Huffington Post piece by Amanda has
important message that quitting smoking is no hurdle in maintaining weight
loss. Some people may be hesitant to
kick the habit because of the prospect of weight gain as suggested by the study
of International Journal of Clinical Practice.
Besides the issue of weight loss,
Herbally Radiant has been raising awareness of the harm smoking causes to the
skin, wearing it out prematurely.
Quitting smoking has immense direct and indirect benefits, ranging from
overall physical fitness to general wellbeing.
In the latest study, researchers
asked the participants about past instances where they may have tried to quit
smoking and gained weight in the process, as well as whether they were afraid
of gaining weight when quitting in the future.
The fear of weight gain from
quitting was equal among the treatment-seekers and the treatment-avoiders.
However, past weight gain during a quit attempt seemed to influence the desire
of smokers to seek treatment again. About half of the participants had gained
weight in a past quit-smoking attempt. Among these people, those who had high
concerns about gaining weight were more likely to avoid quit-smoking treatment,
researchers found.
Researchers said that doctors
helping patients quit smoking should ask them about whether they had
experienced weight gain in the past, and should reassure them that there are
weight maintenance strategies that can be incorporated into their quit-smoking
treatment.
There are many choices to follow the
right physical work-out, after quitting smoking, which could keep the person in
good shape. There is no apparent link between smoking and weight loss; it seems
to be more a psychological trend among those who might not be well informed
about the real reason for weight gain or weight loss.
In the context of maintaining younger
looks and healthy bright skin, we would support every anti-smoking effort, and
would recommend not only abstaining from smoking, but also from excessive
drinking and junk food.
Smoking does tell upon the skin
which is reflected in the loss of its elasticity, texture and resilience. Smoking is thus among the prime culprits in any
anti-aging treatment.
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