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STOP SMOKING AND STAY SLIM

A RADICAL AND BRILLIANT 3 STEP PROGRAMME FOR THE PSYCHOLOGICALLY HOOKED

“If all we needed to do to give up and stay slim was to slap on a couple of patches, look at pictures of tar-filled lungs and eat sensibly, then we’d all have done it years ago”

The two biggest problems most people face when trying to stop smoking are a fear of weight gain and adjusting to a new lifestyle. You know smoking is bad for you but so is being overweight and anxious. So how do you stop smoking and enjoy your new way of life? Firstly lets have a look at:

Why do people gain weight when they quit smoking?

The answer to this may seem obvious to you if you’ve quit before – you just tend to eat more to ‘fill the gap’ right?. But its a bit more scientific than this.

Smoking increases metabolism slightly:

• Smoking burns up to 200 calories a day in a heavy smoker

• Because smoking burns calories, metabolism is boosted (increased) slightly

• Nicotine is an appetite suppressant

When you quit smoking, a gain of between 5 and 10 pounds during the first few months is considered normal

Why do I want to eat more?

Smoking cessation throws our bodies into shock initially:

Increased appetite is a side effect of quitting tobacco for most people. One or more of the following reasons may be at play:

• Cigarettes as an appetite suppressant – Smokers often avoid between meal snacking by lighting up. Nicotine is a stimulant and may also interfere with the release of the hormone insulin. Insulin controls glucose levels in the blood. When this function is blocked, a person will become slightly hyperglycemic (too much sugar in the blood) and, as a result, the body and brain may slow down the hormones and other signals that trigger the feelings of hunger.

• Food as a replacement for smoking – early on a in a person’s quit, the urge to smoke is frequent and uncomfortable. It’s natural to look for something to ease the discomfort, and food is often used as a replacement. Not only does it fill the void left by the cigarette, food can be an emotional comfort, easing the pain of withdrawal.

Why do I fear losing my identity?

Ever stopped smoking and, even months later, find yourself grieving for the ‘old you’?

The label ‘smoker’ can be an integral part of your image – especially if you started smoking at an early age.

Think of your image as a smoker. You may be surprised at how many of your qualities you associate with smoking, such as being outgoing, outspoken, able to let your hair down or not follow rules. This association of cigarettes and brands with particular qualities has been fuelled by images in the media over the years. In TV shows, films and documentaries, smoking has been associated with all sorts of qualities such as charm, allure, intellect, being slim, rebelliousness, strength and daring. Take a second to think of examples of these characters in the modelling, music or entertainment industries.

When you quit, you have to let go of these perceptions. You may also be letting go of a lifestyle centered around smoking and drinking in social situations (the two often go together).

Nicotine lowers anxiety temporarily

According to a psychologist called Hans Eysenck, Smokers tend to fall into three personality categories: Extroversion, neuroticism and psychoticism, with each of these personality traits linked to higher than average stress levels. In effect, smokers ‘self medicate’ with nicotine to bring their anxiety levels down to an acceptable level.

There are also works based on the Sensation Seeking Theory which is concerned with people’s needs for new and varied experiences, and those that follow the theoretical model of the Big Five traits of personality. Additionally, it appears that Type A individuals with high trait anxiety view smoking as a way to stimulate themselves, whereas Type Individuals claim they smoke in order to relax.

Do you recognise yourself in any of the above examples? If so, it is quite likely that giving up without a clear plan of action will result in chronic anxiety, a nagging sense of loss and weight gain.

SOMETIMES WE NEED TO TAKE RADICAL STEPS

THE ANSWER LIES IN

TRAINING FOR A TRIATHLON

Why a Triathlon for heaven’s sake – couldn’t I just take up gentle jogging? I hear you ask

Well, yes, but gentle jogging won’t:

• give you something to directly aim for. It is a well known fact in the world of exercise that no aim = no motivation = give up.

• gentle jogging won’t actually sculpt your body. Running, Swimming and biking (along with some weights) most certainly will.

