Stop smoking 2009 - Page 6

SugarPop · 03-15-2009, 08:03 PM

Hanging in there..........Having a strong urge so came to this thread. I keep hoping I can do this forever. Sometimes it's hard not remembering how much I enjoyed them.

B

lindaokc · 03-15-2009, 08:41 PM

Hang in there. The craving will pass. At this point it's more a memory than a craving. Try to keep front and center the reason you quit. That is the most important!!

The nicodemon is making a last ditch effort to get you back. Don't let him. It's a trap and he's a liar. He'll tell you how much you enjoyed them. It's not true. He's a liar.

Tough it out for a little while tonight and after a good nights sleep you will be so relieved you didn't cave.

PAULAR42166 · 03-18-2009, 05:56 AM

Good Morning !
I wanted to let you all know that as of 10:30am I am 7 days into my quit.
Somedays are a breeze and somedays I think I am going nuts but thats ok too!
Will report again Later
Paula

lindaokc · 03-18-2009, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAULAR42166

Good Morning !
I wanted to let you all know that as of 10:30am I am 7 days into my quit.
Somedays are a breeze and somedays I think I am going nuts but thats ok too!
Will report again Later
Paula

Wow, Paula, that is awesome!!!! Congratulations on making your first week.. It's all down hill from here.

The worst is definitely behind you.

Sugar Pop, how are you doing?

BarbDe · 03-18-2009, 07:27 AM

GREAT job Paula!!!

PAULAR42166 · 03-18-2009, 08:26 AM

Linda,
I sure hope its all downhill from here!! This crazy roller coaster I have been riding for the last 7 days is crazy !! LOL But I would do it again in a heart beat just to beat this demon !!
Thanks to all
Paula

BarbDe · 03-18-2009, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PAULAR42166

Linda,
I sure hope its all downhill from here!! This crazy roller coaster I have been riding for the last 7 days is crazy !! LOL But I would do it again in a heart beat just to beat this demon !!
Thanks to all
Paula

Hang in ther Paula, that ride lasts for a while. But don't give up!!

flickerlane · 03-19-2009, 01:09 PM

Glad I found this thread!

I really really REALLY want to quit-for my health AND for the money I'm spending on these stupid things!

BUT, my problem is I enjoy smoking!

Crazy I know, but when I think about quitting I almost get teary-eyed. I get sad almost as if I would be losing a good friend. Does that make any sense?

Other times I make myself wanna barf thinking those stupid thoughts!

I don't know how I'm gonna do it. I think I'm just gonna have to go cold turkey, but I know that when I've tried to quit before, I got extremely moody (that's saying it nicely LOL).

Anyway, I'll just keep reading this thread and hoping that one day (soon I hope) I'll be able to kick this nasty habit!

Thanks for reading!

BarbDe · 03-19-2009, 01:41 PM

Not crazy at all Flickerlane. We have all been there! I did actually cry many times. And then I was PO'd because I was quitting and I didn't even WANT to in the first place! (I was doing it to be supportive of my DH, who has STILL not quit!

)
You will get there. Just keep checking in with us!!

carbkinky · 03-19-2009, 07:18 PM

First day of Chantix....May I ask for payers? 35 years of smokin!!! Got to do it!! Thanks!

carbkinky · 03-19-2009, 07:19 PM

Sorry.... I mean prayers!!!

BarbDe · 03-19-2009, 07:24 PM

LOL Kinky!! You got it!!
Chantix worked for me... 35 years of smokin' here too!
And now.....
I have been quit for 1 Year, 4 Months, 2 Weeks, 1 Day, 12 hours, 12 minutes and 19 seconds (501 days). I have saved $2,519.27 by not smoking 20,060 cigarettes. I have saved 2 Months, 1 Week, 1 Day, 15 hours and 40 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 9:12 AM

YOU CAN DO IT!!

lindaokc · 03-19-2009, 09:43 PM

Flickerlane, I'd suggest you get the book by Allen Carr called "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" I can't tell you how many people it has helped and it will change that desire for cigarettes into repulsion. Very, very life changing book. You can do this and one of the first steps I'd take if I were you is to get that book.
Carbkinky, you certainly have my prayers and best wishes also. You will do great on the Chantix, I'm sure.

carbkinky · 03-20-2009, 03:14 AM

BarbDe, I see by your stats that u didn't gain those nasty stop smoking pounds. May I ask about your tactics? Thanks!

