Gain Weight When you Stop Smoking.

TO AVOID WEIGHT GAIN WHEN YOU QUIT SMOKING, MAKE DIET AND EXERCISE PART OF YOUR STOP SMOKING PLAN.

The side effects of quitting smoking may include weight gain, but it’s relatively easy to fight off by eating healthier foods and exercising more with that fresh set of lungs you will have. On average, people who quit smoking gain 5 to 10 pounds in the first few months, according to the National Institutes of Health. Keep in mind that this amount of added weight is inconsequential healthwise compared with the ill effects of smoking. You’d have to gain about 100 pounds to equal the negative health consequences of being a pack-a-day smoker, according to Pat Folan, RN, DNP, the director of the North Shore-LIJ Center for Tobacco Control in Great Neck, New York. Besides, she says, “In our cessation program, less than 4 percent of participants reported weight gain.

Two keys to maintaining a healthy weight are to eat sensibly and exercise often. A healthy eating plan often includes plenty of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish, beans, nuts and fat-free or low fat dairy. Drinking the recommended amount of water may also help you maintain a healthy weight. Consider replacing high-calorie sodas or juices with a tall glass of H2O. And don’t forget to get moving. Walking and exercise may help relieve stress and maintain a healthy weight. Your lung function improves 2 weeks to 3 months after quitting, so exercise may get easier.

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