• most importantly, aiming to complete a triathlon will completely and utterly change your lifestyle from that as a smoker. Sometimes we need to take radical steps. Hopefully, by the time you’ve completed the triathlon – or sometime before – you will have adjusted to, and prefer this lifestyle over the old smoking one. Even if you never attempt another triathlon, chances are you’ll continue to enjoy staying fit and healthy. This in turn could easily open doors that have always been closed due to your lack of fitness/stamina. For example, surfing, rock climbing, mountain biking, charity runs (a marathon?) or just being able to run about with the kids.

• gentle jogging won’t get that natural high like triathlon training will…

Okay, Okay, for a short period of time, you will be replacing one coping mechanism (nicotine) with another (endorphins)

Endorphins explained..

Fit people are usually in high spirits after lengthy exercise, sometimes to the point of elation or joy. This feeling is associated with the presence of endorphins, which are released by the pituitary gland in the brain

The word “endorphin” is a combination of “endo” and “morphine” – meaning endogenously (self) produced morphine, or internally produced painkiller. It may be that the brain interprets exercise as a form of “pain” or it may be that the rise in fatty acids caused by long, gentle exercise acidifies the blood, which triggers the release of endorphins.

In any case, you can get from exercise a natural high, similar to a drug high, but with none of the bad side effects. People who do long, continuous, gentle exercise enjoy the most effective stress therapy known to man.

How long and how hard do you have to exercise to get the endorphin high?

Most researchers have found that moderate-intensity exercise lasting at least 20 to 30 minutes produces the greatest increase of blood endorphins. So the key is to exercise slowly and aerobically. The biological explanation why you don’t get the endorphin rush from short, fast bursts of exercise is that during high stress situations (running fast from a dangerous situation for example) your body can’t afford to have your brain tripping off into fantasy land.

Slow, aerobic exercise is exactly what you will be doing when you begin your triathlon training

3 STEP PROGRAMME

1. Buy the nicotine replacement gum (NRT)- or losenge/patch – whatever works for you.

You are now armed with all you need to get you comfortably through the first few days of quitting. Throw or give away any remaining cigarettes, tobacco or lighters – you won’t be needing them again. Oh sorry, did I forget to say? You’re now a non-smoker. Please don’t worry – this really is going to be very easy.

Use the gum as prescribed over the next few days. I found it quite useful to have ‘little and often’ – whenever I felt a craving coming on, I would bite off a small piece of gum and congratulate myself for getting through another one. Overdosing on NRT can make you feel sick. Its a good idea to check on the packet, for example, patches are only for the heavier, more regular ex-smokers. Remember, this bit only lasts a few days. But you may wish to continue with the NRT for longer – whatever works for you. I haven’t yet met anyone who became ‘addicted’ to NRT – probably because it tastes so horrible.

2. Dust off or buy some essential items of equipment:

1. A swim-suit and goggles

2. A good pair of running shoes

3. A bicycle and helmet

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3. Get on the Internet – find a local Sprint Triathlon taking place in a few months time, sign up and get training

I realise this sounds utterly crazy to you. After all, 5 minutes ago you were a wheezing, unfit smoker (WUS). But what have you got to lose? You don’t have to win the triathlon – I’m just asking that you get yourself fit enough to take part in and, hopefully, finish the race. To become a triathlete in training (TIT).

Below is a simple guide ‘How to get started on your Sprint Triathlon’. For a more detailed information, there are many excellent books on the subject from Amazon.com or visit the excellent website http://www.stopsmokingstayslim.com

Below I have given a brief outline of the level of fitness you will need to attain (and timescales) to complete a Sprint triathlon in comfort. But remember – you only need to be able to take part in and enjoy the race for this Stop Smoking Stay Slim plan to be effective.

