Stop Smoking Tips

How to Quit Smoking Today Without Gaining Weight Tomorrow

There are so many of us out there that want to quit smoking, but we worry about gaining weight if we do. Anyone that has tried to quit knows that you usually end up eating or snacking more. Then we get aggravated because we've gained weight. Adding that to the many difficulties we face when trying to be smoke free often leads us to relapse.

I have found there are ways to quit smoking without putting on extra pounds, but first, I must say, we really need to put this in perspective. Many worry about those few extra pounds so much that they don't quit. So it's more important to our society to be the "ideal" weight" then it is to quit something that causes many health problems and illnesses including cancer? When you look at it that way, does it make any sense? Never the less, we still do it.

So, when trying to quit, stock up on healthy snacks. Then when you feel you need a snack to replace that cigarette, you'll have something good for you on hand. Granola bars, sugar free Popsicles, and fruit are all good choices.

Also, try exercising when you have a nicotine craving. For instance, you feel a craving coming on so you take a walk or use your treadmill. This not only is healthy, but it will keep you busy and release endorphins. So you will feel better without touching a cigarette or junk food.

Another thing I have found that really does help is deep breathing. When you have the urge to smoke, stop and breathe. Take a few deep breaths, close your eyes, and re-focus. Try not to think about smoking as something you need to do. Instead think of all the negatives of smoking; the health risks, the smell, the damage it does to your teeth. Most cravings only last for 3 minutes at the most. It's your conscious mind that makes it seem to last longer. When you take some deep breaths and get your mind on other things, you will find that you didn't want that cigarette after all. Again, you got through it with no suckers, candy, or snacks.

It is also very helpful to some to meditate when that "need" creeps up on us. This is just a more elaborate version of the deep breathing. Sit somewhere quiet, light some candles or incense, close your eyes, and take deep breaths. You may even try playing some relaxing music if it helps. Some also use yoga as a method of relaxing in place of meditating, but we are all different. So find what works for you and stick with it.

The basics of this are just to get your mind off the craving without using foods or snacks as a substitute. Relax, re-focus, and breathe. These are just a few suggestions that may help. Find whatever works to relax you and re-focus your thoughts. Then when you're smoke free, you will have done it without putting on one extra pound.

Scott Hughes

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