If you give up a habit, even if it’s a bad one, you need to replace it with another habit, which is hopefully a healthier and better one. This is very apt when it comes to smoking. There are different methods to quit smoking and aside from these numerous ways, a smoker also needs substitutes to his smoking habits. In a way, these substitutes are also methods on how one can quit smoking.

Here are some methods to quit smoking that any smokers can do as the main “technique” to finally stop this bad habit and/or as substitute it.

First is working out. If you find yourself feeling jittery or stressed as you quit smoking (which will happen because of your nicotine withdrawal), you may want to give exercise a try. Not only is a workout (such as jogging, running, swimming, or even walking) good for almost everyone but it’s also a great way to calm your nerves and feel centered. This is hugely thanks to endorphins that exercise triggers. Exercising is one of the methods to quit smoking that can be done cheaply and by anyone. If you can’t afford to have a trainer then research on how you can do exercises on your own and consult your doctor. If you don’t have the means to enroll in a gym, then do your workout at home. Exercising to eliminate smoking will help you feel healthy, clean and in good disposition.

Second on the list of methods to quit smoking is taking extra leisure time. Time is one of the most precious commodities around. Chances are, if you’ve given up smoking, you have extra time in your hands. Think about it; how much time did you spend each week getting and then smoking cigarettes? What, five to ten hours a week? That’s already something. That’s 10 hours worth of spending time with family and friends. That’s 10 hours worth of reading books, baking your favorite dessert or just doing anything that you love. Many newly quit smokers notice that they feel tired and can’t escape the feeling that they’re dragging themselves around. That’s fine. Your body is rebounding from the thousands of charges and jolts it got each time you puffed a cigarette. But remember, it’s only forgivable if you be unproductive for the first few days to a week of quitting, after, that’s time’s up!

Third on the list of methods to quit smoking is simply trying to eat more vegetables and fruits. For ex-smokers who love fruits and veggies, then you’re in for a treat. As substitute to your usually stick of cigarette, you can have veggie and fruit sticks every after meal or every time you crave for a smoke. You can add a small bag of nuts in your “menu” to have variations. For ex-smokers who are particularly fond of fruits and veggies, well, this is the time to love them. Aside from being substitutes to cigarettes, veggies and fruits (and nuts) are also great source of vitamins and minerals. So that’s really three for one.

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