The Sprint Triathlon

You can start immediately on this plan if you can already do the following:

1. swim 500m (20 lengths of a 25m pool) without stopping

2. cycle at an easy pace for 45 minutes

3. run for 30 minutes without stopping

If you’re not up to this level – don’t worry, just follow this six-week pre-training programme for absolute beginners:

Six week pre-Sprint training plan

Weeks 1 and 2

• Swim:300m twice a week with a 10-second rest every 25m.

• Bike: 20 minutes at a slow pace twice a week

• Run: 15 minutes jog-walk twice a week (jog for 40 seconds, then walk for 30 seconds, and repeat)

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Weeks 3 and 4

• Swim:300m twice a week with 15-second rest every 50m.

• Bike: 30 minutes at a slow pace twice a week

• Run: 20 minutes jog-walk twice a week (jog for 60 seconds, then walk for 60 seconds and repeat)

Weeks 5 and 6

• Swim: 400m twice a week, with a 15-second rest every 100m

• Bike: 40 minutes at a slow/easy pace twice a week

• Run: 25 minutes at jog-walk twice a week (jogging more than walking)

The following week, you should have reached the above 500/45/30 minimum – Well done

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Regardless of who you are, what lifestyle you lead and how much you smoke, giving up can be a challenge that could be rectified if you take the decision to quit smoking naturally. Using age-old processes, remedies, techniques and dietary plans to achieve non-smoker status in a nicotine free way can be a great thing that this article can help you to achieve.

 Nicotine replacements cost money, so much funds that those who have been rendered unemployed or are having financial difficulties have found themselves deterred from using them when they want to give up smoking. Instead, the use of natural funds has been seen to help thousands progress on the road to success. With a wealth of advice available on the Internet for those who wish to give up this way and the support obtainable abundant, picking to quit smoking naturally is becoming a popular option.

 Regardless of the method you choose to give up, it must be noted that willpower is a catalyst in any person’s efforts to cut smoking out of their life.

 Your body tries to get the better of you by giving you withdrawal symptoms in the hope that you will relapse and satisfy the need for nicotine in the bloodstream. Natural remedies are being proven to help the public get the better of withdrawal symptoms by consuming foods, vitamins and herbs that reduce the impact that withdrawal has on the body and a few of the symptoms that it brings. A good example of this is the way that a few herbs could help to calm people down and reduce stress and anger levels.

 It is not just your diet which you require to change to quit smoking naturally if you do not lead a naturally-motivated life already. Engaging in relaxing activities could be a extreme way to make sure that other withdrawal symptoms like insomnia and lack of sleep do not have too much of an effect on you as it normally would.

 There are a host of relaxing treatments and activities which you can engage in on a regular basis to keep yourself distracted from thoughts of smoking. Principally, these include aromatherapy and massage therapy, which can sensually draw you away from your desire for nicotine and the sensation of smoking a cigarette.

 A few are desperate to quit smoking naturally. If you are the same, you could make a conscientious effort to invest in further natural options that could increase your chances of success. These include training yourself to carry out self-hypnosis from the comfort of your own home, or beauty treatments like acupuncture.

 If you are on your own and are trying to give up, you could feel scared, alone and like success is far way away. Joining online communities and exchanging stories, tips and advice can help you to endure the hard-hitting months of avoiding relapse and trying to overcome challenging withdrawal symptoms. If you have the willpower to succeed, the natural remedies will certainly do the rest for you, helping you to become a non-smoker. Good luck!

