January 11, 2008

Dear Nancy,

May 20, 2002. That was the day I decided it was time to finally quit smoking. After many short lived attempts at quitting, I finally did it with the help of Nancy’s corporate class. I had always said “I’ll quit when I am twenty, twenty –five…..” then I turned thirty. It was time.

At the time I worked in an onsite health clinic for a major semi-conductor company in Boise. I was the health promotion coordinator and was designated to bring employee wellness programs to our company. How could I still smoke and promote a smoking cessation program?  I wouldn’t be called a hypocrite!

I smoked about a half a pack a day for nearly 15 years. It was tough. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done, and without the tools I needed to understand my addiction to cigarettes I think I would have failed; again. Nancy’s program gives you the understanding behind why you smoke, the history behind tobacco; the marketing; the damage it does to your body, the money it costs; and best of all the tools you need to quit. Her presentation is jaw dropping.  With Nancy’s program you will be successful!

The freedom from smoking is indescribable. The freedom from the smell, the fatigue, the stigma, the expense, and the hourly smoke breaks is wonderful. I was always a pretty active person even when I was a smoker. But now I run 2 miles a day, snowboard and practice yoga regularly- what a difference!! I would recommend Nancy’s class to anyone who wants to quit using tobacco, it works-and I couldn’t have done with out her!

This program is an invaluable service to any business that would like to reduce their costs and keep employees healthy.

Sincerely,

Kelly Paananen
Risk Analyst
Ada County Risk Management

Tobacco Free since May 2002