It has always been seen that when one stop smoking grab a couple of kilos without wanting to. However, it is much more advisable to be a little more chubby or chubby and not have the bad habit of smoking.
Many people who smoke make weight gain an excuse In order not to quit smoking, they want to look slim before they are healthy. Although in reality, it is not entirely clear that because you quit smoking you have to gain weight.
Are you fattening? Myth or Reality?
Quitting smoking will prevent you from possible diseases such as lung, tongue, throat or skin cancer. Besides that you will save money if you stop buying.
Generally speaking, all ex-smokers when they quit smoking did take on a couple of extra kilos. It is something normal and temporary. The reason is that the additive substance, nicotine, helps burn calories, smoking 20 cigarettes can be reached burn but also 250 Kcal.
On the other hand, tobacco gives a feeling of satiety and makes us lose our appetite, therefore, when we stop smoking we have the opposite effect, we are always anxious and gluttonous. Hence can gain weight from 4 to 8 kilos for the first few weeks. Sometimes this increase causes an unwanted effect, seeing themselves "so bad" physically, they decide to go back to smoking.
This weight gain is not eternal, after 6 months your body will get used to it and you will start to feel great and without even wanting to smoke.
Tips to follow in order not to gain weight
- Eat foods rich in fiber: These have the power to be very satiating and contain hardly any calories.
- Drink a lot of water: the ideal is to consume 2 to 3 liters per day. In this way you will be able to satisfy your craving for smoking and your appetite. If water tires you, we recommend unsweetened natural juices or green smoothies.
- Exercise daily: It does not matter if it is only walking, but at least you have to stay active in body and mind so as not to be tempted and eat incessantly. With exercise, endorphins are burned, a substance in charge of feeling better about ourselves.
In short, there is nothing to lose by quitting smoking, the kilos that come will go with a little willpower and perseverance. As we said, it is preferable to take 4 kilos than to continue smoking a pack of tobacco or more daily.