Project Description
Kris, AZ, US
“I’ve tried to use the Nicotine Patch nicotine rescue, I’ve tried other programs. This was my first attempt with Fresh Start with no nicotine patches. So I’m 100 % nicotine-free and have no urger. Don’t even really think about having a cigarette right now and it’s been about 12 days… It doesn’t even enter my head, which is absolutely mind boggling to me after smoking for 31 years.”
Improvements with: Breathing / Lung Issues, Quit Smoking.
| Before | After |
|---|---|
| Quitting Attempts. Previously I quit using nicotine patches and when I arrived, I asked “where are nicotine patches.” After having found out that they do not use them at Fresh Start, I got angry and surprised. How in the world are you going to help me to manage my cravings? When I first arrived at Fresh Start and found out it was a 100 % nicotine-free program, I had half a dozen cigarettes with me that I did not want to let go and I did not let go. | By the third day, I lit a cigarette and had two puffs of it and threw it out and flushed the rest of my cigarettes down the toilet and have been honestly feeling amazing and we're really not having the urge to go have a cigarette. I'm really impressed that we were 100 % nicotine-free. Using the nicotine patches, you still have the urge to smoke and when I quit with patches, there wasn't a day or time that went by that I did not think about smoking. Here, honestly, I don't even really think about it right now. I can go out and about eat my meals and it's not like after I'm done eating, when I typically want to go have that cigarette. I doesn't even bother. Doesn't even enter my head, which is absolutely mind boggling to me after smoking for 31 years. |
| Physical health issues. Being a smoker for 31 years, it catches up to you. And a lot of people, probably, don't think so. Oh no, it catches you. You know, it definitely puts a toll on your body and mental health and physical health. And it wasn’t one of the best decisions I ever made when I was young and started smoking.” | My breathing is getting better, my smell is definitely improving, and I think it's only going to get better with time. I just feel more energetic, more positive, feel really good about not being a smoker…“I'm going be more physical, hopefully improve my breathing over time, as well as exercising and hopefully to work myself into being able to do longer walks, hikes, bike rides and more activities.” |
| Smell: I always smelled like an ashtray, and everything was revolving around a cigarette, where I can be and where I can’t be.” | Is nice to wake up and not go to bed with that one last cigarette so you stink and your clothes constantly, you know so it's nice to wake up and put a fresh, clean shirt on and stay fresh throughout the day. It's it's definitely a good feeling. You feel a lot more energetic than positive about yourself. |
| Sleep: it was rocky in the first few days. | Now I sleep great and wake up refreshed. |
The information above is based on the following resources:
- Unedited Video Testimonial Materials
- Before and After Self-Assessment
- Program Participation and Progress Sheet
- Emotional Wellness Test
Disclaimer : Results of participants differ and the Fresh Start cannot guarantee that you will experience your improvements in the same way as in this testimonial. The Fresh Start is not an allopathic medical facility and does not claim to either diagnose or treat any disease. The Fresh Start does not guarantee a recovery from any specific disease or a health symptom.
