~*~Stop Smoking 2008~*~ - Page 11

BarbDe · 04-06-2008, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by micki

"all going to hell" is pretty much where I am right now. I am trying and trying to get back on plan, but for whatever reason, I keep blowing it. I won't smoke either, no matter what. I need an incentive to get back on the weight loss track again. Maybe I should have an affair.

I HEAR ya!!!

skoolmarm729 · 04-06-2008, 04:55 PM

My vote goes to the affair- sounds like it will be great fun! I am eating on plan and have not had any major cravings...yet. I am shocked that this is not as horrible as I thought it would be. I still feel the urge to step out, but I have to kind of rethink it and Ta Da-- the thought is gone! This is crazy. Tomorrow will be my first day back at work as a non-smoker!

BarbDe · 04-06-2008, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by skoolmarm729

Tomorrow will be my first day back at work as a non-smoker!

Good luck Skoolmarm!! You'll do great!!

skoolmarm729 · 04-08-2008, 05:29 PM

2 days gone of being a non-smoking working gal. It is going pretty well... the hour long commute with no cigs is driving me crazy though!

Boudica · 04-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Gum could be your best friend during your commute. I also like to turn the radio up or pop in a cheesy 80s CD and sing at the top of your lungs! Keeps you from smoking and gets oxygen into them smoke starved lungs!!!!

FOR 2 DAYS!!!

micki · 04-09-2008, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by skoolmarm729

2 days gone of being a non-smoking working gal. It is going pretty well... the hour long commute with no cigs is driving me crazy though!

I use sippy straws, you know, little stir things from cocktails at a bar? I just have my way with them! By the time I get out of the car, the poor little straw is just mutilated!

skoolmarm729 · 04-09-2008, 05:14 PM

Thanks for the encouragement BarbDe!
Boudica- Have you been spying on me

That's EXACTLY what I have been doing. Nothing like good old B-52's or Prince and the Revolution at 630 am

Micki- I love your sippy straw idea- I think I will "have my way" with one manana! I just read somebody else's idea of chewing cinnamon stix-- I might get some of both and go for it!

A few things I've noticed about my "new habit" of NOT smoking:
1. I can smell my detergent/fabric softener ALL day!
2. I can smell my shampoo ALL day!
3. I can smell my scented hand lotion ALL day- and no longer as a vanilla/tobacco

4. My breath stays fresher longer!
5. I am not losing 10 minutes 10 times a day

Thanks all!!!

skoolmarm729 · 04-10-2008, 07:04 PM

Today was NOT a good day. I actually feel like I "miss" my cigs. I feel sad and moody. Luckily, it did not get to the point of me lighting up-- but I could not stop thinking of a cigarette!

I just want to sleep or scream AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

Boudica · 04-10-2008, 07:39 PM

BUT...........

You have 5 days under your belt of being smoke free

See all the cool 'new' things you've noticed since not smoking

Remember, this feeling WILL PASS.

If it doesn't pass then make yourself a deal. If you run 5 miles THEN you can have a cigarette.

KUTGW!!
~Deila

micki · 04-11-2008, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boudica

BUT...........

You have 5 days under your belt of being smoke free

See all the cool 'new' things you've noticed since not smoking

Remember, this feeling WILL PASS.

If it doesn't pass then make yourself a deal. If you run 5 miles THEN you can have a cigarette.

KUTGW!!
~Deila

NO YOU CAN"T!

Not one puff, no matter what! Not ever! If you feed the addiction, it will never die. You are going to have bad days, I still have bad days. You should see me on my walks, grumbling to myself, feeling cranky, and just talking it all out with myself. If anyone saw me, they would think I'm crazy.

It's hard to quit for good, but the only way to quit for good is to never ever light a single cigarette.
Last night I dreamed about smoking. I was so disappointed in myself.

I hope you are feeling better today. If you aren't, I hope you will feel better tomorrow.

micki · 04-11-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by skoolmarm729

Today was NOT a good day. I actually feel like I "miss" my cigs. I feel sad and moody. Luckily, it did not get to the point of me lighting up-- but I could not stop thinking of a cigarette!

