About.com Health: Time to Kick the Habit

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Health From Heather Loeb, your About Health Editor I'll spare you the lecture -- if you're a smoker, you probably already know about the myriad ways the habit can negatively affect your health. What we should focus on instead are the tools that you need to put down the butts for good. This Thursday is the Great American Smokeout, an event that challenges you to stop smoking for just one day, in hope that it'll lead to a permanent change. You don't have to go it alone, though -- we have tons of resources to help support you. I Quit Smoking Because... Looking for motivation? Read through these readers' reasons for why they decided to quit, and get inspired to share your own. More Reader-Contributed Quit Stories See More About:  reasons to quit smoking  personal quit stories  benefits of not smoking After the Last Cigarette Your body's healing process begins within 20 minutes of stopping smoking. The message? It's never too late to quit. How to Cope With Nicotine Withdrawal See More About:  quit smoking tips  benefits of not smoking  tobacco statistics Your Quit-Smoking Toolbox Everything you need to get prepared for your new smoke-free future. Should You Use a Quit Aid? See More About:  quit smoking tips  nicotine addiction  benefits of not smoking 10 Things to Avoid When You Quit Smoking Impatience. Worry. Negativity. These are all things that can interfere with your goal of quitting smoking, so don't let them take control. Fostering the Right Mindset See More About:  nicotine withdrawal  healing and the mind  quit smoking tips Health Ads Health Lung Cancer Health Smoking and Health Chewing Health Facts Cigar Health Effects Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter Meditations for Stress Relief Warming Up Before Exercise Good Fats, Bad Fats Dating & Cold Sores Walking Tour Gear   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Free Health Tools from About.com Count Calories, Lose Weight Check Your Symptoms Understand Your Test Results Advertisement