Some peopleReasons why you tend to gain weight after quitting smokingThe main points are as follows:
1. Increased appetite
Nicotine, tobacco tar and other components in tobacco will suppress appetite, after quitting smoking, the inhibitory effect of these components disappears, most people's appetite will be improved, and the amount of food will increase compared with before quitting, resulting in an increase in body calorie intake, which is easy to cause obesity.
2. Withdrawal reaction
Withdrawal reactions occur when quitting smoking, which may manifest as irritability, palpitation, irritability, inability to concentrate, etc. In order to cope with withdrawal, some people may divert their attention by eating snacks, fruits, eating melon seeds, etc., which leads to an increase in caloric intake and causes weight gain.
3. Improvement of digestive function
The irritating components in tobacco can inhibit basal metabolism and affect the digestive function and absorption function of the gastrointestinal tract. After quitting smoking, as the irritants disappear, the function of the digestive tract gradually improves and the absorption capacity increases, resulting in an increase in caloric intake.
To avoid gaining weight after quitting smoking, the following can be takenmeasures
1. Exercise appropriately
Proper exercise, such as long-distance running, walking, playing table tennis, swimming, etc., can speed up the body's metabolism, consume body calories, and avoid the accumulation of body fat.
2. Adjust your diet
Reducing the intake of high-calorie foods, such as cream, desserts, etc., and eating more foods rich in crude fiber, such as dragon fruit, celery, etc., can speed up intestinal peristalsis, inhibit the absorption of sugar and oil, and reduce fat formation.
3. Control the amount of food you eat
It is easy to feel hungry after quitting smoking, but it is important to control the amount of food you eat and not overeat to control weight gain. Choose low-calorie foods, eat small amounts, and try to avoid overeating.
In conclusion, gaining weight after quitting smoking is a common problem, but it can be effectively avoided by exercising properly, adjusting your diet, and controlling the amount of food you eat. At the same time, it is also necessary to strengthen the determination to quit smoking and stick to it.