congrats excelent  will power. quitting  smoking  good  for you. im never going  to quit but i love smoking and i have no health problems. my  weight problem is a past  problem. now will never be  fat again.

Good for you! You look fantastic, and you did the right thing quitting smoking and losing weight at the same time. Here's to a healthier, happier life :-)

congrats from Paris, France.

your story is truly inspiring !

Well done I've quit too, 7 months in,,, I like your tips they make a load of sense 

your story is so inspring! I've quit cigarettes, it's only been a day though. I started a gym programme and it seems pointless doing it if I keep smoking, I hate getting so puffed out. I have a lot of weight to lose, so I'm keeping your story firmly in my mind. Thank you, and well done, you should be so proud.

You can do it....smat687008708...don't ever give up.  Quitting smoking was thehardest thing I've ever done but now that it's been over two years, I have no desire to ever do it again!!!  Contact me anytime if you need some words of encouragement.

I too quit smoking at the same time I started losing weight through exercise and calorie tracking. I know there is conventional advice not to do both at the same time, but for me they were all part and parcel of the same goal -- getting healthy. And every time I wanted a cigarette, I'd talk a walk around the block instead, and the craving would past; breathing deeply and working out really helped get rid of the lung cravings I would have for cigarettes. Soon it felt like if I gave in, I'd be poisoning myself and undermining the very real health gains I was racking up.

Dear Smoker: you "have no health problems" now.  My brother-in-law died of lung cancer last December.  His final two years were awful.

Thanks for sharing Imyazoooo!  Great tips too!  I'm always searching for healthier options for fun food.  It kind of has to keep me interested so I won't slip up. lol

Isn't it a wonderful new world?!  I too quit smoking, lost 50lbs, and have run 3 10k races...all of which I never could see myself doing.   Congrats on your success!!!

After watching my Father who can barely breath and barely walk I went to the doctor because I also need help quitting. I cant take Chantix but I will use a nose spray. When I had went to the doctor it showed that I was starting to have some blockage in my legs. I am a hiker and I want to continue to do the things I love. I also have gained weight being newly married after being single for ten years and I cook ...he stays thin and I gain. Blah. But reading this comments gives me so much hope. Reading this article makes me feel a little stronger. Being a smoker and watching someone die from smoking scares me. Terrifies me when my father can't catch his breath and is throwing up flem I see my future. It is very hard to watch someone you love go through this horrible death. I see it in his eyes and hold his hand when he can't catch his breath how terrified he is...and so am I.

Sorry to hear about your brother. My wonderful FIL died of small cell lung cancer three weeks ago today, and yet my in laws smoke like chimneys and wonder "when they're going to come up with a cure???"

good job!,,,

Stopped smoking and dieted!  Great will power. 

Awesome Job!  You are a true inspiration! 

Been a while since I have read success stories!  What a great one!  Congrats on health!  WOW!

Chris

(see profile for link to my blog and success story)

My dad died of cancer of the larnex, I was estranged from him at that time, but I imagine it wasn't pleasant, however he had already quit for several years before so he had some smoke free years.  I have been cigerette free for 21 years, and it was part of the problem of gaining weight, plus all the bad habits I had.  But I would rather deal with the weight than the smoking.

I too quit smoking. Have now not smoked for 15 weeks, shortly after quiting I also joined cc to control my weight after quitting.

So far it is going really well. I am drinking lots of water, chewing a bit of gum, but I am also aware of what I put in my mouth. Keeping a food log is excellent and having the assistance of such a programme online, works wonders and helps me plan my day.

I never wanted to quit smoking, but my daughter cried whenever she saw the ads and she begged me to stop. I feel great for doing stopping, I breath easier, my chest never hurts anymore, my skin is clearer, I smell better, I can taste and smell better and too be completely honest, I can now see how ugly it is to be a woman and have a **** in your hand or mouth.

And I completely agree with Dianemar. I would rather become a bit chubbier than worry about dying a slow, painful and pre-mature death! But that is not even neccessary as if you have the will power to take control of smoking, you can find that same will power to take control of eating and dreaking.

Wow! Talk about will power!  It is hard enough to diet, let alone stop a smoking habit as well.  Congrats to you, you look great!

that's awesome that you quit cigarettes AND losing 87 pounds! Kudos to you! :)

Well done love. i lost just over a stone then decided to exercise, give up smoking and for 6 wks i stayed, so i uped my running to 3 times and 1 night fell running but i have put weight on, can anyone explain x

I quit smoking and went from a size 16 to a size 6

I quit smoking and went from a size 16 to a size 6

Well done! :-)

Please come back again in 5 years!

I always see testimonies like that of people who have lost weight and kept it off for one or two years but no longer than that.

I'd like to see one from someone that kept the weight off for 5 or 10 years. That would give me more courage as I keep losing weight then keeping off for a year or two and then pilling it on again! And then from the beginning.... Now trying to lose again, but who am I kidding? Just had hot chocolate and biscuits for dinner! Tempted to eat spaghetti for actual dinner! It's just impossible to control the impulse!

What I'm saying is, I know his hard it is! Very well done and keep it up! :-))))

Original Post by: howy38

Well done love. i lost just over a stone then decided to exercise, give up smoking and for 6 wks i stayed, so i uped my running to 3 times and 1 night fell running but i have put weight on, can anyone explain x

Yes, it is easy to explain. Muscle is heavier than fat. And when you are running, you are gaining muscle. It seems the muscle you gained is heavier than the fat you lost. Provided you are sticking to a reasonable diet at the same time of course. Soon you will start losing weight too. One other way to measure your progress is to measure the centimetres / inches you lose. Then you won't be discouraged if the weight does not go down because you will see a difference in your figure :-)