I quit smoking three months ago now I crave sweets constantly, any suggestions on how to stop the cravings? -
I have plenty of veggies and fresh fruit and even nuts around to snack on. When I shop I avoid buying cookies and my favorite candies.
I buy jelly beans and other hard candy and gum lots of gum. Once in a while I even endulge in a Snickers candy bar. But nothing seems to help.
I eat a blanced diet but I-m still gaining weight. And keep looking for something sweet to eat.
Has anyone else had this problem if so how did you solve it.
First off... a big congratulations on quitting smoking!
Starting smoking again is NOT the answer! :0)
Although I can-t seem to kick my own smoking habit (yet)
I do know of an excellent support group that is moderated by health care professionals over at The Stop Smoking Center.
One of the forums topics that I think will be of great help is -Smoking Cessation and Weight Gain.- Support and advice on dealing with Weight-Gain after quitting smoking.
INFO FROM THE WEBSITE
Step 1. Sign up
Click the “Join Now” button in the upper right corner. We’ll ask you a few questions about yourself so we can give you the most helpful resources. A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided at registration. It contains your program password, so you may want to save or print the email for reference. Although your personal information is always kept strictly confidential, we encourage you to register with an anonymous email address.
Step 2. Connect with Other Quitters and our Health Educators
Once you-ve created an account you automatically have posting privileges in the online support group. Our Health Educators are also online to help with questions. Even if you don’t want to post messages right away, many quitters find it helpful to just read what others are experiencing. You can also use the online Instant Messenger to immediately communicate with your “Quitting Buddies” for support… like if you’re “dying” for a cigarette!
Step 3. Create Your Quit Plan (I know you-ve already quit - See Step 4)
Once you’re logged in, you also have access to all of the Quit Plan exercises to help you better understand your smoking. The more you know, the better chances you have of quitting. We recommend you start from the top, but you’re welcome to complete the exercises in any order. You can also come back and re-do the exercises at a later date or just review your results.
Step 4. Access Your Tools (Your quit meter will show the stats from your quit date to today... yahoo!!!)
Your account also gives you access to a helpful tools like a downloadable Quit Meter. The Quit Meter tracks all the money you’ve saved and life you’ve gained from quitting. You can also update your profile. For example, some people like to change their password. Also, you can create a profile and upload a picture for other members of the online support group. Finally, you can update or cancel your subscription to your support email and text messaging.
Step 5. Let Us Know How You’re Doing!
We want to make sure our program is as helpful as possible. Occasionally we-ll send you an invitation to give us your feedback and let us know how you are doing. Your feedback is very important and we appreciate your honest answers so we can improve the program for others.
P.S. When I have posted in the past I got responses almost immediately. It-s a great group of people who have quit and who are desperately trying to quit. Sometimes getting advice from people who have been there is the best.
Give it a try. :o)
Hope this helps. Congrats again - Wish you the BEST!
Direct Link to Smoking Cessation and Weight Gain:
http://sg.stopsmokingcenter.net/support/…
Have you considered smoking cigarettes? That might help.
it will take a few more months. You have to get a handle on this and not eat junk food,or else you will put on 40 pounds.
Eating healthy foods is the best way to curb your desire for junk food.. since your blood sugar and metabolism are more evened out.