Hey!!! Guess what I decided to do!!!!!!

[jacks'thunder]

Quit smoking! Cold turkey! It been 40 hrs! And 12 for hubby!

Woo hoo!

 

[MindyLee]

My mother just did not to long ago. She had a heart stenz put in and it really scared her so after 40 yrs of smoking, she quite cold turkey too.

It has been over 2 months now and only one craving at the beginning. I can tell tho as she is starting to gain weight... Dont tell her I said that hehehe!

 

[jacks'thunder]

 

[Jill]

Way to go!!!! I'm routing for you!!!

 

[Reignmaker Miniatures]

Congratulations!

My husband and I quite 12 years ago and it is the best thing I've ever done for myself. It feels so good to have that monkey off my back. Of course here in BC its against the law to smoke in any public places like restaurants, the work place etc. and most people don't smoke in their homes or cars anymore either so smokers feel a bit like lepers. LOL I can tell you I do NOT miss going outside in 20 below weather because I must have a cigarette. Don't miss waking up coughing in the morning looking for my pack and lighter before I start the day either. It took me a while but I can honestly say I do not ever crave a smoke anymore.

Hang in there, 40 hours is amazing and every hour will bring you closer to freedom.

 

[REO]

WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!!

I did that too! My first try and I've never looked back!

Hold a pencil in your cig hand.

The thing with me is, if I'm told I can't have something, I want it even more. SO I never told myself I couldn't have it. I told myself I could have it if I wanted, but THAT I DIDN'T WANT IT.

I said to myself, You don't do that any more.

THAT is what got me through it and calm.

I found out that I could get through hard things & stress without them. Because stress & hard things are still going to be there with or without cigs. Stress is not an excuse.

If you need a friend, holler at me!

I'm proud of you! KEEP THE QUIT!

 

[SampleMM]

You may have saved your life with that wonderful decision. I think it's fantastic and your heart and lungs thank you!!

 

[Jill]

PS, I'm a never had a smoke in her life survivor of something most smokers don't see the other side of -- a lung cancer diagnosis. Stand firm. Even if it means gaining weight, you are better off, by far, not smoking. REALLY wanting to cheer you on!!!

 

[Equuisize]

Incredibly good decision.

WOW, we are all proud of you!

I've never been a smoker, as I was born with lung disease.

Never quite understood folks paying money to get their lungs in

the condition mine were born in.

But that said I've known many smokers and I know your decision

is a tough one.....

Hope you soon feel the benefits of stopping!!!

 

[Mona]

CONGRATULATIONS!! I am an ex-smoker too...quit in 1998, so I know how difficult it is, and I am here CHEERING YOU ON!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

 

[lucky lodge]

ive been a smoker for 30yrs and did quit about 19 years ago for 2 yrs iam spewing now that i restarted.. now i have tryed the drug champix and patchers and nothing works and thats probaly because i wasnt a 110%commited.. good on you for quiting it is very very hard I hope your 110% commited or it wont work GOOD LUCK

 

[jacks'thunder]

Thank you all very much! I'm very committed and my mind is made up. I have been smoking sence I was 14 and it's time to quit. I cried and cried yesterday after hearing about the weight gain. My poor son was so confused as to why I was crying and trying to figure out how he could help. What a sweet 7yr old. I did make a choice and I'm sticking with it no matter what. So I pulled out my "Tony Little Gazelle" machine this morning and everytime I think about smoking(or wanted to cry because I think I'll get fat

) I will jump on for 10 minutes or as long as I need to feel good. I think thats a fair exchange plus it makes me feel better. I'm bound and determined(sp?) to make this work! I may be an emotional mess for a few days LOL! But It will work!! Thank you all for your support.

 

[Reignmaker Miniatures]

Way to go! Plan for the downside and put things in place to keep them from being a hindrance. You can do this! The weight gain is nothing compared to the good you are doing yourself with not smoking and from what I've seen the younger you are when you quit the easier it is to keep the weight gain from being excessive (and dropping whatever is gained)

Remember too, when you smoke you harm not only yourself but your children. Even if you smoke outside and they never have contact with the smoke shortening your life is hurtful to them. If things get tough remind yourself you are doing it for them too.