Smokers and especially smokers say
willingly quitting makes you fat.
It is true that quitting smoking can
lead to weight gain, for the following reasons:
First, the nicotine in tobacco
causes a decrease in appetite and some disgust vis-à-vis the most solid food is
often reflected in the habit of smoking.
In addition, tobacco consumption,
real thermogenic stimulus, increases energy expenditure: nicotine stimulates
the metabolism, not only the basal metabolism, but also postprandial
thermogenesis (after meals).
It also increases the energy cost
very much an effort, even moderate.
This can result in increased food
intake and decreased energy expenditure could lead to a weight gain of several
pounds within a few months of smoking cessation.
What to do?
It's very simple and it requires
very little effort:
- It starts with a little increase
physical activity, walking, tennis, jogging, cycling, etc. ..,
- Must be reduced food intake,
especially fats,
- Must therefore avoid the butter,
oil, fat cheese, no snacking between meals, take skim milk,
- Avoid almonds and dried fruit,
that is to say all the hidden calories
- Do not absorb sugary drinks,
lemonades type Schweppes, Coca-Cola.
Do not believe that weight gain is
inevitable if you follow what is said above.
There is no physiological reason for
weight gain in smoking cessation
This decision is especially
recommended because you never repeat it enough that tobacco is:
- A major risk factor in cancer
(lung, bladder, stomach) in cardiovascular disease (angina pectoris, arteritis,
myocardial infarction)
- An aggravating factor in chronic
respiratory disease (chronic bronchitis, emphysema).
The most spectacular sequel and best
known is the chronic cough that is apannage the most inveterate smokers.
Sport, practiced in moderation, when you stop
smoking is a powerful stimulant and an effective motivation for the former
smoker who quickly found a dramatic increase in performance due to respiratory
improvement, a significant decrease in shortness of breath , let alone stop
coughing
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