What are the myths about quitting smoking during pregnancy? Quitting smoking during pregnancy always uncovers many myths and truths. That's why if you’re a smoker who’s pregnant or trying for a pregnancy then this video is for you. In this I discuss the top 10 most commonly heard myths (or are they excuses?) about whether you should or should not smoke during pregnancy. Suggestion: If you're a smoker who's pregnant…

Smokers have widely differing views as to how bad is smoking one cigarette a day. Everyone 'knows' that smoking cigarettes is bad for you, but what if you smoke just one a day? "How bad is it if I smoke a single cigarette every day?" "Is it OK if I stay a light smoker?" This are the types of questions I've often seen and heard asked in smokers groups, or…

This is an interesting "cross-over" issue since for every smoker who's worried about gaining weight when quitting I'll also be speaking with clients who want to lose weight but have used cigarettes to 'control' their weight. And so if you are someone that falls into either of those groups, this will be especially useful for you. "Will I gain weight if I quit smoking? My best friend quit and she…

If you're a smoker you've most probably already heard various reasons for quitting, well, you ain't quit yet, have you - so I'm going to repeat a few of them here! Question: Do you have any idea as to the type and amount of chemicals you're breathing into your body when you smoke? Not just the obvious ones, they are tobacco and nicotine, but all of the others many too.…

If you're a smoker then you've probably had your local GP's doctors and nurses speak to you many times about what happens to your body when you quit smoking. So you already know - on a logical level - that it's good to quit, but you're still smoking, aren't you? And why is that? Perhaps it's because, if you're like many of the smokers I've helped, you're someone who's more…

Many smokers have learnt to believe the 'fact' that "Quitting smoking will cause anxiety". It's seen as one of those 'truths' that is sacrosant. So how come every day smokers quit, without suffering anxiety? "But if I quit smoking won't that make my anxiety worse?" Here's a recent Facebook Live in which I explain more about how and why many smokers believe they'll feel more anxious, or stay feeling anxious,…

Most smokers are quite happy to ignore the health benefits of stopping smoking - but few ever realise how big a pile of cash they are leaving on the table. "How much money can I save by stopping smoking?" Watch this video NOW, where I show you the relevance of both £90,000 and 67. https://youtu.be/MvubXdEN1B8 Smokers, this is what you're not seeing Firstly, there's the fact that the money you're…

Can I get help to quit smoking before the next lockdown? It's always a good time to quit smoking https://youtu.be/8GCrE3CRnLE Many smokers are realising that with no clear end in sight for the current pandemic, quitting smoking could be a significant factor in keeping themselves healthy. That being so, many are understandably concerned as to whether they can make the arrangements to quit during this time of uncertainty. My recent…

https://youtu.be/R-p6w8fN7dk Many smokers believe, incorrectly that if they quit smoking one of the downsides will be that they'll start gaining weight. I'm not sure whether this is something that's an 'Urban Myth' or an idea that's grown over time because "It happened to my friend when they quit", but in this video I'll dispel this myth for you. I'll also explain why, sometimes, ex-smokers DO put weight on - and…