Why do I gain weight after quitting smoking

In today's society, tobacco and alcohol are things that many people like, especially cigarettes, which are the most commonly used things in people's daily lives. However, cigarettes are also very harmful to the human body. People who smoke more are very likely to increase the risk of cancer complications and cause a series of lung diseases. Many people choose to quit smoking but find that they gradually gain weight after quitting smoking. So, why do you gain weight after quitting smoking?

First, why do you gain weight after quitting smoking? Many old smokers are worried about the impact of smoking on their health, and are also worried about gaining weight after quitting smoking. Liu Baodong, chief physician of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, said that there is indeed a possibility of weight gain after quitting smoking. This is because the nicotine-like substances in tobacco combine with enkephalins in the brains of frequent smokers to form tolerance and inhibit the hunger center in the brain. Under the action of these substances, smokers feel less hungry and have less desire to eat.

Second, as long as you smoke regularly, your body will remain basically the same. Once you stop smoking, you may feel a little uncomfortable at first. As the toxins in your body decrease and the functions of other organs return to normal, your appetite will also increase. But the benefits outweigh the disadvantages of continuing to smoke. As the body's functions gradually recover, people will feel hungry, their appetite will increase, and they will inevitably gain weight. In addition, people have a sense of loss after quitting smoking, as if they have lost something. Their mouths, which used to be in close contact with cigarettes, can't stay idle, and they need a lot of snacks to fill the gap. The more snacks they eat, the more calories they consume, and the faster they gain weight.

Why do I gain weight after quitting smoking? As long as you take proper preventive measures, you will effectively prevent weight gain. First of all, pay attention to diet. After quitting smoking, try to control your diet, eat less high-calorie foods, and control snacking. Secondly, you should exercise more. Go to bed early and get up early. Getting up early and exercising can increase lung capacity, breathe fresh air, eliminate smoke and dirt accumulated in the lungs, and restore heart and lung health.