Without ingesting 7, chemicals into your body with every cigarette, your lungs will be cleaner, making physical activities easier for you to do at longer intervals.
Eating small meals throughout the day will speed up your metabolism and also keep you from getting too hungry and overeating. Have healthy snacks available throughout the day. Get sugar-free gum. Lots of it! Oftentimes our bodies confuse hunger for thirst, especially when going through a metabolic shift, as you experience when quitting smoking. Download an app like Hydration Tracker to your phone to remind you to drink more water throughout the day. While gaining a little weight has some health risks, the benefits of living a smoke-free lifestyle are more than worth it—and if you want to be smoke-free and keep the weight off, we can help!
Images may contain models. They can help ease the transition from smoking to going totally smoke free. If you gain weight after quitting and cannot lose it, you might have better results in an organized program. Ask your provider to recommend a program with a good record that can help you lose weight in a healthy, lasting way.
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How can I avoid weight gain when I stop smoking? American Heart Association. Combat hunger pangs by keeping a stash of healthy treats to hand. Nuts, fresh fruit and veg sticks are ideal. Eat smaller portions of food until your metabolism has stabilised. It takes 20 minutes for you to feel full after eating, so take a break go for a walk after your main meal and see if you still feel hungry in half an hour.
If so, dip into your healthy treats. Just because food tastes better, it does not mean you need to eat more of it. Chew your food slowly and enjoy each mouthful. Make sure you're taking your stop smoking medicines regularly to help suppress cravings.
The less you crave nicotine, the easier it'll be to keep focused. Exercise to avoid gaining weight After you quit smoking, your body burns calories more slowly. The more exercise you do, the more calories you'll burn. What exercise can I do if I cannot walk or run? If you have a physical disability, there are other types of exercise you can try.
These include: Gentle swimming and aqua aerobics to reduce stress and strain on your joints.
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