Journey to a Smoke-Free Life

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How to Live Without Smoking

January 2, 2015

An important part of kicking the smoking habit is figuring out why you smoke. Learn about the 6 reasons why you may like smoking and how to fight them! Read More

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Tagged with: habit, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, nicotine, quit smoking, reasons to quit, relaxation, smoking, smoking cessation, smoking cessation program, stress
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Conquering Smoking Cravings

January 1, 2015

One of the biggest challenges when trying to quit smoking is ignoring cravings. Find tips to help beat those cravings and stay on track. Read More

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Tagged with: cravings, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, quitting smoking, recovery symptoms, smoking cessation, smoking cessation program
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Choosing Your Quit Method

December 30, 2014

Discover the common methods for quitting smoking, including cold turkey, self-help, and the tapering method, and learn about smoking cessation programs. Read More

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Tagged with: cigarettes, cold turkey method, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, quit method, quit smoking, self-help method, smoking cessation, tapering method
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Preventing Weight Gain and Staying Fit While Quitting Smoking

December 27, 2014

Do you have a fear of gaining weight when you quit smoking? Find some useful tips to help keep the extra weight off and stay fit while you're quitting. Read More

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Tagged with: Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, quit smoking, quitting smoking, smoking cessation, smoking cessation program, staying fit, weight prevention
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How to Handle Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms

December 16, 2014

Because nicotine is an addictive drug, you can expect to deal with some withdrawal symptoms. Learn how to cope and treat these issues during recovery. Read More

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Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: cigarettes, Coughing, emotional changes, headaches, Journey to a Smoke-Free Life, mood swings, nicotine, nicotine withdrawal, recovery, sleep deprivation, sleep disturbances, smoking cessation, smoking withdrawal, withdrawal symptoms

Journey to a Smoke-Free Life

How to Live Without Smoking

Conquering Smoking Cravings

Choosing Your Quit Method

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Preventing Weight Gain and Staying Fit While Quitting Smoking

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