I have been smoking on and off for over 10 years. I would like tips from people who have actually stopped smoking. I have tried suckers, gum, and patches make me sick. I am soooo tired of smoking! YUK
2006-10-20 16:36:49 · 17 answers · asked by ANDREA K 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Been there, done that! CHANGE YOUR ROUTINE! This is what worked for me. Instead of lighting up after after a meal, brush your teeth or go for a walk, do something that encourages deep breathing. If you light up as soon as you get into the car, chew gum or chew on a plastic straw, this is what I did. I washed all the curtains in the house and upholstery and brushed my teeth a lot. So, there was no longer cig odor. In two weeks the craving should be gone. Start walking/aerobic exercising and drinking lots of H2O to avoid the weight gain, although expect a few pounds. But, exercise will surely help. Take up a hobby to keep your hands busy, e.g., knitting, crocheting, painting, etc. After a while, most ex-smokers cannot tolerate the smell of the things. Best wishes!
2006-10-20 16:51:53 · answer #1 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many professionals do not think the patch works. I tried Welbrutrin a few years ago and it did not work. I found a shrink that helped me with the right meds. Welbrutrin was given again. This time, I waited three weeks and used Nicorette gum. In less than a month, I didn't even think about smoking. However, I prayed for over thirty years to have the habit taken away. God finally answered the prayer. It has been over a year and I thank God every day.
2016-03-18 22:21:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's an easy way. Reprogram your mind on how it stores fat in the body, by using hypnosis. Go see a hypnotherapist in your area and have them make you a CD or Cassette tape of the session with them and listen to it for 30 days. You would include a stop smoking session w/ reprograming the mind to release to fat out of the cells, which is uneeded by 40 %, this way you would loose weight by doing this.
Also include exercise to speed up your system. Also listen to what others suggested on diet, that's not my area.
2006-10-20 16:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok, I'll tell you, but you won't; like it. You will need to excersise, and watch the portions you are eating, and eat healthy foods. It's that simple. Alot of people substitute their smoking for food, and that's why they gain weight. Also, smoking can speed up your metabolism, so when you stop, it slows down. But exercising will help speed it up, and eating properly will ensure your body is working properly. You need to be very strict about this, or you will gain weight. Also, as a distraction, try eating sunflower seeds- peeling away the shell keeps your hands busy.
2006-10-20 16:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by Peach Tree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, check out the Zone diet - the book "Enter the Zone" gets into what smoking does to you that makes you fat when you stop.
I am not a smoker, but it sounds like if you go on the Zone, or any other moderate protein, low glycemic, good fat diet it will help cut the cravings as well as keep the weight from packing on.
2006-10-20 16:42:18 · answer #5 · answered by Pegasus90 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Each time you want a smoke, get one out and eat half of it. This will make you vomit AND stop you from smoking, since lighting up a ragged half-eaten cigarette is no fun at all. Seriously though, just stop. If you really want to you can with no bells and whistles needed.
2006-10-20 16:47:19 · answer #6 · answered by VIP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just quit Sunday. So far I'm doing all right. I had some strong urges the first three days but it's getting better. I agree with eating right and exercising. I'm doing weights three days a week and hardcore trail climbing two days a week.
Check these links, good luck.
2006-10-20 16:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by Wurm™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need to stop smoking, too. Perhaps it would help to eat/ suck on Tootsie Roll Pops, as i had some lately and thought of it. If we could just get real enthused with a new hobby or New Love or something, perhaps that would help; best wishes! (to both of Us).
2006-10-20 16:45:05 · answer #8 · answered by Brown Eyed Susan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sugarless gum, exercise, and eating right helps.. Smoking is an oral addiction just as well as a chemical addiction... You have to satisfy the oral part too.. When you want a square get a bunch of gum in your mouth and find something to do to take your mind of the craving...
2006-10-20 16:42:08 · answer #9 · answered by OldSchool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I quit cold turkey 3 months ago and haven't substituted it w/ anything and I have not gained any weight. It's all about will power.
2006-10-20 16:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by It'sMe23 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