| Congratulations for taking the first step to stop | | | | I am a firm supporter of exercise. When you're |
| smoking. It's not easy to quit, but your body will | | | | exercising, you're certainly not going to feel like |
| thank you for it. Here are 5 tips to stop smoking. | | | | smoking. Chances are, when you return home |
| Get support from family and friends. If they love | | | | from a walk around the block or a bicycle ride, |
| you, they should support you in your effort to | | | | you'll feel so good that you don't want to put a |
| get healthy. Of course, there will be the occasional | | | | cigarette in your mouth. |
| friend or family member who won't support your | | | | Keep a pack of gum handy at all times. When |
| decision. When my boyfriend stopped smoking ten | | | | you want to have a cigarette, pop a stick of gum |
| years ago, he was dating a smoker. She refused | | | | in your mouth instead. It keeps your mouth busy |
| to quit, or even quit smoking around him, but he | | | | and the minty flavor may satisfy your urge to |
| did it anyway. It's easier when you have the | | | | smoke. You never know what might work for |
| support from people you love, though. | | | | you. |
| Remember why you want to stop smoking. | | | | Last, tell your doctor that you want to stop |
| Maybe it's because you want to live to see your | | | | smoking. He will commend you for it, which helps |
| children get married or maybe you are simply | | | | with accountability. Also, he will be able to help you |
| concerned for your health in general. Keep this in | | | | if you are unable to do it on your own. |
| mind when you feel the urge to pick up a | | | | Good luck to you on this endeavor. Your lungs will |
| cigarette. Remember how much better you will | | | | thank you for it! |
| feel when you finally kick this bad habit. | | | | |