Every month, hundreds of children lose a loved one who dies from smoking and over 2000 people die every week from smoking related diseases. ‘Scared’ is the latest ‘Smokefree’ TV advertising campaign, launched today by the Department of Health. If you are interested in quitting smoking, contact the NHS Smoking Helpline on 0800 169 0 169. Visit the website www.nhs.uk/smokefree for quit tools, help from Real Life Quitters and answers to your questions. The NHS Smokefree campaign suggests the following top ten tips to help smokers on their path to become smokefree: 1. Order a free DVD from 0800 169 0 169 to find out about the full range of NHS support available to help you quit. 2. Get support from trained NHS advisers who can help you to understand your addiction and how to beat it. 3. Identify your smoking triggers and plan ahead. Try the Addiction Test at www.nhs.uk/smokefree. 4. Use nicotine replacement products or other stop smoking medicines to cope with the withdrawal symptoms. These are available on prescription from the NHS. 5. Sign up for free text and email alerts from the Together Programme with motivational tips and advice to keep you on track. 6. Avoid situations where you might be tempted to smoke again. Plan ahead to cope with the hard times. 7. Note how much cash youre saving. Work out how long it will take you to save for your dream purchase by using the calculator on www.nhs.uk/smokefree. 8. Use a carbon monoxide monitor to see for yourself how quickly your …

It is a common tendency of all smokers – when asked about their habit they invariably say that they are trying to stop smoking. But if all the smokers of the world were indeed making a genuine attempt at it, no one would have remained a smoker today.

The fact of the matter is, most smokers want to give up the habit, but they do not know how to go about it. Cessation of smoking does require a great deal of help, and most smokers do not know where to get it.

But, indeed, the best place to get stop smoking help is within yourself. You need to make a strong determination first to kick the habit. Are you finding it difficult? Are you too much into the habit that you are actually scared of coming out of it?

Or, are you making attempts at stopping, but are reverting back to the cigarette time and again? If anything such is thwarting you from stopping the smoking habit, then all you have to do is think of three things.

First, think of your own health. You are shortening you life with each cigarette you smoke. Second, think of your finances. If you work it out, you must be spending hundreds of dollars each month on your smoking habit. And third, think of the people you care for.

You are probably putting passive smoke into their lungs too. If you have children, you are depriving them of your company due to your smoking habit. Smoking could kill you too, and if that happens you are leaving all those who depend on you in the lurch.

If you are strong in your own determination, then there are several other people who can extend you good stop smoking help. Everyone you know will help in some way or the other. Your family members can provide you with the best support here. Try spending more time with them. It will create a psychological effect on you, for sure. The more time you spend with your family, the more time you will spend away from the cigarette.

Also, tell about your plans to quit smoking to all your friends. Good friends will encourage you tremendously in quitting the habit. But, you must keep away from your smoker friends, or at least have a strong enough determination not to smoke when they do.

Many social organizations have come forward in a strong way to help smokers give up their habit. You can be a part of a group such as Nicotine Anonymous, that is an association of people who are trying to give up the habit.

Then there are several alternative centers where you can go for getting stop smoking help. Joining a spiritual center is a good idea, because here you can cultivate the mindset required to give up the habit.

Resorts have mushroomed up in several Asian countries where smokers from around the world can stay for a fortnight, and make use of herbal remedies along with techniques such as Panchakarma for the internal purification of the body. The popularity of herbal remedies in smoking cessation has made them an integral part of almost all kinds of stop smoking help methods.

If you are thinking of quitting smoking cigarettes then you must know how bad they are for you and those around you and I applaud your decision. You have also probably heard many nightmare tales of how hard it is to quit which may be scary and demotivating. To help you kick your addiction to cigarettes and the addictive component nicotine here are 10 tips and ways to quit smoking cigarettes that can show you it can be done and it is not as hard as people can make it out to be if you have a plan!

1. Write a list of reason you LIKE smoking
It may seem counter to your needs to quit smoking but ignoring why you like smoking and why you continue to smoke is important so that psychologically you can overcome these things or leave them behind or replace them with something. Ignoring them simply means when cravings hit those reasons subconsciously attack your reasoning and resolve.

2. Make a list of reasons it will be hard to quit
Wow, I sound so negative so far which I am sorry for but bear with me! Honesty is massive part of overcoming an addiction to nicotine and cigarettes because many people try to quit without being honest with themselves first and those people usually fail on that attempt. So write down a list of reasons you think might make it hard to quit or the reasons you know from experience have made it harder.

