By: Robert Calder | Posted: Dec 18th, 2009
We have all been there, we try to quit and gain massive amounts of weight. But there is great news I have the key so you can quit smoking without gaining weight. It is not something you have to pay money for it is not something you have to do or not do it is simply understanding the philosophy behind the needs. So are you ready to quit smoking? Let's see what this eye opener will do for you in your quest to kick the habit!

First we need to understand the simple basics in which your body works when you smoke, and then we can tackle the most important part of not gaining weight while you stop smoking. When you smoke your body gets big amounts of the drug nicotine. This drug makes your body misread many signals it receives and this will ultimately lead to a huge problem when it comes to levels of blood sugars.

Let's say that you eat a meal, when you are done eating you will want a smoke simply because it tastes good and it gives you a relaxed feeling. This is what will make you gain weight. Not now but when you try to kick the habit you will soon find that it's hard to quit without gaining massive amounts of weight.

When you quit smoking it takes the body about 4 days to understand that nicotine will not be there to help out and it will take about 20 minutes for your body to release the right amount of blood sugars to counter act this nicotine craving after eating.

The key to quitting smoking without gaining weight is simply to wait 20 or so minutes to have your body catch on and perform the way it should have from the beginning. This cycle will keep your mind asking for food in huge amounts for about 4 to 5 days after which your body starts working the right way again.

If you give in during these 4 to 5 days you will soon find yourself addicted to eating fast food and snacks just so you have a new way of keeping your body happy. This is why many people gain huge amounts of weight. You can simply quit smoking without gaining weight by making sure your body undergoes detox for 4 to 5 days and you will not have these weight gain problems as many other people do.

The number one question is of course is are you strong enough to face this hardship and not grab another smoke or eat too much while your body is recalibrating to the new lifestyle you have chosen? If you do this right you will be able to quit smoking without gaining weight. If you make a mistake and eat excessively it is inevitable you will gain weight.

So is your body important enough to keep you of the extra snacks for these 4 or 5 days? When it comes to stopping with this habit you will find that there are many hardships ahead but keep your eyes and mind open it is only temporarily suffering and time will heal all wounds.

About the Author:
Robert Calder is a sufferer of Anxiety and Panic Disorder and his aim is to help fellow sufferers beat panic attacks either with panic attack medication or with more natural remedies. For more info and help visit http://www.squidoo.com/panic-attack-medication.