thanks, cincere, for the tips. the hand-to-mouth urge for me is so strong sometimes that i find myself munching on anything there is. and it frustrates me because i'm trying to lose weight for my wedding next year. i'm doing all these great things for myself (exercising, not smoking) and then i go and eat a pint of ice cream because of a craving. those are some excellent tips for eating out and tips to modify at home as well. thanks again! siomarie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/10/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 111 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30.1 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33

Fooood.... Oh my It's hard to stop eating. To all of us who r substituting our addictions with food ? I am so trying to counteract this loss of metabolism with regular exercise but I then find myself justifying a "few" extra snacks... :) Since I like to eat, I would like to reward myself with dining out.(Just maybe, I could reward myself for not contiuously munching) Anyhow...To those of pou who might be interested in changing the way we eat, as well the way we - once smoked..... Lets do it.... I came across this on my msn news... IAm I thinking about rewarding myslf? You bet! Special occasions, road trips, nights when you get home late and dread the thought of cooking � sometimes restaurants are simply the only option. Eating out may seem like a dicey proposition when you're trying to lose weight, but a night out doesn't have to mean a night off your diet. It is possible to eat out, guilt-free, with good health in mind. We asked real, health-conscious people just like you to share their personal dining tips � from how to make wise choices when ordering to managing restaurant-size portions. The response was overwhelming. Here's what they said: Be Prepared Bring pre-packaged fat-free dressing with you, so you're not at the mercy of the restaurant's selection. If you're not familiar with the restaurant, try to call ahead or look up their menu online before going out. Keep a bag of small apples or some other healthy snack in your car at all times, and eat one before you go into a restaurant with friends. This will not only satisfy your hunger, but will remind you to eat wisely. Bring a small container of low-fat sour cream. Before you leave home, make an educated choice about which dishes fit best within your "budget" for the day. Then, at the restaurant, if the daily special sounds just too good to miss, do some last-minute computations to be sure you really want to change your choice. Start Out Right Order a bowl of soup before your meal � not a creamy soup, but a broth-based vegetable or French onion. It's very satisfying and can keep you from overeating. Start with a side salad (minus bacon, cheese and croutons). Ask for fat-free dressing on the side; and be sure to dip your fork into th

Hi Red Can u tell I am bored and thinking about food ?? AAaarrgh!! As for exercise... I am speed walking on my treadmill for 30 min. twice/day (most days). I have also taken up weightlifting - three days/week. I figuer that bigger muscles = more calories burned while doin nothing.... :)

Hi Cincere, how are ya girl! It sounds like you are like me, bigger and better. lol. I too have been smoking a lot of food lately. I decided yesterday enough was enough. Bought groceries yesterday and I made sure I had lots of healthy snacks, friuts, veggies. Yeech! Doesn't quite satisfy like a bag of chips, but I will really try to be good! I rarely eat out, but there are a lot of great tips in yor post. What kind of exercising are you doing? I am going to start walking. I'm hoping I can get some of my family to be my walking partners. Oh well, if that doesn't work, I can always count on my dog walking with me. (She's a little chubby too, but has never smoked). lol. [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/saggysac/woof.gif[/IMG] Keep Strong [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 47 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,137 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $390.1 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

Wow Cincere, I'm impressed with your commitment. I really must get my bootie out of this chair and get active. Do you think spinning my chair around counts as excercize? No?... I didn't think so. lol. [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/saggysac/strong.gif[/IMG] Go, Go Cincere [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 47 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,138 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $390.1 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

Cincere, Excellent tips! We can still concentrate on our quit and eat properly (not as easy at it sounds) :) Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.