After smoking cessation I have gained a lot of weight.What is the best way to stop this eating disorder?

After smoking cessation I have gained a lot of weight.What is the best way to stop this eating disorder?I seem to eat compulsively and I know it is the result of having stopped smoking. I have heart problems so weight is a health problem for me. I went from waist size 32-33 to a 40.

Decoy 2.0
start snacking on healthier things. instead of chips snack on frozen fruits. or some carrots.

my grampa used peanuts.

add some exercise to your daily activities. it will reduce cravings and you'll lose the extra weight. natural endorphins are the best for you. you never know, you could become addicted to exercise.

Lucine H
This is very common.
Try chewing gum, that's what they reccomend.
Sugar-free chewing gum... hmm... or you can much on things that are low in calories... like raw veggies (gee how EXCITING!) and all this boring good crap for you... suck on altoids, one right after the other

Priscilla at LittleChanges.com
You are replacing the habit that was in your hands, with another. Try holding something, like a pencil. You can also try to keep lots of healthy snacks on hand, celery, etc. You can also try getting up and doing 5 mins of brisk exercise when the urge to eat grabs you!

Darbo
Great job for stopping smoking! No small feat.

How to lose weight and make the most of your accomplishment? Get moving. Get involved in something. If you are 'snacking' or eating all of the time then you are likely around food too much and either idle or eating on the go. Leave food to the kitchen, not couch or car and you'll find you aren't creating so much opportunity to eat beyond hunger.

Eating is an extracurricluar habit for most people. Replace it by going to the park, beach or something outdoors that you enjoy.

Best wishes and again, you obviously have the willpower to do anything you want so just decide and do it.

Carol M
Check out this page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoking_cessation

Also, I take Wellbutrin XL (aka Zyban, aka Bupropion) which helps me feel better.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bupropion

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments! Smoking Cessation - Quit Smoking Today. Smoking Cessation helps smokers kick their nicotine addiction, providing tools, information and support for people quitting smoking.

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