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It’s time to get rid of the nasty smelly smoking habit. I have decided that I’m quitting cigarettes after smoking for 15years.

It has to happen

Over this long period of time I have never tried to quit. Never once did I try the patch, or the gum, or the pills. I never wanted to give it up or had the urge to until lately.

I can tell my lungs and throat are getting damaged from long term smoking, and my breathing ability is poor. I’m in decent shape, but I can’t run any sort of distance.

My gums have been receding because of smoking, and the dentist has told me if I don’t stop I will most likely lose my teeth in the future.

Not only do I notice the increasing medical concerns, but I’m also tired of the smell. I’ve realized it’s embarrassing to always smell like thick stale smoke.

The biggest problem I have with smoking though is the COST!

In my State, my brand of cigarettes are $7.50 a pack in which I will typically smoke a pack a day. That comes to over $200 a month, and nearly $2,500 a year to pollute my body.

Now that I’m older and realize the implications of smoking

I want out!

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I’ve always planned on quitting when I was “older” So before I actually get that “older” age and have cancers,

I have decided I’m done.

Statistics show it will take the average smoker 4+ attempts to actually kick the habit.

I’m going for 1 round.

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I would enjoy it if other Steemit users would join in on this challenge, and we can work at quitting together. Provide support and encouragement during the struggles.

I believe that the hardest point will be the 1st week, with day1 being the most difficult day to overcome.

LET’S GET TO IT!

After reading up on successful stories of quitting smoking, I found that many users recommend a plan of attack.

Pick a day within the week, and stick to that day.
Have a nicotine replacement.
Learn stress relief techniques

SO, I’ve planned this out as Sunday Sept. 18th as my First Day. That gives me a solid 3days to prepare.

I have purchased the Blu E-Cig. I have read many success stories of people switching over from traditional cigarettes to E-cigs, and then slowly stopped e-cigs. I have decided Cold Turkey probably won’t work for me, so this is the route I plan to take.

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My stress relief techniques are to work out each day. I have been slowly increasing my workout routine now that I have been going back to college. I can use there amazing complex, so I’ve been making it to the gym more frequently. I read that exercise is a great way to feel better about quitting as you begin to notice your lung capacity recovering.

I Hope the Steemit Community joins in, and others participate. It would be amazing to have multiple members within the community working on Kicking the Habit.

Thank you for reading and up voting. Comments are always welcomed

And you can follow me @generation.easy

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