BarbDe · 03-20-2009, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carbkinky

BarbDe, I see by your stats that u didn't gain those nasty stop smoking pounds. May I ask about your tactics? Thanks!

Ohhh, carbkinky, sorry to say, yes I did gain the pounds. I just restarted my stats!

But on top of quitting smoking I had back surgery and steroids and menopause to boot!

I'm struggling, but at least I'm not smoking!

carbkinky · 03-20-2009, 01:57 PM

Oh my you had a tough time! Sorry for you!!

SugarPop · 03-22-2009, 09:42 PM

SugarPop here...........Still hanging in there.

Just want you guys to know that an online friend of mine quit about 3 weeks after me......In a moment of weakness she recently smoked a whole pack in one day - She actually got the flu or something just days later (must have supressed her immune system)......anyway, just glad she's back on track.......and you know what helped? I told her about the nicodemon just like linda told me. She said it helped her to visualize it like a comic book character.

Hang in there everybody......Remember how your hair stinks when you step into the shower? Remember how you were afraid to talk to people or hug them cuz you didn't want them smelling your breath? Remember how your clothes stink and even your leather purse absorbs the stench? Remember how it was when you weren't a slave to the nicotine? Remember when your teeth were white?

B

carbkinky · 03-23-2009, 03:30 AM

I am still taking Chantix. My quit day is Thursday. No side effects. I like the online support program that comes with Chantix!

BarbDe · 03-23-2009, 05:26 AM

Excellent job you guys!! Keep it up!

lindaokc · 03-23-2009, 06:38 AM

You are doing great, just like Barb said. You know, that lady that smoked the whole pack is still so far ahead of the game. I've had a few whooops along the way also, but getting right back off of them is the key and the nicodemons pull is weakened by the length of time she hasn't been smoking, so it will be easier to walk away. Glad she was able to put them back down.

Great visuals, Sugar Pop. I'm excited for you, Carbkinky. You're going to love being a non smoker, girl.

AprilW · 03-23-2009, 01:59 PM

Hey do you mind if I join you? I just quit today at 8 am. Doing good so far.

I have my patch on and I have been keeping myself busy. I am determined to quit for good this time.

lindaokc · 03-23-2009, 02:07 PM

WTG, April. Good for you, girl. You can do this. You bet you can join us. Welcome.

BarbDe · 03-23-2009, 08:08 PM

Welcome April! Always room for more on this train!!

carbkinky · 03-24-2009, 03:38 AM

We can do this, April!!!

AprilW · 03-24-2009, 06:32 AM

This morning is the worst!!!! I am the type of person who can roll out of bed and light one up. If I can get through this morning, I'll be okay. I knew it would be bad. Why did I ever start in the first place. This stinks!

Somebody should have smacked me back then! I can do it! I am stronger than cigs. Thanks guys for the warm welcome.

lindaokc · 03-24-2009, 06:43 AM

You'll get through it April. The cravings will pass after a few moments whether you pick up the cigarette or not and it will be awhile before another craving hits. Hang in there, girl.

aim in Fla*working · 03-24-2009, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lindaokc

Flickerlane, I'd suggest you get the book by [COLOR="Red"]Allen Carr called "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" [/COLOR] I can't tell you how many people it has helped and it will change that desire for cigarettes into repulsion. Very, very life changing book. You can do this and one of the first steps I'd take if I were you is to get that book.
Carbkinky, you certainly have my prayers and best wishes also. You will do great on the Chantix, I'm sure.

