Smoke Free 2 Weeks Today.

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Cathlete
Yes, I quit and it has been tough!!! I am crabby. I do feel better working out who was I kidding that I could smoke and do Cathe or anything else for that matter. My poor Hubby if he looks at me I am yelling at him. I am trying to think before I speak. My house has never been cleaner I have a lot of energy. If anyone has any advise I would love to hear from you.

Susan
 
I just want to congratulate you and say keep up the good work. Both of my parents smoke like chimneys and have since they were in their early teen years. My father stopped for 7 years and then started up again a few years ago. My mom stops for like a day or two and just can't do it. So you should be very proud of yourself. Good luck. I don't smoke myself but seeing my parents struggle all these years, I know it is not an easy thing to do so you should be commended.
 
Congratulations! Usually it takes 21 days to break a habit, so you are well on your way to recovery. Know that this will be an everyday decision to stay smoke-free. But, if you have the willpower to do a Cathe DVD, then you definately have teh willpower to stop smoking.

In 15 years it will be as if you have never smoked. (So, in 15 years, your risk for lung cancer will be the same as all those of us who have never lit up)

Good for you!

Oh, and remember to replace a bad habit with a good one...working out is great for stress relief!
 
During tough times, do something that is impossible to do while smoking...like swim, jog, shower. go somewhere that does not allow smoking...go to one of those bookstores with a coffee shop.

Another tip, smokers too often mistake the feeling of thirst for needing a cigarette so if the urge hits, chug some water and pop in a piece of cinnamin gum (the burn resembles that of nicotine).

Something to help make your head feel clear, take in a deep breathe and hold a few seconds. now try to take in more air. Hold for a ten count, then blow out for a ten count. Repeat.

If the hand to mouth is getting you, get pretzels or popcorn. if a pound or two creeps on, please don't worry about it! Losing it will be easy!

Yes, it is an everyday choice but it will not be long before you don't even think about it...like it was never part of your life.

Hang in there, it is so worth it! Each day you make it is another day closer to it never entering your thoughts. Also, practice makes perfect...so each day you tough it out is another days worth of practice, making it easier and easier to get through tough times.

You've done the hard part, GREAT JOB!!! PLEASE keep it up! You're worth it!!!
 
Sarah, what great advice! You are always so helpful and supportive on these boards.

Susan, great job, I have never smoked but I understand that it is one of the most difficult habbits to break. I commend anyone who wants to improve their health and well-being. Hang in there!
 
Hi Susan,
This is actually my first post...I have been a little nervous to finally respond, even though I have been reading the forum and have been greatly enjoying all the supportive people here. I had to respond to you...first, congratulations!! I know how hard it is to quit--I had "tried" to quit for almost 10 years. I am almost three months smoke-free, the longest ever, and I hope this is it for me. I can offer some advice...after about 4-5 weeks, suddenly life just seemed normal without smoking (I could drive, finish dinner, have coffee, etc) and it didn't cross my mind. Actually, the smell makes me pretty sick now. The only time that is hard is going out with a small group of friends who still smoke--but I passed that hurdle. I just kept thinking how far I've come. Soon, you'll have so much more energy, and things will taste and smell better. I also listened to some self hypnosis tapes I got online (Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers). I can't say they truly did the trick, but they definitely helped cement my willpower. So, best of luck to you, and hang in there--it gets SO much easier!
 
Thank you for the support. It is a hard road to travel. At first I only smoked when having a cocktail then all of a sudden I was out of control. Not many people even knew I smoked I was a closet smoker.
I was so mad at myself for smoking. I am pretty healthy and workout all the time and I thought what am I doing. I am putting poison in my body. So I take it hour by hour. I don't ever want to smoke again.
Congrat on 3 months smoke free. I will be there soon.

Susan
 
congrats and great job susan. its a very hard thing to tackle but you are doing great. just keep going and you will not even want another, in fact you might even find the smell nauseating. when i quit i was working a lot without breaks(just enough time to eat) so even though i wanted one b/c of the stress i just couldn't. at the end of the day if i tried to have one i would get dizzy and sick. i have been smoke free for 3 years now myself. i don't know what advice to give to help you out but just to ask DH to try to be patient. this too shall pass and you will be fine.

kassia

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"And do what thee wilt as long as ye harm none"
 
HI Susan -
First, I have to say CONGRATULATIONS!!! WAY TO GO!!! I am so proud of you.

My dad smoked for 42 years. He quit the same year I got married (18 years ago!). When I asked him how he got through his cravings, he told me he would look at this card the Smoke Enders class gave him. The card said, "The urge to smoke will pass whether or not you have a cigarette". He said that knowing the craving would go away helped him stay strong. Maybe that will help you.

Hmmm, I wonder if the same applies to chocolate cravings....

Anyways, you've made it through two weeks, pretty soon it'll be two months, then two years, then two decades. Keep up the great work!
 
I quit 30 years ago. My husband (then boyfriend) told me to pick between him and the cigarettes. I gave it up for lent and never looked back. It was hard, but I did what Imafitnessfreak said to do...kept myself super busy. Just think of all the money you're saving!! You can spend it on all the new clothes you're going to need after doing Cathe's workouts!!! Congrats and stay strong. It is worth it!!
 
CONGRATS Susan!!!! It does get better, i quit 7 yrs ago and haven't started back up. it's the best thing you could have done for yourself! I'll keep you in my prayers, to stay smoke free.:)
 
Susan - way to go! 2 weeks never seemed so long, did it? :) I quit ten years ago. This is going to sound weird, but I strongly recommend yoga. Cigarettes are a stress relief because of the deep breathing you do with them. Yoga gives you that deep breathing and stress relief. Or even just deep breathing and meditation. Whatever works for you.

Know that the cravings will be with you for a long time. I still get them. Of course, they are more like, "Wow, a cigarette would taste good." And all I have to do is think of what a cigarette would actually taste like and I laugh at myself.

And as everyone said - keep busy, drink water (I must have had 2 gallons a day for a while)... If I got a bad craving, I'd go out for a walk and breath deeply.

Good luck - we're all cheering for you. It will be one of the toughest things you've ever done, but it will also be the best. Oh - one warning - food will taste fantastic! So be aware of that.

HUGS honey - you've got the worst behind you!
 
Susan - way to go! 2 weeks never seemed so long, did it? :) I quit ten years ago. This is going to sound weird, but I strongly recommend yoga. Cigarettes are a stress relief because of the deep breathing you do with them. Yoga gives you that deep breathing and stress relief. Or even just deep breathing and meditation. Whatever works for you.

Know that the cravings will be with you for a long time. I still get them. Of course, they are more like, "Wow, a cigarette would taste good." And all I have to do is think of what a cigarette would actually taste like and I laugh at myself.

And as everyone said - keep busy, drink water (I must have had 2 gallons a day for a while)... If I got a bad craving, I'd go out for a walk and breath deeply.

Good luck - we're all cheering for you. It will be one of the toughest things you've ever done, but it will also be the best. Oh - one warning - food will taste fantastic! So be aware of that.

HUGS honey - you've got the worst behind you!
 
Congratulations! YOu're off to a good start.

A social worker friend of mine once told me that one technique she had learned for quitting smoking is to eat a lot of citrus fruits. They supposedly reduce craving for tobacco (or at least mix really badly with the taste of tobacco, so make it unappealing). I've never smoked, so I can't attest to the validity of it, but it's something to try.
 
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