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Stopping Smoking Can Lead To Weight Gain

2013-09-23 15:14:24

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When you take a long drag, it acts as a tranquilizer, but when you inhale in short puffs, it acts as astimulant. And one of the side-effects of stimulants is that they suppress the appetite.

One of the most successful ad campaigns for cigarettes encouraged women to smoke instead ofeat. And the fact is that cigarette smokers do weigh less on average than nonsmokers. Researchshows that quitting smoking can make you gain between five and twelve pounds.

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Physicians recommend moderate exercise like walking for thirty minutes, three times a week. Notonly does exercise help control weight gain, it also helps ease the stressful feelings associated withquitting.

You can also try to limit alcohol and cut down on foods high in fat, but keep in mind that mostexperts think that it isn't a good idea to go on a strict diet and try to quit smoking at the sametime. You should focus on one health challenge at a time.


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