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gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/02/20, 12:25 PM I am so happy and proud to say yesterday was one month since I quit smoking cold turkey and I feel great.
Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2008/02/20, 01:03 PM CONGRATS on your accomplishments thus far, I know that isn't an easy task. Here's to continued success in your new smoke free life. -------------- Bettia Life is all about timing... the unreachable becomes reachable, the unavailable become available, the unattainable... attainable. Have the patience, wait it out It is all about timing. -Stacey Chapman
216chinook Posts: 89 Joined: 2006/02/12	2008/02/20, 01:07 PM Great news! It just gets easier each day. 10 years after i gave it up, it hits me occasionally out of the blue. I wait 5 seconds and its gone. Welcome to the ex-smokers club -------------- The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking. Albert Einstein (1879–1955)
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/20, 01:20 PM Congratulations! I gave it up on January 7 of this year. The only time I think about it is occasionally to think "Wow, I didn't want a cig. at all today!" funny. Don't you just feel so much better? Oh, and don't the smokers around you reek so bad? ha ha. No offense to the smokers of course. ;) Way to go!!! GOOD FOR YOU!!!!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2008/02/20, 02:02 PM Yes! Good for you! Smokers do stink! Now you don't! Keeep it up! -------------- Argue your limitations and they are yours.
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/02/20, 02:16 PM Thank you so much. Drinking lots of water and chewing gum are all working so far for me. I find the smell gross now to be honest. My gf is 11 yrs younger than me and has been so very supportive and totaly made it worth my while to quit. lol
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/20, 02:24 PM That's so awesome gs. My poor assistant at work here smokes. She always tends to come in my office IMMEDIATELY following her smoke break. Luckily we have a friendly relationship and I can tell her to come back when she "airs out". lol. I just can't stomach the smell and swear that if I'm around it too long I feel like I can't breathe. I sure feel guilty for putting those around me through that for so long!!! I too have invested in sugar free chewing gum. My jaw hurts like someone punched me from chewing, but at least I'm not smoking! :laugh::laugh:
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/02/20, 02:36 PM Yes I never knew the smell to be so bad until now. I've smoked since I was 16 and I'm about 2 weeks away from the BIG 40!! Speaking of gum thanks for reminding me I need to buy some more.
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/21, 01:23 PM So, have you gained any weight when you quit? I have managed not to (knock on wood), but my hubby quit with me. He's always been naturally thin but after quitting, he's gained 12 lbs around his mid-section! It's a good thing though, it finally got him to the gym! ha ha.
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/02/21, 02:43 PM that's funny. I thought I would have put on some weight by now but thats hasn't been the case. I've been lucky I'm loosing and gettng leaner instead. I take weight gainer and still don't add much except a few lbs or so.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2008/02/21, 06:27 PM Way to go! Congratulations! Eventually you won't even be thinking about how long you have quit! Welcome to the new life style. When people ask if you want a cigarette just say "I don't smoke" and not "no,I quit" -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/21, 08:52 PM Good tip carivan. I watched Oprah and Dr. Oz about a month ago (I'm an Oprah addict), they are on a no-smoking kick trying help people quit. They said that you shouldn't say "I am quitting smoking today" or "today is my last cigarette" or "I've been a week without a smoke". You are supposed to say "BREATHING FREE" like "I'm breathing free as of today" or "I've been breathing free for 2 months". By saying smoking or cigarette you can trigger yourself into wanting one and it's still got that ugly unhealthy feel to it (psychologically speaking). I've tried it, and it does seem to make me feel better, "breathing free" just sounds cleaner and fits my healthy lifestyle better. Hopefully others trying to quit can give it a try.
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/02/22, 09:36 AM I think I'll keep my "quit smoking" cold turkey tips to myself however it starts with "S" and ends with "EX". lol
amyksmith76 Posts: 601 Joined: 2005/07/26	2008/02/22, 09:43 AM lol. Well, THAT can fix many things! I guess your military friends may think be scared if you prance around saying " I'm breathing free today boys!"
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/02/22, 10:27 AM lol very true. Military guys would never kiss and tell. lol
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2008/02/22, 04:07 PM Apart from being healthier, my wife made me a deal back then that I couldn't refuse! And still reap the benefits! ============ Quoting from gsnyder: I think I'll keep my "quit smoking" cold turkey tips to myself however it starts with "S" and ends with "EX". lol ============= :big_smile: -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/02/25, 09:43 AM Ivan you've hit the nail on the head. It does help when it comes to incentive, that's for sure.
