Does Smoking Aid In Weight Loss?

This is a question that has been asked many times before, but the answers to that question continue to vary and remain inconsistent. It’s a known fact that the nicotine in cigarettes speeds the metabolism, which causes the body to burn more calories more quickly. As a result, those who smoke high amounts of nicotine may appear to lose weight. However, once the nicotine is removed from their body (such as when they choose to quit smoking) it will be easier than usual to gain weight because their metabolism will slow down again. Some research suggests that smokers will not see a benefit from accelerated metabolism until they have been smoking for several years.

Nicotine also has been known to cause a decrease in appetite, which may be why many smokers appear to be thinner than their non-smoking counterparts. Some research suggests that individuals gain weight when they give up smoking because they no longer have something in their mouth that’d keep their mind diverted, so they turn to food to satisfy that oral fixation. Other researchers believe that because nicotine tends to decrease appetite, people who quit smoking will gain weight when they give up cigarettes because their regular appetite will increase.

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Heavy smokers and people who have smoked for a long time often gain a few pounds after they quit smoking. Unfortunately, smokers often use this fact to justify continuing to smoke. But this weight gain isn’t inevitable and can be avoided by eating less and/or exercising more. And if you’re making poor food choices now, simply eating healthier foods can do the trick.

Our advice to everybody who smokes, is to quit smoking as soon as possible. It may help you in losing weight in the short term but it has severe adverse effects in the long run. So always opt for a healthy lifestyle. The only way to lose weight is proper diet plan and regular exercise. We hope this article has helped you acquire a clear picture on the ever burning question. If it did, then don’t forget to like and share. Any comments, thoughts and questions are welcome in the comment section below. Until then eat healthy, live fit!