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Now as you read this I know that you are thinking its going to be tough to beat the beast and quit smoking , or if you have already quit then you may be looking for that little bit of extra help to stay on the wagon so to speak. To us this is the secret of quiting.

The important thing to do when you first start to quit is to remove yourself from situations where you would be put in a position that you would want to smoke. Now this may mean a bit of unsociable time but lets face it ,. This is your health we are talking about, your life even.

Initially when you remove yourself from the situation that could weaken your resolve you are simply taking steps over your initial start period , the period of least resistance a time where you can easily be convinced to have a quickie , because one won't hurt. So you have stopped going out for awhile and the patches have started to kick in so you are starting to breath easier. You have a little more vitality and feel better.

Ok now you are over the initial hump and it's the sixth week and you are feeling like venturing out you are weaning of the patches and feeling brave enough to take on the outside world. As you start to get in those impossible situations where you feel you can't say no here are some Quit Smoking Secrets to keep you grounded.

Ok at this stage it is very important to get yourself a list of carry round weapons for when you are faced with a situation where no wont work. Now your first important weapon is a little list of why you are trying quit smoking , the reasons for suffering through the withdrawal symptoms.

Lets Start OUR List

1. Feel Better
2. Health reasons
3. family health
4. Your Children or Family

Now our list is not at all complete but that's because its our list we can recommend enough doing your own list it will become your own quit smoking secret. So if at any time you feel weak and in need of help whip out your list and read your reason this will hopefully help you battle the need.

Ok your list may not be enough here are some other things we hope will help , the first think to do is attack that burning desire at the source and put something in your mouth , chewing gum a beauty ,.try to get a long lasting one and just keep chewing like crazy and in time the craving should pass. Try to drink water in this situation I have drunk a litre and a half and this worked for me , although not sure if this is medically sound although water is good for you but I certainly tamed the urge for me.

While this is not the most comprehensive list of Quit Smoking Secrets it is a start and , if you are not convinced these suggestions will help keep coming back and we will try to find extra ideas for you to hammer home your initial no smoking success to a point where it becomes second nature.