Just recently, I noticed that a lot of people are in to smoking, especially call center agents. I have some friends that would often asked me if Smoking can reduce your weight. Or in other words, Does Smoking Make You Lose Weight?
I encountered most of this questions to people who I described as healthy people (those people who weighs in almost 300lbs)... Shhhhh.. Be quiet. This idea came to me while I was on my way back from work. I saw this bunch of healthy people doing the same thing, and guess what they were doing? You nailed it. Yes, they're smoking. Holy cow, they were smoking because they have this idea that they will certainly lose weight if they do so. What up with their minds? They should have jog instead of just standing their and smoking their way to death.
Let me get this one straight. Smoking doesn't make you lose weight. It will not do anything to those flabby thing in your body. An appetite suppressant, Yes. Thus, after smoking you don't feel hungry anymore, but that doesn't mean you already lose weight.
Q: As soon as I stop smoking, should I gain some weight?
A: As what I have said, smoking acts as appetite suppressant, which means, when you smoke or even after you smoke, you don't feel hungry anymore. Now here's the thing. When you quit smoking, In the first month, you might notice that there are no changes in your weight. That's possible, since during that period, your appetite as well as your metabolism is still trying to go back to it's normal state. As soon as your appetite and metabolism returns to it's normal state, that would be chaotic. You might be very confused now. Let me explain further. When your appetite and metabolism return to it's normal state, that mean, you will now be eating a lot more than what you eat before you quit smoking, that would simply means that your body will start gaining all those foods that you take in. And because your appetite is doing well, you will be looking for more foods. But on the other hand, your metabolism might just be working as it is, it might be working the same thing even if you already quit smoking. So when that thing happened, that means, you are gaining.
The thing is, when you stop smoking, your sense of smell and taste will improve, thus, this could make foods more inviting that will lead you to eat more and more and even eat more foods. So, if you will quit smoking, make sure you will insert some time to make a diet plan as well as exercise on your "Stop-Smoke-Plan". I will give you some friendly ideas on what to include on your list.
Simply follow steps below to be included to your "Stop-Smoke-Plan:".
Stop-Smoke-Plan: Get moving. This will include exercise in your daily routine. Note that physical exercise will not only burns out calories but in addition to that, it will helps you relieve withdrawal symptoms and cravings.Stop-Smoke-Plan: Make wise food choices. This will include plan good-for-your meals which consists of a lot of fruits and vegetables.You only need to eat smaller portions. Limit yourself with sweets and alcoholic drinks.
Stop-Smoke-Plan: Choose healthy snacks. I know you will get hungry in between meals, choose snacks for example fresh fruit or canned fruit packed in the own juices, low-fat air-popped popcorn or fat-free yogurt instead of those junkfoods.
Always remember all the health benefits when you stops smoking. And that to be smoke free far exceed with the difficulties related with even moderate or average weight. Tap yourself and welcome to the smoke free community.
