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		<title>What were somethings that you had to overcome after you quit smoking?</title>
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Mila asked: I quit smoking about 5 months ago&#8230;  (I am so proud of myself) I feel so much healthier and a whole lot better about myself!    It feels so weird to not get that &#8216;&#8221;break&#8221; to get away from something.  To deal with things!  Sometimes, I get so [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>Mila</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I quit smoking about 5 months ago&#8230;  (I am so proud of myself) I feel so much healthier and a whole lot better about myself!  <img src='http://quitsmoking.fivedollarpress.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />  It feels so weird to not get that &#8216;&#8221;break&#8221; to get away from something.  To deal with things!  Sometimes, I get so moody&#8230;. <img src='http://quitsmoking.fivedollarpress.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_sad.gif' alt=':(' class='wp-smiley' /> I know I have to stay positive!  Lol&#8230;  Quiting feels so good!  So would you please tell me your story!  How did you learn to calm yourself?  If you put on some weight did you lose it after sometime?  Do you feel more alive?  How has your life changed since you quit?  <img src='http://quitsmoking.fivedollarpress.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> <br/><br/><a href='http://kansieo.com/members'>Caffeinated Content - Members-Only Content for WordPress</a></div>
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		<title>How long does it take to quit smoking?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Jenna G asked: I am trying to quit I havn&#8217;t smoked all day.Caffeinated Content
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<div><em><strong>Jenna G</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I am trying to quit I havn&#8217;t smoked all day.<br/><br/><a href='http://kansieo.com/members'>Caffeinated Content</a></div>
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		<title>I quit smoking but when can I say I really quit?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:47:22 +0000</pubDate>
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bananas4breakfast14 asked: I quit smoking about 2.5 months ago. I&#8217;m proud of it and tell people that I quit, but some people say that I&#8217;ll just pick it up again. Is it like, once an addict always an addict? Anyone know the percentage of people that quit who stay quit for life?Create a video blog&#8230;instantly.
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<div><em><strong>bananas4breakfast14</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I quit smoking about 2.5 months ago. I&#8217;m proud of it and tell people that I quit, but some people say that I&#8217;ll just pick it up again. Is it like, once an addict always an addict? Anyone know the percentage of people that quit who stay quit for life?<br/><br/><a href='http://kansieo.com'>Create a video blog&#8230;instantly.</a></div>
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		<title>Why does my SVT get worse when I try to quit smoking?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:04:03 +0000</pubDate>
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Jessie asked: It&#8217;s supossed to help the problem, idk  if my body is just getting used to not smoking or what, but it happens every single time I try to quit smoking.  I&#8217;m not on any meds. I want to try to get healthier before i resort to that, anyone have any suggestions?Create [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>Jessie</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>It&#8217;s supossed to help the problem, idk  if my body is just getting used to not smoking or what, but it happens every single time I try to quit smoking.  I&#8217;m not on any meds. I want to try to get healthier before i resort to that, anyone have any suggestions?<br/><br/><a href='http://kansieo.com'>Create a video blog&#8230;instantly.</a></div>
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		<title>I quit smoking and I am also trying to lose weight. I work out and eat good food?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
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Mia l asked: veggies, lean meats lots of water do cardio,lift weights, toning exc and my scaled are not moving.
What can I do to increase my weight loss?
I know the quitting smoking may counter affect it here???????
I quit 3 weeks ago.Caffeinated Content
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<div><em><strong>Mia l</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>veggies, lean meats lots of water do cardio,lift weights, toning exc and my scaled are not moving.<br />
What can I do to increase my weight loss?<br />
I know the quitting smoking may counter affect it here???????<br />
I quit 3 weeks ago.<br/><br/><a href='http://kansieo.com/members'>Caffeinated Content</a></div>
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		<title>How do you battle depression that starts when you quit smoking?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:46:51 +0000</pubDate>
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It&#8217;sJustMe asked: I am on anti-depressants to help alleviate the depression, but it keeps getting worse.  I finally succeeded in quitting smoking, but I feel worse now than I did for the eleven years that I smoked.  I&#8217;ve been exercising and eating right to.  I  just don&#8217;t know what else to [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>It&#8217;sJustMe</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>I am on anti-depressants to help alleviate the depression, but it keeps getting worse.  I finally succeeded in quitting smoking, but I feel worse now than I did for the eleven years that I smoked.  I&#8217;ve been exercising and eating right to.  I  just don&#8217;t know what else to do.<br/><br/><a href='http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com'>Create a video blog</a></div>
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Sherri asked: IM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD QUIT SMOKING FIRST OR DIET, I THINK IT WOULD BE TO HARD TO DO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. I WANT TO LOOSE 20-30LBS.Create a video blog
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<div><em><strong>Sherri</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>IM NOT SURE IF I SHOULD QUIT SMOKING FIRST OR DIET, I THINK IT WOULD BE TO HARD TO DO BOTH AT THE SAME TIME. I WANT TO LOOSE 20-30LBS.<br/><br/><a href='http://mycaffeinatedcontent.com'>Create a video blog</a></div>
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		<title>Weight Gain After Quit Smoking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:36:48 +0000</pubDate>
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Tsuyoshi E. Suzuki asked: For many smokers the desire to quit smoking is strong. Yet it seems no matter what they do, they just can’t seem to break this devastating habit.  One of the difficulties in trying to quit smoking is that smokers become physically dependant on nicotine.  
