The prospect of swapping one habit for another – giving up cigarettes and filling the gap with an overdose of potato chips and doughnuts – is an added worry that often puts smokers off quitting. Although some people might put on a few extra kilos, they usually lose them again in a few months. Others stay the same or may even lose weight.
Here are some tips from the Cancer Society of New Zealand on how to avoid over-eating after you go smoke-free:
Avoid foods and drinks that you associate with having a cigarette
Don't crash diet – any eating plan which makes you miserable and tired is unhealthy and will make it much harder to quit smoking
If you're used to having a cigarette to mark the end of a meal, substitute it with something else, such as a drink of water, brushing your teeth, or eating a piece of fruit – otherwise, you may keep on eating
Don't keep high-energy foods like chocolate, potato chips, cakes or biscuits on hand – they will just tempt you
If you smoke while on the telephone, try doodling instead
Here are some tips from the Cancer Society of New Zealand on how to avoid over-eating after you go smoke-free:
Avoid foods and drinks that you associate with having a cigarette
Don't crash diet – any eating plan which makes you miserable and tired is unhealthy and will make it much harder to quit smoking
If you're used to having a cigarette to mark the end of a meal, substitute it with something else, such as a drink of water, brushing your teeth, or eating a piece of fruit – otherwise, you may keep on eating
Don't keep high-energy foods like chocolate, potato chips, cakes or biscuits on hand – they will just tempt you
If you smoke while on the telephone, try doodling instead
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