3 instead of 5 or 7. I guess I could "preplan" all my meals and snacks, but that would not give me as much flexibility and spontaneity.

I was also thinking about it some more, and it is not the fact that I'm writing down calories that bothered me(that was actually easy part), it is the fact that I have to think before eating or drinking anything with calories, whether I can affort to consume it and how much. This is nothing but a mental roadblock that I have to work through. I have to accept it as a way of life unless I want to stay my present weight and gain some more.

So, I guess I'm still here. Hope this roadblock will dissappear soon.
 
Hey NTL, I think you are doing GREAT. I am the queen of frustration but yes, we HAVE to count and seems like with you at 1200 cal. and exercise, it is working. Sooo, I"d say, stick with it, try to get through that mental roadblock (NOT EASY) and then when you hit your TW, figure out a plan (and check back in on fitday) and make sure you are staying in your 'maintenance zone'. Apparently, that is the hardest, but hopefully we will all learn roughly what is okayt o have and what is not (witha little help from our friends, here and calcs online) that eventually, i do believe this will be a lifestyle change for all of us and not always coutning and worrying forever...good luck, you are doing fabulous!
 
BY the way, Rosered - You will prove your doc wrong! Your attitude is awesome and your exercising will help that metabolism and you will be weighing less, stronger and HEALTHIER in no time!! :)
 
Well, I made the decision back in November to stop counting. The fact is that I know I can't spend the rest of my life that way. I did it long enough to be able to better understand serving sizes and general amounts to eat through the day. Now, I really don't know how many calories I eat and I do know it's very different every day. I'm focusing on paying attention to the types of food and amounts. Also, I always try to leave a few bites on my plate. I discovered that I never realize how full I really am until about 30 minutes after I finished eating. It's a plan I can live with for the rest of my life instead of on and off dieting.
 
Yeah, I'm hoping that I will reach this point soon too, April! I don't think I will have to count for the rest of my life, but I will need to be aware of my portions and snack quantities and how it all adds up for the rest of my life. Right now I loose track very easily if I don't count. Smaller portions and smaller plates really do help, but I think until my eye, stomack and brain is trained to the right amounts, I'm stuck counting! :) I have to say, fitday makes it easy to do. I don't spend nearly as much time as I used to figuring out what is what.
 
That's exactly right. You have to get to the point where you feel comfortable that you know what your taking in. I've been dieting and counting calories for many years and it's taken me forever to get to this point. You will though. It helps make life easier because you will be prepared for those little curve balls that get thrown at you, like holidays.
 
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