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From: bmcjmp@burdvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Re: Weight loss and Smoking - Query
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Date: Wed, 2-Nov-83 00:28:01 EST
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There is somewhat of a biological basis for what your friend says. The
nicotine in cigarette smoke acts both as an appetite suppressant and as a
stimulant, which raises the metabolism, causing calories to be burned
faster. Trying to quit smoking AND lose weight at the same time is usually a
bad idea. However, it seems to me that it would be more important to stop
smoking first, as this is the more poisonous of the two conditions. One
could replace smoking with exercise, which, when done PROPERLY, also raises
the metabolism and acts as an appetite suppressant. (Yes, really! I don't
know how many times I've gone into my aerobics class feeling hungry, and
gotten out not wanting any more than a diet soda. Besides, it's hard to
argue with a weight loss of 45 pounds.) Once exercise is established and
smoking is ended, a change of diet - less calories, and better foods, none
of this fad formula stuff - and an increase in the exercise as your
endurance builds can lead to a slow but effective weight loss. 

Barb Puder, burdvax!bmcjmp