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Albert Graham, Backyard Pool Drainer
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It is likely, however, that smokers who gain much weight after quitting smoking also increase the amount of food they eat.
Although quitting smoking reduces your chances of many diseases, it is associated with marked weight gain and presumably insulin resistance.
Smoking cessation, and balance of energy intake and physical activity to prevent weight gain are important measures.
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Adam Findley, Professional Motivator
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Bupropion SR treatment relieves the symptoms of craving and nicotine withdrawal, and attenuates the weight gain that often occurs after smoking cessation.
Secondly, although weight gain can be disturbing, focus on quitting smoking first and foremost.
The research evidence reviewed above illustrates why weight gain is an important impediment to smoking cessation.
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