Top 12 tips to help you quit smoking

Thinking of quitting smoking? Be prepared, it’s not easy, but it’s totally worth it. You’re health will improve, your skin will look better and you’ll no longer carry around a stench of stale smoke! Also, not only will you live longer, but you’ll save money and be able to taste food better. What are you waiting for? Everyone has it in them to quit, all you need is a few tips to help keep you on track….

by Fiona Day |

Published on20th January 2015 at 12.59pm

Top 12 tips to help you quit smoking

This mmove will help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles as well as your hips and thighs- all the muscles you use in the bedroom!u201cStand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes turned out.u201cKeeping your torso long, begin to bend at your knees, lowering into a squat; aim to get your thighs parallel to the floor. Pause, then push through your heels to stand up. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.u201d

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This mmove will help strengthen your pelvic floor muscles as well as your hips and thighs- all the muscles you use in the bedroom!“Stand with your legs slightly wider than shoulder-width apart and your toes turned out.“Keeping your torso long, begin to bend at your knees, lowering into a squat; aim to get your thighs parallel to the floor. Pause, then push through your heels to stand up. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.”

If this move reminds you of something then that's because you're using all the same muscles that you use between the sheets.u201cLie face-up on a yoga mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor (placed near the butt and about hip-width apart). Rest your arms at your sides with your palms face-down.u201du201cPush through the heels to lift your hips up while keeping your shoulders flush against the floor. Pause, then slowly lower back to the ground. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.u201d

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If this move reminds you of something then that's because you're using all the same muscles that you use between the sheets.“Lie face-up on a yoga mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor (placed near the butt and about hip-width apart). Rest your arms at your sides with your palms face-down.”“Push through the heels to lift your hips up while keeping your shoulders flush against the floor. Pause, then slowly lower back to the ground. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.”

Anyone evr had backache after a night of passion?u201cBegin in a tabletop position with a neutral spine. Keep your shoulders over your wrists and your hips directly over your knees.u201du201cSlowly arch your back, lifting your head, chest, and tailbone up to the ceiling (cow).u201du201cGently release and round your back towards the ceiling, tucking your chin to your chest (cat). Slowly move through these two positions; donu2019t rush, the stretch should feel really good. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.u201d

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Anyone evr had backache after a night of passion?“Begin in a tabletop position with a neutral spine. Keep your shoulders over your wrists and your hips directly over your knees.”“Slowly arch your back, lifting your head, chest, and tailbone up to the ceiling (cow).”“Gently release and round your back towards the ceiling, tucking your chin to your chest (cat). Slowly move through these two positions; don’t rush, the stretch should feel really good. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.”

u201cLie face-up on a yoga mat with your legs bent at 90 degrees so that your shins are parallel to the floor. Pull your belly button towards your spine. Now, curl up by lifting your head and shoulder blades off the ground. Extend your hands towards your knees and keep your lower back pressing into the floor. This is your starting position.u201du201cSimultaneously extend your arms overhead so that your elbows are by your ears and your legs are out and away from your body at a 45-degree angle. Then, slowly return your legs to starting position and circle your arms to meet your legs over your chest. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.u201d

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“Lie face-up on a yoga mat with your legs bent at 90 degrees so that your shins are parallel to the floor. Pull your belly button towards your spine. Now, curl up by lifting your head and shoulder blades off the ground. Extend your hands towards your knees and keep your lower back pressing into the floor. This is your starting position.”“Simultaneously extend your arms overhead so that your elbows are by your ears and your legs are out and away from your body at a 45-degree angle. Then, slowly return your legs to starting position and circle your arms to meet your legs over your chest. Do 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.”

u201cLay face-up on a yoga mat with your arms extended out from your shoulders and your palms facing down. Keep your abs tight, press your lower back against the floor, and raise your legs towards the ceiling. Imagine your legs are glued together; your feet should remain pointed.u201du201cKeeping your back against the ground and your arms actively pressing into the floor, begin to draw small circles with your feet. As you become stronger and more flexible, the circles will become larger. Do 10 clockwise circles, then switch directions. Do 2-3 sets.u201d(www.refinery29.com)

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“Lay face-up on a yoga mat with your arms extended out from your shoulders and your palms facing down. Keep your abs tight, press your lower back against the floor, and raise your legs towards the ceiling. Imagine your legs are glued together; your feet should remain pointed.”“Keeping your back against the ground and your arms actively pressing into the floor, begin to draw small circles with your feet. As you become stronger and more flexible, the circles will become larger. Do 10 clockwise circles, then switch directions. Do 2-3 sets.”(www.refinery29.com)

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This home-made guacamole dip is WAY healthier than shop-bought, calorific options.

This home-made guacamole dip is WAY healthier than shop-bought, calorific options

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Need something sweet to go with your spread? This American inspired peanut butter pie is the perfect Super Bowl dessert.

Need something sweet to go with your spread? This American inspired peanut butter pie is the perfect Super Bowl dessert

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These shrimp bites are perfect to snack on during the game- and packed full of protein, too.

These shrimp bites are perfect to snack on during the game- and packed full of protein, too

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It's pizza- but healthy! Use low-fat cheese and cook with a thin base. Check out all that yummy green goodness.

It's pizza- but healthy! Use low-fat cheese and cook with a thin base. Check out all that yummy green goodness

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You can't have the Super Bowl without chicken wings! Avoid KFC and hit up this healthy alternative.

You can't have the Super Bowl without chicken wings! Avoid KFC and hit up this healthy alternative

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Like fries- but 100 times better for you.

Like fries- but 100 times better for you

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Not a big fan of zuchinnis? Try these sweet potato fries instead.

Not a big fan of zuchinnis? Try these sweet potato fries instead

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