BarbDe · 03-24-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AprilW

This morning is the worst!!!! I am the type of person who can roll out of bed and light one up. If I can get through this morning, I'll be okay. I knew it would be bad. Why did I ever start in the first place. This stinks!

Somebody should have smacked me back then! I can do it! I am stronger than cigs. Thanks guys for the warm welcome.

HANG IN APRIL!!!

PAULAR42166 · 03-25-2009, 07:00 AM

Ahhh 2 week mark!!! WOOHOO!!!!
The fight is not over but the battle is getting easier!!
( thank goodness)
And all the kids are still living!

Although I know that some people that I have had contact with the past 2 weeks may not think I am the nicest person in the world, I dont know maybe it was the way my head would snap in a 360 spin, my eyes would glow green and awful things would come spewing out of my mouth!! OOPS ! Sorry ha ha

To the lady sitting in her car in the grocery store parking lot , smoking her lil cig. You dont know how bad I wanted to flick it out of your hand and tell you if I couldnt have one neither could you!!! I really did think of doing this, good thing I caught myself before I did!!! ha ha

April!! You can do it. I know now that you can. The first days are going to be hard, Not even going to lie. You will have every emtion flying through you but you know what , in the end it is all worth it!! Good Luck and we are all here for you !!!

BarbDe · 03-25-2009, 07:11 AM

YAY PAULA!!!

Great job!! 2 weeks is awesome! You have it beat now. Just keep hanging in!!

03-19-2009, 01:41 PM	#159
BarbDe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 5,320 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 16/14/10 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 2004	Not crazy at all Flickerlane. We have all been there! I did actually cry many times. And then I was PO'd because I was quitting and I didn't even WANT to in the first place! (I was doing it to be supportive of my DH, who has STILL not quit!) You will get there. Just keep checking in with us!!

03-22-2009, 09:42 PM	#167
SugarPop MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,079 Gallery: SugarPop Stats: (225) 212/166/125 (5'2") WOE: Atkins/ LowCarb - Restart 6/1/09 Start Date: Quit Smoking 1/1/09	SugarPop here...........Still hanging in there. Just want you guys to know that an online friend of mine quit about 3 weeks after me......In a moment of weakness she recently smoked a whole pack in one day - She actually got the flu or something just days later (must have supressed her immune system)......anyway, just glad she's back on track.......and you know what helped? I told her about the nicodemon just like linda told me. She said it helped her to visualize it like a comic book character. Hang in there everybody......Remember how your hair stinks when you step into the shower? Remember how you were afraid to talk to people or hug them cuz you didn't want them smelling your breath? Remember how your clothes stink and even your leather purse absorbs the stench? Remember how it was when you weren't a slave to the nicotine? Remember when your teeth were white? B __________________ 225 220 215 200 195 190 185 180 175 165 163 160 155 150 145 140 136 135 130 125 "A ship in a harbor is safe, but that's not what ship's are built for" Goal 1) 175 ~ Goal met 9/15/09 Goal 2) 163 - Overweight NOT Obese Goal 3) 150 Goal 4) 136 - No longer Overweight Goal 5) 125 - Long Term Goal

03-25-2009, 07:00 AM	#179
PAULAR42166 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 137 Gallery: PAULAR42166 Stats: 254/193/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2007	Ahhh 2 week mark!!! WOOHOO!!!! The fight is not over but the battle is getting easier!! ( thank goodness) And all the kids are still living! Although I know that some people that I have had contact with the past 2 weeks may not think I am the nicest person in the world, I dont know maybe it was the way my head would snap in a 360 spin, my eyes would glow green and awful things would come spewing out of my mouth!! OOPS ! Sorry ha ha To the lady sitting in her car in the grocery store parking lot , smoking her lil cig. You dont know how bad I wanted to flick it out of your hand and tell you if I couldnt have one neither could you!!! I really did think of doing this, good thing I caught myself before I did!!! ha ha April!! You can do it. I know now that you can. The first days are going to be hard, Not even going to lie. You will have every emtion flying through you but you know what , in the end it is all worth it!! Good Luck and we are all here for you !!! __________________ Raising Children is like being plucked to death by a chicken!!! Oil Pulling Rocks!!!!