3. Write a list of reasons you want to quit
Ok now we are getting more positive! Again HONESTY is the big word here for the same reason stated before. You need as many solid positive reasons for quitting cigarettes so that these ways to quit smoking cigarettes work! HINT: List them in a positive way so instead of writing “Scared of lung cancer” write “I want to be healthy and live a long life!” … negative reasons are not as strong as positive ones.

4. Write down a list of ways to tackle cravings
When the cravings hit all reasoning and resolve can suddenly go out the window as you may already have experienced and is not something to be ashamed of. You just need a way to overcome these things, having something to distract you from the cravings is a very important things to do whether it is to get your joggers on and hit the pavement or if you are at work to maybe chew some gum, get a coffee or clean up your office space.

5. Compare lists
Now you have a few sheets of paper (or for some people nearly a book!) you can compare your negative and positive reasons. This is important because often if you have more reasons you like smoking compared to reasons you want to quit smoking cigarettes then you may not be ready to quit and might need to find some more reasons and support to quit. Also if your list of things to do to overcome cravings do not have an answer to all your reasons why quitting might be hard then you may need to revisit the former list and add to it. Once you have done this not only have you been introspective enough to see things clearly and plan ahead you have created the base work for a contract with yourself to quit which is a cornerstone of quitting cigarettes for good.

6. Set a quit date
Having firm goals is important when dealing with addictions and when looking for ways to quit smoking cigarettes this is a vital step. Having a set date you set for yourself and can plan for means you will not make snap decision when you are not ready and you will also force yourself to commit to a date than a vague “I will quit next week” then that week never seems to come …

7. Throw out all smoking paraphernalia
Get rid of them when that quit date hits! Get rid of your smokes, if you hold on to any cigarettes it is a temptation and a subconscious easy way out .. if you are serious break the fags and toss them out, if you can’t do that you are not ready to quit. Also get rid of lighters and anything else that has to do with smoking in your space.

8. Busy your hands and mouth
One part of the addiction to cigarettes that people ignore in favor of concentrating on the dependency effects of nicotine is the habit that has formed over many years of the actual ACTION of smoking. IF you carry some toothpicks you can suck on or some nuts you can crack open and eat you will busy your hands looking for a familiar action, no need for anything terribly elaborate just keep them busy or they may stray to a cigarette.

9. State your intention to quit smoking cigarettes
Tell your friends, tell your family and tell your co-workers that you plan to quit smoking cigarettes for a two reasons. One, you need a support network to help you so it is good to get as many well wishers and helpers as you can. Two if you are not announcing it does not become REAL to you and is less substantial because it is like you are a keeping a secret often as many do not want the stigma of people knowing they failed if it comes to that which is just another excuse!

10. Stay Positive, Quit positive
Research has shown that those that quit when in a good and positive mood stand a much greater chance of achieving their goal. IF you plan to quit and map out your ways to quit smoking cigarettes while under stress of when depressed it does not bode well as a negative reason as has been mentioned is no where near as strong as positive ones!

This list may only scratch the surface of all the challenges and ways to quit that you may need to kick your habit for you particular situation. If you want to be armed with all the tools & information that can give you every chance to be smoke free forever click below to find out more.

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Are you scared of quitting smoking for the fear of gaining those extra pounds? Smoking increases metabolism and this is the main reason that makes people think that once you quit, you gain weight. This is a misconception and should not deter you to quit smoking. There are many people who dread the idea of kicking the habit for fear of weight gain but what they fail to realize is that they are succumbing themselves to a more deadly and injurious to you!

Quit smoking with no weight gain is not an unachievable task. There are many practical and simple things that you can do to curb putting on those extra pounds. The moment you quit smoking you tend to put on that extra flab as smoking slows down the metabolism rate in people.

You need to exercise for at least half an hour every day to control putting on weight. An half an hour session does not mean that you have to undergo a rigorous aerobic session. You do not even have to go for regular gym sessions either. A thirty minute walk round the block is enough to do wonders for you and believe me you will also feel more relaxed and refreshed. It is very essential for you to exercise as these exercises help you to control the cravings that you will have for smoking. It helps to clear your mind and at the same time motivate you to restrain from smoking.

