Successful Ex-Smokers but not Gaining Weight

We may probably realize by now that what we put into our body has a definite effect on well being and the efficiency with which our body operates. In this case we need not to worry gaining weight when you stop smoking if we recognize a few basic principles.

First of all when we stop smoking, two things begin to happen immediately. On the other hand our body’s metabolism begins to work more efficiently. This means that our body will be utilizing our food competently. On the other hand we will find the food tastes better. Our taste receptors drugged by years of constant exposure to nicotine will once again begin to function as they should. And so, because we feel better and the food we intake taste better we will be tempted to eat more than we have been doing. For many years that we have been used that we have cigarette in our mouth. This makes it all the more tempting to indulge in-between meal snacks.

We can choose to establish new patterns which will bring us to a good health and a longer life. I have here some tips to ex-smokers and don’t want to gain weight: First we need to eat good breakfast, If possible eliminate between meal snacks, remove empty and refined calories from the diet as much as possible, cut down severely on all visible fats like oil, margarine, salad dressing, reduce intake of animal fats, get regular and moderate exercise, have an adequate rest and have a regular medical check up so that you can monitor your health all the time. Always remember that self control is the best way to have a good health.

The Tree of Life

coconut-tree

Look at the plant that gives us life

Like the stately coconut tree,

It gives us many things we use

In the country or in the city

Its trunk is used for bridges

Across rivers in the barrios,

Posts, rafters, and firewood

Indeed, it has a great value.

From its fruits we get many things

Vinegar, husks and luscious meat,

Pomade, oil and margarine

And candies that are good to eat.

From its bud and young flower

The Filipino wine is made,

To drink an old and young folk

So common and noted of its trade

From its shell craft are made

Like buttons, banks and castanets

Cups, ladles and pretty vases

Ash trays, toys and dinning sets

Its fronds when old and dry

Make easy firewood and rural folk,

Its dark, brown leaves are used to torches

At night by farmers who leisurely walk.

From its green leaves, ruff and walling

And various décor in your room,

Toys, hats and food wrappers

The midribs make a kitchen broom.

So, many my dear children, don’t lose hope

When you plant a coconut tree

For it gives us a hundreds things

God’s given gifts for you and me