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What Causes Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking?

I stopped smoking 4 months ago and have put on 2 stones in weight. I am not overeating, and take a little excercise each day I also am extremely tired from the moment I get up even although I have had 8 hours sleep. I have no energy and feel emotionless
I am aged 48 and have a clear medical history
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Dentist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery,  's  Response
Hello my friend
Thanks for your question on HCM

Tobacco use is the greatest potentially remedial problem throughout the world, and it is the number 1 preventable cause of death in the developed world.
Patients who quit smoking tend to gain weight; therefore, you should follow a low-calorie diet and exercise regimen during and after cessation.
Exercise has been shown to help curb long-term weight gain and to help alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

I encourage to continue with intensive exercises every day.Also go out with friends that you trust and make you happy.

Hope this information is helpful to you
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What Causes Weight Gain After Quitting Smoking?

Hello my friend Thanks for your question on HCM Tobacco use is the greatest potentially remedial problem throughout the world, and it is the number 1 preventable cause of death in the developed world. Patients who quit smoking tend to gain weight; therefore, you should follow a low-calorie diet and exercise regimen during and after cessation. Exercise has been shown to help curb long-term weight gain and to help alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms. I encourage to continue with intensive exercises every day.Also go out with friends that you trust and make you happy. Hope this information is helpful to you Best regards