appetite/smoking
Jessika, congratulations that you have quit smoking. My husband is trying to
quit, but he has smoked for almost 30 years, and he started when he was 11.
I’ve seen how he struggles with this, so I am impressed you gave it up 3
weeks ago.
I have never been a smoker, so hopefully other people on the list can help
you with the cravings you get as part of the withdrawal. I know it is
typical that people who quit the cigs put on about 20 pounds, so you are wise
to be on top of this from day 1.
Remember with the “appropriate” carbohydrates like rye, you still want to eat
very small quantities. Dr. D’Adamo tells us to avoid wheat, corn and some
other grains not because they cause weight gain, but because they cause
damage to our digestive systems, causing bloating, constipation, irritable
bowel syndrome, acid reflux, even Crohn’s Disease and worse. In destroying
our digestive systems, they also destroy our immune systems, as our bodies
expend all their energy trying to repair the damage in the intestines.
So, eat the right carbohydrates to keep your body healthy. Eat them in small
amounts if you want to lose weight. You may find it’s more sensible to just
have a few crackers at every meal, so you don’t get overwhelmed by cravings
and binge. I know some people advocate a 100% elimination, but I subscribe
to the theory that some people who try to do that just set themselves up for
binging later on. Set yourself up to succeed!
Congrats again on kicking the habit.
November 1st, 2006 at 1:09 am
Jessika, I quit smoking on Jan. 1 and have found it not to be much of a problem
as long as I don’t stay with the occasional urge of wanting a cigarette. It
comes up and it goes away almost instantly. I have found that seating something
crunchy usually helps. Lately that has been rice crackers. I also find that if
the feeling is too strong, if I get up and move around, the feeling goes away
faster. Congratulations on your quitting. Nicotine is one of the hardest
addictions to overcome. I keep telling myself that I am treating my body better
than I ever have both with the stopping smoking and with starting the BTD. Good
luck in your triumph over the urges to smoke.
Nancy
November 2nd, 2006 at 12:38 pm
In a message dated 3/28/2003 11:53:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,
donnamae58@… writes:
<< My husband is trying to
quit, but he has smoked for almost 30 years, and he started when he was 11.
I used nicorette gum and with stir sticks in my mouth.
November 3rd, 2006 at 8:52 am
its been a month but I’ve gained back at least 15 pounds, and it’s been really
hard not to munch on stuff I’m not supposed to have. looks like I get to start
all over again. end of the month is when I start running out of money and my
food, that doesn’t help either. if I only have $20 left and I need stuff on my
list but my kids need milk, bread, cereal ect.. there is no questions as to what
I’m going to get. I’m gradually getting my girls 1 & 5 to eat like me but small
children do need carbs. tomorrow’s the first and I’m planning on precutting a
ton of veggies and baking stuff for me ahead of time so when I get those
cravings I’ll be ready. I’m also going to make meals ahead of time and freeze
them. I lost it once I’ll lose it again. good thing summer is coming, that will
help.
thanks
jess