Which is worse: Being Fat or Smoking?

Question

I stopped smoking two weeks ago, but I have gained 7 pounds. Right now I am 5'2" and weigh 189. This puts my BMI at 34.6 (Obese) I am only 30 pounds away from being morbidly obese. I keep debating this with myself, which is really worse? Smoking basically causes cancer and maybe an elevated blood pressure. But being overweight cause Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and I am sure a few more thing then just smoking does. So, which do you think it worse? Why?

Answer 1

you are not going to like this ,I quit smoking in Oct 06 ,so i have about 16 months in .I don't think of cigs any more .I had lost about 60 lbs ,felt really good ,so I decided to quit smoking ,I could cry ,all the weight is back on ,the moment I quit smoking ,I stopped working out .So try to replace smoking with something positive ,not food .This is my first week ,eating right and working out ,so here goes,to the both of us,for trying ,please keep up the good work ,The first month was the hardest ,and you'll there.I will say I breath a lot better ,have much more wind,so working out should get easier ,oh and the key drink lots of water ,my friend quit the same time ,she drink water ,and didn't gain any weight .Its the smoking monster ,doing the debating ,you already quit smoking ,you can do this ,drink your water .

Answer 2

Smoking is worse. There is no cure for cancer, but if you re obese, you can work on becoming healthier. In smoking, the lungs become black (in some cases), and you can't fix the damage done. I'm not so sure about the cure of diabetes, but i do know that you can work on high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and other things( im not saying that you particularly but in general).

Answer 3

I think you need to quit smoking and focus on getting the weight off. Honestly i have no idea how people can get themselves to the point where they weigh that much. Eat better and exercise. That is the only way to lose weight. Smoking is a quick fix. Not to be rude or anything but 7 lbs when you weigh 189 is nothing... you're basically asking should i be fat and smoke or be fat and not smoke? You need a wake-up call.. your health is in jeopardy either way. I hope you can lose the weight safely... I feel bad for people who are literally trapped in a body they don't want. Please talk to your doctor and find a way to lose the weight and quit smoking. You will be so glad you did!

Answer 4

Smoking

Answer 5

While one might think you merely pick your poison, the living half of "Two Fat Broads" cooking show always insisted that her co-host died of smoking, not being overweight. That said, what killed her was smoking WHILE overweight.
The fact is that answering your question exactly is not possible. My family carries the genetic code for both tobacco addiction and living in spite of it: my grandmother smelled her sister's smoke and died at 82. Her sister, who did the smoking, also died at 82 ten years later. She merely had lung problems and a less peaceful death (my grandmother actually died on her feet, believe it or not.) Other people like Andy Kaufman live a pure-eatin' lifestyle and die early from other people's tobacco smoke. But neither were overweight. People who are overweight tend to more universally die younger because of universally inflicted extra wear on everything from joints to the heart.

I guess that answers the question, tho.

Answer 6

Smoking is probably the worst thing, but that's why a lot of people don't quit, because of the almost inevitable weight gain. I've read that the weight gain is chemical and in addition to that, people end up eating more to compensate. Many models and ballerinas smoke to curb their appetites. You can lose it, but most people have to exercise. But, if you don't smoke, you have more oxygen on hand to exercise more. It's really a tough call...

Answer 7

Although being overweight increases your risk of heart attacks and other various diseases, smoking will theoretically kill you quicker, so it is the "worse" of the two, and it is addicting.

Overall, it doesn't matter but you shouldn't have to choose one or the other, I think you can lose weight without smoking.

Answer 8

I think none is worse than the other. Both are dangerous enough to put your health in jeopardy.

It's a good start that you've quit smoking. For your weight problem, start modifying your lifestyle (diet, exercise, etc...)

Answer 9

Smoking is worse because if you are fat you can always get off your butt and lose the weight. As a smoker that constant stank won't go away.

Answer 10

THEY ARE BOTH VERY BAD.. SMOKING IS DEADLY AND BEING BIG AS A BALLOON IS TERRIBLE STRAIN ON EVERYTHING CONCERNED, TRY EATING A PROPER YET ENTICING DIET. NO SOFT DRINKS, AND SALT,SUGAR, ETC. LEARN TO EAT TASTY ITEMS BUT MAYBE SMALLER SERVINGS. THERE ARE NUMEROUS ITEMS YOU CAN EAT AS MUCH AS YOU WANT. WALK BRISKLY MOVING YOUR ARMS FOR EXERCISE ETC. AN ITSY BITSY AMOUNT OF SALT,SUGAR ETC ISNT ALL THA;T BAD HOWEVER LOOK AROUND AND ASK AROUND ABOUT SUGAR FREE AND LOW SODIUM. YOU CAN BUY FAT-FREE CHOCOLATE FOR EXAMPLE. DEVEOP DISCIPLINE AND BE SURE TO TAKE VITAMINS WITH YOUR FOOD. FISH OIL CAPSULES ARE EXCELLENT, PLUS FOLIC ACID, VIT C,POTTASSIUM,, LOOK AROUND AND ASK AROUND REMEMBER TAKE A CALCIUM TABLET W/YOUR FOOD FOR BONES AND FINGER NAILS ETC. DRINK FRESH PLAIN WATER . RESULTS WILL APPEAR IN A WEEK OR TWO OR SO. DO IT ! ! ALSO I THINK DRUG STORES OR SOMEWHERE THEY MAY HAVE FREE MONITORS FOR BLOOD SUGAR AND EVEN BLOOD PRESSURE DEVICES. TAKE CARE !