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A. When you quit smoking, you can breathe and get around more easily, and nutritious foods such as fruits and vegetables taste better when you are not smoking. But changing too much too quickly can increase the stress you feel as you try to quit smoking.
Try not to do things that tempt you to smoke, such as drinking or socializing in a bar, or tempt you to eat when you're not hungry, such as bringing a bag of chips in front of the television. Weight gain is more likely when someone has smoked for 10 to 20 years or smokes a pack or more a day Beginning to increase your physical activity before you quit smoking may remind you how much smoking slows you down, when you have trouble breathing or start to cough during exercise.
This can cause extra stress that can lead to extra snacking, especially over the holidays when more food is around, or relapsing back into smoking to cope with the stress. Positive attitude As you focus on quitting smoking and healing your body, your exercise and eating goals will become easier. Not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking, but the average weight gain is about 10 pounds. Healthy eating Improving your eating habits gradually can help prevent weight gain, as well as help you feel better as you quit smoking. L. Try to stay positive, and try not to panic about modest weight gain; if you do gain weight, your healthy habits will help you lose the weight once your body gets back to normal.
Article Source: Stop Smoking Program