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03-15-2009, 08:03 PM	#151
SugarPop MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,079 Gallery: SugarPop Stats: (225) 212/166/125 (5'2") WOE: Atkins/ LowCarb - Restart 6/1/09 Start Date: Quit Smoking 1/1/09	Hanging in there..........Having a strong urge so came to this thread. I keep hoping I can do this forever. Sometimes it's hard not remembering how much I enjoyed them. B

03-15-2009, 08:41 PM	#152
lindaokc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,521 Gallery: lindaokc Stats: 196/147/140? WOE: atkins/learning Start Date: Feb, 07	Hang in there. The craving will pass. At this point it's more a memory than a craving. Try to keep front and center the reason you quit. That is the most important!! The nicodemon is making a last ditch effort to get you back. Don't let him. It's a trap and he's a liar. He'll tell you how much you enjoyed them. It's not true. He's a liar. Tough it out for a little while tonight and after a good nights sleep you will be so relieved you didn't cave.

03-18-2009, 05:56 AM	#153
PAULAR42166 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 137 Gallery: PAULAR42166 Stats: 254/193/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2007	Good Morning ! I wanted to let you all know that as of 10:30am I am 7 days into my quit. Somedays are a breeze and somedays I think I am going nuts but thats ok too! Will report again Later Paula

03-18-2009, 07:27 AM	#155
BarbDe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 5,320 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 16/14/10 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 2004	GREAT job Paula!!!

03-18-2009, 08:26 AM	#156
PAULAR42166 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 137 Gallery: PAULAR42166 Stats: 254/193/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Sept 2007	Linda, I sure hope its all downhill from here!! This crazy roller coaster I have been riding for the last 7 days is crazy !! LOL But I would do it again in a heart beat just to beat this demon !! Thanks to all Paula

03-19-2009, 01:09 PM	#158
flickerlane Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: a poe dunk town in central CA Posts: 37 Gallery: flickerlane Stats: 210/201/160 WOE: atkins Start Date: february 18, 2009	Glad I found this thread! I really really REALLY want to quit-for my health AND for the money I'm spending on these stupid things! BUT, my problem is I enjoy smoking! Crazy I know, but when I think about quitting I almost get teary-eyed. I get sad almost as if I would be losing a good friend. Does that make any sense? Other times I make myself wanna barf thinking those stupid thoughts! I don't know how I'm gonna do it. I think I'm just gonna have to go cold turkey, but I know that when I've tried to quit before, I got extremely moody (that's saying it nicely LOL). Anyway, I'll just keep reading this thread and hoping that one day (soon I hope) I'll be able to kick this nasty habit! Thanks for reading!

03-19-2009, 07:18 PM	#160
carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 738 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 149/128/118 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	First day of Chantix....May I ask for payers? 35 years of smokin!!! Got to do it!! Thanks!

03-19-2009, 07:19 PM	#161
carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 738 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 149/128/118 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	Sorry.... I mean prayers!!!

03-19-2009, 07:24 PM	#162
BarbDe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 5,320 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 16/14/10 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 2004	LOL Kinky!! You got it!! Chantix worked for me... 35 years of smokin' here too! And now..... I have been quit for 1 Year, 4 Months, 2 Weeks, 1 Day, 12 hours, 12 minutes and 19 seconds (501 days). I have saved $2,519.27 by not smoking 20,060 cigarettes. I have saved 2 Months, 1 Week, 1 Day, 15 hours and 40 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 11/4/2007 9:12 AM YOU CAN DO IT!!

