How can I quit smoking and not gain too much weight? -
Hi there, smoker since 17, am now 30, so about 13 years. I tried (and failed) quitting about 3 solid times. The last time was my best, 6 months, but I gained almost 25 lbs. How can I quit successfully and minize gaining weight? How much weight does one gain on average?
Don-t pick up eating as your -fill in- for lack of cigarettes. Chew gum or something. Most people eat alot more when they quit becuase they want something to occupy their mouth, but they aren-t hungry. Seriously chewing gum is the best bet.
Why would someone want to quit smoking anyway?
There-s nothing about quitting smoking that will cause you to gain weight. You are fulfilling one nervous habit with another. The only way to not gain weight is just to not eat so much! Exercise as well and practice healthy eating!
when you quit most likely your lungs will need a little rejuvenation so go for runs a few times a week start at half mile or so and work your way up. either way i-d rather die from obesity than lung/throat/mouth cancer. and watch the foods you eat, because more than likely (not to offend you) since you were allready smoking your other habits including the foods you eat are likely not to be that good.
goood luck!
the thing you need most is will power though. if you want to quit you actually have to want to. and if your gonna keep weight off you actually have to give it you all
Why don-t you try exercising? I know it-s tough since you-ve been a smoker for so long, but you-ll find that it gets easier and easier.
use your new found health to go fitness crazy.................good luck
average of 10 pounds (6 %), from 180 to 190 pounds (82 to 86 kg)....
Quitting is hard. Usually people make 2 or 3 tries, or more, before finally being able to quit. Each time you try to quit, you can learn about what helps and what hurts.
Quitting takes hard work and a lot of effort, but you can quit smoking.
Good Reasons for Quitting
Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you will ever do:
* You will live longer and live better.
* Quitting will lower your chance of having a heart attack, stroke, or cancer.
* If you are pregnant, quitting smoking will improve your chances of having a healthy baby.
* The people you live with, especially your children, will be healthier.
* You will have extra money to spend on things other than cigarettes.
Five Keys for Quitting
Studies have shown that these five steps will help you quit and quit for good. You have the best chances of quitting if you use them together:
1. Get ready.
2. Get support.
3. Learn new skills and behaviors.
4. Get medication and use it correctly.
5. Be prepared for relapse or difficult situations.
1. Get Ready
* Set a quit date.
* Change your environment.
1. Get rid of ALL cigarettes and ashtrays in your home, car, and place of work.
2. Don-t let people smoke in your home.
* Review your past attempts to quit. Think about what worked and what did not.
* Once you quit, don-t smoke—NOT EVEN A PUFF!
2. Get Support and Encouragement
Studies have shown that you have a better chance of being successful if you have help. You can get support in many ways:
* Tell your family, friends, and coworkers that you are going to quit and want their support. Ask them not to smoke around you or leave cigarettes out.
* Talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking counselor).
* Get individual, group, or telephone counseling. The more counseling you have, the better your chances are of quitting. Programs are given at local hospitals and health centers. Call your local health department for information about programs in your area.
3. Learn New Skills and Behaviors
* Try to distract yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a task.
* When you first try to quit, change your routine. Use a different route to work. Drink tea instead of coffee. Eat breakfast in a different place.
* Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
* Plan something enjoyable to do every day.
* Drink a lot of water and other fluids.
4. Get Medication and Use It Correctly
Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke.
* The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved five medications to help you quit smoking:
1. Bupropion SR—Available by prescription.
2. Nicotine gum—Available over-the-counter.
3. Nicotine inhaler—Available by prescription.
4. Nicotine nasal spray—Available by prescription.
5. Nicotine patch—Available by prescription and over-the-counter.
* Ask your health care provider for advice and carefully read the information on the package.
* All of these medications will more or less double your chances of quitting and quitting for good.
* Everyone who is trying to quit may benefit from using a medication. If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing, under age 18, smoking fewer than 10 cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider before taking medications.
5. Be Prepared for Relapse or Difficult Situations
Most relapses occur within the first 3 months after quitting. Don-t be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times before they finally quit. Here are some difficult situations to watch for:
* Alcohol. Avoid drinking alcohol. Drinking lowers your chances of success.
* Other smokers. Being around smoking can make you want to smoke.
* Weight gain. Many smokers will gain weight when they quit, usually less than 10 pounds. Eat a healthy diet and stay active. Don-t let weight gain distract you from your main goal—quitting smoking. Some quit-smoking medications may help delay weight gain.
* Bad mood or depression. There are a lot of ways to improve your mood other than smoking.
If you are having problems with any of these situations, talk to your doctor or other health care provid
I just quit well about 45 days ago. I used Chantix and I did not gain any weight. It is the best product I have used. You have to want it quit for it to work. My husband has tried it and it did not work but he did not try to quit.
Good Luck and Best Wishes.
Don-t eat and don-t smoke.