Quitting Smoking

How I came to quit smoking was not the way I ever figured it would be. I had tried all sorts of things including toughing it out cold turkey, chewing gum, working out constantly, hitting tennis balls, shooting baskets and more. I had not tried the patch or any drugs as I wanted to go a more natural way.

I was not a proud smoker. Having a life of sports, outdoors and fitness I was ashamed of the fact I smoked and many people at work and other places were not aware I smoked. I kept it in the underground except when I was out in bars or other socials. This went on for 24 years.

After failing a number of times a Chinese Medicine doctor told me she had a large number of patients who had quit reading a book. I was skeptical as I had read quit smoking books myself without success. She said that many of them were suprized.

Since I had nothing to lose I bought the book "Allen Carr's Easy Way To Quit Smoking". There is a link below to info including the book and seminars. I would recomend trying the book at under $20 when I bought it compared to the seminars are expensive over $400.

So I took the book out one day and read it through that day and the next. It is a short book of no more than 150 pages and it is easy reading. I put the book down after finishing on Sunday and said to myself it was worth a try but I did not feel different. Something was different because I did not have another cigarette for six months.

Unfortunately after six months, in a stressful social situation with alcohol, I broke down. I then smoked for another 3 years before trying the book again. I read it and again I did not smoke but now I do not drink much anymore and I have not had a cigarette for nearly four years.

I sing the praises of the book to my friends who still smoke but it does not work for all of them. I think going in a person must have a certain frame of mine with two ideals:

• You need to want to quit.
• You need to not be a righteous smoker.

After this then the book can work it's magic.

How does it do it? It certainly does not convince you - that is why I did not think it had an effect the first time I read it. It seems more of a type of brainwashing that make you want to celebrate quitting rather than feeling tourtured, give images of competing with a little monster that I found made cravings not a problem, and images of that you are a trapped slave freeing yourself. Sounds wierd but if you seriously want to try quitting give the paperback a try. I did not think I would ever get free but now I am and I reap the benefits of health, social acceptance and cost saving.

I am sure there are many ways that have worked for people but I found this one pain free. It's worth a try. Good Luck! For more Health and Fitness.