There are a lot of people that worry about gaining weight, managing stress, conquering boredom, and fighting off cravings and that is okay, in fact, you should consider these things when quitting smoking. You should also consider what will happen if you don’t quit. The health effects of smoking are numerous and you can greatly improve your health and the quality of life by giving it up. You may not be able to reverse all the health effects of smoking but when you quit your body immediately begins the repairs and over time you dramatically reduce the odds of developing certain types of cancers and diseases. Quitting smoking is going to have its challenges but then many things worth obtaining do. By making one simple lifestyle change you can greatly increase the chances of successfully quitting. If you have not guessed it by now I am talking about getting physically active. When you get physically active several things happen;
- You improve blood flow and circulation throughout the body
- You build confidence
- You look and feel better
- You sleep better
- It helps your body repair itself
- Manage stress better
- Manage weight gain
When you are exercising you won’t want to have a cigarette, in fact, you will find that the smell is very un-pleasant. There are many benefits to getting physically active and giving one bad habit for a good habit can have a huge psychological impact and build confidence that helps to reinforce your decision to quit.
Stress is often referred to as one of the main reasons a person has difficulty quitting and it is also the number one reason why people go back to smoking. Imagine finding a new release for managing stress early on. You will never have to rely on smoking a cigarette ever again to get you through a difficult time.
Before you run off and join a gym it is important to know that in order to get adequate exercise you don’t need to spend a lot of money and time at the gym. You can do all sorts of things that range from walking, jogging, biking, hiking, swimming, playing basketball, etc and many of these things can be done without a gym membership. However, getting a membership at a local gym can be rewarding and help motivate you to exercise. The cost of gym membership is far less than what you spend on cigarettes in a month and the benefits are far greater.
