To avoid gaining weight by quitting smoking, the only dainty allowed is unsweetened chewing gum to keep your mouth busy and lessen the need to lift a cigarette. Another good strategy is to brush your teeth several times a day to keep your breath pure and to reduce your urge to smoke.
It is also recommended to continue eating the foods you like best, but in small amounts, in addition to doing regular physical activity, to ensure the burning of excess calories.
Whoever quits smoking often ends up getting fat because it replaces the cigarette with candy and other sweet snacks that facilitate weight gain, especially during the first few months after the decision. In addition, the aromas of food become stronger and more pleasant, which increases the appetite and ends up making the person eat more.
Watch our video to learn how to put these tips into practice:
Tips for not getting fat when quitting smoking
Some very important tips for those who want to quit smoking are:
- Avoid eating too sugary foods, because in addition to gaining weight, they increase the desire to smoke;
- Eat every 3 hours, giving preference to healthy snacks like 20 grams of nuts and a glass of natural fruit juice;
- Give preference to citrus juices, as they reduce the urge to smoke and reduce hunger;
- Make fruit or vegetable sticks to hold between the fingers and pinch throughout the day;
- Sleep at least 8 hours per night as it increases comfort and decreases the urge to eat or smoke
Another excellent tip for not getting fat when you quit smoking is to have one toothbrush at home and another at work, and as a precaution, another one always inside the bag, because this way you can brush your teeth several times a day, which makes the fresh breath and discourages the urge to eat and also to smoke.
