Quit Time: Lesson 3 - Insomnia and Weight Gain When You Quit

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Quit Time Lesson 3 - Insomnia and Weight Gain When You Quit From Terry Martin, your Guide to Smoking Cessation Two common side effects of quitting tobacco are the subject of today's newsletter. Withdrawal from nicotine can disrupt our sleep patterns initially. Some people sleep more, and unfortunately, some people sleep a lot less. If you had a normal sleep cycle before quitting and you're experiencing insomnia now, chances are you'll return to normal soon. In the meantime, take a look at some of the natural remedies recommended below. If sleep problems persist, consult with your doctor. Weight gain and quitting smoking...they don't need to go hand-in-hand. Smoking does speed up metabolism slightly, so when you quit, the adjustment will probably mean an added 5-8lbs initially. This temporary weight gain will drop back off as long as you're eating as you were before quitting. The links below will help you understand more about weight gain when quitting and how to avoid it. Don't let temporary discomforts associated with recovery from this addiction throw you off-balance. Better days are ahead! Insomnia When You Quit Smoking I can't sleep! Insomnia When You Quit Smoking Insomnia is a common side effect when you quit smoking. Tips for natural sleep remedies may be just the thing you need to help you get some much needed sleep. All About Insomnia In-depth report on insomnia from A.D.A.M. Better Sleep - A Free Email Course From About Guide to Sleep Disorders, Florence Cardinal: "No matter how well or how poorly you sleep, a bit of attention to good sleep hygiene, among other things, can never hurt. Follow the rules in these weekly lessons and you'll see an improvement." Avoiding Weight Gain When You Quit Smoking Minimizing Quit Smoking Weight Gain For most people, weight gain when they quit smoking is a concern. This article addresses how you can minimize weight gain as you recover from nicotine addiction. Quit Smoking Weight Gain FAQ's Why do people gain weight when they quit smoking? Will weight gain hurt my health? Why do I want to snack so much? Will quit smoking aids help me gain less weight? What else can I do to minimize weight gain? Maia's Thoughts on Weight Loss at Six Months Smoke Free "Quitting smoking will create such amazing change in the rest of your life. It is not always an easy path, but it is SO worth it. I celebrated my 6 month milestone yesterday, and I can promise that I will NEVER go back to smoking." 10 Reasons it's Hard to Lose Weight From About Guide to Exercise, Paige Waehner: "The idea behind weight loss is simple--burn more calories than you eat. This can be accomplished by replacing a couple of sodas with water and adding 20 minutes of walking each day. Sounds simple...and it is. If it's that simple, why can't we seem to do it?" This email is written by: Terry Martin Smoking Cessation Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Quit Time' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement