Tue, Nov-25-03, 04:30
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Posts: 66
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Plan: General
Stats: 179/135/135
BF:
Progress: 100%
Location: Louisville, KY
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I just quit smoking last Tuesday. I am very determined to make it through this time. No adverse effects on my diet at this point, the only thing to be aware of is cravings for nicotine being mistaken for hunger pangs. Having been here done this before (quitting smoking) recognizing the difference is key. I have not and will not change my way of eating. I am drinking lots of water, everything is the same, the only difference is that I am not choking myself with smoke anymore.
Here is a bit of information I read out of Laura Richard's book, "The Secret to Low Carb Success!" This refers to smoking and low carb diets.
Direct Quote from book:
"The evils of smoking have been cited by the United States Surgeon General's office for years. Now you can add a couple more negative effects to the list. Several reduced carbohydrate diet experts believe that smoking has a pronounced negative effect on the body's ability to properly metabolize carbohydrate. They cite medical research that confirms that smoking contributes to the development of insulin reisistance and type II diabetes.
If you smoke, quit. Do it soon. The most common reason people give for not quitting while dieting is the fear that their weight will rebound. However, several people who successfully quit smoking while dieting report that they found it easier to quit while on a reduced carbohydrate diet than at any other time".
End Quote.
I myself, after reading this, decided that I would rather quit now while only close to one month into my diet and be done with it once and for all. I finally found a diet, a way of eating, that I am happy with. It makes me feel healthier. Somehow, smoking just did not fit into the picture anymore. Not to mention its ability to disrupt my body's ability to metabolize carbohydrates... It was my time. We all have to pick our own time to quit, I understand that all too well. I found mine, I wish you the best of luck once you find yours.
Hope this was helpful to you......
Have a great day....
Ruth Janeen
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