I knew for a fact, some smokers - especially woman smokers - refuse to stop smoking because of weight issues. You see, most smokers gain weight - easily over 3 kg - after they quit smoking. I agree that looking cool and chic is important but between health and looks, which is the “must-have” and which the “nice-to-have”? I would go for health. Just look at those folks who lost their health and you’ll know why I cherish health more.
In my humble opinion, weight gain isn’t a big deal compared to the health risks which are caused by the smoking habits. You can gain weight but you can lose weight too. There are so many ways to shed those unwanted pounds. Yes, losing weight could be as tough as trying to quit smoking, but if you can do one, you can achieve both.
Why do ex-smokers gain weight?
About half of the ex-smokers gain weight after they stopped smoking. There are 2 reasons: (more…)
Unless you are really committed and have a strong will, you will not succeed in quitting smoking overnight. If you think stop smoking is tough, trying to quit smoking is even more challenging for mothers-to-be.
Why is stop smoking during pregnancy tough?
Mothers-to-be are experiencing lots of changes physically, mentally and emotionally and the thoughts that nicotine, tars and other harmful chemicals in the cigarettes will hurt the babies torment them further. Yet, the thought of going cold turkey frighten and irritate them more. Can you imagine having both withdrawal pains with morning sickness like nausea, tummy cramps, etc?
What’s the consequences of smoking during pregnancy?
I have discussed at my FAQs on Stop Smoking post that “The baby may be born underweight, premature or dead. It has a higher risk to develop lung infection and other diseases. Some will die in the first year. If the baby survives, it may suffer from certain physical and mental deficiencies as it receives less oxygen. The smoke inhaled by a pregnant woman, whether directly or passively, will reduce the amount of oxygen to the placenta.”
So, is it easier to quit smoking during pregnancy through smoking aids? (more…)
I was pointed to watch the video of Mr Mohammad Abdooh, a terminally-ill smoker who shared his last days with LifeBeforeDeath.
Mr Abdooh had picked up smoking at the age of 12. He was a chain smoker that puffed 60 sticks a day easily. Until he was diagnosed with cancer at 45, life had been good for him. He was a family man who had big dreams. He and his wife, Madam Elly Sukmawarni had plans to set up another chicken stall and go on their second honeymoon. Their plans were shattered when he contracted lung cancer and died at age 46 on 20 November 2006. (more…)
How often did you tell yourself that “I can quit whenever I want,” or “I’m not addicted,” or “I can smoke just one”?
However, deep down, you know it’s a load of BS.
If you cannot even be honest with yourself, don’t even bother to start stop smoking. You will fail! You don’t have a clear intention to quit in the first place. You don’t even have an iota of commitment to make starting possible. You obviously do not have a plan on how to quit smoking painlessly.
Unless you are willing to look at yourself brutally and admit that you are indeed bound to cigarettes, you will always be enslaved. You will not get your freedom. Be honest with yourself, forgive yourself, then make a positive change.
These words of wisdom from Earl Cassel should help you to decide who you want to be: (more…)
Visionary? Authoritarian? Model for the West? Lee Kuan Yew, the long-time leader of Singapore, has been called all these things, and more. The ex-Prime Minister of Singapore is outspoken in many ways, giving his opinions about anything and everything. But he rarely talked about his personal life except in his memoirs. Naturally, I read with great interests his addiction to smoking when he was in his 30’s.
According to Channel News Asia: (more…)
