I quit smoking almost a month ago, but Ive gained a couple pounds. Is it healthier to smoke and be a better weight, or stick it out with 5 extra pounds? Jeans very tight!!!
2007-08-04 14:14:13 · 19 answers · asked by ladyscootr 5 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
i was worried about weight gain when i quit smoking in january. i gained a few pounds, but as soon as i was able to breathe better, i started exercising...waking, jogging and cycling. that was the only way for me to keep my weight in check and not want to smoke as bad. stick with it, those 5# will come off, try exercise. in another month, you'll notice how much better your skin looks too. accept the fact that you miss smoking, but don't give in...this too shall pass. congrats on quitting!
2007-08-04 14:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-17 13:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's definitely healthier to stay smoke free. I quit smoking a couple of years ago and did gain a few pounds initially, but I found that I had more energy and was able to do more physical activities. I started working out more and running and lost all of the weight that I gained and then some. My blood pressure is now lower than it was when I was a smoker and I just in general feel better. Hang in there with the few extra pounds and try to start adding physical activity to your daily routine. It's a great stress reducer. Congrats on making healthier choices :-)
2007-08-04 14:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by simply_sarah_1981 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other answers are right on. The health risk of smoking "outweighs" a 5 lb. gain.
What do you guess it is that causes people to put on weight when they give up smoking? Do they eat between meals due to nervousness?
All of us have to watch our weight anyway as we get older and our metabolism slows. Lower calorie snacks, smaller portions at meals, and more exercise can remove 5 lbs. without too much discomfort. Those of us that would like to lose a lot more have more of a challenge.
Anyway, congratulations on giving up smoking. It is good for you and for the kids -- who won't breathe 2nd hand smoke and they get a positive role model too.
2007-08-04 15:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are exremely overweight, then you probably should continue smoking and also work out. Since being overweight may be more damaging to your health. However, if you are within your weight limit, quit smoking, and perhaps work out a bit more. Not only will you lose weight, but you will feel better too. Also, consider that smoking is not only unhealthy for you but the people around you. I personally would quit smoking, good luck on quitting!
2007-08-04 14:19:15 · answer #5 · answered by jdansng 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I can tell u from personal experience that trying to quit smoking increases your eating urges. Which, leads to weight gain often. Of course smoking is bad, but I'm just warning you to be prepared to gain a few pounds if you quit. You can curb the urges with gum and suckers, that helped me. Good luck.
2016-03-16 06:56:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking can kill you; you should stick with quitting smoking. It is so easy to lose 5 extra pounds. To lose weight the first step is to detoxify your body first. You know you have lots body toxins due to smoking, and make it very difficult to go to body to burn away fat. There are some other things you can do to help, like eat every three hours, so you would not feel hungry and eat too much each time. Is not what you eat, it is how you eat and how much you eat. You can eat almost anything, but avoid big meal, (big meal bring blood sugar up and left over energy become fat), drink green tea, exercises 30 minutes daily. And most importantly get detoxification massage, detoxify foot bath, and detoxify food program. After you free of body toxins, whatever you do to lose weight will work; you should be able to lose it and keep it.
2007-08-04 14:29:52 · answer #7 · answered by nobody 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I quit smoking gain some weight but I feel so much better, I breathe better, I have more energy, more healthier for my family so gaining little weight didn't bother me one bit
2016-02-03 07:35:30 · answer #8 · answered by josh glover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sticking out the 5 pounds is the way to go, that extra five pounds wont kill you like smoking, and you should be able to lose it easily. How did you quit? I want to try again. I quit for a year and a half and started back up!
2007-08-04 14:17:35 · answer #9 · answered by chris k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-29 22:17:14 · answer #10 · answered by Jorge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