Today, I’ve resolved to quit smoking (I’ve been a smoker for about a year now), but I really don’t want to gain any extra weight. Are there ways to avoid the weight gain typically associated with quitting smoking? Do you have any tips?
What is the best way to quit smoking and avoid weight gain?
actually there are a couple of reasons for the weight gain in a new quit.. first of all nicotine is a stimulant…so when you quit you are actually detoxing from a stimulant drug, your metabolism slows down a bit.. and secondly food just tastes better, when you have an improved sense of smell!!! you are right about the weight gain, most do, some don’t… the important thing to remember is simply this, unless one is morbidly obese, the risk of weight gain is much smaller than the risk of continued smoking.. from being involved with a number of people who have quit smoking.. most report a small gain the first year,then stabilizing to old weight.. in fact folks in support groups have a saying "the weight can wait".. good luck on your quit
the good news is that i now have been quit for over 5 years.. i quit trying to quit alone, and joined a support group.. i attend nicotine anonymous meetings both locally and on line.. on line voice meetings are he as close as your computer, and you can attend while still smoking, before actually attempting a quit.. however you decide to quit good luck, there is simply no wrong way to quit!!
Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine.
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Weight gain when quitting smoking is due to reaching for snacks when really it’s your hands needing something to do in place of smoking. I have done lots of knitting and cross stitch, guitar practice, and swimming to take my mind off it and keep hands busy.
Good luck 🙂
Quit smoking and avoid weight gain are different things. If you want to live a long life , want to keep your body away from diseases , you should quit smoking and you already have done this. Now you will definitely gain extra enegy than before because you are not smoking now, use this energy, you have to do exercise s(jogging, swimming, running) everyday to keep your body fit.
You had developed a psychological dependence on smoking. After you quit smoking you had to replace it with another habit and you probably tend to overeat or overindulge in your favorite food.
Instead of eating your favorite fat rich food you can have a tasty protein drink or a milk shake.This will correct you tendency to overeat.
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Congratulations to you for making that step to quit smoking 🙂 its a nasty habit! As someone said you gain weight by grabbing for snacks to keep your hand or mouth busy, then keep healthy things around the house, maybe carrots (the baby carrots) or healthy snacks. Also I’ve heard chewing gum helps you in the quitting process. You could probably even exercise to keep the extra weight off and to keep yourself busy. Good luck!