~*~Stop Smoking 2008~*~ - Page 8

Boudica · 01-26-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikixie

WTG! for everybody who is quitting!

I desperately want to join your club. I started out the new year strong - went 20-some hours without a cigarette, and its been off and on (mostly on) ever since.

THATS IT!! I am done with this damned habit. I feel like garbage, its nasty, smelly and expensive. I have half a pack of cigarettes here and i want to go douse it in water and throw it away, but part of me is saying "no, don't do it!!"

Arggh!

What do you all suggest?

Niki

I say print your post out... hang it where you can see it... and STAY ANGRY AT YOUR ADDICTION!!! If you remember how BAD it makes you feel... the less inclined you are to smoke!

As already suggested, get Alan Carrs book. I've heard nothing but good things about it. Also, get with your doctor to see what the best way to go.. the patch, Chantix, cold turkey, etc.

~D

Nikixie · 01-26-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aim in Fla*working

Nikixie..get Allan Carr's book..Stopping smoking the easy way..and Join us!
p.s.,,,YAY i am still in

I just got back from picking this up at the library.

I'm going to stay in tonight and read!

Niki

Boudica · 01-26-2008, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikixie

I just got back from picking this up at the library.

I'm going to stay in tonight and read!

Niki

OH GOOD GIRL!!!!

PrettyPaula · 01-28-2008, 06:21 AM

right then ladies its been 1 week and 1 day since i smoked...

i havent taken a chantix (thats what they get called here !) since last tuesday.

I can honestly say i dont want one. and that is WEIRD. i am super fat though... haha damn metabolism!

aim in Fla*working · 01-28-2008, 06:38 AM

day 57 I think for me...i am so glad.
I do want one now ang again..but rarely and controllable. weight is the same.
no gain. really

Boudica · 01-28-2008, 08:25 AM

Paula ~ Smoke free and weight gained. NO WORRIES! It is weight EASILY lost when you are comfortable to start losing again! It IS more than likely water weight since the nicotine is leaving your system and your body wants to replace it with SOMETHING!!!

8 DAYS SMOKE FREE!!!

Amy ~ WTG for you as well! No loss but no gain..... AND you are in control of your urges! FANTASTIC!

For you both!
~D

Nikixie · 01-28-2008, 08:27 AM

28 hours for me!! Hoping I make it to 48 hours smoke free. I'm going to be like those parents who have a 5 year old and still give their age in months.

As of right now I dont have any desire to smoke. I've been eating a lot, though. At this point I dont care. I'll eat a little more to get past the worst of quitting.

PrettyPaula · 01-28-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikixie

28 hours for me!! Hoping I make it to 48 hours smoke free. I'm going to be like those parents who have a 5 year old and still give their age in months.

As of right now I dont have any desire to smoke. I've been eating a lot, though. At this point I dont care. I'll eat a little more to get past the worst of quitting.

im really proud of you.... keep going ok!! you will get moments where you want one, but drink a glass of water and think about WHY you want one... for me ive found its just because its a familiar situation during which i would have previously smoked.

changing habits is the most important part!

SheriK · 01-29-2008, 02:18 AM

Had the most horrible nightmare last night - I was smoking.

I had a really stressful day yesterday at work and I wonder if that triggered the dream. Woke up this morning feeling defeated until I realized it was only a dream.

Day 24 here I come.

aim in Fla*working · 01-29-2008, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SheriK

Had the most horrible nightmare last night - I was smoking.

I had a really stressful day yesterday at work and I wonder if that triggered the dream. Woke up this morning feeling defeated until I realized it was only a dream.

Day 24 here I come.

Good for you..at least it was just a dreaM!!
I know people who used to dream of french fries while onlow carb.

Nikixie · 01-29-2008, 05:57 AM

Well, I made it past the 48 hour mark! I had my first moment where I thought "I can sneak a cigarette, nobody will know!" but, I made it past that without having one! WOO HOO!

