Remember H. Water retention may cause a deceptive weight gain of up to 5 pounds in the week after quitting smoking, but this is not a real weight gain, and your body will go back to normal. – never let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired.
Snack on fruit or chewing gum to satisfy any sweet cravings.
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. Not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking, but the average weight gain is about 10 pounds. The most important components of preventing weight gain when you quit smoking are: Physical activity To prevent weight gain at this time, you need to become more physically active. Replace smoking with other activities that occupy your hands and your mouth. Get enough sleep; when you are tired, you are more likely to crave cigarettes and food. If you are struggling or anxious about trying to quit smoking, talk to your doctor about nicotine replacement such as nicotine gum or a nicotine patch. Drink less caffeine; although you may think it will make you feel better, caffeine can worsen the jittery nervous feeling that may accompany nicotine withdrawal.
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