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The “Second Wind” competition, organized by WDay.ru and the portal www.vnezavisimosti.ru, is over. And what we expected to a lesser extent happened – both participants won the final! Elena and Maria managed to quit smoking.
Let us remind you that within two weeks Elena Makarova (nickname – Polya) and Maria Chislova (Mch) were blogging on our site (by the way, today their diaries have been updated – they have the final entries).
In their diaries, the girls talked about how they fight smoking and what they do in order to never again, under any circumstances, pick up a cigarette.
First, our heroines underwent a special medical examination in State Research Center for Preventive Medicine. As a result, Maria decided to quit smoking with the help of pills. And another finalist, Elena, refused medication, wanting to once again test her willpower.
Both Maria and Elena coped with their task remarkably. Although we will not hide – both finalists had a very difficult time. In their diaries, the girls described what was happening in their lives, but much is still remained behind the scenes. One of the finalists started having problems in her personal life, the other got a seriously ill dog. And in such difficult conditions, they had to quit smoking in front of the whole country!
The finalists were morally supported not only by the editorial staff of WDay.ru, but also by the expert doctor Olga Andrianova (here you can read her tips for quitting smoking).
Maria CHISLOVA
30 years. Lives in Moscow.Smokes since 18 years. I tried to throw twice, but I could not overcome myself. I tried many anti-nicotine drugs, but I was not satisfied.
What Maria writes on her blog:
“I read somewhere that parting with cigarettes for many is a significant milestone in life. A new starting point. This is really about me) So, who wants to completely change their world and maybe even the environment, be sure to quit smoking! “…
Read more.
Elena MAKAROVA
38 years. Lives in Moscow.Has been smoking for over 20 years. I tried to quit many times, relying on strength of character, but all efforts remained in vain. Now Elena has gathered her will into a fist and is ready to try again.
What Elena writes in her blog:
“My daughter watched closely how hard my“ withdrawal period ”from cigarettes was. Then, looking at my torment, she said that she would never have the desire to even try to smoke! “…
Read more.
We admire the tenacity of both girls and congratulate them on their victory. Note, however, that two weeks is not such a long time. You can really quit smoking only when you can survive without cigarettes. much more time. We believe in you!
What do our winners get?
Elena Makarova gets фен Remington Shine Therapy, a magical helper for fabulous shine.
The hairdryer is equipped with a reservoir of unique Shine Therapy shine conditioner, which is drawn in by the air stream from the hairdryer and sprayed evenly onto the hair for a magical shine.
Maria Chislova receives bikini trimmer Remington Trim & Shape BKT3000 (complete with a stylish travel bag), giving the body a very special and seductive features.
To receive their gifts, we ask the winners to drive up to the office of the AFS Publishing House at: Moscow, st. Shabolovka, 31 “B”, entrance 6, entrance from Konny lane, metro Shabolovskaya. Prizes will be awarded daily on weekdays from 11:00 am to 17:00 pm until July 3, 2009. Contact person: Svetlana Konovalova, 981-39-10, ext. 5542, e-mail: skonovalova@hfm.ru.
“Teeth cleaning is an additional incentive!”
The most effective method to quit is to quit smoking altogether. Get rid of cigarettes, do not keep in a conspicuous place other attributes related to smoking (lighters, ashtrays). Try to avoid provoking factors such as do not drink alcohol during the first two weeks of quitting smoking.
Anyone who quits smoking experiences some discomfort during the first weeks. It can be dizziness, desire to smoke, impaired concentration, irritability, depression. If you have chronic lung disease, you may intensify cough, increase in sputum discharge. The presence of the listed symptoms is the most powerful incentive to stop trying to quit smoking and light it again. An illusion is created: while I smoke, I feel good.
Olga ANDRIANOVA
Deputy Director of the Sverdlovsk Regional Center for Medical Prevention, Assistant of the Department of Family Medicine of the Ural State Medical Academy. Since 2005 – head of the School for those wishing to quit smoking.
In fact, these symptoms indicate that the body is trying to free itself from nicotine addiction. Remember: in 2-4 weeks the condition will improve significantly. To reduce the described smoking cessation syndrome, special medications have been developed. If you decide to quit smoking on your own, the following will help ease the difficult period of quitting smoking: knowing that this state has a beginning and an end; using candy or regular chewing gum; increased physical activity.
Try to find various activities for yourself all the time, if possible, limit communication with friends who smoke. I recommend doing professional teeth cleaning – this may be an additional incentive not to smoke again.