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I'm a 29 year old active, healthy female. I've been working out for years about 4 times a week, and maintain a clean diet, without much alcohol (a drink or 2 on the weekend). The only thing that did not fit in my lifestyle is smoking (about 1/2 - 1 pack a day). I quit 3 weeks ago using Chantix (which i started 2 weeks before the quit and stopped 1 week after quitting). During that time I also injured my foot, where I cannot do exercise or even do much walking. During that 5 weeks, I've gained nearly 8 lbs. I went from 130 lbs to 137.5 lbs.
I know they say that you will gain weight when you quit smoking, but I'm not eating any more than I was, and I have an injured foot. How can I combat the weight gain? I'm scared it will continue! Is this bloating or REAL weight gain!?View Thread
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I tried quitting a few times. Chantix worked for me.
The e-Cig can help if you use it like you are smoking a cigarette. I suggest that you dont smoke it inside where you normally wouldnt have a cigarette. Then, you'll find you have to quit the e-cig.
Get up and go outside. Do not carry cigarettes on you. This will aid in quitting smoking.
The e-cig curbs cravings.
Good luck!View Thread
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