How to quit smoking and keep your weight?

Experts say the most important factor for successful smoking cessation is making a firm decision to turn away from smoking forever. If the smoker is highly motivated to give up the habit, prepared for the challenges that await him, and is prepared to deal with them, chances for success are much higher.


Various methods help to quit smoking - therapy, nicotine replacement, nicotine patches, gum and candy, nicotine inhaler, medication. Apply and therapies such as hypnosis and acupuncture. Of course, the use of these methods would be largely fruitless if no strong will and act of perseverance in the effort.


Many smokers worry that you will gain weight if they try to quit.


In fact, many ex-smokers gain a few pounds is not redundant. Studies show that smoking in some people leads to unhealthy low weight.


It has been shown that nicotine suppresses appetite. This is the main argument of smokers with a weight problem do not give up cigarettes. Stopping them is slowing down the metabolism and thus to weight gain.


Scientists smoking stimulates genes involved in the breakdown of fats. Studies show that compared to nonsmokers, healthy smokers in the group is set higher activity AZGP1-genes in cells from the airways. Given its role in the breakdown of fats and controlling body weight, this may explain the lower weight of the fans of nicotine compared with nonsmokers. Most likely responsible for bidding on stopping smoking.

To prevent weight gain, be careful with the amount of food, eat smaller portions, but do not practice extreme diets. Switch to eat more healthy foods that are rich in nutrients and low in calories, fruits and vegetables.


If you feel a strong urge to smoke - do not resort to the cake and choose sugarless gum or candy. Another trick is frequent brushing throughout the day. Fresh breath contributes to occasional desire for a cigarette lighter.


To distract from cravings and unnecessary eat, "fill" your day with different and interesting activities that burn calories and - walking, sports, housework is also a great choice. Research has shown that this has a positive effect on mood.