Quit smoking and weight gain

[kylewinther]

For those of you who have quit smoking, weather with the smokeless cigarette or on your own, congratulations!

My questions is to you who have quit smoking, when you quit smoking did you notice weight gain? Was it hard to control your weight after you stopped smoking?

 

[Wildsky]

I've gained a few pounds for sure, its very annoying, but I also know I'm healthier and I hope I can get a handle on it before it gets out of hand. One thing at a time, I also know from past attempts at quitting, that starting back up smoking again doesn't help at all.

My gain could also be from the cold winter, I tend to pad up a little in the freeze! LOL

 

[jtwh20]

yeah - iv'e put on some pounds - but i am hoping i can combat it with exercise, that i can now do without getting winded or coughing up a lung

 

[kylewinther]

yeah there is no doubt it is healthier using the smokeless cigarette but we cant market it like that.

So you do not gain a lot of weight just a few pounds?

 

[Minna]

I been vaping about a month now and have actually lost a couple of pounds. Then again, how can I eat when this e-cig is in my mouth all of the time!8-o

 

[SharonLM]

I've been smoking for 27 days now. Weighed 118.5 when I started and weigh 119.5 now. Not too bad.

 

[Hooyah]

weight gain? YES! 8 pounds in 30 days! I haven't seen my feet in...well, come to think of it, I didn't see my feet when I was analoging either - but, HEY, I ain't going back to analogs, so bring on the poundages!

 

[LuckySevens4U]

No weight gain for me. In fact, I've lost about 6 pounds recently, but that could be due to stress. Prior to that, and it's been over 70 days, I don't think I had gained any.

 

[RsL]

I've been losing weight actually. I may be wrong, but I think the nicotine in analogs is what keeps your metabolism up and prevents the weight gain. So since I'm still getting my nicotine it's prevented any weight gain and I'm losing just because I'm more active now in the summer...

 

[jtwh20]

I've been losing weight actually. I may be wrong, but I think the nicotine in analogs is what keeps your metabolism up and prevents the weight gain. So since I'm still getting my nicotine it's prevented any weight gain and I'm losing just because I'm more active now in the summer...

I must not be getting enough - time to bump it up

 

[Big Daddy]

I've lost 16 LB. since I started E-cigs & stoped analogs.

 

[nitewriter]

I've lost 16 LB. since I started E-cigs & stoped analogs.

...I've found it.

It's not due to quitting, but a crazy thyroid.

 

[Uncle Bill]

10 weeks analog free and I've put on 7 pounds. It's possible there is something besides nicotine in analogs that helps suppress weight gain.

 

[kylewinther]

well thats good. Its like a mix bunch out of the group. Seems like half gain weight, half stay steady and maybe even lose weight.
Anyone else gain substantial weight?

 

[irishmom]

I have gained 10 pounds

 

[Houdini]

I've gained at least 10. I'm changing my diet now and have got rid of 3 in the last 3 days.

 

[sheilalynn]

Update: Went to the doc today for the checkup on the copd and had lost 3lbs since starting the e-cigs 3 weeks ago, oooooooo. I figure it's because I've always got either the e-cig or a snus in my mouth so I'm not eating as much ;-)

 

[kylewinther]

not eating is not very good for you. you can actually have the inverse effect and gain wight because your body will realize the lack of nutrition and store fat to prepare and use for energy when needed.

At least those of you who quit are not gaining 20-30 lbs!

 

[BARENETTED]

I have gained 20 since January.

I vape mostly low or zero.

I wonder if that has something to do with it???

When you post here - please list whether you gained or lost and what strength you are using.

 

[moonlight]

Every time I've quit smoking I've gained weight. I admit, it's one of the reasons I always went back...that, and I love to smoke.

Except this time. I'm losing weight now. So far, down about 2 pounds in a couple weeks. I know I'm vaping more then I smoked, but it seems to be killing my apetite much more efficiently then smoking ever did. I don't snack anymore, I vape. Before, I'd snack then smoke.

And I eat healthy and exercise every day...this is quite amazing considering I'm a menopausal old lady who's been struggling with her weight for years. I really feel better then I have in years.

Edited to add: I was vaping low strength (11mg) but moved up to medium (18), sometimes mixed with low and once in a while spiked with high (24mg). I moved to medium because I was getting headaches on the low and the medium (poof!) took them away.