Slips are a chance to learn, not to give up. It takes practice to quit. Keep a calendar and chart your success. Occasionally write down new reasons why you re glad you ve quit. Use the money you have saved to buy something you ve always wanted.
Most people gain weight after quitting.
While it is hard to change a lot of habits at one time, try going out for a walk after dinner. You ll avoid the urge to reach for a cigarette after you eat, and you ll get some exercise. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute NIH Publication No.