As a previous smoker, I could get by without eating much (intake less than 500 calories) Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels settling provides a similar sensat

As a previous smoker, I could get by without eating much (intake less than 500 calories) Nicotine and carbon monoxide levels settling provides a similar sensation to hunger, that would be satisfied for a short period with a cigarette. You start confusing this with hunger and default to wanting another smoke. I could go 16+ hours without eating anything and thinking I am hungry Also you notice with ex-smokers they tend to gain weight because they are satisfying this sensation by eating more