03-19-2009, 09:43 PM	#163
lindaokc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,521 Gallery: lindaokc Stats: 196/147/140? WOE: atkins/learning Start Date: Feb, 07	Flickerlane, I'd suggest you get the book by Allen Carr called "The Easy Way to Stop Smoking" I can't tell you how many people it has helped and it will change that desire for cigarettes into repulsion. Very, very life changing book. You can do this and one of the first steps I'd take if I were you is to get that book. Carbkinky, you certainly have my prayers and best wishes also. You will do great on the Chantix, I'm sure.

03-20-2009, 03:14 AM	#164
carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 738 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 149/128/118 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	BarbDe, I see by your stats that u didn't gain those nasty stop smoking pounds. May I ask about your tactics? Thanks!

03-20-2009, 01:57 PM	#166
carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 738 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 149/128/118 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	Oh my you had a tough time! Sorry for you!!

03-23-2009, 03:30 AM	#168
carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 738 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 149/128/118 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	I am still taking Chantix. My quit day is Thursday. No side effects. I like the online support program that comes with Chantix!

03-23-2009, 05:26 AM	#169
BarbDe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 5,320 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 16/14/10 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 2004	Excellent job you guys!! Keep it up!

03-23-2009, 06:38 AM	#170
lindaokc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,521 Gallery: lindaokc Stats: 196/147/140? WOE: atkins/learning Start Date: Feb, 07	You are doing great, just like Barb said. You know, that lady that smoked the whole pack is still so far ahead of the game. I've had a few whooops along the way also, but getting right back off of them is the key and the nicodemons pull is weakened by the length of time she hasn't been smoking, so it will be easier to walk away. Glad she was able to put them back down. Great visuals, Sugar Pop. I'm excited for you, Carbkinky. You're going to love being a non smoker, girl.

03-23-2009, 01:59 PM	#171
AprilW Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 659 Gallery: AprilW Stats: 175/117/120 GOAL!!!! 5'4 36 yrs. old WOE: Atkin's Start Date: Oct. 2007	Hey do you mind if I join you? I just quit today at 8 am. Doing good so far. I have my patch on and I have been keeping myself busy. I am determined to quit for good this time.

03-23-2009, 02:07 PM	#172
lindaokc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,521 Gallery: lindaokc Stats: 196/147/140? WOE: atkins/learning Start Date: Feb, 07	WTG, April. Good for you, girl. You can do this. You bet you can join us. Welcome.

03-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#173
BarbDe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 5,320 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 16/14/10 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 2004	Welcome April! Always room for more on this train!!

03-24-2009, 03:38 AM	#174
carbkinky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Nashville,Tn Posts: 738 Gallery: carbkinky Stats: 149/128/118 WOE: low carb Start Date: January 2004 rollercoaster	We can do this, April!!!

03-24-2009, 06:32 AM	#175
AprilW Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: IL Posts: 659 Gallery: AprilW Stats: 175/117/120 GOAL!!!! 5'4 36 yrs. old WOE: Atkin's Start Date: Oct. 2007	This morning is the worst!!!! I am the type of person who can roll out of bed and light one up. If I can get through this morning, I'll be okay. I knew it would be bad. Why did I ever start in the first place. This stinks! Somebody should have smacked me back then! I can do it! I am stronger than cigs. Thanks guys for the warm welcome.

03-24-2009, 06:43 AM	#176
lindaokc MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,521 Gallery: lindaokc Stats: 196/147/140? WOE: atkins/learning Start Date: Feb, 07	You'll get through it April. The cravings will pass after a few moments whether you pick up the cigarette or not and it will be awhile before another craving hits. Hang in there, girl.

03-25-2009, 07:11 AM	#180
BarbDe Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SE Florida Posts: 5,320 Gallery: BarbDe Stats: Quit smoking 11/4/07; 16/14/10 WOE: Low carb Start Date: August 2004	YAY PAULA!!! Great job!! 2 weeks is awesome! You have it beat now. Just keep hanging in!!