Hi Pam!

I quit smokin just over 10 months ago. Tried the patch for a week, but then decided cold turkey was the best way for me. I won't lie....it was hard and I was miserable and very difficult to be around (just ask my hubby!) and yup, I gained weight. However, that doesn't have to happen to you! I was not careful and used the excuse of quitting smoking to eat what I wanted when I wanted.....I figured it was the carbs or cigs....so I chose the carbs. I paid a heavy price.....literally.....but now I am back on the wagon. There are lots of people on this forum who have been able to both hand in hand and continued to lose weight or maintain and I am sure that you can too. Just remember not to be too hard on yourself....nobody's perfect and we are our own worst enemies.....one day at a time is the best advise that I can give.

I wish you much success....you really can do this.....I'll be on the sidelines cheering you on!

Jo