Smoker’s Please Read!
The old sayings, “Quitters Never Win” or “Quitters finish Last” were not intended for Smokers!
Even if you have smoked for decades,
the benefits of quitting are considerable!
20 minutes after quitting—-Blood pressure and pulse rate decrease8 hours after quitting—-Carbon Monoxide and oxygen levels in blood return to normal1 day after quitting—-The likelihood of a heart attack decreases2 days after quitting—-Nerve endings regenerate; sense of smell and taste are enhanced2 weeks after quitting—-Circulation improves and lung function increases1-9 months after quitting—-Coughing, sinus congestion, fatique and shortness of breath decrease1 Year after quitting—-The likelihood of heart attack is cut in half5 Years after quitting—-Stroke risk is reduced to the same levels as a non-smoker10 Years after quitting—-Risk of dying from lung cancer is about half that of a current smoker15 Years after quitting—-Risk of coronary heart disease and death become roughly equivalent to those who have never smoked
So if you are wanting to “break away from the pack”
set small goals,
even if it’s just 20 minutes at a time,
the benefits are worth it!
set small goals,
even if it’s just 20 minutes at a time,
the benefits are worth it!
(facts taken from www.co.quitnet.com)
Here is a video offering some tips on how to Quit Smoking
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