Once you’ve quit smoking doesn’t mean that your efforts should stop. You will still need to be on guard against roadblocks. Remember, anticipating temptations or roadblocks goes a long way to overcoming them. Use it if you are trying to prepare for a tough roadblock, want a quick refresher, or need some positive reinforcement.

We’ve included page numbers for more detailed information on each topic if you would like to review the material more closely. Use the blank spaces at the end of the list to fill in temptations or roadblocks you need to watch for and any strategies you may have discovered on your own. Maybe you’ll want to highlight the ones that have been particularly useful to you.

Even in the best circumstances, there are obstacles to overcome when you want to quit smoking. Roadblocks are very common, all of us face obstacles. The trick is to not let them discourage you from quitting and staying smoke-free for good. You can plan ways to get past them.

When thinking about your personal roadblocks to quitting smoking, remember that there are different kinds. Some are mental and have to do with how you view your smoking habit. Others have to do with your social life and how much support you’ll have when you quit smoking.  Still others are related to what you think might happen if you quit, such as gaining weight or being irritable

Quitting smoking is not an easy thing to do and taking those first steps can be tiring. Once you have begun your new, smoke-free life, you would have to work on keeping it that way by working on other aspects of your health, namely, physical activity.

Physical activity is one of the best ways to work on both your health and your appearance. There are countless benefits to being active, including the fact that it can help you stay smoke-free and manage your weight. Many people get caught in the cycle of quitting, gaining weight, and going back to smoking because of the weight they gain. But you can use physical activity to avoid or at least minimize that weight gain, while working on quitting your smoking habit for good.