How do I quit smoking safely without gaining weight? -
I have been smoking for 23 years and I have tried many ways to quit and have not been successful at yet. I did quit for 4 years but did it cold turkey way and I gained too much weight. How can I quit safely and not gain any weight as I am currently trying to lose from 155 lbs down to 130 lbs. Can anyone help me?
there-s two things that lead to weight gain for most people who quit smoking.
1. biologically, your body no longer has to spend calories to detoxify itself from the cigarettes. which means if you eat as you did while you smoke, you-re going to end up storing those extra calories.
2. behaviorally, you-re used to doing something physically to occupying yourself, whether it-s just holding the cigarette or actually taking a puff.
i-d suggest you keep both of these things in mind and try to solve them in whatever manner suits you best. for #1 i-d suggest either cutting down your calories (just slightly, maybe like 10%), or begin adding regular exercise to your daily routine. as for #2, you can start chewing sugar free gum or snack on low calorie veggies.
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When you quit, try not to replace cigarettes with food. That-s the only reason people gain, they eat too much. You need another distraction like working out when you crave a cigarette, or drink water. Anything that is not food related.
try chewing gum for starters then call to see your doctor he should be able to help you out.good luck
unless you gain 70 pounds from quiting cold turkey it is healthier to quit
I wish I could help you but I am in the same boat.I haven-t smoked in ten weeks but I am getting bigger by the day.I am very close to buying a pack and starting again. Good luck!!!