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Why the UK Smoking Ban Doesn't Have to Affect Your Waistline
LONDON, June 27 /PRNewswire/ -- tescodiets.com is offering consumers a four weeks' special reduced rate of 12 weeks for the price of 8 to consumers who may be struggling with their weight since attempting to break the nicotine habit. In addition, they have joined forces with the NHS to provide support and advice for people on the best way to managed weight gain whilst trying to give up smoking. The NHS "Quit Smoking" programme - which features tips, advice, support, success stories and the benefits of giving up smoking - will feature on the Tesco website - www.tesco.com/health. Alison Henbest, Head of tescodiets.com, says: "The fear of gaining weight can be a major psychological hurdle for anyone considering giving up smoking. "The Quit Smoking content provides a wealth of information to help people understand the changes their body will undergo and to prepare and manage their diet whilst they are trying to give up. "And by offering four weeks free on subscriptions, we hope that more people will be encouraged to deal with any weight gain quickly and effectively." Whilst not everyone gains weight whilst giving up smoking, a gain of a few pounds is completely normal. The reasons for this are varied. Removing nicotine from the body can slow down the metabolism, nicotine is an appetite suppressant and people often use food as a replacement for smoking. Alison Henbest says: "Pub goers who can no longer smoke are very likely to reach for a bag of crisps or peanuts and over a prolonged period, may put on a few pounds. "Our information and diet plans are designed to help people manage their weight sensibly during what can be a difficult period."
