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In reply to the discussion: I've put on 20 pounds in the 3.5 months since I quit smoking [View all]Kaleva
(36,294 posts)15. I've lost alot of weight not having a vehicle
It's close to a 3 mile round trip walk to the store and back and damn if I'm going to carry more groceries then just the bare essentials so snacks and other "junk" foods are out.
Because I don't have a vehicle, I can't make one big shopping trip and thus have to walk to the store 2-3 times a week which burns up calories that I normally wouldn't have. As I have to carry the groceries back, I don't buy snacks and junk foods and that has reduced my calorie intake considerably. With the weight loss and buildup in stamina, it's becoming easier and easier for me to walk.
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Honeycombe8
Oct 2012
#37
You nailed it, friend. Eat a small portion and wait a while before having more. Works for me.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#9
I'm in the same boat, quit smoking, gained 5 lbs. lot for me. So I keep granola, all kinds of nuts
crunch60
Oct 2012
#19
check out this lady, she is terriffic. Eating according to your energy type. Letha Hadady
crunch60
Oct 2012
#24
I still have most of my post-smoking weight gain, so no advice from me ...
JustABozoOnThisBus
Oct 2012
#30
Eat slowly. Go the healthy snack route (eg: carrots/celery w/yogurt dip).
struggle4progress
Oct 2012
#36