For those who know don't me, I am a content writer and a Certified Personal Trainer. I'm a non-smoker. Writing, health, and fitness are my passions. Some in my profession are smokers. It's either because they don't want to stop (which is bad, especially in this profession) or they are having a hard time stopping.

Some smokers have approached me about training them under the false idea that they can continue smoking and still be healthy. I refused empathically, because these people are at high risk for heart disease, emphysema or lung infections. I told each of them that they can come back to me seven months after quitting, with a signed doctor’s note to begin training. The seven month period is enough time for them to get the toxins out of their system.

One of the greatest benefits of quitting smoking, is exercising. You can have a better quality of life, as well as a longer one. Some other benefits are that you will continue to be around for your children, grandchildren and your pets. Another benefit is that is the plain fact that you'll be less likely to be stricken with a wide variety of diseases. Not to mention, your family will no longer be breathing in second hand smoke.

Ten to fifteen years after quitting, when your body restores itself to normal functioning, you will be able train for and run a full marathon if you want to. That’s something exciting to look forward to.  Think the New York Marathon.  Go ahead. Dream big.

 

 

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Only a headless turkey would sunbathe without protection. Why then would reasonable people put themselves in harms way and bake in the sun? We all know that over exposure to the sun causes skin cancer and wrinkles.  

On the same note, it only makes sense to not contaminate yourself and those around you with toxic tobacco or marajuana smoke (yes 420 friendly smokers are at risk, too).

Of course, this turkey could swath itself in sunscreen and limit exposure in short incriments of time. This would allow for a protective suntan, which is healthier and more comfortable than a blisterining sunburn. 

What about smoking? The only protection any of us have to avoid it, to not partake in administering the poisons and sufficating smoke into our systems.  Drinking more water or eating more vegetables and fruits, even getting more excercise and fresh air won't make up for or elieviate the detrimental effects of draging on a cigarette or joint.

Buy a pacifier and tug on that for a while instead of the butt of a smoke.  It might look silly, but it would be a lot smarter.

Only turkeys taste better when they are smoked!