Sun, Jul-16-06, 18:23
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New Member
Posts: 10
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Plan: atkins
Stats: 197/175.5/128
BF:
Progress: 31%
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Allan Carr's book helps...if you're truly ready to quit!
I quit on Feb 1, 2004, I have to say that Allan Carr's book definitely helped, but the bottom line is that YOU have to be ready to do it, no one, not a book, a spouse, a friend or anyone can make you quit, you have to make the decision and do it. I smoked for 20 years and never tried to quit before feb 1.
It really is 80% mental,20% addiction. I had been on atkins for a year, went from 197 to 120 and figured if I could lose the weight I could quit smoking, and It worked, I have no desire at this point to pick up a cigarette.
I have gained 25 lbs back, but I'm starting back on induction tommorow to get the weight off, even if I don't get back down to 120, 145 and a nonsmoker is better than a 120 lb smoker!
Good luck to those trying to quit, but if you can put your mind to it, and try to adjust your "triggers" it can definitely help!
Suzy
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