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Weight control concerns after quitting smoking
Ninety percent of would-be ex-smokers cite fear about weight gain as a reason not to quit. But weight gain and smoking cessation do NOT have to go hand-in-hand!Watch More Health Videos at Health Guru: www.healthguru.com (more)
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I do not smoke, never have, and admit to being one of those ‘pain in the butts’ (OK, bad pun!) that go on about the foul stench, and anti-social behaviour of smokers, especially in public places.
You can imagine my joy when one of my local pubs recently banned smoking. Shortly after the ban had come into force I spotted a guy poised with cigarette in hand, and was about to get huffy and even confrontational. Fortunately I held back and continued my beer – but was puzzled. The cigarette was unlit and yet he was putting it near his mouth, flicking the imaginary ash and generally acting as if he was smoking it. Curious about this I eventually enquired, only to find out this was his own rather unorthodox approach to keeping his hands busy and therefore, as he put it, keeping his weight down.
Although everyone knows that smoking is detrimental to health, it’s surprising how many smokers cite fear of putting on weight as a reason to not quit smoking.
The simple fact is that it is not quitting smoking that affects your weight, but the change of habit can result in you increasing your food intake.
But there are plenty of ways to ensure this does not happen to you.
There is no need for a special diet when you stop smoking, but you must use your common sense. If you eat chocolates instead of smoking then you are very likely to gain weight!
Monitor your diet for a fortnight before you stop smoking – write a food diary, noting everything you eat and when. You simply use this to make sure that what you eat post-quitting follows a similar pattern.
In a similar way, note how much exercise you can do as a smoker. When you stop smoking, you can begin to compare how much more exercise you can do with ease. This will inspire you to the possibility of becoming fitter in other ways, and will actually help you through the tough period of giving up the addiction.
Even moderate amounts of exercise can reduce tobacco cravings. A recent study found that women that maintained a rigorous exercise regime coupled with a stop-smoking programme were twice as likely to succeed as those who didn’t. Frankly, exercising is incompatible with smoking, and you are also more likely to be mixing with non-smokers.
Let’s face it, if you smoke 20 cigarettes daily, you are putting your hand to your mouth at least 200 times a day. When you quit, you need to keep your hands busy. How about peeling fruit for snacks, doing jigsaws or maybe even knitting.
Keep visualising yourself as a fit non-smoker, especially when your motivation starts to flag. You can always get help with this through the use of hypnotherapy. As in so many behavioural issues, it is simply a matter of re-programming our mind. Giving up smoking is tough, and self-hypnosis is a method that many are discovering as a simple way to help keep the mental attitude and motivation on course.
Like the chap in the pub, you may find your own method of coping with your quit smoking challenge, and well.. if it works – great!
Do yourself a favour, make this day, the day you became an ex-smoker. Guaranteed Method.
“What is passive smoking and its effects, should a pregnant women quit smoking for good, does smoking reduces weight, how do we quit smoking”, these and more questions were addressed by Dr Sajeela Maini on NDTV. Dr Sajeela Maini is a leading Smoking Cessation Specialist with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi . She is very effective in helping people quit smoking. She is online at www.tobaccoinda.org, and sajeelamaini@rediffmail.com
Fear of gaining weight is a barrier for many when it comes to quitting smoking. However, with proper planning and the use of some of the different products available, weight gain is not an inevitable side effect. Understanding the quitting process and coming up with a detailed plan to deal with the challenges that arise will help prevent undesirable side effects.
One reason weight gain occurs during an attempt to stop smoking is due to the desire for something to replace cigarettes. This may occur at a psychological level, as the need for rewards or treats, or as a behavioral issue, feeling at a loss without the action or activity of smoking. The need to snack may also occur in response to the unpleasant feelings associated with nicotine withdrawal. Being prepared for all of these possibilities means anticipating their occurrence and having coping strategies ready so you are not taken by surprise.
Plan ahead to have healthy snacks on hand, as well as plenty of drinking water, and turn to these when you experience cravings or the restless need for something to do with your hands. Try to avoid trading one bad habit for another, by not including foods that are high in sugar, salt or fat in these replacement choices. If you feel the need for treats, try to find alternatives that will not be costly to your health. A massage, a nice bath, fresh flowers, or a new outfit are some ideas for rewarding yourself in positive ways without harmful consequences.
Similarly, you can work on learning to replace your smoking habit with other, healthier behaviors. To help fill the gaps in your day, take up walking or jogging, a new sport, or some other form of physical activity. This will help keep you occupied, help you get in shape and lose weight, keep your appetite under control, and assuming you choose an activity you enjoy, give you something to look forward to. Try involving a friend or pet in order to get even more out of your time.
Smoking cessation products can also be useful in helping you avoid weight gain during withdrawal, by reducing the unpleasant side effects including cravings that may prompt you to overeat. Nicotine replacement therapies, hypnosis, acupressure and other diverse methods of stopping smoking all can play a role in helping you overcome destructive habits, and find healthier ways of living. Meditation is another drug-free way to replace your addiction with a greater source of inner peace and reflection. Strategies that help reduce stress are useful in a number of ways, and should be a part of any stop smoking plan.
Explore the many options available in order to make your plans to quit smoking a reality, without suffering any unwanted weight gain. With a little planning and preparation, you will be well on your way to looking and feeling great.
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www.PainlessStopSmokingCure.com European Stop Smoking Guru Eric Eraly explains about the relation of quitting smoking and gaining weight. Just imagine for one moment, if you could stop smoking without any discomfort, would you?