Do you put on weight when stopping smoking?!
Question:
Do you put on weight when stopping smoking?
my mum has stopped smoking and she has started eating more and put on 2 stone in 2 month is this normal any answers welcome ty
Answers:
Yes, it is more common than not.
Your mom is replacing the putting of cigarettes in her mouth with putting food in her mouth. Help her by suggesting gum and making sure there are good vegetables in the house (i.e. buy a bag of carrots and clean them so she can munch on those instead of bad for you foods.)
You can also help her by asking her to take a walk with you. This will help with the weight and will help her build up her lungs again.
Be positive and helpful and don't "get on her case" about things or she may end up going back to smoking.