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Quitting smoking and getting fit

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Quitting smoking is easy, I've done it a thousand times...

When I was 28 I was 6'2" and 200lbs...now, close to 45 yrs I am still 6'2" and 348 lbs.

I know where the years went and I cannot get them back (sometimes a good thing). The point is I am where I am and not happy. Tired of trying to be something and someone who I am not.
 
Quitting smoking is easy, but quitting-quitting is even easier. I've 'successfully' quit once and quit over 12 times. Alcohol was always my enemy. Now that I want to quit again and I am in the same boat as you I will be going back for Champix.

Honestly, if it is suitable for you, try Champix, apart from some amusing side effect it really is a wonderdrug for quitting.

As for getting healthier, assessing your diet is a great first step. At 45 you are still fairly young so there should be a wide range of exercises that will be suitable for you depending on your health. If you haven't been really active all your life though, stick away from things like squash for the time being.

Welcome to the forum by the way if you would like, feel free to start a fitness log-thread on here to track your progress and for motivation from other members. There are many of us here that are trying to lose weight or bulk up.

If you have any questions as well there are many members here that have either got good advice (Karabulet for example) or have lost weight.

Good luck :)
 
Hey Saguaro,

If quitting smoking is so easy, and you have done it a thousand times...why pick the habit back up?

Stopping smoking is a lot more difficult than most people give it credit for. Nicotine is highly addictive, and your body readily forms a chemical dependency to it. So when you do quit, there are alternatives to doing so cold turkey, which can really suck. Nicotine replacement therapy, in conjunction with a little bit of cognitive therapy (aka, what activities make you smoke? do you smoke when you are stressed? what can you do instead of smoking?) greatly increase your chances of quitting for good.

Before I talk about diet and exercise, I think it is very important that you first see your general practitioner before beginning any new diet or exercise regime. Your age and weight puts you at risk for conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol- these all require careful management and observation. Overall, diet and exercise changes WILL benefit you, but he or she will be able to tell you how to do so most safely.

As far as your weight loss, I agree with Chris. Dietary changes are the most effective way to lose weight. By keeping to an 1800 calorie diet, low in carbs and high in fruits, vegetables, you can adopt healthier eating habits easier than you might think. One of the best things I can recommend is to carry a reusable water bottle with you, and make sure you drink plenty of water...and just water. Soda and alcohol do you no good. Plus, proper hydration reduces cravings and helps you feel more full at meal times.

With regards to physical activity and exercise, you are definitely not alone when it comes to being apprehensive about starting an exercise regime. Take it slow, but be consistent and exercise within your boundaries. By doing too much too soon, you are at risk of hurting yourself, and discouraging yourself from exercising more in the future.

Here is a great page from the CDC with all sorts of tips and guidelines on how to start exercising, and how to do it healthily.

http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html

Good luck, and keep us posted on your progress! It's never too late to start making healthy decisions :)
 
Out of curiosity, when is the last time you had a physical and a discussion about your health with your physician?
 
chrisw87 and cisco teen,
Thanks for the advice and words of encouragement.

KaraBulut,
I see my PCP regularly. Had the standard battery of lab tests in November: CBC, COMP, TSH and LIPID. Chol: 204; Trig: 113; HDL: 57.

Tried Zyban...now on Chantix.
 
After 30 years, I finally quit in October. I've gained 10 lbs. but will loose it in the spring. The secret is you really have to want to quit.
 
One thing that prompts a lot of people to cut back on smoking or to even quit is to exercise. And given your labs and your weight of 348lbs, an exercise program will have a lot of benefit for you.

With the TSH, he was ruling out primary thyroid disease which points more toward lifestyle and diet as being more of the issue. Working with a nutritionist and a trainer are probably your first steps. The smoking habit can be dealt with in time.
 
I smoked forty a day (more at weekends) but gave up five years ago . A friend of mine bullied me into it and god do i love her for it
 
i too have recently quit
am going on week three of no smokes
doing the chantix
yeah it does have some fun side effects
just wish I could save those dreams
they would make interesting movies
also started going back to the gym
45 min cardio
then 30 weights
then another 60 on cardio
figure if I work out I wont gain the postsmokerpoundage
 
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