~*~Stop Smoking 2008~*~ - Page 10

BarbDe · 02-27-2008, 07:37 PM

thanks

really

micki · 02-28-2008, 05:47 AM

That is the way you have to talk to the nicotine demons. Tough love.

BarbDe · 02-28-2008, 07:24 AM

Boy, that was a rough one yesterday. Strange. Came out of nowhere. I thought I was over all that already. But I didn't give in!! Thanks again!

I have been quit for 3 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days, 19 hours, 47 minutes and 25 seconds (115 days). I have saved $579.11 by not smoking 4,632 cigarettes. I have saved 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 2 hours of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 2:36 PM

OutofTheWoods · 02-28-2008, 10:28 AM

i wish i knew this was here! Ive been a week without smoking...I will certainly be hanging around here for the support!

BarbDe · 02-28-2008, 11:54 AM

Welcome aboard OutofTheWoods!!

And congrats on the quit!

micki · 02-28-2008, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OutofTheWoods

i wish i knew this was here! Ive been a week without smoking...I will certainly be hanging around here for the support!

You made it through hell week! That's the hardest part. Congratulations.

JMS1 · 02-28-2008, 12:24 PM

This looks like a good thred. I quit smoking for about 3 wks. Both my husband and I took the Chantix. I took it for about 1 week (the starter kit) and my husband is still on it and not getting any results. This kind of makes it hard on me since I smell the stuff all day and makes me want one. I've cheated a couple of times. Has anyone tried the Chantix and patch? Maybe this would work on him.
Juanita

PS. have been on Atkins and have not gained any weight.

micki · 02-28-2008, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMS1

This looks like a good thred. I quit smoking for about 3 wks. Both my husband and I took the Chantix. I took it for about 1 week (the starter kit) and my husband is still on it and not getting any results. This kind of makes it hard on me since I smell the stuff all day and makes me want one. I've cheated a couple of times. Has anyone tried the Chantix and patch? Maybe this would work on him.
Juanita

PS. have been on Atkins and have not gained any weight.

Hi Juanita. Congratulation on your quit. I will be one month smoke free this Saturday. If your husband doesn't quit, your odds of succeeding drop to 5%.

I learned that the other day on Oprah. (thank you Dr.Oz

)
Dr Oz said to a woman in the audience that she should withold sex until he quits. lol
I used Chantix too. It made me forget to smoke after about 3-4 days. I was leaving my house without cigarettes, and not going back for them. Like, I'll smoke when I get home. Amazing for me. I was a chain smoker. 2 packs a day. Anyways, I quit on day 9 or 10. I was determined and ready. My live-in BF had already quit one month earlier. That helped alot.
Have you tried quitnet.com yet? It's a whole community of quitters. Maybe I'll see you there? Good luck to you. Stay strong. If you are really determined not to smoke, you won't let your DH's smoking influence you.

SonyaK · 02-29-2008, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMS1

Has anyone tried the Chantix and patch? Maybe this would work on him.
Juanita

.

Juanita - The Chantix is designed to STOP you from enjoying or getting any satisfaction from nicotine (in any form, cigs, gum, patch ect..) Spending that much money on a pill that makes you not like Nicotine and then the extra money to supply nicotine via a patch (or gum or cig) is counterproductive. Maybe by reading up on what exactly Chantix is and how it works might make this journey a bit easier on you. Also I do highly recommend the book by Allen Carr.

micki · 03-12-2008, 06:19 PM

I have been having a bad day. Bad mood. Crabby, irritated, miserable and even at times wishing I still smoke, but I DON'T SMOKE.

I was out yesterday and I had to walk past a group of outside smokers at the courthouse. It smelled so foul and nasty. I don't know it it's the Chantix that is making it smell so bad or what, but ewwww!

Maybe that is what set me off on this craving or whatever it is. I know I don't want to smoke, so calling it a craving doesn't seem right.

So I am hoping for a better day tomorrow. No matter what, I will go to bed tonight a non-smoker.

BarbDe · 03-12-2008, 06:51 PM

Good job Micki!

Hang in there. It will pass. I still have those moments.
I came home today and I could smell smoke in the house. DH said he was NOT smoking in the house but on the back porch. I could still smell it in the house and it was gross. That was a good thing. I never smelled it before in the house. And I smoked in the house. Poor DS, what I/we put him through.
Tomorrow will be better!

micki · 03-13-2008, 05:42 AM

Today is better.

