How To Quit Smoking

I have smoked heavily for about eight months this year, and have quit smoking recently. Beforehand, I smoked moderately for about a year and a half. I would like to celebrate my success by returning to fitness. I am researching ways to return my body to an optimum level of health and well being. How long should I wait before exercising? I really want to start running and to get back into the gym. Any information appreciated.

Take a look at the section on "Long-Term Rewards" at http://stopsmoking.eu.pn/

It explains what you want.

Good luck & congratulations!

This is a serious question.
I quit smoking at New Years, cold turkey and successful.
My umm.. female partner… claims to have observed that I have larger erections after quitting smoking. It makes sense in a way due to the constriction of blood vessels and whatnot.
If anyone with more knowledge could elaborate, I would appreciate it.
It truly does not matter, because I am larger than average and quite happy. Still, I find this fascinating.

Yeah, I'm larger than average too… and it takes a lot of blood flow to fill up the big monsters like ours. Smoking can really hinder your cardio vascular system, and keep the big ones from getting fully inflated.

well my sister smokes(like a chimney!)and i love her dearly i would just die if anything happened to her(no joke)so i know smoking is really bad for you and stuff because it damages your lungs and so,but she just won't listen to me what can i do/say to convince her to stop smoking?!?!

thanks in advance and happy new year!

Both my in laws were 4 packs a day smokers. I couldn't go in their house for 5 minutes without coughing violently.

When my mother in law finally was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (stage 4 means no hope left in terms of cancer) while she went through treatment to try to extend her life, my father in law quit so she wouldn't be exposed to more smoke. But when she died in short time, he went right back to smoking at the same rate.

All smokers die a smoking death. Make sure you share this with your sister.

One of my neighbors died in his 70's and had known him to be healthy and robust and always cheerful. When I consoled his widow I asked if he had been sick and sure enough he had lung cancer. I was rather shocked since I had known them a long time and never known either to smoke so I asked how he got that. She said they both used to smoke and stopped in the early 70's as soon as it came out that smoking could kill you, but it was too late for him and 30 years later his cancer from it finally developed and he died.

So all that nonsense about for every 10 years you haven't smoked your risk of a smoking death going down decreases is nonsense. Your sister is PLANNING her death and I would treat it as seriously as her writing a suicide note.

And do not ever go around her when she's smoking because the effects to you are just as serious.

well my sister smokes(like a chimney!)and i love her dearly i would just die if anything happened to her(no joke)so i know smoking is really bad for you and stuff because it damages your lungs and so,but she just won't listen to me what can i do/say to convince her to stop smoking?!?!

thanks in advance and happy new year!

Both my in laws were 4 packs a day smokers. I couldn't go in their house for 5 minutes without coughing violently.

When my mother in law finally was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer (stage 4 means no hope left in terms of cancer) while she went through treatment to try to extend her life, my father in law quit so she wouldn't be exposed to more smoke. But when she died in short time, he went right back to smoking at the same rate.

All smokers die a smoking death. Make sure you share this with your sister.

One of my neighbors died in his 70's and had known him to be healthy and robust and always cheerful. When I consoled his widow I asked if he had been sick and sure enough he had lung cancer. I was rather shocked since I had known them a long time and never known either to smoke so I asked how he got that. She said they both used to smoke and stopped in the early 70's as soon as it came out that smoking could kill you, but it was too late for him and 30 years later his cancer from it finally developed and he died.

So all that nonsense about for every 10 years you haven't smoked your risk of a smoking death going down decreases is nonsense. Your sister is PLANNING her death and I would treat it as seriously as her writing a suicide note.

And do not ever go around her when she's smoking because the effects to you are just as serious.

My friend told me her dad just got a laser treatment to stop smoking, and he hasn’t picked up a cigarette since the day he got it. My mom is very adamant about quitting and I think this is a really good option if it works. Shes tried all the gums, pills and patches and nothing has worked. Can anyone help me out and tell me more about it, and how effictive it is?

The actual method of laser treatment is straightforward and is based on recognized scientific methods.

It is generally considered to be a natural form of treatment, and causes no pain or discomfort to the patient. If you have tried other methods to stop smoking then Laser Treatment Therapy - is it the right method for you? This can prove to be a viable alternative.

A Laser beam is applied to meridian points throughout your body, including your ears, nose, hands, forearms and wrists. These meridian points are activated to release endorphins.

There is no risk of radiation as the lasers used for this treatment system are of low intensity. The treatments helps you to relax and of course to resist the need to smoke.

My friend told me her dad just got a laser treatment to stop smoking, and he hasn’t picked up a cigarette since the day he got it. My mom is very adamant about quitting and I think this is a really good option if it works. Shes tried all the gums, pills and patches and nothing has worked. Can anyone help me out and tell me more about it, and how effictive it is?

The actual method of laser treatment is straightforward and is based on recognized scientific methods.

It is generally considered to be a natural form of treatment, and causes no pain or discomfort to the patient. If you have tried other methods to stop smoking then Laser Treatment Therapy - is it the right method for you? This can prove to be a viable alternative.

A Laser beam is applied to meridian points throughout your body, including your ears, nose, hands, forearms and wrists. These meridian points are activated to release endorphins.

There is no risk of radiation as the lasers used for this treatment system are of low intensity. The treatments helps you to relax and of course to resist the need to smoke.

He's 17 years old. He started smoking over the summer to lose weight, and now he's addicted and can't stop. He says he wants to stop, and I want to help him. Getting rid of all cigarettes in his house isn't an option because both his parents smoke. (I'm not sure whether or not they allow him to do it.) I don't live near him; I only see him during holidays. What can I say to him or do for him to help him break the habit?

He has to want to. The only thing you can do is not hassle him if he continues. This could take time. So be patient with him.

He's 17 years old. He started smoking over the summer to lose weight, and now he's addicted and can't stop. He says he wants to stop, and I want to help him. Getting rid of all cigarettes in his house isn't an option because both his parents smoke. (I'm not sure whether or not they allow him to do it.) I don't live near him; I only see him during holidays. What can I say to him or do for him to help him break the habit?

He has to want to. The only thing you can do is not hassle him if he continues. This could take time. So be patient with him.

'Tis the season for resolutions and I have decided to quit smoking. I started smoking 4 1/2 years ago when I was going through a divorce (talk about crutches!) and I smoke about 6-8 cigarettes per day. I really don't want to use a patch or pills. Does anyone have any helpful little tips for getting through the first days to calm my nerves and quell my cravings? Thanks in advance for your help and good luck with all your resolutions, too!

Cold turkey can be very tough. Cognitive behavior therapy would suggest that you must replace one activity with another, since the urge will remain for quite awhile. You'll need to have a plan as to what to do when that urge occurs. It could be chewing gum, a small piece of chocolate or candy, decide to go for a vigorous run, etc. Biochemically speaking, your brain is going to expect to get that stimulation from somewhere. You may want to find ways to elevate your levels of serotonin. If you don't use a prescription drug, one way to do this is exercise, though it takes several weeks to get your serotonin levels up. Another way is the use of St. John's Wort which is available as an herbal tea or supplement. But as with any drug, be sure to check with your doctor before adding an herbal supplement to your current medicine regimen.

My brother's 17 and has been smoking for 2 years. He said he wanna stop but its too addicting. He's smoking marboro red something.. how can I help him? My mom buys him nicotene patches, but they are not enough.. every little bit helps.. any food or anything ideas that will help him quit will be appreciated…

I tried many ways to quit smoking and finally i found a website where i found how. There is a pack with instructions on how to do. Here is the site:

http://www.quitsmokingrightnow.com/