Boudica · 01-29-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikixie

Well, I made it past the 48 hour mark! I had my first moment where I thought "I can sneak a cigarette, nobody will know!" but, I made it past that without having one! WOO HOO!

AWRIEEEET!

And that *sneak one, no one will know* thing? THAT is the Nicotine messin with your head! WTG!

PrettyPaula · 01-29-2008, 01:57 PM

well done!!! WOOHOO!!! 1 week 2 days for me!

Gracie514 · 01-30-2008, 06:49 AM

Hello,
Just checking in......still good here. Vegas was a blast. There weren't very many people smoking in the casinos so not much temptation. Maybe people are finally realizing what a waste it is! It seemed like there were much more non-smokers than smokers. Great to see everyone fighting the fight. Have a great day!

aim in Fla*working · 01-30-2008, 07:09 AM

welcom back Gracie..glad you had a smokefree good time

Boudica · 01-30-2008, 09:41 AM

WB Gracie! Didja win any mooooolaaaa?!?!?!?

Gracie514 · 01-30-2008, 10:41 AM

Actually, our last night we did very well in blackjack. Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!!!! LOL

SonyaK · 01-30-2008, 12:27 PM

WB Gracie!!! Yeah on the blackjack.

Nikix - how are you doing?

Day 16 here, smoke free.

I quit taking the full dose of Chantix a few days ago.

The dose I should be on right now is 1mg twice a day, but I don't have the time to fight off the nausea twice a day.

With the OK from my Dr. I am cutting the 1mg pills in half (which is not easy) and taking 1/2 twice a day.

Nausea gone. Yeah!

Up a few more ponds.

Nikixie · 01-30-2008, 05:15 PM

Hi SonyaK!

On day 4 here, thanks for asking!

WTG! to everybody trying to quit.

peachy · 02-02-2008, 02:56 PM

I'm quitting on Monday. Anybody have any advice for me? I'm going to try the patch this time (can't take chantix because of drug interactions).

Boudica · 02-02-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peachy

I'm quitting on Monday. Anybody have any advice for me? I'm going to try the patch this time (can't take chantix because of drug interactions).

Peachy!

Drink LOTS of water.

Make sure you have a lot of healthy *grazing* food (celery, SF hard candies, etc)

Get a copy of Alan Carrs book and read it!

Prepare EVERYONE around you for a bad mood!

Avoid your usual smoking places.

Make a list of things to do where each activity is about 10 minutes long. Whenever you feel a craving hit, pull out your list and do that activity. It should bypass your crave!

KUTGW everyone and post your suggestions!

~D

PrettyPaula · 02-04-2008, 05:06 AM

my only advice would be to make sure you are ready to quit.

throw everything away, think of your self as a non smoker immediately.

2 weeks here

SonyaK · 02-04-2008, 05:08 PM

"Get a copy of Alan Carrs book and read it!"

I want to second that advice and add:

Get "Stop Smoking Forever" by Gleen Harrold, it's a the Hyponis CD (download).

Between the book and the Hyponis sessions this time has been almost easy for me.

Now about the hypnosis CD (download), I ordered it from audiable.com and uploaded it on to my Ipod. I had never experienced any kind of hypnosis before and I wasn't even sure I believe in such things, was pretty sure I didn't have the time to fool with it and even if I could find the time I was also pretty sure I could not sit still long enough to try, But since it was recommended by a few people and the download was only about $10.00 I thought I would give it a whirl.

When I first started listening to the hypnosis CD I cracked up. The tone of his voice was sorta annoying, but I decided I would hear it out. One minute I was thinking about how silly this idea was and the next minute I could hear him say "wake up" and I woke up - WIDE AWAKE. ( Which wasn't such a good thing since it was bed time.)

Honstly I have not had one single overwhelmingly strong urge to smoke. Not one. I think the book and the CD combo really rewired my thinking and made this time almost easy.