I guess it could have been PMS. I don't have periods anymore, so I can't say for sure. I hate to call it craving, because I am not craving smoking, not really. I will not smoke again.

bilsan · 03-13-2008, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by micki

Today is better.

I guess it could have been PMS. I don't have periods anymore, so I can't say for sure. I hate to call it craving, because I am not craving smoking, not really. I will not smoke again.

Hang in there and keep up the attitude . I quit several years ago and it was hard for a few months . My head had the hardest time and emotions . It is a hard and wonderful thing to do . I loved the saying ( non smoker ) . When I would want to smoke I would laugh and say oh I am a nonsmoker . I am a thousand times grateful I did not give in and start the cycle all over again . My house is clean , clothes , mouth , I have fresh air lol . Sandy

micki · 03-13-2008, 06:32 AM

thanks Sandy

Boudica · 03-13-2008, 06:55 AM

I have a year and a month without smoking and I STILL have days where I feel as if I am missing "something".... then I realise that it is a cigarette in my hand that I am missing!

I've read back where someone posted that Dr. Oz (whoever that is) on Oprah stated that someone's chance of quitting dropped down to 5% if their SO didn't quit. That sounds kind of rediculous to me. I quit... and have kept my quit.... and my DH still smokes.

I feel, if you REALLY are adamant about quitting, then no one can lessen your chances of quitting. If you fail at your attempt to quit and say it is b/c your SO didn't quit... then you weren't serious about quitting in the first place IMO. SERIOUS quitters won't let anyone or anything 'make' them smoke. They just.... don't.... smoke.

KUTGW everyone!
~Deila

wimminrule · 03-17-2008, 07:54 PM

Hey guys - I just finished day 1 of my quit on Chantix. The other 2x I quit on Chantix were very easy; this time it has been really hard (been taking it for 3 weeks this time - before I quit after 3-4 days). I plan to stay on the Chantix for six months this time - I quit after a month or two the last two times, and I think it was too soon.

Congrats to all who are fighting the good fight!

micki · 03-18-2008, 05:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wimminrule

Hey guys - I just finished day 1 of my quit on Chantix. The other 2x I quit on Chantix were very easy; this time it has been really hard (been taking it for 3 weeks this time - before I quit after 3-4 days). I plan to stay on the Chantix for six months this time - I quit after a month or two the last two times, and I think it was too soon.

Congrats to all who are fighting the good fight!

COngratulations! You can do it. Have you tried quitnet.com ? Lots of supportive quitters over there.

Boudica · 03-18-2008, 07:30 AM

wimminrule

At least you know you CAN quit....hadda lotta practice!!!

Just kiddin ya... I know THAT feeling of 'I can quit any time I want to...I've done it before!'... having quit several times in the past myself. Once for 7 years! Just hang in there and do what you feel you need to do to keep the quit!

~Deila

Still looking for the $$$ I saved when I quit........

BarbDe · 04-05-2008, 05:16 AM

Just wanted to check in!
How is everybody doing????? Still with us??

I have been quit for 5 Months, 17 hours, 39 minutes and 29 seconds (152 days). I have saved $763.66 by not smoking 6,109 cigarettes. I have saved 3 Weeks, 5 hours and 5 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 2:36 PM

(Still looking for that $763.66!!!)

micki · 04-05-2008, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarbDe

Just wanted to check in!
How is everybody doing????? Still with us??

I have been quit for 5 Months, 17 hours, 39 minutes and 29 seconds (152 days). I have saved $763.66 by not smoking 6,109 cigarettes. I have saved 3 Weeks, 5 hours and 5 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 2:36 PM

(Still looking for that $763.66!!!)

I know, where did we get the money???

skoolmarm729 · 04-05-2008, 07:50 AM

I have been lurking for awhile and thought I would finally pop in. I have been a smoker for 15 years and I won't lie, I love being a smoker. That being said, I used to love Doritos and Pop-Tarts before this WOE!! So, I do understand that what I love is not always good for me

I started induction on March 1 and have done pretty well. I thought I would wait to quit once I had lost more weight or even reached my goal. The more I thought about it, I knew that I was just looking for an excuse not to quit right away and I knew that I was better off quitting while I'm still on induction and motivated about getting healthy. ALL that being said... I smoked a cigarette at 5 am (I always smoke as SOON as I wake up

) felt disgusted by it and decided that today is THE day.

