How to Stop Smoking

• Smoking can hurt your lungs and heart. 
• Smoking can cause cancer. 
• Women who smoke may have sick babies.
• You can get healthy by quitting smoking!

• You breathe better and cough less. 
• You lower the chances of cancer and heart problems. 
• You feel better and have more energy.

• Food tastes better. 
• You and your clothes smell better. 
• You have whiter teeth. 
• You will live longer and stay healthy.

• Pick a day to quit smoking. 
• Mark it on your calendar. 
• Tell people about your plan. 
• Tell people the day you plan to quit.

• Ask your family and friends to help you. 
• Ask your doctor or support person about classes for people who want to quit. 
• Your doctor may give you medicine to help.

Stick to your plan!

• Get rid of cigarettes and ashtrays around you.
• Ask others not to smoke near you. 
• Think of other things when you want a cigarette. 
• Chew gum, eat raw vegetables, or eat popcorn.

• If you are hungry, eat fruits and vegetables 
• Stay away from food with sugar and fat. 
• Exercise every day.

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