Nearly every smoker has wondered if it is possible to stop smoking without putting on pounds.
There are plenty of stories that have gone around that make you think that if you quit you will balloon up and gain tens of pounds.
The secret lies in physical activity and sticking to your normal diet.
You do not need to change your diet to stop gaining weight. Personally I would suggest that you did not. It is going to be difficult enough to quit smoking without a total lifestyle change. Make the commitment to stop smoking today. If you do put on a few pounds you can always change your diet AFTER you kick the habit. It is much healthier to gain a few pounds and quit smoking than it is to keep smoking.
The true key is exercise.
You do not need to go wild here, you just need to stay active. The key to stop smoking without putting on pounds is replacing some of the time you used to dedicate to smoking with physical activity.
Some suggestions include:
* Take a bike ride. * Walk the dog. * Play a game of basketball. * Buy a Wii and have a bowling competition with your kids.
If you decide to join a gym or hire a personal trainer you should consult your physician first. He will let you know if there is any problems. He will definitely love the fact you are going to quit smoking and will take steps to ensure that you are successful.
Kicking the habit does not have to be hard. There is a method that will help you quit without expensive nicotine replacement treatments that are proven to not be much more effective than trying to stop smoking cold turkey. It will give you the power you need to overcome your addiction and live a life free of cigarettes and smoke.
If you truly want to stop smoking without putting on pounds you will need all the backup you can get.
