How to Stop Smoking While You Lose Weight

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It can be a challenge to stop smoking and lose weight at the same time. Many people fear that not only cannot they not be successful at both at the same time, but that they will invariably gain weight upon cessation of the dangerous nicotine addiction. Yet, if you take the time and effort it can be accomplished. There are different steps that you can take in order to accomplish both of these vital goals, including the following.
You must be dedicated to both
Both of these are lofty challenges, difficult to accomplish on their own, much less with the addition of the other. Therefore, you must be highly dedicated to both goals. You must truly want both to be accomplished and be willing to do what it takes to accomplish both. Promises must be followed by actions.
Make a plan for both
Stopping smoking and weight loss are two journeys accomplished best when firm plans are in place. Decide how you will accomplish each. For instance, are you going to go cold turkey when you quit smoking, throwing out all of your cigarettes and ashtrays, and staying away from locations where smoking is rampant? Are you going to try Weight Watchers or another organized diet? There are many ways to accomplish each of these – you should decide how you are going to do it so that you know what to do. Make intermediate and long-term goals and write down as you accomplish these.
Find support for both if you need it
Many people find that they need the support of others in order to accomplish these things. It may be in the form of a support group in person or online. It may be an organization such as Weight Watchers. It could just be a buddy with the same goals. There are many out there on the same path as you – seek them out and try to support each other.
Do not let one substitute for the other
One difficulty in the concurrent addressing of these problems is that often people substitute one for the other. For instance, they want to smoke badly but figure that eating isn’t so bad. They may munch a lot, which can sabotage any weight loss program. Alternatively, some not wanting to eat will reach for a cigarette instead. You mustn’t do these things. You might want to chew sugarless gum or munch on low calorie vegetables instead.
Although it is a challenge you can lose weight and stop smoking successfully. Try the above tips to help you accomplish these all-important goals.
Updated On: 04/10/2010 Published On: 04/10/2010 Most luxurious presents for the new mom