tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28835957342803316452011-04-21T12:03:22.469-07:00Elvin Vancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16354924782619991736noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883595734280331645.post-34236438142854934772009-04-18T15:20:00.000-07:002009-04-18T15:15:22.465-07:00Get support and encouragement; talk to a friend when you get the urge to smoke; talk about something other than smoking.</p><p> Find something that will replace smoking as a way to relax and do it consistently. Even if you do gain weight when you quit smoking, the health risks of smoking are far greater…you would have to gain over 150 pounds to make your health risks as high as when you smoked. If you are struggling or anxious about trying to quit smoking, talk to your doctor about nicotine replacement such as nicotine gum or a nicotine patch. If you need more guidance, talk to your doctor or dietitian. These can help prevent a relapse, and nicotine gum has been shown to reduce weight gain. Physical activity does not have to be planned exercise; it may include taking the stairs, mowing the lawn, or playing with children. Try to stay positive, and try not to panic about modest weight gain; if you do gain weight, your healthy habits will help you lose the weight once your body gets back to normal. Replace smoking with other activities that occupy your hands and your mouth.</p><p> – never let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired. Not everyone gains weight when they stop smoking, but the average weight gain is about 10 pounds. Water retention may cause a deceptive weight gain of up to 5 pounds in the week after quitting smoking, but this is not a real weight gain, and your body will go back to normal. L. Weight gain is more likely when someone has smoked for 10 to 20 years or smokes a pack or more a day. Managing cravings Once you stop smoking, it is important to learn how to reduce your cravings for both cigarettes and food. But changing too much too quickly can increase the stress you feel as you try to quit smoking. Reduce tension by meditating, taking a walk or a bath, or taking deep breaths. If you can distract yourself for 5 minutes, the craving will usually pass A. If you can distract yourself for 5 minutes, the craving will usually pass.</p><p> Replace smoking with other activities that occupy your hands and your mouth.</p><p>Article Source: <a href="http://bestwaytostopsmokingnow.com/">Stop Smoking Program</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2883595734280331645-3423643814285493477?l=quitsmokingsupportcb.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Elvin Vancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16354924782619991736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883595734280331645.post-81944144190172559812009-04-18T12:41:00.000-07:002009-04-18T12:37:07.998-07:00.</p><p></p><p>Article Source: <a href="http://bestwaytostopsmokingnow.com/">Best way to stop smoking now</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2883595734280331645-8194414419017255981?l=quitsmokingsupportcb.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Elvin Vancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16354924782619991736noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883595734280331645.post-81882379197206467222009-04-18T12:37:00.000-07:002009-04-18T12:33:10.954-07:00.</p><p></p><p>Article Source: <a href="google.com">google</a></p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2883595734280331645-8188237919720646722?l=quitsmokingsupportcb.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Elvin Vancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16354924782619991736noreply@blogger.com0