The (download) CD is sorta like taking valium. I don't care how wound up I am, 5 minutes into that CD and I am completely relaxed. I love it!

Best of luck and I hope you check in often so we all know how your doing.

Three weeks, 20 hours, 32 minutes and 16 seconds. 546 cigarettes not smoked, saving $88.79. Life saved: 1 day, 21 hours, 30 minutes.

Barbara B · 02-08-2008, 07:58 AM

Hello everyone. I have been reading all your wonderful and inspiring posts and I am ready to commit to quit. I have my Chantix in hand, Allen Carr's book, and just purchased Glenn Harold's audio download. I am starting on the Chantix tomorrow. Today, I signed up at their website to get daily emails and I printed out the 24-hour Smoking Log. I need all the ammunition I can get. I am 62 years old and have been smoking for 50 yrs. I am terrified, but I'm trying to set myself up for success. I read Allen's book over a year ago, but never committed. Wasn't ready. Please tell me I can do this!

Gracie514 · 02-08-2008, 08:51 AM

Barbara B.: You can absolutely do this! I don't care if you've smoked for 3 months or 50 years, it can be beaten. You have all of the best tools for quitting. Take it day-by-day, treating each day as a success. My best advice to you is to avoid the situations where you normally smoke, at least for now. I used to do it on Friday nights at the bar so while I was quitting I totally avoided going out on Friday nights. I know my BF smokes while talking on the telephone so maybe walk around or chew gum while on the phone. I believe it is mainly a drug addiction but it is also a learned behavior. You have to learn new behaviors in your daily life. Instead of waking up to coffee and a cigarette, wake up to orange juice and a walk. I believe in you and support you 100% in quitting. Do it for yourself!

SonyaK · 02-08-2008, 08:55 AM

Barbara you cannot only do this you can do it well!

Follow the directions with the Chantix - set your quit day a week AFTER you start the medication. Trying to stop smoking the same day you start the med amounts to quitting cold turkey. Chantix takes a week or so to build up in your system.

The combination of the book, Chantix and the CD have worked so well for me. I hope you find the method as easy as I have.

Please post and let us all follow your journey -quitting is exciting but getting to follow and support others along the journey is just pure joy!

Barbara B · 02-08-2008, 09:55 AM

Thanks for the moral support. Feb. 16 is my quit date. Will keep you posted.

02-04-2008, 05:08 PM	#233
SonyaK Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.W. FL Posts: 113 Gallery: SonyaK Stats: 205/168.5/135 WOE: all of them Start Date: Aug. 2007	"Get a copy of Alan Carrs book and read it!" I want to second that advice and add: Get "Stop Smoking Forever" by Gleen Harrold, it's a the Hyponis CD (download). Between the book and the Hyponis sessions this time has been almost easy for me. Now about the hypnosis CD (download), I ordered it from audiable.com and uploaded it on to my Ipod. I had never experienced any kind of hypnosis before and I wasn't even sure I believe in such things, was pretty sure I didn't have the time to fool with it and even if I could find the time I was also pretty sure I could not sit still long enough to try, But since it was recommended by a few people and the download was only about $10.00 I thought I would give it a whirl. When I first started listening to the hypnosis CD I cracked up. The tone of his voice was sorta annoying, but I decided I would hear it out. One minute I was thinking about how silly this idea was and the next minute I could hear him say "wake up" and I woke up - WIDE AWAKE. ( Which wasn't such a good thing since it was bed time.) Honstly I have not had one single overwhelmingly strong urge to smoke. Not one. I think the book and the CD combo really rewired my thinking and made this time almost easy. The (download) CD is sorta like taking valium. I don't care how wound up I am, 5 minutes into that CD and I am completely relaxed. I love it! Best of luck and I hope you check in often so we all know how your doing. Three weeks, 20 hours, 32 minutes and 16 seconds. 546 cigarettes not smoked, saving $88.79. Life saved: 1 day, 21 hours, 30 minutes. __________________ Quit Smoking January 13, 2008

