Hi Elle -
I'm right there w/you.
My tummy feels so bloated most of the time, and when I eat most of the time, I feel really bloated. And yep, my jeans are very tight around the middle. I ride a motorcycle to clear my head and of course, have to wear jeans to ride. And my jeans are uncomfortable enough now that I am resistant to even put them on to ride! (really gotta do something about that as riding is a must for me):)
I am walking at least every other day, which is helping a great deal, and I am also watching what I eat.
I read a post somewhere here that talked about the body sort of blowing up when we stop smoking. It made alot of sense and sounded alot like what's going on with me. You may want to do a search under 'bloating' etc...
I have learned in my Quit process to go and do my walking BEFORE eating, as I am also lazy after I eat... So that may help you too.
Since our Quit times are so close together, maybe someone with more time in their Quit can answer with more detail...
Long and short of it, for me, is that I know I've gained weight, and I am being gentle w/myself and I know I can get the weight off, I've done that before. Just taking it one step at a time. We are going through one hell of a process w/our Quit - so weight gain, for me, is a part of the journey. Another challenge, just what we need, right? :)
I did have a challenge when at first I realized what was happening, so I came here and asked for support. In the long run, if we can Quit and stick to our Quit, we can definitely lose the weight. It will take time and focus, so how wonderful the practice that keeps us Quit!
:)
Hope this helps.
Blessings-
Healer ;)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 28
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 986
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $67.2
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
