I stopped smoking 5 months ago, what can I do about the rapid weight gain? -
I stopped smoking 5 months ago, what can I do about the rapid weight gain? -
Ok, so I quit smoking on June 18th. I had smoked for 5 years, less than a pack a day. It wasn-t really difficult at all for me to stop, but since then I have noticed that I tend to eat a lot more. I even eat when I am not necessarily hungry. And it is always unhealthy things like candy or salty - sweet foods, like chips and cookies. Occasionally I will force myself to eat yogurt or something like that instead. I knew I would gain weight after I quit, most people do. I have gained a total of 13 pounds, and this last month I gained 5 of the 13, which means I am gaining more and more as time passes. What can I do about this? I have increased my physical activity, I ride between 2 - 4 miles each day on my exercise bike. I don-t have time to do anything more than that, like join a gym. I would love to but I work full-time and go to college so it is nearly impossible. Maybe you know of some foods I can use to substitute for the unhealthy ones? Or maybe you know a complete different substitute for the food all-together? Any help would be great. I have bad genes in my family, as far as weight goes, and I would really like to avoid gaining as much as possible. Thank you!Congratulations on giving up smoking. It is far healthier to be a slightly overweight non smoker than a thin smoker. 5 months is good, keep it up!Try drinking water to stem the craving. Have a small glass every time you feel the urge to eat or smoke. Also have fruit handy, that-s sweet.
Best of luck! :)
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