i 0-The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, June 1, 2004 Diane Wolstenholme Sean Miller Colleen Gorman Elizabeth Wllliams One Smokeout participant declares defeat Now enteng the fifth month of the Champion Smokeout Challenge, ail four partici- pants are breathing easier - either from cleaner lungs or relief over the fact the contest is soon over. Elizabeth Williams Elizabeth Williams continues to be a truc suc- cess story. Yes, she smoked two cigarettes last- month, but compared to the half-a-pack each day she smoked earlier this year, few could give ber anytbing but applause. She said she continues to have cravings, par- ticularly when shes "fed up with work". But those are the exception rather tban the rule, she said. "Most days 1 just tly rigbt tbrougb l'm so busy 1 dont even tbink about il (smoking)," Ms Williams said, adding she purposely stays busy. "l'm getting more housework done!" The fact tbat ber busband quit smoking wben she did made ail the difference, Ms Williams said, explaining tbey bold eacb other account- able and encourage eacb other. Sean Miller Aller a failed attempt to quit smoking using the prescription Zyban. and talking for several mionths about setting anotber quit date. Sean Miller bas officially declared defeat. Not only is be stili a smoker, bes a beavier smoker - 0W up to tbree-quarters of a pack eacb day. Gone is the tbinking tbat bes going to cut out tbe -pointless" cigarettes. "Ive given up bope," Mr. Miller said. -l tnied NOW YOU CAN LOOK AND FEEL FANTASTIC IN JUST ONE HOUR. "ng tseoment thet sbeen Cline- cally poent be bothstfe and CALLTODAY reemetkabIy eHo,, Wit FOh FE BiteSie, yeout teeth co e p FRAFE ta 15 thodes ew5ter an the CONSULTATION! reulsco ls fryeos , n ystu't sele weeth t? www.britesmile.com B R 1ITIELS M 1 L E. Ask the Br,1eSmile Ta, o DR. LARRY TENASCHUK 905-878-9882 'NI ned he dl.,&C,,euI , 1 f,e 500 Laurier Ave., Milton lin quit) and 1 bavent given it much thougbt since. Witb work, my social life, family. I dont even tbink about it (quittingl." His birthday in mid-May gave hiru another excuse to keep puffing, he said, explaining nobody quits on bis birtbday - or, apparently, on the 30 days surrounding it. Diane Wolstenholme 'Me warm, sunny days of the past montb bave been Diane Wolstenholme's greatest enemy. Wby? Because they make ber want to smoke. And, the fact that she isnt giving in is bringing on cases of the grumps. In tact, ber cravings bave become so bad, she said sbe feels almost like she did wben she first quit smoking five months ago using the patch. -Me sunny weatber also sceers to draw smok- ers outdoors more often, Ms Wolstenbolme said, whicb means she often struggles as sbe walks tbrough a cloud of smoke to enter a mail or ber workplace. Nevertheless, Ms Wolstenbolme said she refuses to give in to the cravings. Colleen Gorman Colleen Gorman said shes now able to think of berself as a non-smoker. And although she still bas tough days, she said shes neyer going to go back to smoking. She said shes enjoying using the money shes saved- especially witb the recent cigarette price increase - on little treats for berself. Lately, restaurant lunches have become a favourite stress buster. she said. "You can go out Oive times in a week for lunch at a restaurant- thats the equivalent of a carton (of cigarettes)," Ms Gorman said. n-- -----01--Main. Whe-re Resuits Happen " No Diets " No Drugs *No Shots " No Weigh-ins *No Supplements You use your own mind for safe, sensible permanent weight loss, sales mastery, stress & pain management, aleohol free & stop smoking. Cal Now for your FREE Consultation 35 Main St., South, Olde Downtown Georgetown (Two doors south of the TD Bank) (905) 877-2077