I just want to sleep or scream AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

Can you please make a list of the things about smoking that you miss? Here's my list:
1. Not feeling cranky all the time
2. ?

Then make a list of the things you don't miss:

1. Killing myself with every cigarette
2. Looking like a low-life standing outside smoking while everyone looks at me like "you idiot"
3. Spending $10 a day
4. Being afraid I will run out
5. Driving to the store late at night because I ran out
6. dirty ashtrays
7. stinky car
8. stinky hair
9. stinky clothes
10. stinky hands
11. spilled ashtrays
12. the mess in my house
13. stinky house
14. yellow stains on my fingers
15. brown stains on my teeth
16. hacking up my lungs every morning
17. my old lady voice
18. not being able to sing
19. out of breath after one flight of stairs
20. going outside in the middle of nice meal out to smoke
21. filthy windows
22. burns on my clothes, sheets, floor, car and even occasionally myself (ouch)

I'm sure there is more, that's all I can think of off the top of my head. I think I'll deal with the crankiness.

Boudica · 04-11-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by micki

NO YOU CAN"T!

Not one puff, no matter what! Not ever! If you feed the addiction, it will never die. You are going to have bad days, I still have bad days. You should see me on my walks, grumbling to myself, feeling cranky, and just talking it all out with myself. If anyone saw me, they would think I'm crazy.

It's hard to quit for good, but the only way to quit for good is to never ever light a single cigarette.
Last night I dreamed about smoking. I was so disappointed in myself.

I hope you are feeling better today. If you aren't, I hope you will feel better tomorrow.

Yeah... the whole 'You can have a cig if you run 5 miles first" thing? It was a joke!!! That's why I put the little laughing guy at the end.

Hell, if you CAN run 5 miles after being a smoker... then WOW.

Besides, if you DID run 5 miles... afterwards.... you wouldn't WANT a cigarette!!! It would take more than 10 minutes to run 5 miles.... and it takes about 10 minutes for the crave to pass!

Sorry to all who may have taken my JOKE out of context.

~D

micki · 04-11-2008, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boudica

Yeah... the whole 'You can have a cig if you run 5 miles first" thing? It was a joke!!! That's why I put the little laughing guy at the end.

Hell, if you CAN run 5 miles after being a smoker... then WOW.

Besides, if you DID run 5 miles... afterwards.... you wouldn't WANT a cigarette!!! It would take more than 10 minutes to run 5 miles.... and it takes about 10 minutes for the crave to pass!

Sorry to all who may have taken my JOKE out of context.

~D

Don't apologize, I know you're just kidding. I was only pretend-shouting. lol. I just wanted to make sure skoolmarm heard me in case she was lacing up her running shoes.

BarbDe · 04-11-2008, 03:54 PM

I have been quit for 5 Months, 1 Week, 4 hours, 13 minutes and 59 seconds (159 days). I have saved $795.87 by not smoking 6,367 cigarettes. I have saved 3 Weeks, 1 Day, 2 hours and 35 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 2:36 PM

I'm still cranky too.

That and this stupid weight I let myself gain. Which only adds to the crankiness. However, the weight gain is my own darn fault.

But .. very good list of things I don't miss.

Micki, you are on top of it girlfriend!!

wimminrule · 04-11-2008, 06:13 PM

WTG Skoolmarm and all our quitters!!

I have been quit for 3 Weeks, 5 Days, 2 hours, 53 minutes and 22 seconds (26 days). I have saved $122.50 by not smoking 522 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Day, 19 hours and 30 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 3/16/2008 5:17 PM

I am excited to see that the cost of cigarettes is actually MORE than the cost of Chantix. One good thing about the price of them going up!

I am doing well. I started with a personal trainer three days per week and on my off days, I walk 45 minutes on the treadmill and take one day completely off. I cannot believe how bad of shape I'm in compared to the last time I weight-trained. That in itself is a serious motivation for me to stay stopped.

