Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things that a person will do in their life. For some, it takes a complete lifestyle conversion to get the quit to stick. Here, you'll find a few tips that'll help to make your smoking cessation a success this time around.

Take Fitness Classes

One of the first things you'll want to do is sign up for some sort of fitness classes or personal training. Since you'll be snacking while you quit smoking, you'll surely begin putting on pounds that you probably don't want.

Joining a fitness class will help you keep the weight off, and it will help to keep you distracted from your urges and provide you the opportunity to meet non-smoking people to maybe create relationships with.

Look for a class that you will enjoy –- probably a lower impact workout to begin with. When you first start exercising, you will likely lose your breath pretty easily, but once you've quit for a while and have been working out, you'll find that your lungs feel better, and you'll be able to get around a lot easier without getting winded.

Stock the Fridge

Get the junk food out of your house now! If you don't have it around, you won't be able to snack on chips, chocolate, and other unhealthy choices. Take a trip to the market, and get yourself some fruits and veggies to nibble on. They will provide you with a refreshing snack that will help to settle your craving.

Patches and Gums

Don't think that the patches and gums don't work. For many people, they are the only things that have made quitting possible. If you've tried a product in the past, and it didn't work for you, talk with your doctor or a stop smoking specialist to find a referral to a product that is more effective than the ones that you've tried.

Avoid Smoking Situations

One of the biggest challenges is to give up the cigarettes that complete a routine -– like the after-meal cigarette or the smoke break at work. You're going to find it difficult to quit smoking if you don't find an alternative way to get through the day.

Instead of joining the smokers for a smoke break, take a walk around the block. Instead of a cigarette after dinner, try a mint or three. Breaking the routine will help you break the habit for good.

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