Quit Smoking - Avoiding Weight Gain when You Quit Smoking

Avoiding Weight Gain when You Quit Smoking

It is recommended not to ignore the nicotine withdrawal symptoms associated with quitting smoking. One of the most feared side effects of cessation is weight gain. Learn why it is common for people to add a few pounds when they quit and how you can avoid this problem easily and effectively.

Smoking naturally boosts your metabolism and allows you to burn around 200 extra calories per day. Nicotine is a natural appetite suppressant so it is natural to have stronger and more frequent food cravings when its levels in the body fall. This substance relieves stress and anxiety as well. When you are not using any other alternative methods for coping with these factors, eating more may be the only option left.

All of these factors increase the risk of weight gain when you try to quit smoking. It has been estimated that on average people gain between five and ten pounds during the first few months after quitting. However, this is mostly because they do not do much to reverse the process. There are a lot of things which you can do to avoid gaining weight.

Exercise more. This tip is applicable especially to those who are not particularly physically active. According to experts, half an hour of moderate aerobic exercise per day should prevent you from gaining weight when trying to quit smoking for good. You may also want to practice a sport for one hour three times a week. It is recommended that you engage in strength training and muscle toning exercises two times a week.

Have more and healthy snacks to overcome food cravings without gaining weight. Experts recommend having one snack in between meals, but you can readily make them two if you feel like eating. The important thing is to enjoy healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, fat-free yogurt and whole grain bars. Drink plenty of water in between meals as well. This will help you resist both tobacco and food cravings.

Have only healthy foods for breakfast, lunch and dinner even if you have to increase your portions a little bit. The balanced diet is a must. You should get sufficient amounts of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and minerals. It is important to avoid fast food and junk food and all foods that contain a lot of fat in general. Reduce your sugar and alcohol intake to the very minimum.

Reduce the stress in your life as much as possible and try to stay relaxed. This will help you stay away from food and quit smoking without gaining extra pounds.

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NicoDerm CQ is a three step program.You start with the highest level of medicine and gradually step down your dose.Reduce withdrawal symptoms, including nicotine craving, associated with quitting smoking.

Stop-It Smoking is a 2-Part smoking cessation kit designed to help you quit smoking without the use of nicotine.
It works by reducing tobacco cravings, nervous tension and irritability related to nicotine withdrawal.

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To Increase Your Success in Quitting:

1. You must be motivated to quit.
2. Use Enough - Chew at least 9 pieces of Nicorette per day during the first six weeks.
3. Use Long Enough - Use Nicorette for the full 12 weeks
4. Use with a support program as directed in the enclosed User's Guide.