Publisher's Synopsis
The author is a former 30-cigarette-a-day smoker. She explains how she finally kicked the habit she used for years to avoid eating. This book is a practical guide to staying slim and giving up smoking. Putting to rest the myth that smoking is a viable way to lose weight, it examines the underlying reasons for smoking, and dispenses helpful advice to smokers about eating habits, exercise and stress management.;Pointing out the tobacco companies' deceitful enticement tactics, the book offers step-by-step instructions on how to quit. It includes a nutritional plan, tips on how to avoid snacking and case histories.