i just passed the 8 month mark, and my metabolism is not normal either. i started to gain weight after the first 3 months of no smoke. i've read that it does take a year to go back normal.

i have been watching the bad carbs, no sweets, but my scale does not move. i even joined the gym and exercised daily for months (during which i gained 15 lbs). i was at a point of giving up when i heard that it does take time for the body to adjust to no smoking. i smoked for 25 years (am now 38). so i am not surprised of this. my body probably does not know what is normal. so i decided not to be so strict on the food, and just watch the portions and wait it out.

i am just glad i don't smell of smoke, and so is my son