Whether you continue to smoke or not, it will not affect your weight. Research by the University of Nevarra shows that both active smokers and smokers who quit have a risk of weight gain.
Many people think that if they continue to smoke, they will also maintain their weight. They often do not dare to stop because of fear of extra kilos † These fantasies are now out of the way!
The researchers followed 7565 people for over fifty months and saw that smokers gained more weight than non-smokers. Participants who tried to quit during the study gained slightly more weight than active smokers †
However, smoking is definitely not seen as an option. Smokers not only risk cardiovascular problems because of the nicotine in cigarettes, but also because of the extra weight they gain.
