Should I try to quit smoking or lose weight first?!
Question: My new years resolutions are to lose weight and quit smoking. I realize that I do not have the will power to do both at the same time. I know that when you quit smoking you usually gain weight so I am not sure if I should try to lose weight first and then try to quit smoking or quit smoking and then try to lose all the weight.
ANY SUGGESTIONS APPRECIATED!
Answers: My new years resolutions are to lose weight and quit smoking. I realize that I do not have the will power to do both at the same time. I know that when you quit smoking you usually gain weight so I am not sure if I should try to lose weight first and then try to quit smoking or quit smoking and then try to lose all the weight.
ANY SUGGESTIONS APPRECIATED!
Quit smoking. You can always lose the weight again and as long as you are not already too overweight, then the health benefits from quitting smoking will outweigh everything else.
quit smoking first then lose weight
Try to quit smoking first. Your doctor would try to push for both, but would understand if you said "quitting smoking" first. You'll be able to breathe as you walk that hour long walk (great cardio by the way).
Well it depends on which one is more detrimental to your health at the present time. I would suggest quiting smoking first as the health benefits are truly great, however if you are morbidly obese, then the weight might be more important. From a purely aesthetic standpoint you might want to quit smoking first then you can lose any extra weight you might gain along with the weight you want to lose currently.
quit smoking first! Even if you do put on a couple of pounds, you will be able to lose it quickly with exercise. Smoking and working out is not a good combo
Quit smoking first. You don't want to end up having a cigarette every time you feel hungry, because when you try to quit the cigs you will still feel hungry and start eating rubbish again. You need to retrain yourself how to eat healthy, and that will be so much easier if you aren't confusing the craving to smoke with your natural craving to eat. Good luck! :-)
Lose the weight first. If you quit smoking first, you'll gain 15-20 pounds.