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By Terry Martin, About.com Guide to Smoking Cessation since 2003

Avoiding Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking

Saturday November 13, 2004
When we quit smoking, it's not uncommon to gain a little weight. Excessive gain is avoidable though, and these articles offer tips to help you keep your weight under control as you go through the process of quitting tobacco. The important thing is not to let a few pounds gained derail your quit efforts. Always remember:

Weight can be lost, lungs cannot!

Avoiding Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking
For most people, weight gain when they quit smoking is a concern. This article addresses how you can minimize weight gain as you recover from nicotine addiction.

Smoking and Weight Gain: Q & A's:

Why do people gain weight when they quit smoking?

Will weight gain hurt my health?

Why do I want to snack so much?

Will Quit Aids(NRT's, Zyban) help me gain less weight?

What else can I do to minimize weight gain?

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