I was so proud of Quitting Smoking, but...

I quit when I found out I was preggo ( DD is now 20 mos.) and now I have gain so much weight, even family said something, not mean but still.

I think I need to visit Weight Watchers. I am going to try on my own this week and then I will join.

I Feel gross and not my old self.

Message edited 5/14/2008 2:14:27 PM.

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Re: I was so proud of Quitting Smoking, but...

I totally understand!!!

I quit smoking right before i started the nursing program 2 years ago. The combination of quitting and of taking night classes (i.e-picking up fast food on my way home from class at 10:30pm because i was starving) killed me. I'm the heaviest i've ever been and i hate it! Nothing fits me, but i won't buy clothes in a bigger size b/c i refuse to enable it. DH and I finally began taking advantage of the great weather and now we walk every night, play tennis, football, anything... we try to spend at least an hour after work doing something. I still need to work on my snacking, but one step at a time.

I know how much it $ucks... but just think about how much better it is for your DD to have a mom that has a couple of extra pounds, as opposed to a mom with cancer, or no mom at all. You've already proven that when you set your mind to something, you can accomplish it- you conquered the hardest task of all- the quitting. If you can do that, you can do anything! The weight will be gone before you know it!!!

Re: I was so proud of Quitting Smoking, but...

I am a big fan of WW. Its not a quick solution, but its a lifestyle where you can keep the weight off for the rest of your life. WW also promotes a more active lifestyle- that can be anything from running 2 miles, running 1 mile walking or even just taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Everything counts! Good luck!

Re: I was so proud of Quitting Smoking, but...

Thanks Neenie and Shelly those words help alot. I am jus so busy at work and home, I don't want to start reading labels and counting points and all that stuff...ughhh.

First I guess I have to change my attitude, right?