weight gain?

Question

After I had my child, I lost all the pregnancy weight and then some, and was feeling fantastic. I quit smoking in January this year and now have packed on 25 lbs since, when I have never ever had issue with my weight before pregnancy; I am so uncomfortable in my own body; it doesnt feel like my body anymore. I am also on Paxil and have SLE....can there be any medical reason for gaining all that weight

Answer 1

Yes, the medication itself might be the culprit. Also, often, when one quits a habit, one picks up another habit, sometimes without realizing it. You may be eating more than you realize. If it's neither of those, you may want to get your thyroid checked.

Answer 2

medications can cause weight gain even though the doctors tell you that they don't. Plus that is the joy of becoming a mother sometimes too. I know when I had my son I lost all the weight plus some and then when I got pregnant with my daughter 3 years later I was the same exact weight that I was when I was 9 months pregnant with my son. and then I gained 20 more pounds with my daughter. Luckily I am done with having kids and I was able to lose all the weight

Answer 3

oh, YES antidepressants Will pile the pounds on- i know how you feel! i never had an issue with weight eighter. do not go off the paxil-yourself- go to doc.try to somehow fit exercise in your life- i know it`s hard, but agoodworkout is good for weight & depression.try to eat sensible, chill with the comfort foods.good luck.i`ve been on paxil, the withdrawal is terrible,cymbalta is worse.so be careful or you will think you`re losing your mind! you can still lose the weight while on paxil-just a warning.

Answer 4

congradulations on the smoking issues. quitting will add pounds but its because food tastes soooo good again!!! paxil has a tendency to add weight one of the side effects but if you exercise and eat alot of fruits/veggies and drink alot of water it will help get those pounds off!!!! congradulations!!!

Answer 5

normally when people stop smoking their appetite breaks open and they wanna wolf down all the food, if that's the case, then you have to drink lots of water to purify your body and also have fruits and vegs. start the regular known healthy diet based on law carb and high fibers.

Answer 6

First all i am glad you quit great job..:) Now here is the info i have found that might help

Viewers Question
I've been on Paxil for approximately 5 months and seem to be experiencing a sizable increase in appetite and associated weight gain. Inspite of increased exercise, the increase in weight continues. Does Paxil affect one's metabolism? Is ther a similar prescription that works as well as Paxil, but will not cause unnecessary weight gain?

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Doctors Answer
Paxil (paroxetine) is one of a family of medications called SSRIs, (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). One of the benefits of these drugs over older antidepressants is that they cause weight loss. Thus, if you are experiencing weight gain, there may well be a reason other than this medication.

about smoking and weight gain
How to Minimize Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking
Most people who quit smoking worry about gaining weight. It seems to go with the territory. While a small gain is normal, excessive weight gain when you quit smoking can create new health problems and erode your determination to stay off cigarettes. Learn what you can do to keep your weight under control as you go through the process of recovery from nicotine addiction.

Why do people gain weight when they quit smoking?
Smoking effects a person's metabolism and also burns calories:
Smoking burns up to 200 calories a day in a heavy smoker
Because smoking burns calories, metabolism is boosted (increased) slightly
Nicotine is an appetite suppressant
When you quit smoking, a gain of between 5 and 10 pounds during the first few months of cessation is normal.


If your eating habits have remained the same as they were when you smoked, you can easily shed this small gain with a brisk, 30 minute walk daily.

Why do I want to eat more?
Smoking cessation throws our bodies into shock initially. Increased appetite is a side effect of quitting tobacco for most people. One or more of the following reasons may be at play:
Cigarettes as an appetite suppressant - Smokers often avoid between meal snacking by lighting up. Nicotine is a stimulant, and may also interfere with the release of the hormone insulin. Insulin controls glucose levels in the blood. When this function is blocked, a person will become slightly hyperglycemic, and as a result, the body and brain may slow down the hormones and other signals that trigger feelings of hunger.
Food as a replacement for smoking - early on in a person's quit, the urge to smoke is frequent and uncomfortable. It's natural to look for something to ease the discomfort, and food is often used as a replacement. Not only does it fill the void left by the cigarette, food can be an emotional comfort, easing the pain of withdrawal.
Studies have shown that women are at greater risk than men for returning to smoking as a way to avoid weight gain. Understanding what happens to our bodies when we quit smoking, and what we can do to alleviate discomforts in constructive ways that do not involve weight gain will help you stay on track.

What can I do to avoid gaining weight when I quit smoking?
There are a number of choices you can make to minimize weight gain:

Exercise
Because quitting smoking slows the metabolism, getting some form of daily exercise is very important. To combat excess weight, shoot for at least a half hour of exercise, 5 days a week. It doesn't have to be a high intensity aerobic workout - a brisk 30 minute walk around your neighborhood will work wonders. Exercise is also a great way to beat cravings to smoke. If you're having a bad day, get out for a walk. It'll clear your mind and improve your attitude.

Have healthy snacks on hand!
Put snacks together ahead of time so that when the munchies hit, you've got good food choices within easy reach:
vegetable sticks - celery, carrot
94% fat free popcorn
sunflower seeds in the shell
Water - drink lots of it!
hard candies to suck on
fresh fruit
fat free yogurt
herbal teas
hot cocoa made with nonfat milk
frozen grapes
fat free fudgecicles
If you're concerned about weight gain, do yourself a favor and remove tempting, high fat foods from your home. Don't have a chocolate cake on the counter begging you to cut a slice! If you have an intense craving for a hot fudge sundae, it's better to go out and have one at a restaurant than it is to keep all of the ingredients to make it on hand in the house.

Avoid drinking alcohol
Not only is alcohol high in calories, it can be a huge trigger to smoke. For many people, smoking and drinking go together like a hand in a glove. Avoid the empty calories in alcohol, but more importantly, don't put yourself at risk of relapse by drinking early in your quit.

One thing at a time
Many people quit smoking and decide it's time to clean their lives up in other areas as well. That's great, but be careful. If you try to do too many self-improvement projects at once, you run the risk of failing at all of them.

Keep these things in mind:
Be good to yourself. Quitting tobacco is a huge accomplishment, and you should reward yourself for your progress often. Don't underestimate the magnitude of what you are doing!
Be patient. Quitting smoking is a process over time. It doesn't happen overnight, but in comparison to the number of years most of us smoked, recovery from this addiction is short. Give yourself the time you need to heal.
Accept yourself. You are a wonderful person just as you are right now!
If you gain a few pounds while going through the process of quitting tobacco, so be it. The benefits will affect your life as well as those who love you in more ways than you can imagine. You can quit smoking without gaining a lot of weight. Don't let the fear of weight gain keep you chained to an addiction that will kill you, given the chance.
Weight can be lost, lungs cannot.

http://quitsmoking.about.com/od/weightgain/a/weightgainquit.htm

Answer 7

it was he fact that u were a smoker wich causes your weight to stay the same or even get smaller do to the fact that you rather smoke than eatbut you sould see a dr if it bothers you alot