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Does Smoking Cigarettes Make You Fat?

August 23, 2012 by Adria Ali 1 Comment

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I know you’re probably thinking, “I don’t smoke, who does nowadays?” It’s so surprising, being that everyone is becoming vegan, gluten free and such, but there are still a lot of people out there who smoke or are closeted smokers. The general consensus is that smoking actually makes you loose weight rather than gain weight, but you’d be surprised how false that is.

Yes, smoking suppresses your appetite, but it also makes you lethargic, making you less likely to exercise. There was a study done at The University of Wales and The University of Melbourne where they tested rats(this was done in 2007, when animal testing was not looked down upon, sorry!) that were surrounded by cigarette smoke and those that weren’t surrounded by cigarette smoke. They found that the rats surrounded by cigarette smoke actually stored more fat no matter if the diet they consumed was high or low in fat.

They also said, “People who smoke, may well be losing muscle mass.”

So let’s break down and understand how smoking actually effects the body.

-Smoking can burn up to 200 calories in heavy smokers.

-Smoking increases energy expenditure or metabolism.

Now how can we turn those semi positive smoking facts into healthier ways of getting the same results.

Instead of burning 200 calories smoking, you can take 200 calories out of diet by not cooking with butter, 2 tablespoons of butter equate to 200 calories. You can also skip the lite beer after work which is about 220 calories. You could also go on a 45 minute brisk walk and that will burn around 20 calories.

As far as metabolism goes, when you quit smoking it doesn’t slow down your metabolism, your insulin levels are more regulated hence making your food digest properly. So when you quit your metabolism goes back to normal, but that’s not what makes you gain weight, it’s when you compensate smoking with eating. When you quit you shouldn’t replace food with the oral fixation. If you’re having a nic fit, just wait 5 minutes for it to pass and you won’t make the lack of smoking a psychological trigger.

So next time you think about grabbing a cigarette think about how it’s actually stopping your body from becoming more fit and actually making it more fat.

Fat Fighter,
Bianca
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About Adria Ali

I am the author of this web page and I have been a personal trainer for over 13 years. I currently hold a Bachelors of Science in Kinesiology (exercise science), as well as all of the certifications from National Academy of Sports Medicine. I also have a background in sports training as well as internships in physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. I got into personal training to help people like my mom who struggled with her weight her whole life.


DISCLAIMER: The purpose of FitTipDaily.com is to promote broad consumer understanding and knowledge of various health topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

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  1. Debra says

    December 18, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    This article is so true. I don't have a large appetite whether I smoke or not. The last two years I have been under an immense amount of stress and trauma and smoking a lot more. I have gained weight with no reason as to why. I started thinking about the two times I was in the hospital in the last 3 years. Once was for a month and the other was for two weeks. I could not figure out when I was fist in the hospital for a month and lost 35 pounds during that time. I was not active, I actually ate more than I normally do and had no answer as to why I lost the so fast. In January of 2014 I was back in the hospital for two weeks and the same thing. I lost so much weight I was barely recognizable in just two weeks and this time ate three healthy meals and snacks too. It wasn't until I recently decided to quit smoking that the weight started to fall off again that I realized and did research and my body definitely packed on pounds the more I smoked. It made me lethargic and depressed. I feel great, I feel more active, more grounded and my appetite is the same. I have lost about ten pounds in 10 days. Now I understand why I lost the weight with the hospital stays because I wore a patch and wasn't getting as much nicotine that I was used too. Well it certainly is a motive to chew gum when the crave comes and never go back to it especially due to the health reasons but this extra of losing weight is amazing and increasing serotonin. Praise God!

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