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"You Don't Have to Gain Weight When You Quit Smoking"
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This Month's Actively Disabled Column
(July 11). Probiotics: "Good" Bacteria to the Rescue?
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You Don't Have to Gain Weight
When You Quit Smoking
by Peter Gray
A lot of people fear that after you quit smoking extra weight is just around the corner. For many people this can be true and for others there isn't any extra weight at all. Every single individual is different and your individual reaction to quitting smoking is difficult at best to predict. If you take the initiative to quit smoking you have to calm your fears about getting fat. The rewards of stopping smoking are significantly better than the complications of a few extra pounds. If you decide to quit smoking here are a few things that you can do to make sure that you do not put on those extra pounds. But remember - never let the idea of getting fat stop you from making the decision to quit smoking.
Before everything else the idea that whenever you give up smoking extra weight occurs in most individuals is not accurate. However in some cases, extra weight is connected with stopping smoking. The first thing you will definitely do is not to go on a crash diet when you decide to quit using tobacco. You have enough to handle already without adding a diet on top of your attempt to end nicotine. What you might do is eat right with smaller portions. Refuse to eat any serving of food larger than the palm of your hand. By eating smaller portions this should allow you to avoid putting on weight.
Any time you reach out for snacks always make sure they are low calorie and low carb treats. You may have the urge to munch when trying to stop smoking. You should have vegetables and fruits ready to snack on at all times. Sugar-free gum is also a choice with those who are on a plan to quit smoking. You should also drink a lot of water to keep you feeling full. These are great ideas to avoid extra weight.
Try to add more foods high in fiber into your eating plan. This will also help you to feel full and while doing so prevent extra weight. High fiber foods include things like vegetables, beans, and whole grain products. Change from real sugar to a low calorie substitute for your foods and for your drinks as well. Even with coffee and tea try a sugar substitute to prevent those added unhealthy calories. Anything you can do to avoid extra carbohydrates and calories will help you from gaining weight during your program to finish smoking.
Last of all, you ought to move and do exercises. Stay dynamic and active. This will also help you to eliminate the nicotine habit. You could create brand-new habits. Also talk to your physician concerning latest in stop smoking aids. All of these ideas will allow you to achieve success.
About The Author
Peter Gray smoked over 30 cigarettes a day for nearly twenty years. Now he doesn't.
http://www.Finishwithsmoking.com is a site dedicated to everyone who still thinks that it's difficult to quit smoking. It isn't. You just have to get your mind in the right place.
You can give up smoking whenever you want.
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