Will I experience weight gain when I quit smoking?
Many people who want to quit smoking worry about whether or not they will gain weight when they quit. After all, not only do we want to look our best, but we are always hearing how weight gain comes with its own set of health risks.
The bottom line is even if you do gain some weight when you quit smoking, your health risks will still decrease significantly. There are also many steps you can take to limit the amount of weight gain you may experience, such as keeping healthy snacks readily available and staying active.
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How hard is it to stop smoking?
Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things a person will do in a lifetime. Because of addiction not only to nicotine but to the act of smoking itself is so intense, people may attempt quitting several times before finally succeeding.
Don't let this discourage you from quitting. Just because it's hard doesn't mean it is impossible. The advantages to quitting are so strong, it is definitely worth the effort to quit. This is why making a list of reasons to quit do so much for your motivation and to help you kick the habit.
