The Art of Quitting Smoking
Quitting smoking does not make everyone gain weight but it
results in gaining a few extra pounds. Weight gain is much
possible for chain smokers. It gives the smoker the false
feeling of weight gain which is actually due to water retention
after which the body comes to its previous position.
Chain smokers are more prone to health dangers when they try to
quit smoking and the main symptom is weight gain.
How to preserve health after quitting smoking:
1. Physical fitness
> Daily exercise can be a good reminder to make one realize that
how much of the energy he has lost due to smoking as he will
find it quite tough to exercise properly. Physical fitness
enhances your energy levels and by bringing you close to the
nature, it also diverts your mind off smoking.
> Beginners should exercise for 30 minutes initially not
essentially on regular basis. Exercise not only ensures good
health but also helps in controlling weight. You can go for
exercises like brisk walking and playing.
2. Good eating habits
> Good eating habits ensure prevention of weight gain and make
you feel good. Eating nutritious diet on regular basis helps a
lot but you should not change yourself too fast as it can result
in fatigue.
> Never try to quit smoking during bouts of tension only to
prevent snacking. It can result in consuming more snacks or
taking to smoking again and the person becomes addicted once
again.
3. Resisting longings
> Once you quit smoking, you should also learn how to resist
craving for cigarettes and food. If one learns to overcome
craving for 5 minutes, then it generally goes off.
> Try to busy your hands and mouth with things like chewing gum,
solving puzzles to replace smoking.
> Try not to accompany your loneliness with tea or coffee. It
can increase the nervous feeling.
> Have required sleep when tired and also try to lessen your
anger and loneliness. Go for meditation and relax properly.
> Take up another subject to talk other than smoking.
> List the places where you feel urge to smoke and also list
things you can have as a substitute of smoking. Avoid going to
the pubs, having chips when watching television.
> Some anxious smokers can also go for nicotine gum or patch
known for reducing the weight gain only on being prescribed by
the doctor.
4. Be optimistic
> Eating habits become better with the passage of time as you
left smoking and food tastes nice when you become habitual of
eating healthy food.
> Don't be pessimist and let yourself not to be afraid about
weight gain. If it happens you will surely lose weight with the
help of your eating habits and be confident about your choice to
stay healthy.