Smoking is a serious detriment to your health and has no positive qualities, in my opinion. If you reduce your caloric intake and exercise daily for at least 30 minutes, you should be able to realize a significant weight loss over the course of many months. Rapid weight loss is usually not successful in the long-term. Good luck quitting smoking and with the exercise program. I hope you find this information useful.
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