02-08-2008, 07:58 AM	#234
Barbara B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Egypt, NJ Posts: 824 Gallery: Barbara B WOE: Dr. Richard Bernstein	Hello everyone. I have been reading all your wonderful and inspiring posts and I am ready to commit to quit. I have my Chantix in hand, Allen Carr's book, and just purchased Glenn Harold's audio download. I am starting on the Chantix tomorrow. Today, I signed up at their website to get daily emails and I printed out the 24-hour Smoking Log. I need all the ammunition I can get. I am 62 years old and have been smoking for 50 yrs. I am terrified, but I'm trying to set myself up for success. I read Allen's book over a year ago, but never committed. Wasn't ready. Please tell me I can do this! __________________ Kimkins survivors: http://kimkinslawsuit.wordpress.com/...-diego-county/ http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/pop...imkinsdiet.htm http://kimkinsscam.wordpress.com/200...ke-action-now/ http://kimkinslawsuit.wordpress.com/ "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." (Edmund Burke) "No one could make a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little." (Edmund Burke)

02-08-2008, 08:51 AM	#235
Gracie514 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 464 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: Too much/Better/Onedureland WOE: Mastering Leptin Start Date: June 2007	Barbara B.: You can absolutely do this! I don't care if you've smoked for 3 months or 50 years, it can be beaten. You have all of the best tools for quitting. Take it day-by-day, treating each day as a success. My best advice to you is to avoid the situations where you normally smoke, at least for now. I used to do it on Friday nights at the bar so while I was quitting I totally avoided going out on Friday nights. I know my BF smokes while talking on the telephone so maybe walk around or chew gum while on the phone. I believe it is mainly a drug addiction but it is also a learned behavior. You have to learn new behaviors in your daily life. Instead of waking up to coffee and a cigarette, wake up to orange juice and a walk. I believe in you and support you 100% in quitting. Do it for yourself! __________________ Gracie

01-28-2008, 06:21 AM	#214
PrettyPaula Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 743 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: PrettyPaula Stats: 5ft 11, looking for inch loss! WOE: Intuitive eating/Callanetics Start Date: 4th jan 08 - changed 29th feb	right then ladies its been 1 week and 1 day since i smoked... i havent taken a chantix (thats what they get called here !) since last tuesday. I can honestly say i dont want one. and that is WEIRD. i am super fat though... haha damn metabolism!

01-28-2008, 06:38 AM	#215
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,211 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	day 57 I think for me...i am so glad. I do want one now ang again..but rarely and controllable. weight is the same. no gain. really

01-28-2008, 08:25 AM	#216
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	Paula ~ Smoke free and weight gained. NO WORRIES! It is weight EASILY lost when you are comfortable to start losing again! It IS more than likely water weight since the nicotine is leaving your system and your body wants to replace it with SOMETHING!!! 8 DAYS SMOKE FREE!!! Amy ~ WTG for you as well! No loss but no gain..... AND you are in control of your urges! FANTASTIC! For you both! ~D

01-28-2008, 08:27 AM	#217
Nikixie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 234 Gallery: Nikixie Stats: 364/309/??? WOE: Atkins	28 hours for me!! Hoping I make it to 48 hours smoke free. I'm going to be like those parents who have a 5 year old and still give their age in months. As of right now I dont have any desire to smoke. I've been eating a lot, though. At this point I dont care. I'll eat a little more to get past the worst of quitting.

01-29-2008, 02:18 AM	#219
SheriK Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In the Sticks in Illinois Posts: 136 Gallery: SheriK Stats: 185/179/135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2008	Had the most horrible nightmare last night - I was smoking. I had a really stressful day yesterday at work and I wonder if that triggered the dream. Woke up this morning feeling defeated until I realized it was only a dream. Day 24 here I come.

