Realitty check. and when it comes to weight gain....reality bites.

That's the way to stay positive.  This is not an easy road at all.  And especially now around the holidays.  But getting yourself motivated is half the battle.  But your analysis of the situation sounds spot on to me.  And feeling good about yourself will only help in saying no to things like chips and dip and yes to veggies and fruits.

It is all about balance.  Something I think we all are constantly striving to achieve.  You may want to take a look at our sister site for all kinds of information on Cholesterol.  Check out  CholesterolNetwork.com.

As well, here are a few places to help with diet and exercise:

Low Cholesterol Diet

Cholesterol Questions and Answers

Foodfit.com

All the best, sue

All the best, sue

I just stopped smoking 7 weeks ago.  For the first few weeks I didn't gain anything but all of a sudden I feel like a horse.  I'm about 5'6" and I probably weighed 135 pounds.  I wasn't skinny but I looked good.  All of a sudden I feel huge.  I might be eating a drop more.....although I don't think so.  I am exercising but it's not helping.  I don't want to smoke again...........I know that's not the answer AND I don't want to be fat! I am frustrated. This is the 3rd time I stopped smoking.  The first 2x I gained weight also. The last time I was so frustrated but it turned out to be a thyroid problem. I'm wondering if my metabolism is really slow now even with the thyroid medicine.  Oh well........better to be chubby then sick but that doesn't make me feel better!