Established 2005
Smoking
Smoking is a very bad habit that usually starts at an early age. It has a significant affect on your weight, as you will gain/lose depending on whether you are smoking or not.
Should you quit? Here are several reasons why you should:
Smoking can hook you because cigarettes contain nicotine
which is highly addictive. But being hooked is not an excuse why you cannot
quit smoking. Smoking has been proven by several researches to be great
threat to one's health, that is why
there is no reason why one who is already hooked to it should
not quit smoking.
It is tough to quit smoking. People try at least 2 to 3 times
before they can finally quit smoking. It takes hard work and
lots of effort but if you're really determined then you can
quit smoking for good.
Why quit smoking?
There are at least five reasons why you should quit smoking.
* First, if you quit smoking, you will definitely live longer
and better.
* Second, each time you smoke, you take about 5 to 20 minutes
off your life. Your chance of getting lung cancer, stroke or
heart attack increases if you don't quit smoking.
* Third, the people you live with, especially the children,
will be healthier only if you stop smoking. In fact, second
hand smoke is more dangerous than the actual smoke users get
from smoking.
* Fourth, if you quit smoking, you will have extra money to
spend on other things than cigarettes.
* And lastly, if you're pregnant, chances of having a healthier
baby is more likely if you quit smoking.
So the next and most crucial question is "how do I quit
smoking?"
Here are five ways that can help you quit smoking:
1. Get ready and prepare yourself to undertake your quit smoking
program? Set a quit smoking date. Change your environment by
getting rid of all cigarettes in places you frequent and not
allowing people to smoke near you or at your home.
2. Get support and encouragement. Studies have shown that
you'll have better chances in quitting smoking if you can get
support from families, friends, and co-workers.
3. Learn new skills and behavior. Always remember that your
goal is to quit smoking, so distract yourself from urges of
smoking. Change your routine in your first try of quit smoking
program. Do something to reduce your stress such as taking a
hot bath, exercise, or reading. Plan something to do enjoyable
every day.
4. Get medication and use it correctly. Medications can help
you lessen the urge to smoke. Five approved medications that
can help you to quit smoking are: Bupropion SR, nicotine gum,
nicotine inhaler, nicotine nasal spray, and nicotine patch.
5. Be prepared for a relapse. If you quit smoking, chances of a
relapse is high. Most relapses occur after 3 months of quitting,
so watch out for situations that may trigger you get back to
smoking such as alcohol, other smokers, weight gain and
depression.
Everyone can quit smoking so don't hesitate to at least try to
quit smoking also.
Quit smoking now and I guarantee you a healthier, better and
longer life.
About The Author: Charlene J. Nuble 2005. For updated links and
information about quit smoking, please go to:
http://quit-smoking.besthealthlink.net/ or for updated links
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