A member asked:

Quit smoking can result in overweight?!i use isotonic drinks during training and creatine during biking at weekend.i was 83 now 88.abdomen is dilated!

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Dr. Jeffrey Ng answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: Usually, after quitting, the avg weight gain is 5-10 lbs. Good luck. See your doc if you have any questions.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Tonga Nfor answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Watch food intake: The reason people may gain weight after quitting smoking is because they substitute the pleasure from smoking for other oral satisfaction like eating/snacking/drinking. Increase calories leads to weight gain. Usually after a few months of successfully quoting most people return to baseline weight. My advice exercise to take your mind of cravings. Check the calories in those "isotonic drinks".

Answered 5/6/2016

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