Replace your old habit of smoking with healthy snacks. Quit smoking with fruits and vegetables and drink lots of water. Do not go in for fat rich food in order to control your cravings. There are many people who turn to alcohol when they decide to quit smoking. This is not at all a wise decision so you should not go in for it. For many people smoking and drinking go hand in hand and once they have quit they turn to alcohol. It is difficult to quit smoking with a soft mind…you need to be strong and adamant. Be determined and do not fall prey to temptations. This motivation has to keep you going. Ensure that you do not get swayed away…be strong and you are bound to succeed.

The withdrawal symptoms that you will face when you quit smoking can make you feel depressed. You should accept yourself the way you are and be happy to have undertaken the challenge of quitting smoking. When people start appreciating you for your efforts you do feel happy and this inner satisfaction helps you feel better in a great way. You should praise yourself for the step that you have taken. Feel proud to have been able to accept the challenge of giving up smoking.

Thus, from the above, there is no fear of you putting on those extra pounds once you quit smoking. You just have to adhere to the above-mentioned tips in order to avoid gaining that excess flab that you are afraid of. The results of quitting smoking give you a better and healthy life that you deserve. So be happy with your choice and live life healthy!

Find out more about how to quit smoking without gaining weight, why smoking cessation products with nicotine are not always the best option, and how stop smoking hypnotherapy can literally change your mind at our site.

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Smoking is a voluntary thing, you can tell from the title of this article. If you have been smoking for the last couple of years and have tried many times to quit, you probably think that smoking is anything but an addiction. But let’s admit to the truth, you do choose each and every time you light up, you could just as well choose not to.

I have a friend who has been smoking heavily for the last 20 years. About 10 years ago he had a heart attack at age 45, which resulted in a quadruple bypass.

When I visited my friend at the hospital, he was scared half to death, he said that his doctors told him he would need to make some lifestyle changes, one of which was to quit smoking. He swore that he was at that point, done with tobacco forever…well that lasted 2 weeks, he had made a choice.

This is a guy who was and still is in fairly good physical condition, his job is physically demanding, he is active in some sports, not overweight. So his major risk factor is most likely smoking, and he has chosen to still smoke. He is about 4 years younger than me and, sadly I fully expect that I will attend his funeral. So you see it really is a choice, not always a wise one, but still a choice,
Quitting smoking by whatever method you choose is not a walk in the park! That’s what this article is all about, helping you with tips, motivation and resources to overcome your health challenges.

Because they are all equally as damaging to your health and the health of those around us we should include all of the methods that we abuse our health with tobacco in this article. We will deal with each of them one at a time.

Smokeless tobacco – snuff, dip, chew, etc.
Using smokeless tobacco causes bad breath, stains and wears down your teeth, can cause painful mouth sores, can raise your blood pressure and your cholesterol. Over time you will be at higher risk for heart attack and cancer.

smoking pipe
Pipe smoking increases the risk of periodontal disease (loss of gum tissue, bone loss, and loss of teeth), mouth and lip sores and lesions, several oral cancers, heart attack and vascular disorders.

Cigarette smoking
Cigarette smoking causes 87% of lung cancer deaths, raises the risk of heart disease, contributes to high blood pressure, and vascular disease, and increases those risks for other people by exposing them to second hand smoke.

Cigar smoking
Many ex cigarette smokers are cigar smokers and try to convince themselves that this is a safe way to smoke, because they don’t inhale. In fact almost all cigar smokers who were cigarette smokers do inhale. Cigar smokers who never were cigarette smokers tend not to inhale. Cigar smoking whether you inhale or not is still as damaging to your heath as any other form of tobacco use, there may be somewhat less risk of lung cancer, however there is no decreased risk of many other types of cancer, if you inhale a few other cancer types are added to the list.

