-T '. ( , 1 '1i , - ý , , - , , - ' Diane Wostenholme Sean Miller Colleen Gorman Elizabeth Wiliams Three out of four kick the smoking habit The Champion Smokeout Challenge is finally over, causing each participant to breathe a sigh of relief at being out of the public eye. Il's a much deeper, cleaner sigh than before the contest began - for ail except one of the par- ticipants, that is. Three of the four participants managed 10 con- quer their inner demons and are now leading lives free from nicotine, cyanide and formalde- hyde. They can now refer 10 themselves as non- smokers. And the fourth? Well, ai least he tnied. Six months ago, The Champion decided to ereate a contest that would see four employees try different methods of quitting smoking. The thinking was readers would be able to follow along and perhaps gain some useful information. We hope uts a case of mission accomplished. Colleen Gorman Cold îurkey was hoss Colleen Gorman quît smoking, and six monifis later. shes completely smîîke-t*ree and proud other accomplishînent. Im really plcased thlat I could do this. I teed better anti I breathe better," Ms Gorman said. She saîd qutîîîng ssas casier than shed expect- cd. and explained that the idea tof' quitting had become a monster in ber mind since il was soîne- thîng she put off for so long. Six years ago. Ms Gorman promised her sîster before she passed away that shed quit smoking. She saîd shes glad she was able to lollow through on that promise. "My sister wiiultl be proud." Elizabeth Wiliams Withoîîî willpower, no stop-smoking method is going to work. Theres no easy fis. Thaïs Elizabeth Williams' message 10 readers. Ms Williams quit smoking with the help of NOW YOU CAN LOOK AND FEEL FANTASTIC IN JUST ONE HOUR. Which is why you ,5oId only ta 1 5 hde, ,whit,ad the reut, o a toryear. In, yu ml t itj? CALLTODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION! www.britesmile.com BR.I T E S M IL F- A U th, i5itSi.,, T- ., f DR. LARRY TENASCHUK 905-878-9882 500 Laurier Ave., Milton Positive Changes.,sshich tuses hypnosis. Althoughi thc hypnosis tîclped, she icgvcs most of' thc credit tb ber o\vonss iliposer. "The bottin fie s you have 10 55%ant io quit." Ms Williams saîd. "No matier what (stop smok- ing) desice you use. yi>u have io ssant 10 quit." Ms Williams' husband, Darreli. aisostsopped .smoking over the pasi sîx monihs. Diane Wolstenholme Diane Wolsienholmc is finally beginning 10 Ict ber guard down. When sfic tirsi quit smoking wiih the help of the paich., Ms Wolsienholme said she had te, be cxîremely cautious abo)ut being around smokers. because of'the obvious iemptation. But lasi weekend she was around cigarette smoke and said she 'sas fine. "To me. thats a s ciory," she said. "Maybe now lilI be more relaxed around people who are smoking.' She saîd although she sometimes thinks shed CHILDREN TEENAGERS ADULTS TAEKWONDO (OLYMPIC & TRADITIONAL STYLE) HAPKID (WOMEN'S SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR) KICKBOXING (CARDIO CONDITIONING) DEMONSTRATION TEAM RESPECT CONFIDENCE DISCIPLINEA SELF-ESTEEM It is a sport tilat fias corne to 6e va(ueJ6by thle world! . like 10 have a cigarette, if's easy 10 tum the f'thought off. She said her sweet tooth is also under control noss. making for a double victory. Sean Miller 1 Leaning against his car, Sean Miller inhaled deeply from his cigarette and speculated on why he wasn't able to break his habit. "I dont have my mind completely set on quit- t ting,' he summed Up. But. he said, he has switched to a lighter brand f of cigarettes. Although he admitted there are dif- fering opinions on whether light cigarettes are less harmnful, he said they dont feel as had as bis regular brand. Ilîs kind of like being on a diet - you re used to eating (lots of) food and suddenly you're eatrng less." Ln addition to switching brands, Mr. Miller whiniled bis habit down from a full pack each day to a half pack each day - a step ini the right 1direction. L~IfIF Just Because You Smoke Doesn't Mean Your Vehicle Has to SmeII Like It! Cali Deanna at DCS to book your appointment today! 905-693-1533 IYour Vehice'sShine is orBusiness 547 Main Street East, Unit 25 Milton, ON L9T 3J2 www.dcsdetailing.com Where Resuirs Happen" " No Diets " No Drugs " No Shots " No Weigh-ins " No Supplements You use your own mind for safe, sensible permanent weight Ioss, sales mastery, stress & pain management, alcohol free & stop smoking. Cali Nowforyour FREE Consultation 35 Main St., South, Olde Downtown Georgetown (Two doors south of the TD Bank) (905) 877-2077