Dr. Deborah Rouse-Raines: Breaking New Year's Resolutions
Try to attain a passing rate for your goals. If you do your resolution 70% of the time then you will likely be able to make a permanent change.
The greatest long-term success weight loss is not the people who follow a strict diet. Sure they may lose weight quickly but then are much more likely to gain it all back.
Do smokers need extra help?
Overall smoking rated has decreased so the people that still smoke are more likely to be Nicotine dependent smokers.
What is a Nicotine dependent smoker?
That is a smoker who is physically addicted to the drug nicotine found in cigarettes. They will smoke within 5-60 minutes of getting out of bed. They will smoke when they are sick, or find in hard to not smoking in places like movie theaters or church. Will power may not be enough for them.
They are more likely to need 3 nicotine patches and have nicotine gum lozenges or spray for back up. They may also need a tablet such as Zyban to help them quit.
Take a test to see if you have Nicotine Dependence
Whatever your resolutions, goals or dreams, the only certain way to fail is to stop trying.
Peace in the New Year!
Dr. Deb
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