Why Do I Want to Snack So Much When I Quit Smoking?

I just quit smoking and I want to eat all of the time! It's frustrating and yet I can't seem to stop. Why does this happen and what can I do to avoid gaining a lot of weight?

It's completely normal to feel an increased interest in food when you quit smoking, and the reasons come from two different sources, physical and psychological. Understanding what is going on in both of these areas will help you curb your snacking so that you don't end up with unwanted weight gain due to quitting smoking.

Related:

• Minimizing Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking
• What are the Health Risks of Weight Gain When We Quit Smoking?

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