not trying to lose weight

[stacy7213]

I recently quit smoking aboout two weeks its been. The whole past two weeks I have been consuming about 3000 calories a day and really gaing weight about a pound a day. Just yesterday I limited myself to 2000 calories and I lost about a pound in one day. My quetion is- is that because i consumed so many less calories? I weigh 147 pounds and read to maintain my current weight I need 1900 cals a day. My mother has cancer and Im terrified that there is something wrong with me they say loosing weight is  a sign of cancer should I be concerned.

[tyord]

Hi, don;t worry, this is absolutely normal, a single pounf is not that much. Bear in mind, that weight gain after quitting smoking does not last forever. So it is good you try to reduce your calories intake. 2000 calories are fine to maintain your weight, as far as I understood from your post :)
Good luck! And keep tracking your weight just for safe!

[Ranaesheart]

Believe the large calorie change is responsible for your weight loss.  Congratulations on quitting and feel free to stay involved in the community for support even though you don't have weight to lose.  There is a lot of motivation that flows around here.

Best wishes to your mom and wishes for a healthful recovery ...

(((Hugs)))
Ranae

[Skailark]

I think it a great move! Try staying at 1900 caloreis a day and gradually try to fall in between the range 1200 -1600 and you will see great results. And you dont have to do it overnite, Just do it slowly in your own pace..Also try combining exercsie with your everyday activity and you will see amzing results!

Oh almost forgot! Congrats on Quitting!

[TrudieC]

You should not be worried.  A reduction of 1000 calories can definitely result in a 1 lb. loss.  Congratulations on quitting!