I plan to post often as I am terrified about taking this head on. You guys seem like a good group and I hope you can offer advice, support, encouragement-- ANYTHING, 'cause I will need it ALL.

Take Care--

Boudica · 04-05-2008, 07:58 AM

We can be here for ya and CONGRATS! It totally sux feeling ickygross after smoking huh? I wish I could get my DH to feel that way... but not yet.....(sigh)

Anyway...check in as much as you need to! I believe you WILL do better at quitting while you are still in the BETTER HEALTH mindset.

Also, check out Quit Net dot com for support.

~Deila

Quit since 22 Feb 07

BarbDe · 04-05-2008, 11:16 AM

You can do it Skoolmarm!!!

Drink lots of water and keep yourself busy!
You are doing it smart. I pretty much gave up on the LC while I was quitting. Now I have to re-lose the weight all over again!

Anyway, just hang in there. Come here and post when you need a good kick in the pants. Micki is good for that!!

skoolmarm729 · 04-05-2008, 02:17 PM

Well... I'm almost through with the day and did not touch a cig! On a normal day I would have smoked about 10 by now. I had several errands to run with kids in car-- not a situation I would normally smoke in anyway. I probably thought about a cig several times an hour, but it's been okay. My eating was squeeky clean too!! I think I picked a good time to quit

Yay me!

micki · 04-05-2008, 02:46 PM

I will be here for you!

I am only 2 months ahead of you and i used to think I loved to smoke too. That's funny!

I'm not sure what I loved about it the most, probably just feeding the addiction constantly. Never having to crave or be cranky. Other than that, I don't miss the smell, the cough, the mess in my house, the stink in my car, the expense, the stuff coming out of my lungs every morning, the fear of dying young of lung cancer, heart disease, empysema; almost setting my bed, car, couch, cloths, self on fire; the sleepless nights waking up to smoke every 2-3 hours. Yes, I loved to smoke too, right.

Wait until you are clean for a couple weeks, and you walk past a group of people smoking outside. Look at the misery on their faces while they stand outside in the rain or cold or heat. Then come back about ten minutes later. You can still smell them, and boy do they stink.

Remember that 20 minutes of brisk walking every day will equal the metabolism change from quitting, so get out and walk if you can.

You're lucky to be quitting in April. I quit in February, and I walked every day, no matter what. There were some pretty cold mornings in February.

But I haven't gained any weight this time, so there goes my favorite excuse to start smoking again.

I guess I'm stuck being a non-smoker, and an opinionated one at that.

(B I T C H on wheels lol)

micki · 04-05-2008, 02:55 PM

YouTube - NicoDerm Commercial

03-12-2008, 06:19 PM	#280
micki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Pleasant, PA USA Posts: 2,290 Gallery: micki Stats: 150/141/130 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: Jan-10-2008	crappy day 40! I have been having a bad day. Bad mood. Crabby, irritated, miserable and even at times wishing I still smoke, but I DON'T SMOKE. I was out yesterday and I had to walk past a group of outside smokers at the courthouse. It smelled so foul and nasty. I don't know it it's the Chantix that is making it smell so bad or what, but ewwww! Maybe that is what set me off on this craving or whatever it is. I know I don't want to smoke, so calling it a craving doesn't seem right. So I am hoping for a better day tomorrow. No matter what, I will go to bed tonight a non-smoker.

03-13-2008, 06:55 AM	#285
Boudica Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Embracing mackereality! Posts: 3,886 Gallery: Boudica Stats: 5'9 ~ 229/Size 18 jeans/Size 12 jeans WOE: 2 weeks Scarsdale/2 weeks Atkins Induction Start Date: Every Day	I have a year and a month without smoking and I STILL have days where I feel as if I am missing "something".... then I realise that it is a cigarette in my hand that I am missing! I've read back where someone posted that Dr. Oz (whoever that is) on Oprah stated that someone's chance of quitting dropped down to 5% if their SO didn't quit. That sounds kind of rediculous to me. I quit... and have kept my quit.... and my DH still smokes. I feel, if you REALLY are adamant about quitting, then no one can lessen your chances of quitting. If you fail at your attempt to quit and say it is b/c your SO didn't quit... then you weren't serious about quitting in the first place IMO. SERIOUS quitters won't let anyone or anything 'make' them smoke. They just.... don't.... smoke. KUTGW everyone! ~Deila __________________ Operation Homefront

