Jer, I never worked out when I was a smoker, but when I quit I started an aggressive walking program. (I was monitoring my heart rate and blood pressure daily at the time and I quit smoking and started walking to try to avoid going on medication.) My heart rate began going down the very first day I quit. My blood pressure took a little while longer, but today my HR, BP, and cholesterol are all in normal range. Don't let fear keep you from achieving the life you deserve!
However, I would suggest that you stay on the patch as long as you need to to make this a successful quit. Be patient!
Rusty :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 468
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,116
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1638
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 64 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 39
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$55,244.80
Amount Saved
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Days: 652
Hours: 10
Minutes: 32
Seconds: 40
Life Gained
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5312
Smoke Free Days
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212,480
Cigarettes Not Smoked
