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When you want to quit smoking, make sure that you overcome your craving and determine yourself that you would never take another puff.

Posted on Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0600 at http://www.healthguidance.org/entry/1159...oking.html
Author: no@email.com (Jonathan Pitts)

This is nice tip but i just can't. Tried many times but nothing happens

To quit on smoking is very hard to do, but when you are dedicated to stop it you can do it and you need to find other activities for you to become busy and forget about smoking..

Hi
I read your thread.First of all, smoking is a habit fueled by addiction. Thus, you must "change the habit" by becoming "addicted" to something else. For example, I quit smoking by becoming addicted to my health. I have always worked out and tried to eat right, but this felt useless because I know I was poisoning my body anyway. Therefore, I told myself if I quit, my efforts to stay healthy will be worth while.
Before I knew it, my skin looked 100% better and I felt better. You can do it. Just find a new, healthy habit!

Thank you..

If we control own self And young generation ,Then we can Control the smoking

There is no one quit smoking way that is ideal for every smoker, which is why there are many quit smoking products and aids available. Pick a method that is right for you

Here are some common quit smoking ways to consider:

1) cold turkey;
2) nicotine patch, gum or similar;
3) hypnosis;
4) herbal products;
5) acupuncture; and
6) behavior modification.

Deep Breathing Perhaps The Single Most Powerful And Important Technique: Every time you want a cigarette, do the following. Do it three times.Inhale the deepest lung-full of air you can, and then, very slowly, exhale. Purse your lips so that the air must come out slowly. As you exhale, close your eyes, and let your chin gradually sink over onto your chest. Visualize all the tension leaving your body, slowly draining out of your fingers and toes, just flowing on out.This is a variation of a yoga technique and is very relaxing. If you practice this, you'll be able to use it for any future stressful situation you find yourself in. And it will be your greatest weapon during the strong cravings sure to assault you over the first few days. Taking In Fluids:The first few days, drink LOTS of water and fluids to help flush out the nicotine and other poisons from your body.Remember that the urge to smoke only lasts a few minutes, and will then pass. The urges gradually become farther and farther apart as the days go by. Stay Away From Alcohol, Sugar And CoffeeDo your very best to stay away from alcohol, sugar and coffee the first week or longer, as these tend to stimulate the desire for a cigarette. Avoid fatty foods, as your metabolism will slow down a bit without the nicotine, and you may gain weight even if you eat the same amount as before quitting. So discipline about diet is extra important now. No one ever said acquiring new habits would be easy!Nibble on low calorie foods like celery, apples and carrots. Chew gum or suck on cinnamon sticks.Stretch out your meals; eat slowly and wait a bit between bites.

its really very fantastic and useful tips that you all given us by this forum. i didn't smoke but i give advises to my friend who smoke a lot. thanks for this.