Smoking
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Ask the Wellness Coach
The WCA Wellness Coach answers a reader's question: "When I quit smoking, I gained a lot of weight. I’m wondering what I should do to remove the spare tire I gained around my midsection?"
Successful Smoking Cessation
As the New Year approaches, many people are starting to think about making healthy resolutions, including quitting smoking. Deciding you want to quit is the first step to quitting.
I Kicked the Habit
I got addicted in my twenties and continued to smoke until my late forties at which time problems started to appear—particularly allergies and asthma.
Motivating Yourself to Kick a Habit
You don’t have to feel motivated all of the time to make healthy choices. Here are some things you can do to prepare yourself for the days when motivation is non-existent.
World No Tobacco Day
The use of tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death. With all we know about tobacco and its ill effects on our health, why are so many people still smoking?
Kick Butts Day 2008
On April 2, thousands participated in Kick Butts Day, raising awareness about the need for Congress to crack down on Big Tobacco’s marketing efforts that target kids. What can you do?
Your Health Advocate: Successful Smoking Cessation
Deciding you want to quit smoking is the first step toward actually making it happen, and planning ahead is essential for making your resolution a success. Here are some strategies to help you get started.
Smoke-Free Mecklenburg: It's Time to Clear the Air
While our local leaders are meeting in Raleigh for the 2007 legislative session, Smoke-Free Mecklenburg is hard at work at home in Mecklenburg County and continues to urge our lawmakers to support smoke-free air.
I Kicked the Habit
The following story is a testimonial from one of our readers. To read other success stories from people who have kicked an unhealthy habit (or to share one of your own), log on to the WCA blog.
Medical Myths: Carbs, Red Wine and Smoking
High-protein, low-carbohydrate diets lead us to believe that carbohydrates are what make us fat. The truth, however, is that excess calories consumed from any food group will result in weight gain.
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