This Is Why I Blog

This is part of what makes all the long hours of blogging worth while.  Because some people do listen to my smoking lecture day in and day out.  

Happy,

Although I am not a physician, I do read your blog about once a week. I am a physician recruiter, and your blog helps me get a sense ( somewhat, and I STRESS somewhat) of what a day in the life of a Hospitalist is like. Which is good because I work with residents and practicing Hospitalists every day.

Anyhow, I have read so many of your posts regarding smoking, and how terrible it is. So after stressing about it, I quit, simple as that. On January 1 2011, I quit smoking, so thanks, and know that at least you helped one of your readers. And although 24 days, is not a long time, I know I’ll never smoke again, and a lot of it has to do with what you write.

Now if only I could drop 300 pounds I would be the ideal American ( haha jk)

Have a great one!

This is why I blog.  24 days is a lifetime for smokers, but you are well on your way to removing yourself from being a slave.  Thank you for your story.  I hope you the best on your life journey. Because that's what life is.  And quitting smoking for good is part of your story.  I am happy to say, with the help of some free Chantix that one of my patients refused to pick up, my sister-in-law- has now passed the 200 day mark of being a nonsmoker.  Everyone has hope.  You just have to try.  Congratulations for trying.  This is a new, and better, chapter in your life.  

By the way, one of the best methods to quit smoking right now is to start exercising.  There is something about exercise that takes away the craving to smoke.  So, if you're looking to knock out two birds with one stone, begin your very own 120 pound journey today.  It really is that easy. 

UPDATE:  Chantix lawsuits, here we come.