I have also been able to give up ALL asthma medicine I was taking!!! Saves me another $70/month! My migraines have lessened, too, so I'm saving money on that as well.

I'm hopeful that I keep remembering all of these things if I even THINK about having a drag off someone's cig - which has only happened to me once so far, thank goodness.

I haven't gained any weight either.

BarbDe · 04-11-2008, 06:30 PM

Awesome Wimminrule!! Keep up the good work!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by wimminrule

WTG Skoolmarm and all our quitters!!

I have been quit for 3 Weeks, 5 Days, 2 hours, 53 minutes and 22 seconds (26 days). I have saved $122.50 by not smoking 522 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Day, 19 hours and 30 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 3/16/2008 5:17 PM

I am excited to see that the cost of cigarettes is actually MORE than the cost of Chantix. One good thing about the price of them going up!

I am doing well. I started with a personal trainer three days per week and on my off days, I walk 45 minutes on the treadmill and take one day completely off. I cannot believe how bad of shape I'm in compared to the last time I weight-trained. That in itself is a serious motivation for me to stay stopped.

I have also been able to give up ALL asthma medicine I was taking!!! Saves me another $70/month! My migraines have lessened, too, so I'm saving money on that as well.

I'm hopeful that I keep remembering all of these things if I even THINK about having a drag off someone's cig - which has only happened to me once so far, thank goodness.

I haven't gained any weight either.

skoolmarm729 · 04-11-2008, 07:16 PM

If it doesn't pass then make yourself a deal. If you run 5 miles THEN you can have a cigarette.

This was too funny!! I can't imagine running for 5 minutes!!

The feeling did pass of course. But it was a horrible feeling-- like trying hard NOT to cry and even breaking down a few times. Pretty scary stuff... Veggin' out in bed DID help. I slept off and on and watched bad TV crap when I woke up. Made me forget my craves, that's for sure.

Micki- Your list was perfect. I can't think of any "real" things I miss about smoking either.

My friends and family think I'm insane for changing eating habits AND quitting smoking. Some have actually even told me to go back to one to make life a little easier. I wanted to snap on them!! Instead, I graciously explained my decision to do both.

Thank you guys for understanding and never telling me to go back! It means so much to know that you all went through this and that I am not going to die because I'm having a craving.

Tomorrow is my first full week of no smoking

Sarmay · 04-15-2008, 01:03 PM

I am so glad that I popped in here and read a bit of this ... I am struggling with quitting ... officially, I supposedly quit last Thursday, but with a few setbacks.

I CAN do this!

What has caused my setbacks is ... well, many things, but my crankiness ... and sis (who quit with me and is doing great! Grrr) keeps pointing out how moody I am and how mean I am, etc ... and what do you think that does? Yup... makes it WORSE! XD

BarbDe · 04-15-2008, 03:55 PM

I'm going for surgery tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!!
Still not smoking, but wishing I could get drunk!!!
Hang in there everybody! We can do this!!

micki · 04-15-2008, 04:50 PM

Best wishes to you Barb. Nick's daughter is going back in for surgery #3 to have the plates & screws removed. I'll be thinking of you.

Thank goodness you aren't smoking. You will have a better surgery, less bleeding and faster heeling.

wimminrule · 04-15-2008, 06:20 PM

Hope it all goes well, Barb! I am 30 days smoke-free today!

micki · 04-16-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wimminrule

Hope it all goes well, Barb! I am 30 days smoke-free today!

Congratulations on making it through the first month. Stay strong, as you are about to enter "no man's land."

skoolmarm729 · 04-17-2008, 06:04 PM

Congrats on all the quits

I am so proud of all of us!

Sarmay you CAN do this- just drink lots of water and chew lots of gum

I am approaching the 2 week mark

I miss cigs, but not enough to go back!

skoolmarm729 · 04-27-2008, 10:19 AM

Just wanted to give an update as we close in on April. No cigs for me and a BIG deal for me is that I can go hours now and seem to forget that I was ever a smoker?! The first few days I thought of cigs ALL the time. Now I notice that it's maybe once or twice a day when I remember that I WAS a smoker and I get sad for myself. I can't even truly say that I have cravings.