04-05-2008, 07:50 AM	#291
skoolmarm729 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 786 Gallery: skoolmarm729 Stats: 5ft7in~292sz26/240sz20/188 WOE: Atkins-Induction Start Date: March 1, 2008	I have been lurking for awhile and thought I would finally pop in. I have been a smoker for 15 years and I won't lie, I love being a smoker. That being said, I used to love Doritos and Pop-Tarts before this WOE!! So, I do understand that what I love is not always good for me I started induction on March 1 and have done pretty well. I thought I would wait to quit once I had lost more weight or even reached my goal. The more I thought about it, I knew that I was just looking for an excuse not to quit right away and I knew that I was better off quitting while I'm still on induction and motivated about getting healthy. ALL that being said... I smoked a cigarette at 5 am (I always smoke as SOON as I wake up ) felt disgusted by it and decided that today is THE day. I plan to post often as I am terrified about taking this head on. You guys seem like a good group and I hope you can offer advice, support, encouragement-- ANYTHING, 'cause I will need it ALL. Take Care-- __________________ ~~~* 52 Pounds Gone Since 3/1/08 ~~~* Smoke Free Since 4/5/08 *"Walk Away the Pounds" Challenge 5/18/08~ Miles walked so far: 68.00*

02-27-2008, 07:37 PM	#271
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,149 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	thanks really

02-28-2008, 05:47 AM	#272
micki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Pleasant, PA USA Posts: 2,290 Gallery: micki Stats: 150/141/130 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: Jan-10-2008	That is the way you have to talk to the nicotine demons. Tough love.

02-28-2008, 07:24 AM	#273
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,149 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	Boy, that was a rough one yesterday. Strange. Came out of nowhere. I thought I was over all that already. But I didn't give in!! Thanks again! I have been quit for 3 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days, 19 hours, 47 minutes and 25 seconds (115 days). I have saved $579.11 by not smoking 4,632 cigarettes. I have saved 2 Weeks, 2 Days and 2 hours of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 2:36 PM

02-28-2008, 10:28 AM	#274
OutofTheWoods Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 40 Gallery: OutofTheWoods Stats: 230/195/145: 5'11 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 2/1/2008	i wish i knew this was here! Ive been a week without smoking...I will certainly be hanging around here for the support!

02-28-2008, 11:54 AM	#275
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,149 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	Welcome aboard OutofTheWoods!! And congrats on the quit!

02-28-2008, 12:24 PM	#277
JMS1 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 24 Gallery: JMS1 Stats: 175/165/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: February, 2008	This looks like a good thred. I quit smoking for about 3 wks. Both my husband and I took the Chantix. I took it for about 1 week (the starter kit) and my husband is still on it and not getting any results. This kind of makes it hard on me since I smell the stuff all day and makes me want one. I've cheated a couple of times. Has anyone tried the Chantix and patch? Maybe this would work on him. Juanita PS. have been on Atkins and have not gained any weight.

03-12-2008, 06:51 PM	#281
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,149 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	Good job Micki! Hang in there. It will pass. I still have those moments. I came home today and I could smell smoke in the house. DH said he was NOT smoking in the house but on the back porch. I could still smell it in the house and it was gross. That was a good thing. I never smelled it before in the house. And I smoked in the house. Poor DS, what I/we put him through. Tomorrow will be better!

03-13-2008, 05:42 AM	#282
micki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Pleasant, PA USA Posts: 2,290 Gallery: micki Stats: 150/141/130 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: Jan-10-2008	Today is better. I guess it could have been PMS. I don't have periods anymore, so I can't say for sure. I hate to call it craving, because I am not craving smoking, not really. I will not smoke again.

