When you quit smoking, your weight can actually increase, confirmed endocrinologist Aliya Nasyrtdinova.
Ufa doctor Nasyrtdinova answered affirmatively to the question of whether quitting smoking can lead to weight gain.
“Yes, quitting smoking can lead to weight gain in some people, and this is due to several factors,” the endocrinologist noted in a comment to UfaTime. ru.
Nasyrtdinova spoke about the reasons for the obesity that occurs in such circumstances.
One of the reasons is an increase in appetite. The doctor clarified that nicotine can suppress appetite. Accordingly, when the body stops receiving nicotine, the desire to eat becomes more intense.
Also, the occurrence of obesity due to quitting smoking can be explained by a change in metabolism – in some people it slows down. Slowing down the metabolic processes means that the body weakens energy production and burns fat to a lesser extent.
The doctor also noted that people who stop smoking often unconsciously gravitate toward stimulating their receptors in the oral cavity – this becomes a way to replace the absence of cigarettes and smoke in the mouth. The means of substitution is mainly food – former smokers begin to consume more different snacks and do not control this habit. As a result, extra pounds appear.
The specialist added that in many cases smoking is a way for people to cope with anxiety and stress. When quitting, there is a need for a new means with a similar effect, and often it is food. This can also be a factor in obesity.
Nasyrtdinova emphasized:
“It is important to understand that weight gain when quitting smoking does not necessarily happen to everyone.”
The doctor reminded that smoking is a trigger for many serious diseases, including heart disease and some types of cancer. The decision to “quit” it brings great benefits to the body. As for extra pounds, control, a clear diet, refusal of snacks between meals, refusal of unhealthy foods and minimization of fast carbohydrates in the daily diet along with physical activity help prevent their appearance.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about how fasting can harm health if it is practiced incorrectly.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.