We are exposed to a great numbers of advertising messages each day that try to glamorize tobacco use. To balance the message read the 1964 Surgeon General Report on smoking this was the first real indication to the public that there were dire risks associated with tobacco use. At the time this report was published about 70% of the U.S. adult population were smokers, smoking was depicted in movies and on television, in ads, on billboards, and glamorized in any way possible.

Noticeable changes overtime are:

Less movies and television shows that promote smoking as much as before.

Fewer advertisements that promote smoking.

Health warnings on cigarette packs, smokeless tobacco containers, pipe tobacco containers, however not on cigars.

The places that you can smoke are far fewer. Most workplaces, many bars and restaurants, theaters, airplanes, buses.

Are these and many other changes and restrictions working?

Around 23% of the US adult population now smokes; this is down from about 70% in 1965.

However there is still much that needs to be done, many high school and college students are still smoking and many are starting everyday, with the information that is available today it simply amazes me that these otherwise intelligent persons are still smoking.

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Cigarette smoking can cause you a lot of medical issues and the longer you smoke the worse it can be. You can kick the habit once and for all and this will help you to have better health and less long term issues. You can reverse damage done when you quit smoking.

Get Free: Quit Smoking Remedies

First you want to find a program that helps you quit. The most important thing that you do is try anything for a period of time. Whether it is a patch or a pill make sure you give it enough time to change your habit. You will crave the cigarette smoking for a while after you quit so give yourself time to kick the habit.

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Next you want to consult your doctor because they will give you the best advice on where to start. Many people are scared when they have smoked for a long time and are trying to quit. It can be scary to go to your doctor and talk with them but this is to your benefit to do so. They are on your side and can help you to find a solution to stop smoking.

One of the hardest things you can do is to kick the smoking habit. It may take several tries and failures before you are successful in quitting smoking. Do not get discouraged if you start smoking again because you may just need to try something different.

Remember that you can increase your life by quitting smoking. There are many plans available to you so make sure you seek advice before starting one of them. Certain plans work better for certain people so there may be some trial and error before you find something that works just right for you.

Bryan Burbank is an expert in the field of Smoking.

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The abuse began early in Samantha’s life.

She was raised in a country town, the fourth child to alcoholic parents. Being the youngest in her family meant that she was the most vulnerable to sexual, physical and emotional attacks from both her mother, father and family friends.

Sam’s father was a violent, threatening man when he drank. He was well known to the police and often spent time ‘cooling off’ in their cells. He was a constant source of fear in the home and his repeated violent attacks on our family would lead my mother to relocate the children in cross country escapades. He would always find us. Sam’s mother lived with the fear that he would some how not only find us but would destroy what she had worked hard for – the love of another.

While growing up Sam’s mother seemed to be constantly drunk. She was a paranoid, unstable, abusive and desperately manipulative woman who forced those around her to constantly feed her need for emotional support. She was an expert at playing emotional mind games, and Sam was often used as the bargaining pawn in dramatic, violent fights that would break out between mother and father and later a step father.

Starved of a husband’s love, she instead looked to me to help meet all her needs.

And then there was the abuse from family friends – it never seemed to stop.

This was Samantha’s life.

An encounter with a praying woman from the Salvation Army, a pair of purple pants and a deal struck with the devil would put events in motion that would, in time, alter the course of Sam’s life. She would see first hand the struggle that is played out every day over the souls of people – a struggle that exists between good and evil, Satan and God

A love starved child would grow into a desperate, scared and suicidal woman. But, through the power of prayer and the grace of God, this same woman would transform and become a loving wife and mother to 5 beautiful children. This is a story of the enduring grace and goodness of God – and a love that reaches out to us from eternity past and into today.

Which comes when you place your faith in Jesus Christ.

Neil Baulch recommends the book My Purple Pants. It is a griping story of one woman’s journey from childhood abuse to freedom and fulfilment, happy with her own family.
If you would like more information about My Purple Pants by Samantha Jackel? Just visit Samantha’s site,

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