Yet another famous smoker claimed she has quit smoking. Uma Thurman said “My evil, old buddy is gone.”
I hope so. Uma Thurman had stopped smoking several times only to pick it up again. I certainly hope that the Kill Bill actress has killed her addictive habit once and for all.
During her recent public appearance, many thought she looked puffy and a little rounded. That led to many speculations that she is starting a family with her boyfriend, Arky Busson. Uma Thurman is not pregnant, her boyfriend, Arky Busson, told Page Six , “She quit smoking.”
Yes, one tends to put on weight when he/she quits smoking. You can go read the reasons at my earlier post, How to Quit Smoking without Gaining Weight. Looking fat may cost her some good roles but I’m certain she will be a lot healthier and happier. At least she can tell herself she has won the struggle, or rather battle, with smoking.
News about her smoking and quitting were rampant all these years. Just look at all these gossips and reports: (more…)
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…)
When I said I believe in quit smoking painlessly, I’m not talking about using stop smoking aids. I prefer mind over body methodology any time, you can check out ebook if you like more information.
Why don’t I like stop smoking aids? Aren’t they supposed to make smoking painless and more bearable? Yes, they do make you feel less of the withdrawal discomfort. However, why are you feeding your brain and body with another poison when the existing poison is still hurting your health? I don’t believe in using a poison to kill another poison, no matter how small the dosage is. This is especially when there are hypnotherapy which is painless, harmless and effective. In case you are unaware, most stop smoking products that are available without a doctor’s prescription are themselves nicotine-based. And, you already know that nicotine is one of the most harmful chemicals in a cigarette. The gum, lozenges, sprays, inhalers, and even patches are all designed to allow a smoker to ease out nicotine addiction without suffering strongly from withdrawal. Stop smoking products will level out the nicotine cravings so that they are tolerable, and keep the body supplied with a small amount of nicotine while it detoxifies from the chemicals which have accumulated over years of smoking. Take heed that nicotine-based stop smoking aids should never be used in combination with cigarettes or with each other. Doing so can easily result in a nicotine overdose.
If you feel stop-smoking aids work for you, go ahead to do whatever is best for you. Just check with your doctor or pharmacist before you try them. A prescribed or recommended aid from a medical practitioner seems a better choice than advertisements.
