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Exercise to
Quit Smoking
When you stop smoking, make some other changes in your life
style as well. Take a look at all those things which have
become routine. Do things differently and it will make a lot
of difference to the monotonous lifestyle on which your
smoking addiction depends.
What we are trying to do as part of this exercise is to create
a new environment for you.
It is not possible for you to shift to a new apartment, so to
bring about a few changes in your lifestyle is part of your
exercise to quit smoking. Let everything have a new feel about
it. If there was a favorite chair in which you used to sit
when you smoked, change the upholstery of the chair and spray
it with cologne.
Set a new routine. Try working out or going to the gym. If
that is not possible, try waking up a little earlier and go
for a short morning walk. If you can make that a run or a jog,
it is going to be very stimulating and is a fantastic catalyst
to starting a great smoke free day.
Exercise does not necessarily mean pumping iron.
If you have time to go to a gymnasium every day, then that is
well and good. But many of us do not have the time for a
regular work out in a gym.
So what is the alternative? Do it at home of course.
But whether it is at home or at the gym, consistency and
regularity is key. Inertia is the difficult part to overcome.
Sticking to a regular exercise routine is difficult and this
is what proves to be a stumbling block for most people.
Most people have a wonderful start. They get going with a hiss
and a roar. They buy track suits and gym-wear, running shoes
and a whole lot of other gear. Their first day at the gym is
almost a celebration. Then as the days go on, they find it
increasingly difficult to meet the domestic and professional
demands, so their routine slows down and finally comes to a
complete stop.
One mistake that many people make is that they choose the
evenings for a work out.
If that time suits your lifestyle, then that’s fine. But for
most of us, by the time the evening rolls around, exhaustion
kicks in and motivation goes out the window.
We find ourselves physically and mentally drained and by that
time our bodies are too tired to work out.
So, set aside some time for exercise early in the morning.
There are two advantages of setting apart time in the morning.
The first advantage is that in the morning our bodies are
fresh and full of energy.
Now over here I want to make one point clear.
Many people believe that exercise depletes the body of energy
but exact opposite is true. Exercise pumps more blood through
the body and warms you up. So, in fact, after exercise we feel
more charged and ready to face the challenges of the day.
The second advantage is that in the morning we can plan for
the whole day without letting the exercise routine affect the
rest of our activities.
What about those of us who have never worked out before? In
such cases you might need to start off under the personal
supervision of an instructor and that may require that you go
to a gym.
But what I would suggest is that there are two simple things
that anyone can do for which you do not need the help of any
instructor.
You know what these are? They are walking and swimming.
Most of us can walk and many of us can swim. For these two
activities you do not need much gear and experts say that
these two exercises have no side effects and are excellent
stress relievers.
So, in the morning wake up just half an hour earlier, put on
your walking shoes and hit the roads. Most roads will be less
crowded at this time, as well as being less polluted too. It
is a wonderful way to start the day.
Take a break from coffee as it is often a trigger. If you are
moving around the house, try playing music. Redecorate your
room by adding a few pictures here and there preferably of
scenery. And while you are redecorating, do what I mentioned
earlier that is get rid of everything that even remotely
reminds you of smoking.
Plan your day in such a way that you have something enjoyable
to do at the end of the day. It does not have to be something
that involves money. We do not want you go bankrupt. It can be
something as simple as spending some time with the family
playing a board game or something, or perhaps a walk together
with your partner.
I would like to mention that watching television just does not
fit into this list. The reason for this is because T.V is not
something that demands too much of our attention.
We can easily do something else while we are watching TV and
what can be easier than taking a smoke while our eyes are
glued to the T.V.
While you are working on breaking the habit of smoking, you
need to move about with people. You need the company of people
who can take your mind off that craving.
TV doesn’t help you do that.
Make a list of those things that build up your stress. Try to
steer clear of them.
If that is not possible try to research into some stress
relievers and use them. Do not use stress as an excuse to
start smoking, as it doesn't actually relieve stress.
There are a hundred other methods of beating stress. As
mentioned earlier, you could try breathing exercises,
mediation or even music.
There is another excellent way of beating stress and that is
by using a stress ball. If you do not have a stress ball, try
wriggling your fingers and toes.
The point that we are trying to drive home here is that you
need to break whatever habits you have been indulging in for
quitting smoking to work. Since it is impossible to change
your job or your home, you have to bring about as many changes
as possible to get that whole new feeling.
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