Hello to all

[Jazzgiz]

As you can see, I'm new. I'm waiting on my electronic cigarette to arrive. I really should've waited on ordering, until I've read everyone's opinion on what's the best. I ordered flavored, 0 mg. nicotine juices.

I have a confession...I actually quit smoking cold turkey (well, used Chantix for 2 wks, it sucked). Since I have quit, I have NEVER gotten rid of the urge and as a result, have put on A LOT OF WEIGHT. I was around 115 lbs. when I quit smoking (I'm a female). I am afraid to get on the scales now. I'm afraid that I am close to the 200 lb. mark (not good at 5'3"). I have always had a weight problem. NEVER this bad. I learned to use cigarettes as a substitute when I had the "bad sugary/fatty" food cravings. Believe me, I was a 3 pack a day smoker, because of it!

I have given this a lot of thought. Dieting is great, if you can find something to stop that incessant "hand to mouth", gesture. Cigarettes controlled that function for me, unfortunately.

Well, that's my story. I don't look to get hooked back into nicotine. I just want to try and control my other addiction (food). I did it before. Believe me, I've had gestational diabetes. I know how bad things can get.

Any words of wisdom? Has anyone else been down this road?

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

Hi and welcome to ecf. Glad you found us. I have actually lost weight vaping. There are so many good ejuices that satisy my sweet tooth. Lots of vendors offer 0 nic. Look at the link at top of page for registered suppliers. Lots of good one.

sas

 

[1949katie]

Jazzgiz, I had the same problem whenever I tried to quit analogs. But I am too vain to deal with the weight gain that went with quitting. When I discovered vaping, I was so happy to learn that I no longer craved cigarettes AND didn't gain any weight. In fact, I've probably lost about 5 lbs in the last couple of months I've been vaping. I am very glad you've decided to give 0 nic vaping a try. That excess weight is probably just as bad for your health as the smoking was. I hope it helps with the whole 'oral" thing. It helps me. Good luck and welcome. Let us know how it goes!

 

[Jazzgiz]

I just found one thread where a guy lost 100 lbs! His story sounded like mine!! I am going for the flavored juices for that very reason!! I AM SO GLAD that I found this site!! Now, the hard part is breaking it to my family.....they won't be happy...

 

[Jazzgiz]

Thank you guys for welcoming me!! I'll be around as much as possible for advice and learning.

 

[biffette]

hi jazzgiz. welcome to the board!

if you're getting juices just for the flavors, you might want to try adding extra flavor when you order. i don't know about every place, cuz i'm a newbie too. i do know that when i bought juice from FreedomSmokeUSA, there was an option to add +50% & +100% more flavor. i went with +50%, but i think next time i'm gonna go with +100%.

i haven't been vaping long enough to know if i'll lose weight, but i would love it if i did!

good luck!

 

[Sugar_and_Spice]

I just found one thread where a guy lost 100 lbs! His story sounded like mine!! I am going for the flavored juices for that very reason!! I AM SO GLAD that I found this site!! Now, the hard part is breaking it to my family.....they won't be happy...

They will be when you start losing weight. And the best part is that you are not putting any of the toxic chemicals that cig had back into your body.
The only thing in ejuice is pv/vg and food flavorings.
And nic for us old smokers, but with 0 nic none for you.....lol

sas

 

[dormouse]

There are some really nice juice flavors. What ecig did you order?

And this person has a great story that will inspire you.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/177188-e-cigs-have-saved-my-life.html

 

[DeathHaze420]

Welcome to the club. I hope your family doesn't come down on you too hard. You are doing the 0mg and for a good cause. I wish you the best of luck!

 

[Jazzgiz]

biffette, I ordered from a company called DFWvapor. As I said, I should've done more research. I found this site after I ordered. I'll put you all to the test, when it comes to mixing and flavors...BELIEVE ME. I hope that ecig is a good one....!! Especially the way I would take drags off of a cigarette....

I'm an "old" smoker, sugar and spice...I smoked for 30 years. I've been smoke free for 3 years!! I'm glad that I am. I was a slave to the darn things. I guess I still am, because of my weight. I'm just glad that I don't have to run out of a restaurant or any other public place for a cigarette. My husband is a nonsmoker. He was absolutely tickled when I quit. He won't be very happy now, and he's a hard one to explain things to.

dormouse, I read that story. It's the story I was looking for. Thanks for posting a link to it!!

 

[biffette]

he might be happier than you think. e-cigs are so much better than regular cigs... & they don't stink up the whole house! i think he would most likely be proud of you.