Guest guest Posted October 29, 2000 Report Share Posted October 29, 2000 Norma, Remember that smoking does change your metabolism slightly. It is also difficult at first to know exactly what to do with your hands when smoking is no longer an option. Smoking reduces the production of a neurochemical in the brain that helps to monitor weight. When a person stops smoking this neurochemical production increases and tells the brain that the body needs to weigh more. In otherwards, it increases the set point of weight. Coupled with the fact that a person will consume more food a few pounds are added. The average person gains about 10-12 pounds over the first 3-6 months. The weight usually stabilizes and then will come back off with increased movememnt and a nutritious diet. Exercise is one of the key factors in managing the brains set point for weight. AND.......the risk of smoking far outweighs the health risk of a few added pounds. Hang in there...get healthy nutritious snacks Norma, and be kind to yourself. Your body loves that you have given up a very damaging habit. JJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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