How To Stop Smoking And Not Gain Weight

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Quitting smoking... and losing weight... both are good for you... but trying to accomplish both at the same time can be difficult, according to Doctor Erica Brownfield."Your metabolism in smokers who quit smoking actually goes down. On average most people who quit gain 4 to 10 pounds." So in addition to a slowing metabolism... studies show that people who quit smoking are more likely to gain a taste for sweet and salty foods... and can replace an addiction to cigarettes with an addiction to food. "People smoke for different reasons, to reduce stress, to help with depression. After it is no longer there they use food to help cope with their stress or depression."