Need some advice from some former smokers!

[Anonymous]

So I recently quit smoking (it's been almost 3 months now!) I'm now trying to lose the few pounds I put on during the cessation. I find that I constantly feel the need to be munching or chewing on something. I'm eating pretty healthy right now, and just avoiding munching on foods that aren't good for me, but I'm concerned this will affect my weight loss goals. Has anyone found anything besides constantly chewing gum that can assist with this? I don't like chewing gum too much, because it lead to extra air in my stomach, which is also one of the reasons (as well as the obvious) I quit smoking in the first place. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

[MyNameIsJonas]

You can eat some foods that are lean/wont cause much weight gain. For example I eat almonds like all day if I could. I f***ing love almonds and there chewy. Carrots or celery. You can graze throughout the day if its all healthy foods and you don't overload meal time.

For me, I didn't need any oral fixation. In fact I think that is something that people rely on. Funny thing about the mind your in complete control of it. If you don't want either gum or cigs just don't use either.

[martyfellow]

I found that working with my hands, such as woodworking projects, kept away the nervous tics you get when you stop smoking, and kept my mind off the desire to smoke.

[heavy5]

Don't leave extra time to crave cigarettes. Eat sunflower seeds.

[yaddayaddayadda02]

what about baby carrots or celery? Both are crunchy, require a lot of chewing, and are low-cal.

[Anonymous]

You should just get over the urge. It takes willpower and determination, but in the long term, it produces tremendous results.

[Anonymous]

try going for walks. This is what helps me.

[Anonymous]

I know someone who used sugar free cinnamon disks.