Activities Keep You Fit and Healthy
One of the many worries when you quit smoking is whether or not you will gain weight in the process. Studies show that 1 in 3 people do not put on any weight at all, and those that do put on, on average only between 5 – 7 pounds.
Smoking speeds up you’re body’s metabolism, when you quit it goes back to its normal slower state. This is why people tend to gain weight while quitting.
If gaining weight is one of your worries then with a minimum amount of exercise you can keep your body in a healthier shape and keep cravings away.
Keeping active after you’ve started to quit smoking is proven to make quitting easier. If you’re not used to exercise then you can start off with the gentle exercise of walking or even yoga.
A ten minute walk every morning will help keep your weight down, your fitness up, and your cravings away. Other exercise ideas include:
Football/Soccer
Swimming
Walking
Jogging
Tennis
Yoga/balance ball
Benefits of these exercises include:
Keeps stress levels down
Better confidence and motivation
Better moods
Better performance and stamina
Less breathlessness
Reduced depression