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randilynne

posted 08/17/2008, comments (2)

help! why is this getting more difficult?

my cardiologist warned me. he said that after several months it gets harder not to smoke. last time i saw him i was 3 months "clean". he asked me " how are you doing with the smoking?" i replied " why don't you ask me how i'm doing with the NOT smoking?" he looked somewhat abashed. but he's definitely... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/31/2008, comments (2)

four months down

i thought i had just created a post but i don't know where it went..... i am a 44 year old woman who thought that i had it under control. i did have high blood pressure but i've had it since i was 12. i figured the medication had it covered. i'm fairly athletic, weight training 3 days a week, pilates 6-7 (maybe a... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/01/2008, comments (0)

How to Quit Smoking: Week 2

The Complete 4-Week Quit Smoking Guide: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 You’re now starting your second week as a nonsmoker – congratulations! These first days can be very exciting as you discover reserves you didn’t realize you had. This week we will cover some more simple ideas to help you stay on track.If you... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/13/2008, comments (2)

Preparing to Quit Smoking

So you’ve decided to quit smoking – or maybe you’ve tried to quit before and are ready to try again. What can you do to make your first week as successful as possible? Here are some tips from someone who’s been there (over and over again) and finally quit for good.Step 1: Set a quit dateYou may want to pick a Monday since... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/01/2008, comment (1)

What will It take for you to quit smoking?

Most people do not succeed at quitting smoking the first time they try. Mark Twain was known to say, "Quitting smoking is easy. I've done it a thousand times." I know how he felt. I was one of those who had to quit over and over again before it finally worked.If you’ve ever tried to quit smoking, chances are you know how hard it can be. You... Read more Chevron

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