Quitting Smoking Day One | Tips To Quit

Just a quick update on my quest again to be smoke free. The first four days are always the hardest for me when I have attempted to quit and I know if I can get past the first 4 days it’s all down hill from there.

It was actually a really easy day. I didn’t stress out or anything, but I think a lot of that credit goes to Commit Lozenges. I used them last time I quit and they worked well. I tried the gum, the patch and Zyban before. Out of the three previosly mentioned Zyban worked the best and once again I got to day 4 and it was a weekend. I was in the Military and wanted to drink that weekend and wasn’t quite ready to give up that at that time. So I slipped just to not try again for a long time. Things are different now and I’ve found ways to occupy my time instead. Throughout the day when the typical time for me to smoke a cigarette I would pop a Commit and find something else to do like throw a football with a co-worker during break.

To those that want to quit, here are a few pointers.

• Change of habits is the hardest part of quitting.
• Don’t be afraid to use stop smoking aids
• When you find yourself really aching for a smoke try your damnedest to find something else to do and focus on that. (This is where the nicotine aids come in. They help with the nicotine craving so all you have to do is focus on your current task.)
• If you smoke in the car find something else to do while you drive. Chew gum, talk on your cell, whatever. The first few days are going to be long rides. If you can kick that habit everything else will be easy.
• If you are an outside smoker, when you get that craving, use the Stop Smoking aid and step outside and get some fresh air, take deep breaths.
• Turn your bad habit into a healthy habit, Chew on a carrot stick (Don’t try to smoke it like on “My Name Is Earl”)
• Find other people to socialize with during the times you smoked with “The group”. Explain to them that it’s nothing personal. If they care about you then they will support your decision and not encourage you to smoke ever again.

When and if you quit you will notice things like how badly a smoker smells, your teeth will get whiter with time, allergies won’t be as bad and some foods will taste much better. Don;t turn to food when you have a craving because this can trigger more cravings especially if you like smoking after you eat…which will lead to more eating. Try drinking water instead. Not only will drinking water help flush your system but it’s healthy in general and you will notice a difference in your energy levels. It’s not easy for everyone as it is for others. I tried many times not making it past the first few days. You truly have to WANT to quit and not feel you have to quit. Make it something you WANT to do to better yourself and your health. That’s the only way your going to make it happen.

Quick update, eh?

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