How can I avoid gaining weight while I'm quitting smoking?

If you can make any change that will improve your health and make you live younger, it's quitting smoking. Think of the rewards: No matter how much or how long you've smoked, you can reverse 7/8, usually, of the bad effects of smoking within five years. That said, however, one of the biggest concerns many people have while quitting smoking is gaining weight.

It's no myth: on average, men gain 10 pounds after quitting, and women gain about eight pounds. Six months later, the typical woman is just two pounds heavier than when she was smoking. Though the dangers of smoking far outweigh the dangers of this additional weight, you can prevent weight gain during the quitting process if you're smart about it.

First of all, the people who use the effective quitting plan I recommend (and do the walking and weight lifting it prescribes) end up, on average, six pounds lighter six months after they have quit. Daily walking, especially, can be immensely helpful in preventing weight gain during and after the quitting process. Other tips to avoid packing on pounds after you've stopped smoking?

Chewing sugarless gum will ease oral cravings. Put a rubber band around your wrist so you have something to do with your fingers besides pick up baby back ribs. Concentrate on low-fat snacks, like fruits, vegetables, and unbuttered popcorn, with some healthy-fat snacks like walnuts with fruit.

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