Comments on: A Quit Smoking Diet ?

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:56:32 +0000

Hey there, great advice everyone. I have classed myself as a non smoker 2 weeks ago now. I never used to smoke a great deal, but I looked back and realised that it was almost half my life, im now 29. I wanted to stop before I was 30. The bestway for me is when I feel a craving coming on, I get a pen and paper out and draw/sketch something! crazy I know, but if you are at a pub and your friends go outside (in the cold) then I draw something, or write a poem, only takes5 mins, then my friend is back and your craving has passed, also they stink so it kinda offputting anyway! A craving only lasts 5 mins, I think when I have one it my “smokey mind” so best to just say, I dont smoke, I dont want one. Its all in the mind, and if you really want to be a NON smoker, you will (think about all that black tar in your lungs)Look at a smokers lungs its disgusting…but it clears up. Quitting is short term, Giving up is long term. When I gave up meat, I craved it for about 1-2 years, I never had any, 17 years on im still a devoted vegetarian. Willpower is key. I have not noticed too much weightgain, although I starteda diet today, because I noticed I wassnacking more. I now have a headache like my 1st day of quitting, im just going to eat sensibly and normally and hope that my diet will go as well as my non smoking! Goodluck to all.

By: Joe Banks

Joe Banks — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:01:47 +0000

I quit chewing on Nov 11, it’s been very difficult. I’ve gained twenty pounds, my pants don’t fit, my suits don’t fit. I’m just plain fat. But I’m not chewing. Keep in mind folks, those who know say you’re not out of the nicotine dependancy woods until you’ve gone 24 months without any, so you MUST keep your guard up for at least that long. Say to yourself NOPE (Not One Puff Ever) every time you smell smoke. And after 24 months you’re still not done. You can never ever let your guard down. You must always be on guard. Your brain will rewire the nicotine dependancy instantly even 20 years down the road. You can never go back and you’re an addicted fool if you think you can.

Every smoker out there wishes they had the guts to be in your shoes, to have quit 3 days/weeks/months ago. They’re too weak though, you’re not. You can do it.

Eat your veggies. Broccoli is great. Keep a bag of it at your desk and shovel it down your throat as fast as you need to. Cauliflower is great too. Carrots are awesome. Buy the bag of all three mixed together at King Soopers. Buy a bag a day if you need to, it’s cheaper than smoking. Drink green tea. Drink lots of green tea. Watch your weight climb. But at least you’re not smoking. The weight will come back down. Put $5 a day into a piggy bank, in three months go buy yourself a new townie cruiser bike to help start pulling the pounds off. Ride the bike everywhere.

I’ve been four months now, don’t you wish you were me? BE ME! Quit now, suffer through it, put four months behind you. I’ve still got a long way to go but at least I’m on my way. The worst may or may not be behind me. I’ve made it nine months before. This time I’m smarter though. I didn’t know the 24 month rule. I do now. BE ME!

By: tamara

tamara — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:25:42 +0000

Hi all,

This is my first time quitting, been at it for 4 days now, and i didn’t even plan it! i think the best thing was just waking up one morning and saying ‘today i wont smoke’ i completely agree with Olivia. now i am saying i wont ever smoke! but my oh my is it a struggle! want to say well done to you all and I QUIT, don’t be disheartened at least you haven’t giving up trying to give up! x

By: I QUIT

I QUIT — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:54:45 +0000

I quit smoking 2 weeks ago and just a minute ago i smoked a cigaratte and it tasted like an ashtray. I puked and kept on saying sorry sorry sorry to my self. Now im coughing and i drank a liter of milk to get rid of that taste. I quit coffee and tea and smoking together. I started to eat healthy and YES its true healthy food makes u hate smoking. I FEEL SO BAD for smoking half a cigaratte

By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:45:19 +0000

Just completing my 3rd day after 40 years of smoking. It’s brutal. Drinking a lot of water. Bought some grape tomatoes today for munchies. Wearing a patch. It’s still brutal but I can do this.

Hey Steve, I hope you’re 6 days healthier than me.

Best2all

By: STEVE

STEVE — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 14:56:19 +0000

great site. i am commited to quitting (35 years of smoking) i will check back

best

By: monique

monique — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:40:32 +0000

Hi everyone. Me and my finance decided to stop smoking together. His been smoking since he was 16 and me since I was 19. His 24 now and I’m 23. I decided to stop because I got very sick. I had a very bad chest at times. Sometimes I battled to breathe when I was sleeping. Now I’m eating a bit better, We do long walks in the afternoon and nothing stinks like smoke. It’s been 4 days without a smoke. I do still have cravings. But everytime we feel like one, we do something that keeps our mind occupied. We are doing great. The best of all is that our one friend has decided to stop as well. Pray for us. We need to keep this up. Best of luck to all of you. May God give you the strengh to stop.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:48:12 +0000

This totally makes sense. I quit drinking soda in September, as a health issue, then quit eating meat (and all other animal byproducts) in October, as an animal rights issue. I quit smoking New Years Day cold turkey (after having smoked at least a pack a day for 20 years) and have not turned back since. It never occurred to me that my change in diet aided my quit.

By: Kai

Kai — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:47:46 +0000

I think it’s true that vegetables and fruits help quitters stay smoke free, in addition to that, I think that milk and water helped me a lot, but the thing that helped me the most is staying away from junk food, coke and coffee.

By: Ex-smoker

Ex-smoker — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:18:18 +0000

Dear Tammy,

I decided to write here for you . There are a 1000 ways to reduce weight . i have even seen poeple who go on the right guidance and reduce 150 pounds in half a year. A cigarette is not the solution. I am writing this since you have quit for 2 months now .Thats very good. Its not a average mans task to quit for good. It needs a lot of persistance. So never take another puff . whatever may be the reason. it will ruin the efforts.