Will I gain weight if I quit smoking?

It is a very common concern among smokers that they will gain weight if they quit. However, not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking. In reality, one-third of smokers who quit will gain weight, one-third of those who quit smoking will maintain their weight and one-third of people will lose weight.

If you are gaining weight when you quit, this could be a sign that your withdrawal symptoms are not well controlled. People who use medications like a nicotine patch or bupropion to help them control withdrawal are much less likely to gain weight than people who quit cold turkey.

This fear is a very common concern among people who smoke. However, not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking. In reality, the statistics tell a very a different story. One third of people who smoke will gain weight when they quit smoking. One third of people who smoke will maintain their current weight when they quit smoking. One third of people who smoke will actually lose weight.