Hello Mimi,
You will notice great benefits of not smoking almost immediatly, 3 days after the last cigarette Bronchial tubes start to relax, making breathing easier. Lung capacity begins to improve. 2 to 12 weeks after the last cigarette walking and aerobic exercises become easier.
1 month after the last cigarette circulation improves, you can also experience more energy.
1 to 3 months after the last cigarette your lung function increases up to 30 percent. Bronchial cilia begin to re-grow, there is an increased ability to clean lungs, chances of infection are reduced, and pollutants are cleared. Overall body energy increases.
1 to 12 months after the last cigarette coughing, sinus congestion, fatigue and shortness of breath decrease.
You should defenitly be proud of yourself for the accomplishment, keep your eye on your goal and don't forget to reward yourself!
Sylvie, Bilingual Health Educator