I am battling the bulge, also. And I didn't know about the 200 calories. That explains alot.
But I just had to tell you, Chief [i][think Miss Hathaway fm Beverly Hillbillies][/i], I love the title of this thread. Makes me laugh.
I guess you should be grateful though: At least you know where your pants are!!
Don't smoke, okay? It's bad for you.
Cold Turkeys laugh just hearing the word "Pants"...
Mc
Hi Chief: Yes, I think most people gain weight when they quit smoking. I kinda went overboard and put on about 25 lbs. Haven't started losing it yet but hope to when spring comes and I can get outside. I still know that I feel better without the smokes so guess it was a fair trade. Do what makes you feel good as long as you don't smoke.
Hugs, Nan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/18/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 322
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,428
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1223.6
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 40 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
Congratulations on your 28 days quit, thats awesome!!!
If you start walking everyday and watch what you eat I am sure you can take off some of that weight. I walk everyday 2 miles in the morn and 2 miles at night and it seems to help. (cold weather and snow has made me resort to exercise DVD's though)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 319
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,397
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2392.5
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 41 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
Did you know that quitting smoking means you get an extra 200 calories a day? That's what the nicotine was burning off. So you have to figure that into any diet/exercise plans. However, I think you deserve a reward for 28 days. How about some no-fat, no-sugar ice cream? YUM! :p
Rusty