Hope everyone else had a great smoke-free April!

04-09-2008, 05:14 PM	#307
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	Thanks for the encouragement BarbDe! Boudica- Have you been spying on me That's EXACTLY what I have been doing. Nothing like good old B-52's or Prince and the Revolution at 630 am Micki- I love your sippy straw idea- I think I will "have my way" with one manana! I just read somebody else's idea of chewing cinnamon stix-- I might get some of both and go for it! A few things I've noticed about my "new habit" of NOT smoking: 1. I can smell my detergent/fabric softener ALL day! 2. I can smell my shampoo ALL day! 3. I can smell my scented hand lotion ALL day- and no longer as a vanilla/tobacco 4. My breath stays fresher longer! 5. I am not losing 10 minutes 10 times a day Thanks all!!! __________________ ~~~* 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*

04-11-2008, 03:54 PM	#314
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,339 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	I have been quit for 5 Months, 1 Week, 4 hours, 13 minutes and 59 seconds (159 days). I have saved $795.87 by not smoking 6,367 cigarettes. I have saved 3 Weeks, 1 Day, 2 hours and 35 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 2:36 PM I'm still cranky too. That and this stupid weight I let myself gain. Which only adds to the crankiness. However, the weight gain is my own darn fault. But .. very good list of things I don't miss. Micki, you are on top of it girlfriend!! __________________ Barb, 48 30 to lose/0 Lost/ 30 TO GO! Exercise for June: (Beginning 6/10) Walking - 4 miles; Biking - 32 miles July Walking - 5 miles; Biking - 181.77 miles Si6 2/36

04-11-2008, 06:13 PM	#315
wimminrule Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4,013 Gallery: wimminrule Stats: 260/223.5/under 200 for now WOE: Whole foods Start Date: 8/2007	WTG Skoolmarm and all our quitters!! I have been quit for 3 Weeks, 5 Days, 2 hours, 53 minutes and 22 seconds (26 days). I have saved $122.50 by not smoking 522 cigarettes. I have saved 1 Day, 19 hours and 30 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 3/16/2008 5:17 PM I am excited to see that the cost of cigarettes is actually MORE than the cost of Chantix. One good thing about the price of them going up! I am doing well. I started with a personal trainer three days per week and on my off days, I walk 45 minutes on the treadmill and take one day completely off. I cannot believe how bad of shape I'm in compared to the last time I weight-trained. That in itself is a serious motivation for me to stay stopped. I have also been able to give up ALL asthma medicine I was taking!!! Saves me another $70/month! My migraines have lessened, too, so I'm saving money on that as well. I'm hopeful that I keep remembering all of these things if I even THINK about having a drag off someone's cig - which has only happened to me once so far, thank goodness. I haven't gained any weight either. __________________ Quit drinking 10/23/03 Quit smoking 3/16/08 11.5" lost since 3/24/08 Miles ridden since 5/3/08 - 235.4 http://my.sparkpeople.com/wimminrule

04-06-2008, 04:55 PM	#302
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	My vote goes to the affair- sounds like it will be great fun! I am eating on plan and have not had any major cravings...yet. I am shocked that this is not as horrible as I thought it would be. I still feel the urge to step out, but I have to kind of rethink it and Ta Da-- the thought is gone! This is crazy. Tomorrow will be my first day back at work as a non-smoker!

04-08-2008, 05:29 PM	#304
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	2 days gone of being a non-smoking working gal. It is going pretty well... the hour long commute with no cigs is driving me crazy though!

04-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#305
Boudica Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Embracing mackereality! Posts: 3,915 Gallery: Boudica Stats: 5'9 ~ 229/Size 18 jeans/Size 12 jeans WOE: 2 weeks Scarsdale/2 weeks Atkins Induction Start Date: Every Day	Gum could be your best friend during your commute. I also like to turn the radio up or pop in a cheesy 80s CD and sing at the top of your lungs! Keeps you from smoking and gets oxygen into them smoke starved lungs!!!! FOR 2 DAYS!!!