When trying to quit smoking [...]]]></description>
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<div><em><strong>Tsuyoshi E. Suzuki</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>For many smokers the desire to quit smoking is strong. Yet it seems no matter what they do, they just can’t seem to break this devastating habit.  One of the difficulties in trying to quit smoking is that smokers become physically dependant on nicotine.  </p>
<p>When trying to quit smoking you will surely have these symptoms, arising due to the lack of nicotine in your blood stream: Irritability, Anxiety, Depression, Craving for nicotine.  Even considering that Nicotine takes a lot of different actions throughout the smokers body (many of them very bad), what it does once it has arrived to the brain is responsible for both the good feelings you get from smoking, as well as the irritability you feel if you try to quit.  Whether you have been smoking since your adolescence or if you just became genuinely addicted, herbal quit smoking treatments can assist you to quit smoking in very short period of time.  </p>
<p>To calm your cravings, this is one of the best choices to quit smoking. I finally quit smoking for good because of this herb.  There are also a variety of free quit smoking methods that you can use to help cut down on your cigarette cravings and also a variety of smoking free videos and aid groups for men and women trying to stop smoking.  </p>
<p>When you are trying to quit smoking, herbal quit smoking methods and alternate ways to help yourself quit are only as productive as your willpower allows them to be, especially if you have tried and failed at simply using willpower to quit in the past.  One component is mandatory if any of these aids are to work for the person that has previously tried to quit smoking and failed.  Discover an easy, proven and tested way that you can quit smoking within 5-6 days without the discomfort of cravings or withdrawal symptoms.  </p>
<p>The advantage that you’ll enjoy once you quit smoking is that most people would tend to have a better impression of you.  The first and quit likely the most important ingredient is personal commitment, if you are not completely convinced that you want to quit smoking, your chances of complete and total success are limited, however if you are completely committed, your chances for success are greatly enhanced.  If you are not convinced to quit smoking by the statistics above then maybe if you knew how your smoking affected others, including your children, you might just change your mind.  </p>
<p>So if you “really” want to quit smoking, know in your heart that this time it is for good, set you date, be committed, write your affirmations and scare tactics, and that’s all you’ll need.  In order to help you quit smoking, you need to do a self-analysis on the reasons you smoke and the reasons on why you want to quit smoking.  </p>
<p>If you really want to quit smoking this year, the key to making the change stick is being ready to quit.  As I said earlier, there are many good products that work well in making the challenge to quit smoking much easier.  If you are worried about gaining weight, you shouldn’t be worry about it anymore, because it’s actually all about yourself whether you will eat a lot or not. In fact, the reason why you would have weight gain is because your tongue can taste more of the food, you recognize that the food is very charming that because of the effect of cigarette. That is actually happening to everyone all the time except who smoke cigarette. Now, you can understand that you will have weight gain or not, it’s not about you stop smoking but it’s about yourself only.<br/><br/><a href='http://www.kickstartdaily.com'>My Favorite Ezine</a></div>
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		<title>Characteristics of People Who Quit Smoking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2008 03:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Frank Andrews asked: People who have successfully quit smoking - what characteristics do they posses?
Consider the following. Those who did stop smoking:
* Were very unhappy about being a smoker.
* Viewed themselves as too dependent on tobacco.
* Experienced smoking as having a negative impact on their life.
* Had a determination to stop smoking.
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<div><em><strong>Frank Andrews</strong> asked: </em><br/><br/><br/>People who have successfully quit smoking - what characteristics do they posses?</p>
<p>Consider the following. Those who did stop smoking:</p>
<p>* Were very unhappy about being a smoker.</p>
<p>* Viewed themselves as too dependent on tobacco.</p>
<p>* Experienced smoking as having a negative impact on their life.</p>
<p>* Had a determination to stop smoking.</p>
<p>* Implemented action steps. They found ways to quit smoking and acted on them - (example: studied material that gave them insight and understanding which set them on a new course, tried quit smoking aids, researched ways to quit smoking, sought quit smoking support, etc.)</p>
<p>* Were willing to experience the discomfort of withdrawal in anticipation of the reward.</p>
<p>People who succeed have a conviction about it. It is like a &#8220;cause&#8221; that they believe in and so they &#8220;take-a-stand&#8221; for it.</p>
<p>You can take it a step at a time and follow your convictions if you are one of those who wants to quit smoking. There are also many resources available that can help you, as well as community support. In all of my writings, you will always hear me say that there is a type of mindset and a particular place of being that brings about long term success.</p>
<p>There really is a place of being that resolves around who you are. For the smoker, smoking is actually supportive of the very person that they are. There is an understanding about this that I hope will be discovered by those who want to quit smoking; an understanding that will give them a new outlook (or mindset) which will effect who they are (or will be) to some degree. Smoking is not just something that the person does. Smoking is actually an extension of who the person is. Can a person stop being who they are? Though the nicotine aspect of smoking is a difficult issue, it is not the &#8220;thing&#8221; that actually prevents someone from long term success at quitting. The concept of not being able to quit being who they are is the &#8220;thing&#8221; that prevents long term success.</p>
<p>So then, where is a solution? Well, it begins with the characteristics of a successful quitter which I shared above. A genuine desire to succeed must be there and this is not something that someone can give to another. It is either there or it is not. Also, for long term success, it goes even deeper. Smoking is rooted in developmental issues. As I said, it is actually an extension of who a person is therefore it is important for a person to consider personal development issues for the purpose of becoming a different person to some degree; a person who&#8217;s emotional support, identity, security and validation do not come from smoking. Again, the desire to be a different person, one whose emotional needs are not met by smoking,  is not something that someone can give to another. A person either has the desire to be a different person or they don&#8217;t. In some of my other writings I explain in detail about personal development but for now I hope you can see that this is an important part of the process.</p>
<p>In the meantime, if you are struggling, then during your times of struggle and set-backs always remember - There is no condemnation! What matters the most is - Intent and Motive.</p>
<p><br/><br/><a href='http://www.kickstartdaily.com'>My Favorite Ezine</a></div>
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