Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking

How Not to Gain Weight


Many people keep smoking because they're afraid they will gain weight if they stop. Here's a news flash: It's not the quitting that makes people gain weight — it's the extra snacking they do to replace the habit and ritual of smoking. To prevent this extra eating, have a plan in place for when you have cravings — instead of eating to cope with them, do something productive. Call a friend, take a walk, or hop on the Message Boards and find someone to vent to. You can beat your smoking habit, and you should.