These are a bunch of links I found last night while searching for evidence to support a theory of mine that for some reason, it seems easier to quit smoking while LCing.

Well I still can't find solid evidence to support that but I'm still looking. The anecdotal evidence here though seems certainly significant.

But I did find a lot of very interesting studies regarding the connection between nicotine (smoking AND nico replacements) and increased insulin resistance (that state that cause some of us to lose weight so slowly). Nearly every link here a) suggests cessation of smoking and b) eating a healthy locarb diet to further increase insulin sensitivity.

I'm trying to find out when exactly insulin sensitivity begin to increase following the cessation of smoking. So far the best I can find is a study where the final tests where taken 8 weeks after nico replacements were stopped and insulin sentivity was shown to be rising. Interestingly, insulin resistance ROSE in that study while the subjects were taking nico replacements (gum or patches). This is the study discussed in the final link

So cold turkey is a better way to go. Ultimately faster too.

Here are the links:

http://www.defeatdiabetes.org/Artic...oking030828.htm
http://www.diabetolognytt.nu/aterko...sputation2.html
http://www.getwel.com/glucose-support.htm
http://www.acnem.org/journal/18-1_a...ance-part_1.htm
http://www.gnc.com/health_notes/Con...ce_Syndrome.htm
http://www.mendosa.com/ir.htm
http://www.smart-publications.com/b...section-01.html
http://www.medfriendly.com/metaboli...e.html#whatisit
http://www.clinicalcardiology.org/b...efs/22-357.html

Very interesting links! Thanks for sharing, and please, do share any further results of your research!

I really hope that more credible research is done into low-carb, becuase there is a lot of ancedotal stuff out there that it has heaps of benefits!

Thanks for sharing these links.

Bumping this thread up top for Frances to read

I started the Atkins plan Monday and have been "forgetting" to smoke all week. I just don't feel the need for it as strongly. I am not sure why this is, but I thought it was pretty on topic for this thread.

Im the opposite. Since I began this WOE I smoke more than I ever have. To the point it makes me sick some days.. Thsi too will come to a stop this month.. Wish me luck. I'll need it.

Angel

I've been low carbing since Jan. 04, smoke free since March 04. The only time I get cravings for a smoke is when I've bindged on carbs. Otherwise this has been the easiest time to quit smoking. I only had one day of nicotine fits after I quit cold turkey while doing the Atkins. If I eat pizza, my only low carb weakness (5 times since Jan), guaranteed I'll want a cig.