(Quit Smoking – Weight Loss) 6 months Side Challenge

07/12/2009 01:06:49 PM · #301

I'm good, Hanneke - thanks for asking! And how are things with you? I've recently (as in yesterday) finally developed an appetite. I'm beginning to see, I think, why people say you will gain weight when you quit smoking. :-) Still not sleeping all night, but it is getting better, as in I only wake up 2 or 3 times now.

BAMartin

Apple iPhone 5

07/12/2009 11:54:01 PM · #302

Deb you are my hero. For people that see immediate results its a no brainer. You have stuck it out in spite of no real feeling of accomplishment. I am so hoping that it turns around soon for you. In the long run it is such a wonderful thing.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

07/13/2009 01:53:23 AM · #303

Successfully made it through Day 12. Yippee!!

Latest in the "who knew smoking was GOOD for you?" discoveries - apparently smoking subdues all the nasty bacteria in your mouth. When you quit smoking, suddenly you get wicked sore spots on the roof of your mouth, your tongue, you name it. Delightful. Not. Also, apparently the poisons and nicotine in cigarettes serve as a suppressant to skin flare-ups. When you quit, your skin breaks out like crazy. Joy! Not.

But I'm sticking with it... Don't know why, other than I've convinced myself I should!

I will say that smokers are my new best friends... I LOVE them. I follow them around... LOVE them... Thank goodness for second-hand smoke! :-)

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

07/13/2009 04:21:58 AM · #304

Just two more days to go, Deb, and that will be a full fortnight! Keep in there.

Message edited by author 2009-07-13 04:23:12.

kolasi

Nikon D300

07/13/2009 06:38:31 AM · #305

Originally posted by Melethia:

I have already promised myself, as a bribe of sorts, that if and when I get to be 70 years old, I get to start smoking again.

Day 1 for me and Ive told myself the same thing. Reading your posts is helping me keep my mind off lighting up. And I smoke(d?) A LOT. close to 2 packs a day and on weekends over 2. I had quit for 2 years and started again about 3 years ago. My biggest mistake was thinking that Im not a smoker anymore and I could have just one cig no problem.

I used to dream that I was smoking all the time.

Good luck to you, looks like you doing great! I like your attitude, and yes second hand smoke smells so good heh

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/13/2009 07:07:33 AM · #306

Welcome to the madness, Panos! You can do this - you already have so you know you can. And you already know it totally sucks, so that part is covered, too. And hey, dreaming or second hand smoke - still better than nothing, right? :-)

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

07/13/2009 02:27:45 PM · #307

I sniff at hubby when he comes back inside after smoking.. that's bad, huh! lol

Anyway, all good here. No fuss, just some extra pounds. Hope to get rid of them real soon. I love to eat right now. Everything. Yuk.

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon

07/13/2009 02:54:45 PM · #308

It's festival time in my little town. I'm on my second bag of sugar-coated roasted almonds... :-)

Edit to add that I also rode 22 miles on my bike today. That might cover half of the first bag of almonds, think?

Message edited by author 2009-07-13 14:56:31.

kolasi

Nikon D300

07/14/2009 02:27:53 PM · #309

Day 2 -

my 2 year old threw a tantrum, and i replied by throwing an even bigger one

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

07/14/2009 02:32:30 PM · #310

Originally posted by kolasi:

Day 2 -

my 2 year old threw a tantrum, and i replied by throwing an even bigger one

LOL, your poor wife! Hang in there, though, for your child's sake.

moriadelacroix

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

07/14/2009 02:41:49 PM · #311

I am on Day 20! Yeah! I have gained a bit of weight though. I can't stop loving food right now - I am absolutely stuck on salty things: Crackers, Hummus, Almonds and other nuts - all those yummy salty fattening snacky foods! But hey - at least I am not smoking! And I am trying to keep my snacking at least to the 'healthier' snacks. I do need to start some form of cardio now that I can breath without my chest hurting! Maybe then I will start to loose some weight.

Boy my sense of smell has increased! I am really enjoying the smell of fresh cut grass, lilac, rain, etc. But I think what is worse is that I am smelling the bad smells more. I realized over the past couple of weeks how bad my office building smells, and how bad (really bad) some of my coworkers smell! That is what sucks about the increase in sense of smell!

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

07/14/2009 02:45:15 PM · #312

Hang in there,

kolasi! You and your kid can have tantrum competitions. Could be very entertaining!

Amanda, I know what you mean about smells. I can now smell where people walk their dogs. Not necessarily a skill I wanted to increase, mind you.... That, and when I ride through the vineyards, it's quite easy to pick up where they've just put down fresh manure. And congrats on day 20!! That's awesome!

How are the early June folks doing? Still hanging in there?

Oh, and Sara - I've made my fortnight! :-)

Message edited by author 2009-07-14 14:45:50.

cynthiann

Nikon D810

07/14/2009 03:04:04 PM · #313

1 month, 1 week, and 5 days smober... and today is my birthday :D

I think I've made it to the point where I consider myself a non-smoker, instead of a smoker trying to quit.

