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Why It Happens
- Nicotine suppresses appetite
- Metabolism may slow slightly
- Food can replace cigarettes as a coping mechanism
What You Can Do
- Stay mindful: Eat when you’re hungry, not bored or triggered
- Choose healthy snacks: Carrots, mini cucumber, fruit, nuts, yoghurt
- Stay active: Even light exercise can help
- Drink water: Helps control appetite and cravings
Remember, gaining a small amount of weight is far less harmful than smoking. Quitting smoking improves your heart health, lung function, and overall wellbeing far more significantly than minor weight changes.
Focus on the Bigger Picture
Don’t let fear of weight gain stop your quit journey. You can always adjust habits later—but your health benefits from quitting start immediately. Using smoking cessation therapies like Cyventine can also help.
