Another approach is recording your food intake. If you write down everything you eat before you eat it, you will become much more aware of what you are eating. This helps you make better food choices, thereby helping you maintain your weight. It is much more important to stop smoking than to worry about weight gain. The deleterious effects of smoking far outweigh the effects of putting on the extra pounds.
Some people think that when they stop smoking it is also a good time to go on a strict diet.
This is not recommended because both are very stressful and it is extremely difficult to do both effectively. Remember that it is important to stop smoking first . Then you can deal with your weight more effectively. Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc. All rights reserved. The above information is for general purposes only, and should not be construed as definitive or binding medical advice.