Olibobwa Posts: 123 Joined: 2006/06/12	2008/02/28, 02:01 AM That's so true Carivan. The first time someone asked me for a light after I quit I remember the feeling of pride I got when I said "I don't have one...I don't smoke" I used the patch for 6 days then quit that too. I found it easier knowing I had a safety net in my pocket in case it got too bad. A poolhall buddy of mine offered some advice he used when he quit. He said that when he wanted a smoke he'd say outloud "I don't smoke, I don't want it and I don't need it." I tried it even though i felt kinda funny trying to brainwash myself but I did and it worked pretty good. Stick with it there's nothing too it nonsmoker since may 05 ============ Quoting from carivan: Way to go! Congratulations! Eventually you won't even be thinking about how long you have quit! Welcome to the new life style. When people ask if you want a cigarette just say "I don't smoke" and not "no,I quit" =============
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/03/14, 10:28 AM Yippe made it through a very stressful week not smoking.
momwithattitude Posts: 51 Joined: 2008/03/11	2008/03/14, 12:14 PM Congrats gs!!! That's terrific. I stopped smoking on Christmas Day 2007. I still think about it and of course want to pick one up but usually the craving subsides a few minutes after the initial thought. I'm on Chantix and honestly it has been an absolute life saver for me. I don't however get grossed out by the smoke or repulsed by smokers. I actually like smelling it and have to remove myself from the people smoking for fear of wanting to join it! :cool: The saying breathing free rather than no smoking is a great idea, Thanks!!
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/04/28, 02:15 PM Three months!!! Feeling great. I now realize how bad I smelled. ewwww gross!!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2008/04/28, 04:25 PM Way to go! Welcome to the other side.:big_smile: -------------- Patience, persistence and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success. Ivan (GO HABS GO!) Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
wrestler125 Posts: 4,619 Joined: 2004/01/27	2008/04/29, 10:19 AM Impressive. -------------- SQUAT MORE ~Jesse Marunde Blood Guts Sweat Chalk
kittlz Posts: 1 Joined: 2008/04/28	2008/04/29, 10:26 AM I quit smokin the bud but now i am back on it i cant seem to quit tell me how you did it
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/04/29, 10:40 AM I really think everyone is different. Each person needs to find what inspires them to achieve there goals. Whether it's to quit smoking or loose weight. Lucky for me my gf of 5 months is totaly amazing. She has been extremely supportive and has been my influence and inspiration. And no you cannot date my gf in order to quit smoking. lol
stefmrock Posts: 2 Joined: 2008/05/16	2008/05/17, 12:07 PM Congrats on the quitting!! My boyfriend is going on three months here in the next week or so ... pretty damn proud of him for going completely cold turkey. He can see a big difference in his workout routine since he has quit. keep it up!!!
docksideguy05 Posts: 90 Joined: 2008/05/15	2008/05/21, 11:12 PM on the 29th i'll be at 3 months =) my gf made a bet with me i couldn't go 2 months without it. My best motivation is people telling me that I can't do something and she happened to know it just kept going with it after that =)
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/05/22, 09:26 AM Hey thanks stef. Cold turkey is easy if you have the inspiration to do so. It's made a huge differance in so many things. I'm told I don't look a day over 30 lol haha
slowmofo Posts: 47 Joined: 2008/05/29	2008/06/13, 12:00 PM but smoking made you look cool
docksideguy05 Posts: 90 Joined: 2008/05/15	2008/07/17, 08:26 PM smartest thing money-wise also! 4 bucks a pack, if you go thru 5 packs a week theres 20 bucks a wk, 80 bucks a month or almost a grand a year. that's a pretty good chunk of change!
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/07/17, 02:40 PM OMG does time fly. 6 months and still not smoking. Go me!!!
revoman Posts: 117 Joined: 2008/01/26	2008/07/17, 05:43 PM Congrats and keep it up , you could say that the worst part is already over with , i have quit for 2 years now and it was the smartest thing i have done in my life ( health wise ).
SkaVeN1313 Posts: 6 Joined: 2008/08/14	2008/08/18, 05:59 PM lol!- very true, and if my wife were to cut off actions in the bedroom. By this time next year you would find me entering the mr universe contest while saving the third world from the threat of starvation. lol 48 hours into not smoking and confidence is still too fresh for me to remark about how I really feel yet. -------------- I want something good to die for, to make it beautiful to live.
SkaVeN1313 Posts: 6 Joined: 2008/08/14	2008/08/14, 05:12 PM Congrats gs- that makes it about seven months by now. I start my quiting attempt on the 18th (Aug) and I sure hope to be leaving a comment on FT in seven months time like your own success. I got a non smoking wife (never even tried- clever girl lol) and two great lil girls. I should not be smoking! esspecialy now with the new workouts I got from here!! And for docksideguy05, over in the UK the $ is about $1.98 to the £1- I just got what I pray is my last pack of x20 smokes- it cost me £6.07! ($12+)- I want that stack of cash, not the taxman!. Incidently a great friend from South Carolina was over last year, poor guy needed a smoke when he left the store after stepping in to get 20 lol. Good luck all!! -------------- I want something good to die for, to make it beautiful to live.
gsnyder Posts: 33 Joined: 2007/01/15	2008/08/15, 08:31 AM Thanks a lot. I really think everyone can do it. You just need to find what motivates you. I'm sure if your wife was to cut you off in the bedroom you would be able to quit in no time. Don't laugh!!! Back when I quit in Jan my new gf said she really didn't care much for the smell that smoking had left my clothes my breath etc. She found some great info and gave it to me. If you want some helpful hints drop me a line I'd be glad to help.