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Weight loss and smoking
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I am approx 60lbs overweight and have smoked for 30 years (46 now). How can I lose weight and not give up smoking until most of it comes off. Doctor said smoking increases metabolism |
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"tmg" wrote in message
... I am approx 60lbs overweight and have smoked for 30 years (46 now). How many cigarettes a day? And why do you want to lose weight? Unless you smoke very little, the health benefits from quitting the cigarette are much higher than those from losing these pounds. Especially since losing weight carries the risk of gaining it back quickly (with a revenge), which is more unhealthy than just keeping the weight. On the other hand, failling to quit the cigarette just increases your chances of successfully quitting it later on. Moreover, smoking worsens badly all obesity related diseases. Also, becoming a non-smokers makes it easier to exercise, which in turn makes being overweight less unhealthy (and losing that weight easier). A side effect of not smoking anymore is that your taste buds recover and the taste of food actually changes. This might cause you to overeat, but this might also cause you to become more attracted to "healthy" food. Many smokers are attracted to fat and sweet food, because in the lack of taste, that's what feels the best in the mouth. How can I lose weight and not give up smoking until most of it comes off. Doctor said smoking increases metabolism It does increase metabolism (both from the doping effect and from your body spending energy to repair the damages) and it also act as a mild anorexic. The anorexic effect seems to lower you natural set-point weight (your biologically set weight) by around 5lbs.This means that people who are self regulated and not overweight will regain these 5lbs. That's not your case, since you're overweight. It's quite likely that you are way above your set-point anyway. The metabolic effect of the cigarette is often over-estimated; it's nothing a one mile walk in the morning or evening won't make up for. There are three reasons people gain weight when they quite smoking : #1 Loss of anorexigen effect. This mostly ups your set-point, this means you may have to settle for a slightly higher *goal* weight. #2 Lowered metabolism. This means you will have to exercise a tiny little more. This also mean you do not want to start a crash diet as you stop smoking, because this will bring your metabolism down way too much. #3 Psychological effect, where eating food becomes a substitute for smoking. That's where a lot of weight gain comes from. Being aware of that fact helps preventing it. If you're afraid you will lose control, don't wait for it, there are plenty of psychotherapists familliar with supporting quitters. The average weight gain is around 10lbs, but some people (around 25%) gain no weight at all in the process. When you quit smoking, the goal should be to keep your current weight from increasing. Once you are confident that you have quit for good, you can start worrying about the weight. Note that the first two effects are a direct result of the nicotin, not the cigarette itself. If you're using a nicotinic substitute (patch, gums...), you won't suffer from them. Nicotin is harmful, but cigarette is loaded with a bunch of other harmful substances. You would still be better on a nicotinic substitute than on cigarette itself, and that should give you enough time to deal with #3 without worrying about #1 and #2. |
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"tmg" wrote in message ... Hello all I am approx 60lbs overweight and have smoked for 30 years (46 now). How can I lose weight and not give up smoking until most of it comes off. Doctor said smoking increases metabolism Get a different doctor. This guy is dooming you to death from heart attack, lung cancer, or stroke. Nicotine is an addictive drug which uses the same receptors as cocaine and it has nothing to do with your thyroid, it simply raises your blood pressure. Stop smoking NOW using a patch that steps you down, and for real success, a group program with other smokers. Then start an exercise program. Once you stop smoking you will have more breathing capacity. Start with walking. Also keep a food diary for at least a month and check back with us for help with eating right. But in general, you should start replacing fried food with steamed food, and white rice/flour with brown rice/whole grain. |
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"Lictor" wrote in message ... "tmg" wrote in message ... I am approx 60lbs overweight and have smoked for 30 years (46 now). How many cigarettes a day? And why do you want to lose weight? Unless you smoke very little, the health benefits from quitting the cigarette are much higher than those from losing these pounds. Especially since losing weight carries the risk of gaining it back quickly (with a revenge), which is more unhealthy than just keeping the weight. On the other hand, failling to quit the cigarette just increases your chances of successfully quitting it later on. Moreover, smoking worsens badly all obesity related diseases. Also, becoming a non-smokers makes it easier to exercise, which in turn makes being overweight less unhealthy (and losing that weight easier). A side effect of not smoking anymore is that your taste buds recover and the taste of food actually changes. This might cause you to overeat, but this might also cause you to become more attracted to "healthy" food. Many smokers are attracted to fat and sweet food, because in the lack of taste, that's what feels the best in the mouth. How can I lose weight and not give up smoking until most of it comes off. Doctor said smoking increases metabolism It does increase metabolism (both from the doping effect and from your body spending energy to repair the damages) and it also act as a mild anorexic. The anorexic effect seems to lower you natural set-point weight (your biologically set weight) by around 5lbs.This means that people who are self regulated and not overweight will regain these 5lbs. That's not your case, since you're overweight. It's quite likely that you are way above your set-point anyway. The metabolic effect of the cigarette is often over-estimated; it's nothing a one mile walk in the morning or evening won't make up for. There are three reasons people gain weight when they quite smoking : #1 Loss of anorexigen effect. This mostly ups your set-point, this means you may have to settle for a slightly higher *goal* weight. #2 Lowered metabolism. This means you will have to exercise a tiny little more. This also mean you do not want to start a crash diet as you stop smoking, because this will bring your metabolism down way too much. #3 Psychological effect, where eating food becomes a substitute for smoking. That's where a lot of weight gain comes from. Being aware of that fact helps preventing it. If you're afraid you will lose control, don't wait for it, there are plenty of psychotherapists familliar with supporting quitters. The average weight gain is around 10lbs, but some people (around 25%) gain no weight at all in the process. When you quit smoking, the goal should be to keep your current weight from increasing. Once you are confident that you have quit for good, you can start worrying about the weight. Note that the first two effects are a direct result of the nicotin, not the cigarette itself. If you're using a nicotinic substitute (patch, gums...), you won't suffer from them. Nicotin is harmful, but cigarette is loaded with a bunch of other harmful substances. You would still be better on a nicotinic substitute than on cigarette itself, and that should give you enough time to deal with #3 without worrying about #1 and #2. Exactly. According to cigarette company records, if you smoke more than TWO cigarettes a day you damage your health. |
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