04-10-2008, 07:04 PM	#308
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	Today was NOT a good day. I actually feel like I "miss" my cigs. I feel sad and moody. Luckily, it did not get to the point of me lighting up-- but I could not stop thinking of a cigarette! I just want to sleep or scream AAAAAAHHHHH!!!!!

04-10-2008, 07:39 PM	#309
Boudica Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Embracing mackereality! Posts: 3,915 Gallery: Boudica Stats: 5'9 ~ 229/Size 18 jeans/Size 12 jeans WOE: 2 weeks Scarsdale/2 weeks Atkins Induction Start Date: Every Day	BUT........... You have 5 days under your belt of being smoke free See all the cool 'new' things you've noticed since not smoking Remember, this feeling WILL PASS. If it doesn't pass then make yourself a deal. If you run 5 miles THEN you can have a cigarette. KUTGW!! ~Deila

04-11-2008, 07:16 PM	#317
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	If it doesn't pass then make yourself a deal. If you run 5 miles THEN you can have a cigarette. This was too funny!! I can't imagine running for 5 minutes!! The feeling did pass of course. But it was a horrible feeling-- like trying hard NOT to cry and even breaking down a few times. Pretty scary stuff... Veggin' out in bed DID help. I slept off and on and watched bad TV crap when I woke up. Made me forget my craves, that's for sure. Micki- Your list was perfect. I can't think of any "real" things I miss about smoking either. My friends and family think I'm insane for changing eating habits AND quitting smoking. Some have actually even told me to go back to one to make life a little easier. I wanted to snap on them!! Instead, I graciously explained my decision to do both. Thank you guys for understanding and never telling me to go back! It means so much to know that you all went through this and that I am not going to die because I'm having a craving. Tomorrow is my first full week of no smoking

04-15-2008, 01:03 PM	#318
Sarmay MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Where pigs fly in Ohio. Posts: 2,166 Blog Entries: 18 Gallery: Sarmay Stats: 299/261.8/150 WOE: WW Flex WI-Sunday Start Date: March 2008	I am so glad that I popped in here and read a bit of this ... I am struggling with quitting ... officially, I supposedly quit last Thursday, but with a few setbacks. I CAN do this! What has caused my setbacks is ... well, many things, but my crankiness ... and sis (who quit with me and is doing great! Grrr) keeps pointing out how moody I am and how mean I am, etc ... and what do you think that does? Yup... makes it WORSE! XD

04-15-2008, 03:55 PM	#319
BarbDe MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 2,339 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 6/4/08 204/204/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	I'm going for surgery tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!! Still not smoking, but wishing I could get drunk!!! Hang in there everybody! We can do this!!

04-15-2008, 04:50 PM	#320
micki MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mt Pleasant, PA USA Posts: 2,300 Gallery: micki Stats: 150/141/130 WOE: Atkins for Life Start Date: Jan-10-2008	Best wishes to you Barb. Nick's daughter is going back in for surgery #3 to have the plates & screws removed. I'll be thinking of you. Thank goodness you aren't smoking. You will have a better surgery, less bleeding and faster heeling.

04-15-2008, 06:20 PM	#321
wimminrule Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 4,013 Gallery: wimminrule Stats: 260/223.5/under 200 for now WOE: Whole foods Start Date: 8/2007	Hope it all goes well, Barb! I am 30 days smoke-free today!

04-17-2008, 06:04 PM	#323
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	Congrats on all the quits I am so proud of all of us! Sarmay you CAN do this- just drink lots of water and chew lots of gum I am approaching the 2 week mark I miss cigs, but not enough to go back!

04-27-2008, 10:19 AM	#324
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	Just wanted to give an update as we close in on April. No cigs for me and a BIG deal for me is that I can go hours now and seem to forget that I was ever a smoker?! The first few days I thought of cigs ALL the time. Now I notice that it's maybe once or twice a day when I remember that I WAS a smoker and I get sad for myself. I can't even truly say that I have cravings. Hope everyone else had a great smoke-free April!