Quit Smoking Weight Gain
Is it Inevitable?

If you're looking for information on how to prevent that quit smoking weight gain, then this article may have just what you need!

What you're about to read is the result of ongoing interaction over a long period with other smokers like you who want to stop smoking successfully. This article was written to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about quit smoking weight gain and to address common issues of concern. I hope you'll find this information helpful.

Are you currently in the process of kicking the smoking habit, but are dreading the idea of gaining a few extra pounds?  It is estimated that most smokers will gain five to fifteen pounds after successfully kicking the habit. 

Why the quit smoking weight gain, you wonder?  There are several reasons most ex-smokers end up a bit heavier after their battle to stop smoking.  First, nicotine is a natural appetite suppressant that boosts your metabolism. Second, many heavy smokers can burn up to 200 hundred calories a day.  Finally, it's common that you don't really know what to eat when you quit smoking (or any time, actually) and so, you tend to overeat or reward yourself with indulgent foods while kicking the habit, either as a reward or as a substitute.  It's no surprise, then, that so many people experience the infamous and dreaded quit smoking weight gain.

But remember... a small gain in weight is a small price to pay for the numerous health benefits that come with quitting smoking.  Just remember: you can always lose those few extra pounds.  In fact, losing a few pounds may seem like a cinch after the hard work of successfully kicking your smoking habit.  But if you are just setting out on a quest to stop smoking, here are some tips on how to prevent the quit smoking weight gain as you work on becoming healthy and smoke-free..

Sidebar: Are you finding this information on quit smoking weight gain useful? I have always been curious about this, and when I found very little quality information online about it, I decided to share a part of what I've learned through my research - which is how this article came to be written. Read on...