Will I put on weight?

Quit smoking and weight gain

Not everyone who stops smoking puts on weight! The majority of people who quit smoking and find they start putting on weight will only gain a few pounds which they then lose again after a few months.

Reasons you put on weight when you stop smoking

1. One reason for this is that Nicotine is a stimulant it actually speeds up the rate at which your body burns calories. So when you stop smoking your body does not need as much energy. Your body needs time for this adjustment, your eating habits will then change to accommodate its new energy needs.
2. Smoking desensitizes your bodies senses of smell and taste. So once these return the aroma of delicious foods will seem all that more tempting to you now as a non smoker.
3. Smoking is fundamentally an 'Oral compulsive habit' when you stop you will find it satisfying to substitute the cigarette you usually have in your mouth for something else. In this case that will be food.

How do I stop putting on weight? - quit smoking

We know some people trying to stop smoking will simply like to either have something for their fingers to do or have something in their mouths as a cigarette substitute. When you know you have this desire be aware that it is far to tempting to snack on sugary foods during the day. You need to have healthy alternatives that are in easy reach such as fresh fruit or yogurt. This will help you to satisfy your cravings without piling on the pounds. Some therapies such as hypnotherapy and NLP not only aim to remove the will to smoke but also condition your mind and changing your behaviour and need for a physical cigarette substitute.