I wanna quit smoking !

I have been thinking of quit smoking several times over the years but have never been actually doing it.

While browsing the net earlier, I came accross some sites on quit smoking and CHANTIX ( a prescription medicine to assist smokers to stop smoking) and a few dozens of sites on assisting to quit smoking ; the thot of QUIT SMOKING came back !

After reading thru www.smokefree.gov , I am going to try to QUIT SMOKING for good now.

Thus, this brave attempt for the first time will use the START action plan on Preparing to Quit.

I am taking these five BIG and Important steps:

S = Set a quit date.
T = Tell family, friends, and coworkers that you plan to quit.
A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges you'll face while quitting.
R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work.
T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.

S = Set a QUIT DATE

I am going to QUIT on 1st January 2009. A new year will hopefully turn into a NEW and more healthier me !

T = Tell family, friends and co-workers that I plan to quit

I am telling the world too by updating this blog everyday on my development and by reminding myself of MY REASON TO QUIT SMOKING !

A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges you'll face while quitting.

Hmmm.... my fears after taking the steps above :

1. Weight increase
2. Cannot stick to my decisions
3. The Withdrawal Syndrome - I might get angry over the slightest things

However, without giving a try on it, I will never know my will-power and decisiveness.

R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products from your home, car, and work.
I just bought a new pack today, 23rd Dec 08. I will have time to finish it slowly by and on 31st Dec 08

T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit.

Will seek medical help very soon ( if necessary )!