Re: please help

In Reply to: please help posted by tami on November 03, 2000 at 15:32:41:

: I'm trying to quit, I really want too....I've tried many times before...but is it true that you gain weight? I just lost 20 lbs and dont' want to gain it back

Yes,it's true that MOST people gain weight,but it's only average 5-10 pounds,some gain more,some gain less. Your metabolism has something to do with it,but if you keep away from the sweets after smoking (and i know its hard, from experiance!) and go for walks or some light workout afterwards,you should be alright. My doctor told me that you would have to gain over 100 pounds to have the health risks as smoking does to you. So smoking is definently worse than gaining a few pounds. My doctor also told me that getting on the patch,or Zyban and the like,helps keep weight loss down also. Just a suggestion,and good luck with quitting! You'll do fine =)