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a little wary...

This isn't really a hint or a tip, I am honestly looking for support as I write this. I am so tired of being a smoker. I waste so much money on cigarettes it is insane. I always smell bad and I am short of breath even at the age of 23. The longest I've quit for was 6 months and during this time I gained about 10-15 pounds. I felt so bad about myself and this is partly why I started again. Does anyone have any advice when it comes to facing this milestone? I am dead set on quitting again.

Well...gaining weight was my biggest fear when I became a non-smoker on October 21, 2017. It happened with previous quits. I was determined not to let it happen this time. So I tripled my caloric burn...and I've actually lost weight on this quit. Combined with the freedom from nicotine...I love it. And I can really pound out my anxiety and anger on the treadmill. Good luck.

Am on day 14 now and over the last week have noticed an increase in appetite. To combat this am making sure to do things that burn more calories like taking a good hard walk in the evening. Choosing to walk more places over using the car.