Why Does Smoking Cessation Effect Weight Gain

Female: Here is a piece of good news for smokers looking to quit. Weight gain does not have to come with smoking cessation.

Male: Understanding why weight gain follows from smoking cessation can often prevent it from happening. Nicotine is a stimulant and may interfere with the body’s release of the hormone insulin. Insulin is vital because it controls the release of glucose, the body’s main source of energy. When insulin is blocked and less glucose is released, your body responds by slowing down the hormones that trigger the feelings of hunger. In this way, nicotine works as an appetite suppressant.

When you stop smoking, the appetite suppressing action of nicotine stops too and you will often end up consuming more calories. In addition, many smokers smoke when non-smokers might eat like during the second course of a meal. Once you eliminate cigarettes however, you may find yourself reaching for that extra helping to help fill the time when you want to smoke.

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