When we smoke, our metabolism is falsely revved up by nicotine and all the other chemicals ingested with each drag. Our hearts beat faster and we burn more calories as our bodies struggle to maintain an optimal level of oxygenation. Our appetite is also suppressed, causing us to take in fewer calories.
When we quit smoking, the body slows down because it doesn’t have to work as hard to get oxygen to the organs and extremities. Our appetite also returns and, if we aren’t careful, these...
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