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Two months: that’s progress!
You should receive this e-mail about eight weeks after your quitting date.
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Hello!
It’s already been two months, or close to it, since you quit smoking: Congratulations! Take advantage of this new milestone to reward your efforts and to treat yourself. Even if you already celebrated your first month without smoking, you can do the same this month!
Consider thanking your sponsor or teammate and all those who’ve been supporting you. Ask them to write a few words of encouragement in your “smoke-free diary”.
Taking stock
This week, it would be interesting to look in the rearview mirror and take stock of what you’ve experienced since you quit smoking. Take the time to identify your weaknesses and the strengths upon which you can draw in order to keep going.
Here’s an overview of the questions you could ask yourself.
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 Preparation
Support
Urge to light up
Motivation
Positive outlook
Pharmacological aid
Weight
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Tip of the week |
Even if they are very rewarding, you’ve just experienced some very tough weeks. Replenish your energy by taking time for yourself. You’ve saved money by quitting smoking, so you can splurge on yourself without feeling guilty. For example: get a massage; try a yoga class; go see a good movie or show; enjoy a great meal at a restaurant; if you can, take yourself on a getaway for few days. In short, do something you enjoy, just for you! |
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Preparation
Were your preparations adequate? Do you know enough about your smoking habits to be able to surmount them?
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Support
Did you receive enough support from the people around you? Do you seek out help when you need it? Do you visit the on-line community often?
To find out about smoking cessation services and resources available in your community, visit the page for your region on the Challenge site (page available in French only).
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Urge to light up
Do you still feel like lighting up? If so, how strong is the urge (rate it on a scale of 1 to 5, from weakest to strongest)? Under what circumstances do you get the urge? What is most helpful in resisting it?
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Motivation
Has your level of motivation fluctuated? What influenced you at your highs? Your lows? Don’t lose sight of your original motivations - prompted you to stop smoking in the first place.
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Positive outlook
In general, do you see your new life without smoking in a positive light? Have you taken the time to observe the benefits and to regularly tally up what you’ve gained?
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Pharmacological aid
If you are using a pharmacological aid, have you followed the instructions and have you consulted a health-care professional if necessary? For more information, visit the Cessation Aids section.
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Weight
Has the matter of weight concerned you? It’s true that smokers risk gaining weight when they quit, but the average weight gain is 3 to 4 kilos. To prevent this, there’s nothing better than eating well with fewer calories and being more active. If needed, you can consult a dietitian or join a fitness centre. For more information, visit the A matter of weight page.
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