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Introduction
This article guides
you from thinking about stopping smoking through actually doing
itp;from the day you quit to quitting for keeps. It gives
tips on fighting temptationp;and what to do if you give
inp;and on avoiding weight gain (a handy Snack Calorie
Chart is included). By telling you what to expect it can help
you through the day-by-day process of becoming a nonsmoker.
In this booklet, you'll find a variety of tips and helpful hints
on kicking your smoking habit. Take a few moments to look at
each suggestion carefully. Pick those you feel comfortable with,
and decide today that you're going to use them to quit. It may
take a while to find the combination that's right for you, but
you can quit for good, even if you've tried to quit before.
Many smokers have successfully given up cigarettes by replacing
them with new habits, without quitting "cold turkey," planning
a special program, or seeking professional help.
The following approaches include many of those most popular
with ex-smokers. Remember that successful methods are as different
as the people who use them. What may seem silly to others may
be just what you need to quitp;so don't be embarrassed
to try something new. These methods can make your own personal
efforts a little easier.
Pick the ideas that make sense to you. And then follow throughp;you'll
have a much better chance of success.
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