Smokers have been known to use the fear of gaining weight as an excuse not to quit. Using tobacco as a weight control mechanism is quite common as nicotine does suppress one’s appetite as well as alters the body’s metabolism. Smoking is also believed to slow the rate in which food is digested therefore making the person feel fuller for longer. The concept of using nicotine to help control the diet is known as “weight control smoking” and occurs in 40 percent of all female smokers and is quite rare in men.
Getting to the bottom of your own weight control problems and bad dieting habits is one of the first things that a “weight controlled smoker” must do to be successful at saying goodbye to their smoking habit. The reality is that one would have to put on 70-100 pounds to achieve a health risk equivalent to smoking a pack of cigarettes a day and this is not likely to happen. Gaining a couple of pounds while you get one addiction under control is a reality that you might have to face. There are many therapeutic behavioral techniques and hypnotherapies that can help one deal with not only their quitting smoking, but with issues such as binge eating and weight control. Stop smoking hypnosis combined with a weight loss program is the key to success.
Exercise and dietary changes can make a big difference and can influence success in quitting smoking. A great motto to think of is just to replace a bad habit with a good one and you will not fail. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips to help you deal with your craving for nicotine, try going for a brisk walk, or start a new interesting hobby to help keep your mind interested.
Most people find that once they give up smoking their body has a better overall feeling of health and vitality. Eating right and limiting your intake of alcohol and fatty foods will begin to come naturally. Once your taste buds come back to normal you might find that you want to start cooking new and exciting healthy meals. Don’t let the first couple of pounds scare you away from long-term success. A short-term gain of a few pounds for a long-term loss of a very bad habit. Your weight will fall into place with a little time dedication and effort. It’s worth it!
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