Worried about gaining  weight?

Some people put off giving up because they are worried about putting on weight. However, on average, after one year of not smoking most people will have only put on a very small amount.

Sometimes people do put on weight but this is for a number of reasons:

- Nicotine suppresses natural appetite and makes your body burn calories faster.

- Food tastes better once you stop because smoking affects 
your senses of smell and taste

 - Cigarettes are replaced by snacks and extra food

To avoid putting on weight:

- Think about a healthy eating plan to accompany your new lifestyle
- Avoid snacks, high fat and or high calorie foods
- Burn more calories by doing extra exercise such as walking