Why we should all stop smokingIt's obvious that we are all aware that smoking harms your body. So why do people continue to smoke cigarettes? Maybe they do it because subconsciously you have not yet been hurt by it. There are so many reasons why you should not smoke. Some of theses reasons include health risks, all of the money you spend, and when you do smoke, you are not respecting those around you.It is a fact that smoking affects your health. If you smoke, your physical condition is negatively affected, so it will be very hard for you to succeed in sports and other physical activities. Smoking produces diseases such as cancer of many different typ ...view middle of the document...
All this money you would spend on cigarettes could have been spent on something better, don't you think?The last reason why you should not smoke is out of respect for those around you. When you smoke, you are harming yourself as well as the people around you. So you must not be selfish. You should at the least avoid smoking around people who do not smoke. People do not like the smell of a cigarette, it stinks, so they will not really enjoy your company. How would you like it if the tables were turned?I have only said a few reasons of why you should not smoke, so I hope that now those of you do smoke are willing to think a little and try to make betterdecisions. I myself smoked for 7 years and was able to quit. If I can do it, anybody can. In addition to all of these reasons I have explained, I would like those to think about how much you love yourself and why you must not continue to harm yourself. Think about all the people in your life who truly love you and want you around. Your family does not want to see you suffering sick due to these decisions that could have easily been avoided.If we can all make a decision to quit smoking, it will be a good one. So if we can dream it, it is possible.Works CitedBerlin, Loren April 2012 Web. www.youcanquitweebly.comNilsson, Peter M. "Smoking it's never too late" 23 Nov. 2009 Web. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govZaren, B. "Maternal smoking affects" May 2000 Web.Angela-michelle.hubpages.com "Smoking facts" 8 May 2008 Web.