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Does Quitting Smoking Help You Lose Weight?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Christine McKnelly

The fear of weight gain may be one of the most dreaded consequences of quitting smoking -- especially among figure-conscious young women. It’s true that kicking the habit might cause you to go through weight fluctuations, but weight gain is not a sure thing.

Christine McKnelly is a writer and registered dietitian working as her state's coordinator for the Governor's Council on Fitness. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including the "Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture," the "Arkansas Democrat-Gazette" and "Monday Escapes" online travel magazine. In 2011, her narrative essay, "Should Have Gone To Annandale" placed among the top 10 finalists in Leap Local's international travel writing contest.