My QuitBuddy

Happy New Year from the My QuitBuddy team! This is your year to be smoke-free! New Year’s resolutions are great motivators for quitting smoking #quit2020

Here is how you can use #MyQuitBuddy to help yourself and others quit, just like Ted: youtube.com/watch?v=qzqIPJHI…

Want to quit smoking but not sure where to start? Call the #Quitline on 13 7848 and ask for your Quit Pack which is sent free of charge

#QuitSmoking #SocialSituations: Remember that it’s ok to go home if cravings get too bad. You can afford a taxi with the money you’re saving by quitting

#QuitSmoking #StressBuster: Exercise can help you cope with stress. Try signing up for some group exercises or team sports

#QuitTip: Don’t try to stick to strict diets – constant bouts of hunger will make quitting more difficult and could put your success at risk

#QuitSmoking #Withdrawals: To reduce irritability, try going for a walk. Gentle exercise like yoga and stretching will help too.

#QuitSmoking #SmokeFreePregnancy: By quitting smoking before or during your pregnancy, your baby is likely to be more settled and feed better.

#QuitSmoking #WarningSigns: You take puffs of other people’s cigarettes & excuse it as not really smoking. Ask your friends & family to not give you smokes no matter what.

#QuitSmoking: People quit smoking for lots of reasons: health, money, family – who or what motivates you to stay smoke free? #DontMakeSmokesYourStory

Cold Turkey isn’t the only way to #quitsmoking. Watch youtu.be/-Oksd86naks Visit campaigns.health.gov.au/smok…

#QuitFact: By day two of quitting smoking, your hair will smell fresher.

#QuitTip: To avoid weight gain, use the time and money you’ve saved from not smoking to plan and cook tasty, healthy meals.

#QuitTip: Don’t despair if you go back to regular smoking. Plan another date to quit as soon as possible – it’s ok if it takes you a few attempts.

#QuitSmoking #SmokeFreePregnancy: By quitting smoking before or during your pregnancy, you are less likely to suffer a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

#QuitSmoking #HealthBenefits: Twelve hours after you have quit smoking, excess carbon monoxide is out of your blood.

#QuitSmoking: Worried about gaining weight during your #quitjourney? Try preparing healthy snacks ahead of time, like vegetable sticks and fruit.

#QuitSmoking #Withdrawals: Having trouble concentrating while off the smokes? Break large projects into smaller tasks and take regular breaks.

#QuitTip: Make your home and car smoke-free. If that’s not possible, have at least one smoke-free area for yourself.

People quit smoking for lots of reasons: health, money, family – who or what motivates you to stay smoke free? #DontMakeSmokesYourStory