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    The best way to quit smoking - is entirely up to you! You can simply decide to stop. And then do it. Don't waver. Supress the urge. Don't give in to the temptation that will surely arise. Don't pick up that smoke. In fact - get rid of all your cigarettes. Throw them out. Just do it. Keep your focus on the benefits of quitting. 

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."  Galatians 6:9

   If you think you can - you can. This age old premise is useful in your quest to stop unhealthy habits. Believe you can do it! You really can!

When you quit smoking...

• Your body begins to heal from the effects of the nicotine within 12 hours after your last cigarette.
• Your heart and lungs start repairing the damage caused by cigarette smoke.
• You breathe easier and your smoker's cough starts to go away.

• You lower your risk for illness and death from heart disease, stroke, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, and other types of cancer.
• You contribute to cleaner air, especially for children who are at risk for illnesses because they breathe others' cigarette smoke.

Keep a clear picture in your mind of how healthy you are going to be. The choice is yours to make. This is a mental battle. A battle you can win. You can do this!

When you smoke...

• Your heart rate increases.
• You expose yourself to some 4,000 chemicals in cigarette smoke and 40 of these chemicals cause cancer.
• You are much more likely to get lung cancer than a nonsmoker. Men are 22 times more likely to develop lung cancer, while women who smoke are 12 times more likely.
• You are twice as likely to have a heart attack as a nonsmoker.
• You increase your risk for heart disease, stroke, some types of cancer, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and other lung diseases.
• You are hurting not only your own health, but the health of anyone who breathes the smoke, including nonsmokers.

The best action you can take to improve your health is to quit smoking. Smoking is much more harmful to your health than gaining a few pounds. Making some simple changes, like developing healthier eating and physical activity habits, should help you control any weight gain when you quit smoking.

The exciting news from recent scientific studies is that exercise benefits everyone – regardless of age. Exercise can help you take charge of your health and maintain the level of fitness necessary for an active, healthy lifestyle.  The good news is – many problems can be helped or even reversed by improving lifestyle behaviors.

 One of the major benefits of regular physical activity is protection against coronary heart disease. Physical activity also provides some protection against other chronic diseases such as adult-onset diabetes, arthritis, hypertension, certain cancers, osteoporosis and depression. In addition, research has proven that exercise can ease tension and reduce the amount of stress you feel.

To put it simply – exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health.

Exercise offers a whole host of benefits:

 Reduces our blood pressure
 Raises the levels of "good" cholesterol
 Reduces our risk of heart disease
 Reduces abdominal fat - considered dangerous to health
 Improves insulin's ability to lower blood glucose levels
 Improves muscle tone and posture
 Improves heart (cardiovascular) function
 Improves lung (respiratory) function
 Reduces stress
 Boosts your self esteem.

 Enjoy the process. Vary your activities and workouts. If you start getting bored with any one activity - switch to another.

For less than most gym memberships you can soon have a younger looking body. You'll find yourself feeling better in just a few weeks. Spend a few minutes every day to improve your health - for a lifetime. The link between better health and more wealth is clear. Get healthy and start saving money!