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- Dr. Brent
- March 24, 2009
- 7:12 am
- 39 comments
Q: Is it possible to quit smoking without gaining weight?
A: The nicotine in cigarettes stimulates the body’s metabolism, and in the absence of that extra kick, the body settles back to its normal rate of metabolism.
Gaining weight is about consuming more calories than your body burns. To avoid weight gain when quitting smoking means paying closer attention to the foods that you are eating and the amount of physical activity you are getting.
Dr. Brent Ridge is the health expert for Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. You can call and ask him a question live every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius Satellite Radio, Channel 112 (1.866.675.6675). You can also follow along as he learns to grow his own food and raise goats on his farm in upstate New York by visiting www.beekman1802.com.
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Dr. Brent
As an undergraduate, Dr. Brent Ridge majored in public health and environmental science, studying the way the state of the natural environment impacts our health choices. As a physician, he specializes in the field of aging. Send your health questions to Dr. Brent at drbrent@care2.com
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I was hoping for more info...but thx for sharing.
Easy: Don't replace smoking with food. Be active. Do something productive.
Thanks for the article!!
I'm trying to quit and I'm finding my self snacking and putting on the weight :-(
Thank you
gee thanks doc... I could have paid $25 for that advise -was that the comment as you walk out the door you give all your patients?
wow we know that
Sorry, but I agree with Janice P. I was really looking forward to some valuable tips, but no such luck. :(
Thank you
I started smoking an electronic cigarette because I couldn't get rid of the hand to mouth habit. I bought an electronic cigarette kit with non nicotine cartridges. I feel great, am saving tons on what I use to spend on cigarettes and I haven't gained any weight. I think that the weight gaining thing is all in the mind.
If you want to get an electronic cigarette kit without nicotine just go to http://www.Sherlocksden.com. Their electronic cigarette kits start at around $20.00
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