Quit smoking, weight gain????

[Magadan]

Afternoon Gents,

So about 2 months (almost three actually) ago I quit smoking, injuries, stress etc got me there and training went to shit and out the window.

At the point of quitting I made it a mission to get back into training and made sure my calorie intake was clean and measured specifically to avoid weight gain (of the flubby variety) yet somehow I have. Has anyone experienced this sort of thing? Did it die off with training? Is it a temporary thing similar to regaining natural test levels after a cycle?

Full disclosure I have read a few sources, most have links to mainstream media which I don't trust as a rule, I also work a pretty intense physical job lifting boxes of floor and wall tiles which is adding to the confusion (with clean eating, no junk or simple sugars like chocolate or confectionary I would have expected to stay the same not gain). Any advice would be hugely appreciated.

 

[GeorgeForemanRules]

Quitting is # 1.

After about 100 days you are good to go, worry about your weight after that.

 

[ddp7]

Quitting is # 1.

After about 100 days you are good to go, worry about your weight after that.

Nope,never,really,smoking.Maybe a couple of times,literally.

 

[Turtle]

I believe the nicotine in cigarettes are a stimulant. I've heard switching to a dif stim can help with cravings (ex: coffee). You are just switching one stim for another. But hey, coffee always kept me lean.

 

[Magadan]

Quitting is # 1.

After about 100 days you are good to go, worry about your weight after that.

Thanks mate, hopefully I'll have better results soon.

 

[Magadan]

I believe the nicotine in cigarettes are a stimulant. I've heard switching to a dif stim can help with cravings (ex: coffee). You are just switching one stim for another. But hey, coffee always kept me lean.

I usually drink black coffee no sugar or milk or cream. So looking to switch to clen.

 

[Turtle]

Just found an article on Psychology Today that explains the effects of nicotine.

Nicotine | Psychology Today

It talks about, "Nicotine acts as both a stimulant and a sedative. Immediately after exposure to nicotine, there is a "kick" caused in part by the drug's stimulation of the adrenal glands and resulting discharge of epinephrine (adrenaline). The rush of adrenaline stimulates the body, causing a sudden release of glucose as well as an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Nicotine also suppresses insulin output from the pancreas, causing smokers to be slightly hyperglycemic. In addition, nicotine indirectly causes a release of dopamine in the brain regions that control pleasure and motivation. This reaction is similar to that seen with other abused drugs—such as cocaine and heroin—and is thought to underlie the pleasurable sensations many smokers experience."

Cessation of it can lead to, "a withdrawal period that may last a month or more and includes symptoms that can quickly drive people back to tobacco use. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms may begin within a few hours after the last cigarette, and include irritability, sleep disturbances, craving, cognitive and attentional deficits and increased appetite. Symptoms generally peak within the first few days and may subside within a few weeks, though for some people, they may persist for months or longer."

Right there it talks about an increase in appetite. Also your body is probably used to the increased amount of epinephrine from smoking. Epinephrine is a chemical that helps burn off fat. Give your body time and I'm sure it will adjust.

 

[Magadan]

Just found an article on Psychology Today that explains the effects of nicotine.

Nicotine | Psychology Today

It talks about, "Nicotine acts as both a stimulant and a sedative. Immediately after exposure to nicotine, there is a "kick" caused in part by the drug's stimulation of the adrenal glands and resulting discharge of epinephrine (adrenaline). The rush of adrenaline stimulates the body, causing a sudden release of glucose as well as an increase in blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Nicotine also suppresses insulin output from the pancreas, causing smokers to be slightly hyperglycemic. In addition, nicotine indirectly causes a release of dopamine in the brain regions that control pleasure and motivation. This reaction is similar to that seen with other abused drugs—such as cocaine and heroin—and is thought to underlie the pleasurable sensations many smokers experience."

Cessation of it can lead to, "a withdrawal period that may last a month or more and includes symptoms that can quickly drive people back to tobacco use. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms may begin within a few hours after the last cigarette, and include irritability, sleep disturbances, craving, cognitive and attentional deficits and increased appetite. Symptoms generally peak within the first few days and may subside within a few weeks, though for some people, they may persist for months or longer."

Right there it talks about an increase in appetite. Also your body is probably used to the increased amount of epinephrine from smoking. Epinephrine is a chemical that helps burn off fat. Give your body time and I'm sure it will adjust.

Thanks mate, as I said once I started the process to quit I made sure I actually decreased/changed the calorie intake to counter this, I was expecting to stay the same but to gain was worrying me.