How I learned to stop worrying and just stop smoking

 
After extensive cutting and pasting I came to the conclusion that there was no right or wrong way to quit smoking and that every person has different needs. My key concerns were:

Detoxing and flushing out the nicotine as quickly as possible

Dealing with the munchies, increased appetite and consequently weight gain

Having something to do with my [...]

Support when quitting smoking

I signed up to the Nicotinell active stop programme which looked really good. When my quit day approached it warned me that is was going to ask which nicotinell product I was going to be using. I decided to make a clean break and end my nicotine addiction as quickly as possible and therefore chose [...]

Canteen – an amazing charity

 
Ways you can help
http://www.canteen.org.au/default.asp?menuid=20
 You can even donate the money you save from not smoking!!

I really want a cigarette

 
Why do you smoke?

You can control your smoking once you know why you smoke. Here is a checklist provided by world renowned chest physicians based on their experience. Check the probable reasons that come closest to yours in the list given below and also go through the ways you can cope with this problem if [...]

Stop smoking – what to expect from nicotine withdrawl

Stopping cigarette smoking is not always easy. If you quit cigarettes abruptly or for that matter, if you gradually decrease the amount of cigarettes you smoke, you ought to suffer from nicotine withdrawal symptoms.
The physical withdrawal symptoms caused due to quitting smoking is a temporary phase. Nonetheless, you can not ignore the amount of discomfort [...]

Stop smoking – the benefits over time

 
When you give up smoking, your body starts going through good changes right away! Let’s take a quick look at some changes based on information from the American Cancer Society.
AFTER:
20 minutes

Your blood pressure drops to a normal rate for you.
The temperature of your hands and feet increases to normal.

8 hours

The carbon monoxide level in your [...]

Eat Healthy

 
8 tips for eating well
These practical tips can help you make healthier choices. The two keys to a healthy diet are eating the right amount of food for how active you are and eating a range of foods to make sure you’re getting a balanced diet. A healthy balanced diet contains a variety of types [...]

Vitamins for Male Health

 
Everyone benefits from taking a good multivitamin daily, but there are specific needs for men:

Vitamins A, C, E, F and Folic Acid are required for sperm production;
Zinc is important for hormonal balance and is important to keep up sex drive;
Drinking alcohol depletes zinc stores;
Alcohol also depletes B vitamins which are important for the nervous system; 

‘A [...]

Stop Smoking – don’t gain weight

 
Why you might gain weight after stopping smoking
1. Because smoking suppresses the appetite and increases you metabolism, most people find that when they ditch the fags their appetite returns making them feel hungrier than normal.
2. Your body actually needs extra energy. Think of it like this – you’ve stopped poisoning your body, so it [...]

Stop smoking without gaining weight

 

A two-month nutritional/lifestyle plan to quit without gaining weight

This plan works on the principle of stabilising blood sugar and hormone levels. Withdrawal effects from nicotine are a direct effect of its action on your blood sugar, so follow some basic nutritional principles: 1. Combine carbohydrate and protein foods – salmon and rice with salad, chicken stir [...]