How to Prevent Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking?
One of the drawbacks of quitting smoking is weight gain. Many people that I have spoken to in fact give this as a reason to continue smokong. Think for a minute and read the US Surgeon General’s report on the many benefits of quitting smoking. The chances of getting heart attacks, strokes or cancers almost falls to baseline 10-15 years after quitting. Is this not reason enough to quit smoking today? Dealing with post-quitting weight gain is relatively more simple than putting one’s own life at risk from these killer diseases. Here are some simple suggestions to deal with the weight gain that might follow quitting smoking. 1. Don’t quit smoking during holiday periods. One is highly likely to eat more then. 2. Stay away from alcohol. Do not resort to alcohol as a solace. Alcoholic drinks have a lot of calories, so avoiding them will help you control your weight. In addition, drinking can weaken your willpower, especially if you are the kind of person who smokes when you drink. 3. Do not
