Quit Smoking and Weight gain

Yes! I quit smoking 10 months ago, during which time I was very physically active and maintained a healthy diet and I was able to lose weight! Smoking actually increases your metabolism slightly and that's why most smokers do not tend to put on weight, so once you've stopped and your metabolism slows slightly that's where the weight gain can occur. If you just keep on exercising and fuelling your body with nutritious foods your metabolism will speed up again and those 5 pounds will be history. Don't give up! And congratulations for quitting!