My friend who smokes visits occasionally and we talk about how jealous we are of each other.

Weight loss is another story. I seem to be up and down, but every time I go down, it goes a little farther than last time. I'm currently 157... started at 165 for the beginning of this challenge, but was at 178 when I had previously started eating healthier in April. Still need to get off my ass more.

As far as craving food, I keep a lot of strong tasting snacks around 'cause a little will go a long way. Garlic or jalapeno stuffed olives, hot cauliflower, and lemons are my favorite snacks as they give my taste buds the jolt they seem to be looking for and don't have the calories.

07/14/2009 04:06:53 PM · #314

Cynthia, that's awesome on all fronts - HUGE congratulations and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Do you have a bike? If not, might I suggest that's what you get for your birthday? I have to admit that getting a bike a few years back was the single nicest thing I've done for myself. It really is a blast to go bike riding, especially if you can find trails or a park or somewhere away from the roads if possible. You get to see places you don't see from the car, and it gets you to more places faster than just walking.

poser

Canon EOS-60D

07/14/2009 06:34:16 PM · #315

I have made it to the 6 month mark. Half of a year of being a non-smoker, never in my life did I think that I would say that. I have also lost another 3 pounds. Still wish I had a trainer to get my lazy butt out the door.

Quigley

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/14/2009 07:39:36 PM · #316

Has anyone seen AmeedEl-Ghoul, isn't he supposed to be our fearless leader in this adventure???????

Regardless, I think everyone is doing great and things are ticking along.

People are still keeping the smoking in check and the weight is starting to come off. Nice work everyone :)

All the best and here's to continued success.

MAX!

Iraklis

Nikon D90

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/16/2009 04:25:33 PM · #317

Day 9?

Finally decided to try shortly after posting pics of Greeks smoking... Survived a full day and night well into the a.m.-s of hanging...drinks and cards last saturday while being the only who quit smoking... MAN that sucked....

hanneke

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/16/2009 05:03:36 PM · #318

I stopped smoking on Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:35:00 GMT.
It has been 2 weeks, 4 days, 7 hours, 27 minutes and 49 seconds since I quit.
I have saved $ 101.08 by choosing not to smoke 421 cigarettes.

Have I told you guys I feel great? :D

DrAchoo

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

07/16/2009 08:02:41 PM · #319

Originally posted by hanneke:

Keep going!!!! :)

Iraklis

Nikon D90

07/17/2009 12:52:32 AM · #320

Great post Hanneke... I'll try to be more positive about it too...

07/17/2009 02:12:34 AM · #321

Hey

Iraklis - welcome to the nightmare!!! Glad to have you here. And yep, sucks. And I HATE it when people say "Oh, it'll get better". But it really does.

Day 17 for me. Mostly I'm trying to figure out just what the heck non-smokers do when they're waiting, or bored, or just hanging out. That's when I really miss my little ciggy buddies - waiting for someone or something or just waiting in general. That and when I need a break on the computer at home. The home part, however, is being remedied by stretching and playing with the cats. Now to work on the "waiting" part....

Haven't added any weight yet, but also rode 80 miles this week on my bike, so that may be helping a bit.

Message edited by author 2009-07-17 04:46:41.

Quigley

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/17/2009 10:02:05 AM · #322

Originally posted by Melethia:

Hey Iraklis - welcome to the nightmare!!! Glad to have you here. And yep, sucks. And I HATE it when people say "Oh, it'll get better". But it really does.

Day 17 for me. Mostly I'm trying to figure out just what the heck non-smokers do when they're waiting, or bored, or just hanging out. That's when I really miss my little ciggy buddies - waiting for someone or something or just waiting in general. That and when I need a break on the computer at home. The home part, however, is being remedied by stretching and playing with the cats. Now to work on the "waiting" part....

Haven't added any weight yet, but also rode 80 miles this week on my bike, so that may be helping a bit.

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Hey Deb, you could stretch and play with your co-workers :) I'm sure you would be a BIG hit at work :)

Still sitting solid for weight.

Congratulations to everyone and good luck for those who have just joined us, we're right behind you, supporting you all the way :)

All the best to everyone.

MAX!

cynthiann

Nikon D810

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8

07/17/2009 10:41:11 AM · #323

Originally posted by Melethia:

But it really does.

It's about freakin' time I heard you say that.

Originally posted by Melethia:

Day 17 for me. Mostly I'm trying to figure out just what the heck non-smokers do when they're waiting, or bored, or just hanging out.

BLOW BUBBLES!!! :D

cryan

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon

07/20/2009 02:54:24 PM · #324

Ok guys, my stop date is coming up. Its the 25th. This is going to be really hard for me so I'm going to be looking for help and support. Wish me luck.

Quigley