Do You Want To Quit Smoking For Good This Time?

I have been off cigarettes for two months now and it has been so easy.  I had tried so many times in the past using different methods and nothing worked until now.

There are various reasons that people want to quit smoking but the most popular ones I have come across are:

1. They are too expensive
2. They can cause cancer and other health problems
3. They make your teeth yellow
4. They make you and your house/car smell bad
5. They give you wrinkles
6. They make it harder to stay fit and exercise

With that in mind, kicking the habit has been something I have been trying to do for the last few years.  I always said that I would give them up when I reached 25.  With my 28th birthday nearly in sight I was beginning to loose all hope that I would ever be able to achieve this.  Then I found out about the Smokestik two weeks ago when my friend sent me this clip:

I had heard of electronic cigarettes before but I never really knew how they worked. Once I saw this video I thought the product was definitely worth a try.  Here is how the company describes the product :

A SmokeStik Electronic Cigarette is a revolutionary device that resembles a traditional cigarette and fully recreates the smoking experience, including "a smoke like vapor", without tobacco, tar, and over 400+ chemicals that are found to cause cancer in a traditional cigarette. SmokeStik Electronic Cigarettes are one alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, that for the first time, allows the smoker to go through all the motions. SmokeStiks do not have carbon monoxide, tar, or any other known cancer-causing chemicals found in traditional cigarettes, cigars, or smoke. A SmokeStik Electronic Cigarette is essentially litter-less in that it is free of ashes and stubs. Unlike traditional cigarettes, the SmokeStik has no open flame, and is cool to the touch, greatly reducing potential bodily injury, and property damage. What you are "smoking" is a mist or vapor. This vapor is created as liquid nicotine, propylene glycol, and food grade flavorings, are vaporized by a tiny component called the atomizer.

The mouthpiece contains a replaceable cartridge/cartomizer filled with liquid. The main substances contained in the liquid are nicotine, propylene glycol, and optional flavors. When you take a drag on the SmokeStik, the air flow is detected by a tiny sensor. A microprocessor then activates the atomizer which injects tiny droplets of the liquid into the flowing air and vaporizes the nicotine. This vapor also provides a flavor and physical sensation, similar to that of inhaled tobacco smoke, while no tobacco or real smoke is actually involved in its operation. The tip of the SmokeStik glows ( red, white, purple ), when inhaled, depending on the kit you choose. A high-density Lithium Ion battery powers the device and will last all day on a normal charge. Your starter kit will include two batteries so that you may use one while your second battery is recharging. 

Now there are several brands of electronic cigarettes that I could have chosen but after some research I decided to try the Smokestik for the following reasons:

1. It is the only brand manufactured in the USA  - meaning the quality control is better than other companies.
2. After going through a number of product reviews it seems that Smokestik has the most water vapor smoke so it is the closest to smoking a real cigarette.
3. The price was very competitive compared to some of the brands being sold in my local pharmacies.
4. A lot of celebrities in America are using it including Mr. Dicaprio which is usually a good sign of the products quality.

I was so happy when it finally arrived that Thursday.  It took me a while to get used to it as it is a lot heavier to hold then a normal cigarette and it tastes different.  You also need to take a real good drag off it in order to get a good amount of smoke. After using it for a couple of hours I had no urge whatsoever to smoke a real cigarette.  In fact the smell of them was making me feel ill all of a sudden.  I cant explain how wonderful it felt to know that I did not want to smoke cigarettes any more.  Even on a nights out there was no urge to smoke a real cigarette unless my battery died!  Note To Self: Never go out unless fully charged, ha!

The reasons I love my Smokestik are:

1. I can confidently say I have had my last cigarette because I don't even want them anymore!
2. I dont have to carry around a lighter.
3. I can smoke anywhere I want so I don't have to go outside anymore.
4. No more dirty ash trays and cigarette butts.
5. Less threat of any potential fire hazards from smoking.
6. I will save money because one cartomiser is so much cheaper than a pack of cigarettes (more than half price depending on how you order them).
7. I dont smell like a smoker anymore.
8. My teeth wont get yellow from smoking.  
9. My health will improve
10. I can still enjoy the experience of smoking with my friends when I am out without feeling guilty.

I can keep going here but I think you get the point. I am not saying this will work for everyone, I can only speak from my own experience.  However if you are desperate to quit smoking for any of the reasons I listed above then I think it is definitely worth a try.  It may take some getting used to but in the end I think this could really work for most people.  The beauty of this product is that you still get to have the hand to mouth action and inhale and exhale a smoking sensation.  

If you do decide to buy one I suggest you also order a starter pack like I did. The pack included two batteries (with both charged you could smoke away on them for a whole weekend), three cartomisers of different nicotine strenghths and flavours, a USB charger, a home charger and a cute little case.  There are a variety of different styles to choose from but I picked the Royale because I thought it was pretty!  

Here is the website where you can order one:  http://www.smokestik.com/  use the voucher code class10 to avail of your 10% discount and get the starter kit for 89.95 plus shipping and handling.

Its been two months and I have not bought one pack of cigarettes so I have saved myself 136 euros so it has more than payed for itself!  There is also a 30 day money back guarantee and a life time warranty on these products.  The customer service team is also very helpful.