Call 1-877-399-2280 to sign up for a free quit smoking clinic.
Sponsored Links
Main Menu
Community
Ready To Quit
- Quit Smoking Help
- Quit Cold Turkey
- Quit Smoking A to Z
- Nicotine Replacement
- Smoking Medication
- Laser Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Hypnosis
- Quit Smoking Support
- Treatment Centers
Understand
- Benefits of Quitting Smoking
- What is in a Cigarette
- Smoking Effects
- Secondhand Smoke
- Teens Smoking
- Smoking Statistics
- Smoking Timeline
After You Quit
Will I gain weight if I quit smoking
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
The information provided on ReadyToQuit.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional. This information is solely for informational and educational purposes. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Neither the owners or employees of ReadyToQuit.com nor the author(s) of site content take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading this site. Always speak with your primary health care provider before engaging in any form of self treatment. Please see our Legal Statement for further information.
Sponsored Links
Quit Smoking Support Groups
SupportGroups.com provides a support network for those facing life's challenges. Click on the following links to get a helping hand in a confidential, caring environment.
Because nicotine is an
Because nicotine is an appetite suppressant, possibly because it is essentially a poison to the body, you may experience an increase in appetite when you quit. You can moderate this with nicotine replacement drugs or by a smoking cessation program, but you still may eat more even with these tools.
What might be even better is to moderate the appetite rebound by having healthy snacks easily accessible. Get celery, carrots and other vegetables and prepare them ahead of time. Stash them in the fridge for an easy and healthy snack. Your need the nutrients and water in fresh fruits and vegetables to help rid your body of the toxins associated with smoking and rebuild the tissues damaged while smoking.
You shouldn’t quit alone. Managing the withdrawal effects of nicotine, such as increased appetite, is much easier with the help of your family, your friends and of course, your doctor.
Crystal, ReadyToQuit's resident Q&A expert, is an ex-smoker of over 17 years.