*versus those not abstinent at week 1 as part of an abrupt quitting attempt UK-NI-2100692
Welcome to the Nicorette First Week Challenge! If you want to try to stop, start here. You want to stop smoking? That’s incredible. And if you can make it through the first week of quitting – you’re well on the way to living a cigarette free life, in fact you are 9 times more likely to quit for good*! It’s tough, but so are you! Sign up to the FREE Nicorette Stop Smoking Support plan today and receive 12 weeks of stop smoking support!
*versus those not abstinent at week 1 as part of an abrupt quitting attempt UK-NI-2100692
Your Stop Smoking Timeline – What happens to your body when you quit
The sooner you quit, the sooner you'll notice changes to your health. Get ready to feel victorious!

20 minutes
Your blood pressure and pulse return to normal.

2 to 12 weeks
Circulation improves throughout the body, making walking and running much easier.

8 hours
Oxygen levels in your blood return to normal and the levels of carbon monoxide are reduced by more than half.

5 years
Your heart-attack risk falls to about half of that of a smoker.

24 hours
Carbon monoxide has been eliminated from your body. Your lungs start to clear out mucus and other smoking debris.

10 years
Your risk of lung cancer falls to about half of that of a smoker.

48 hours
Your ability to taste and smell is improved.

15 years
Your risk of heart disease is nearly the same as someone who has never smoked.

72 hours
Breathing becomes easier. Your bronchial tubes begin to relax and your energy levels increase.