03-13-2008, 06:32 AM	#284
micki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Pleasant, PA USA Posts: 2,290 Gallery: micki Stats: 150/141/130 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: Jan-10-2008	thanks Sandy

03-17-2008, 07:54 PM	#286
wimminrule Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4,002 Gallery: wimminrule Stats: 260/225.5/under 200 for now WOE: Whole foods Start Date: 8/2007	Hey guys - I just finished day 1 of my quit on Chantix. The other 2x I quit on Chantix were very easy; this time it has been really hard (been taking it for 3 weeks this time - before I quit after 3-4 days). I plan to stay on the Chantix for six months this time - I quit after a month or two the last two times, and I think it was too soon. Congrats to all who are fighting the good fight!

03-18-2008, 07:30 AM	#288
Boudica Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Embracing mackereality! Posts: 3,886 Gallery: Boudica Stats: 5'9 ~ 229/Size 18 jeans/Size 12 jeans WOE: 2 weeks Scarsdale/2 weeks Atkins Induction Start Date: Every Day	wimminrule At least you know you CAN quit....hadda lotta practice!!! Just kiddin ya... I know THAT feeling of 'I can quit any time I want to...I've done it before!'... having quit several times in the past myself. Once for 7 years! Just hang in there and do what you feel you need to do to keep the quit! ~Deila Still looking for the $$$ I saved when I quit........

04-05-2008, 05:16 AM	#289
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,149 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	Just wanted to check in! How is everybody doing????? Still with us?? I have been quit for 5 Months, 17 hours, 39 minutes and 29 seconds (152 days). I have saved $763.66 by not smoking 6,109 cigarettes. I have saved 3 Weeks, 5 hours and 5 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 2:36 PM (Still looking for that $763.66!!!)

04-05-2008, 07:58 AM	#292
Boudica Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Embracing mackereality! Posts: 3,886 Gallery: Boudica Stats: 5'9 ~ 229/Size 18 jeans/Size 12 jeans WOE: 2 weeks Scarsdale/2 weeks Atkins Induction Start Date: Every Day	We can be here for ya and CONGRATS! It totally sux feeling ickygross after smoking huh? I wish I could get my DH to feel that way... but not yet.....(sigh) Anyway...check in as much as you need to! I believe you WILL do better at quitting while you are still in the BETTER HEALTH mindset. Also, check out Quit Net dot com for support. ~Deila Quit since 22 Feb 07

04-05-2008, 11:16 AM	#293
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,149 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	You can do it Skoolmarm!!! Drink lots of water and keep yourself busy! You are doing it smart. I pretty much gave up on the LC while I was quitting. Now I have to re-lose the weight all over again! Anyway, just hang in there. Come here and post when you need a good kick in the pants. Micki is good for that!!

04-05-2008, 02:17 PM	#294
skoolmarm729 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 786 Gallery: skoolmarm729 Stats: 5ft7in~292sz26/240sz20/188 WOE: Atkins-Induction Start Date: March 1, 2008	Well... I'm almost through with the day and did not touch a cig! On a normal day I would have smoked about 10 by now. I had several errands to run with kids in car-- not a situation I would normally smoke in anyway. I probably thought about a cig several times an hour, but it's been okay. My eating was squeeky clean too!! I think I picked a good time to quit Yay me!

04-05-2008, 02:46 PM	#295
micki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Pleasant, PA USA Posts: 2,290 Gallery: micki Stats: 150/141/130 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: Jan-10-2008	I will be here for you! I am only 2 months ahead of you and i used to think I loved to smoke too. That's funny! I'm not sure what I loved about it the most, probably just feeding the addiction constantly. Never having to crave or be cranky. Other than that, I don't miss the smell, the cough, the mess in my house, the stink in my car, the expense, the stuff coming out of my lungs every morning, the fear of dying young of lung cancer, heart disease, empysema; almost setting my bed, car, couch, cloths, self on fire; the sleepless nights waking up to smoke every 2-3 hours. Yes, I loved to smoke too, right. Wait until you are clean for a couple weeks, and you walk past a group of people smoking outside. Look at the misery on their faces while they stand outside in the rain or cold or heat. Then come back about ten minutes later. You can still smell them, and boy do they stink. Remember that 20 minutes of brisk walking every day will equal the metabolism change from quitting, so get out and walk if you can. You're lucky to be quitting in April. I quit in February, and I walked every day, no matter what. There were some pretty cold mornings in February. But I haven't gained any weight this time, so there goes my favorite excuse to start smoking again. I guess I'm stuck being a non-smoker, and an opinionated one at that. (B I T C H on wheels lol)