When I quit smoking, I had a huge problem literally. The refrigerator became my best friend. I could not stop eating and I knew this had to be gotten under control and fast.
Most people who quit smoking find themselves in the same boat. The weight gain is a big reason people give up and go back to the smokes. But don't let this happen to you there are things that you can do and some things you need to know.
Facts about Nicotine
Some facts about nicotine, one nicotine is an appetite suppressant. Two smoking makes your metabolism higher, it burns calories.
When you do give up the nicotine, a slight weight gain is expected. A gain of 4 to 10 pounds is not out of the realm of possibility.This is because you are lighter as a smoker than you normally would be if you didn't smoke. If you happened to maintain the same eating patterns you had before you quit, exercise a little, or bit go out for a walk, you can lose those pounds no problem.
Before you gave up smoking, you would smoke a cigarette usually between meals instead of eating. That's why you didn't gain weight while smoking. Now the midday smoke is gone and replaced with a midday snack
Tips to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight
Some tips on eating would be choosing healthy foods.
Next, you will want to exercise. Exercise has many benefits. Exercise lowers stress and cravings. It raises the metabolism like nothing else and turns you into a calorie-burning machine. It also suppresses the appetite and makes you feel great over all.
Hope the tips are helpful and you quit. You can quit smoking and not gain weight.
Most people who quit smoking find themselves in the same boat. The weight gain is a big reason people give up and go back to the smokes. But don't let this happen to you there are things that you can do and some things you need to know.
Facts about Nicotine
Some facts about nicotine, one nicotine is an appetite suppressant. Two smoking makes your metabolism higher, it burns calories.
When you do give up the nicotine, a slight weight gain is expected. A gain of 4 to 10 pounds is not out of the realm of possibility.This is because you are lighter as a smoker than you normally would be if you didn't smoke. If you happened to maintain the same eating patterns you had before you quit, exercise a little, or bit go out for a walk, you can lose those pounds no problem.
Before you gave up smoking, you would smoke a cigarette usually between meals instead of eating. That's why you didn't gain weight while smoking. Now the midday smoke is gone and replaced with a midday snack
Tips to Quit Smoking Without Gaining Weight
Some tips on eating would be choosing healthy foods.
- * Of course, avoid the fat, sugary high calorie, and non-nutritious foods.
- * Try not to think about what you cannot have but focus on what you can.
- * Eat lean meats, vegetables and fruits.
- * If you need to snack on something, cut up the veggies, put them in baggies, and carry those with you. Carrots are great.
- * Use sugar free gum.
Next, you will want to exercise. Exercise has many benefits. Exercise lowers stress and cravings. It raises the metabolism like nothing else and turns you into a calorie-burning machine. It also suppresses the appetite and makes you feel great over all.
Hope the tips are helpful and you quit. You can quit smoking and not gain weight.