Just to chime in on what Kimmi said: on average, it takes about 5-7 attempts for a smoker to actually quit smoking. And the most important factor in success is the desire by the smoker to really want to quit. Until then, you can chew all the nicotine gum you want, slap all the nicotine patches you want, take all the Zyban that you want ... it all don't amount to a hill of beans unless you REALLY want to quit smoking.

Good luck to all of those that are out there that are former smokers and about to be former smokers. It's one of the most biggest positive health decisions you could ever make for yourself!

Masaki

PS: and good luck to all the dieters as well! I restarted my exercise program yesterday as my New Years resolution. :D