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Stay Off Cigarettes While You Are On Holiday
The first few weeks after quitting smoking can be difficult for anyone. This can be especially true during the holiday season, when stress and the temptation to overindulge are there for everyone. Some special approaches can help you celebrate the holidays without giving in to the urge to smoke. Many of these strategies can also be helpful throughout the year.
Celebrate being an ex-smoker and try these tips to keep smoking off your mind:
Be a host. Consider hosting the family dinner to keep yourself occupied. Shopping and cooking will certainly keep you busy. If you would prefer being a guest this year, consider making a special dish to take with you.
Don't overindulge. Without smoking, you might have a tendency to go overboard with the holiday feasting. Be aware of how much you are eating and drinking; it's easy to give in to the other temptations.
Try staying away from alcohol by sticking to club soda, punch without alcohol, or apple cider. This will curb the urge to light up when drinking and will help keep off extra pounds.
Avoid spicy and sugary foods. These tend to enhance the cravings for cigarettes.
Nibble on low-calorie foods , such as carrot sticks, apples, and other healthy snacks, to satisfy the munchies without putting on extra pounds.
Stretch out meals. Eating slowly and pausing between bites will make the meal more satisfying. For dessert, grab an orange or tangerine, or crack some nuts -- something that will keep your hands busy.
Keep busy at parties by playing bartender, serving snacks, and meeting guests to keep your mind off smoking. If the urge to smoke presents itself, put something in your hand other than a cigarette.
Treat yourself to something special for staying smoke-free. As a celebration of staying quit, consider giving yourself that special something you have always wanted.
Don't wait until the last minute to shop. Any added frustration can leave you wanting a cigarette. When you are ready to lose control, stop and think. Take hold of yourself and start a conversation with someone in line next to you, or take along a book or catalog to look through while waiting in lines.
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