Felt like bumping this thread. For those on the fence about quitting why not try tonight? Have your last smoke and see how you feel about it in the morning. Maybe you'll keep it up for a while. What do you have to lose?
What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking
After 8 hours: the carbon monoxide levels in your blood stream will drop by half, and oxygen levels will return to normal
After 48 hours: your chance of having a heart attack will have decreased. All nicotine will have left your body. Your sense of taste and smell will return to a normal level.
After 72 hours: your bronchial tubes will relax, and your energy levels will increase.
After 2 weeks: your circulation will increase, and it will continue to improve for the next 10 weeks.
After 3 to 9 months: coughing, wheezing and breathing problems will dissipate as your lung capacity improves by 10%.
After 1 year: your risk of having a heart attack will have dropped by half.
After 5 years: your risk of having a stroke returns to that of a non-smoker.
After 10 years: your risk of lung cancer will have returned to that of a non-smoker.
After 15 years: your risk of heart attack will have returned to that of a non-smoker.
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