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Why Many People Gain Weight When They Stop Smoking - Part 2

March 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Like any other thing in life, willpower is a requirement for a stop smoking program. To decrease your cravings for nicotine, grab a piece of fresh fruit, rather than something laden rich in calories.

You can always balance your calories out. You can cut down in other areas to make up the difference. Do your very best to resist the urge to consume foods that are high in calories or large portions while attempting to compensate the strong desire for nicotine.

This may be a difficult task during the first two weeks as the compounds associated with smoking are flushing from your body. This is an excellent time to plan your diet and exercise program. Only a small weight gain is likely at this time.

Remember to drink plenty of water at this time, but keep in mind that it will show up as extra weight when weighing yourself on the scales. However, this will easily flush away as you begin to taper off; it is not a permanent effect.

Water is beneficial, since it aids the body to remove the contaminants from smoking, quickly. Water is provides a zero calorie intake, which is a great way to respond to your cravings, since water is not fattening.

Maintaining your long-term goal commitment to quit smoking can be a struggle for anyone concerned with his or her health and diet. You can use visualization and positive affirmations to help reach your goal.

Increase your willpower by visualizing yourself feeling and looking better. You will be healthier. Think positively, about, not being, short of breath, from either smoking or obesity. Think positively about accomplishing all your goals and increasing your lever of energy.

You can successfully stop smoking, without gaining extra weight, when you stay on track with your stop smoking, diet and exercise programs.

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