01-29-2008, 05:57 AM	#221
Nikixie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 234 Gallery: Nikixie Stats: 364/309/??? WOE: Atkins	Well, I made it past the 48 hour mark! I had my first moment where I thought "I can sneak a cigarette, nobody will know!" but, I made it past that without having one! WOO HOO!

01-29-2008, 01:57 PM	#223
PrettyPaula Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 743 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: PrettyPaula Stats: 5ft 11, looking for inch loss! WOE: Intuitive eating/Callanetics Start Date: 4th jan 08 - changed 29th feb	well done!!! WOOHOO!!! 1 week 2 days for me!

01-30-2008, 06:49 AM	#224
Gracie514 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 464 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: Too much/Better/Onedureland WOE: Mastering Leptin Start Date: June 2007	Hello, Just checking in......still good here. Vegas was a blast. There weren't very many people smoking in the casinos so not much temptation. Maybe people are finally realizing what a waste it is! It seemed like there were much more non-smokers than smokers. Great to see everyone fighting the fight. Have a great day!

01-30-2008, 07:09 AM	#225
aim in Flaworking Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 8,211 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	welcom back Gracie..glad you had a smokefree good time

01-30-2008, 09:41 AM	#226
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	WB Gracie! Didja win any mooooolaaaa?!?!?!?

01-30-2008, 10:41 AM	#227
Gracie514 Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 464 Gallery: Gracie514 Stats: Too much/Better/Onedureland WOE: Mastering Leptin Start Date: June 2007	Actually, our last night we did very well in blackjack. Remember, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!!!! LOL

01-30-2008, 12:27 PM	#228
SonyaK Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.W. FL Posts: 113 Gallery: SonyaK Stats: 205/168.5/135 WOE: all of them Start Date: Aug. 2007	WB Gracie!!! Yeah on the blackjack. Nikix - how are you doing? Day 16 here, smoke free. I quit taking the full dose of Chantix a few days ago. The dose I should be on right now is 1mg twice a day, but I don't have the time to fight off the nausea twice a day. With the OK from my Dr. I am cutting the 1mg pills in half (which is not easy) and taking 1/2 twice a day. Nausea gone. Yeah! Up a few more ponds.

01-30-2008, 05:15 PM	#229
Nikixie Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, Ne Posts: 234 Gallery: Nikixie Stats: 364/309/??? WOE: Atkins	Hi SonyaK! On day 4 here, thanks for asking! WTG! to everybody trying to quit.

02-02-2008, 02:56 PM	#230
peachy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WindyCity Posts: 472 Gallery: peachy WOE: Protein Power Start Date: Too Long Ago	I'm quitting on Monday. Anybody have any advice for me? I'm going to try the patch this time (can't take chantix because of drug interactions).

02-04-2008, 05:06 AM	#232
PrettyPaula Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 743 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: PrettyPaula Stats: 5ft 11, looking for inch loss! WOE: Intuitive eating/Callanetics Start Date: 4th jan 08 - changed 29th feb	my only advice would be to make sure you are ready to quit. throw everything away, think of your self as a non smoker immediately. 2 weeks here

02-08-2008, 08:55 AM	#236
SonyaK Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: S.W. FL Posts: 113 Gallery: SonyaK Stats: 205/168.5/135 WOE: all of them Start Date: Aug. 2007	Barbara you cannot only do this you can do it well! Follow the directions with the Chantix - set your quit day a week AFTER you start the medication. Trying to stop smoking the same day you start the med amounts to quitting cold turkey. Chantix takes a week or so to build up in your system. The combination of the book, Chantix and the CD have worked so well for me. I hope you find the method as easy as I have. Please post and let us all follow your journey -quitting is exciting but getting to follow and support others along the journey is just pure joy!

02-08-2008, 09:55 AM	#237
Barbara B Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Egypt, NJ Posts: 824 Gallery: Barbara B WOE: Dr. Richard Bernstein	Thanks for the moral support. Feb. 16 is my quit date. Will keep you posted.