Thanks for posting Terri! I think I am going to mention to each one that I am doing so well, it's not even tempting to be around smoking (that is true, I wasn't at all tempted by my brother and his chain smoking family all of Memorial day).
I hadn't thought they are trying to be considerate, I thought they were uncomfortable not smoking in the house. Maybe I'll buy an outdoor ashtray or something...
Melissa
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,680
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $336.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
Lamplighter - exactly. And this quit is different it is the first time I haven't been in a constant state of denying myself. What a difference
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,680
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $336.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
I haven't had any smoking dreams this quit but last time I had one so real, I woke up and reached for my cigarettes, because I was sure I had blown it. It took me a minute to realize there were no cigarettes, it was just a dream
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,680
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $336.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
The most obvious one is I don't cough and loose my breath. It was frightening, my pipes would close up, and I couldn't take a breath without coughing. Doesn't happen any more.
I don't have heartburn daily any more.
I do feel like I have more endurance. I can handle a flight of stairs without feeling like I am huffing and puffing.
I don't feel any different than I did when I was smoking but I don't have the constant having to smoke. I don't have the focus issues and haven't at all this time around.
I am having such an easier time with the budget with no cigarettes to pay for.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,680
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $336.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 6 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59
I was able to just write a check for summer camp this year for my daughter. I didn't squeak by week by week and get behind on the bills to pay for summer care. That is a big deal for me. And we still have money to do things on the weekend. Since we live in a city that is pretty much based on water recreation, that is a big deal for us. Very rewarding to me.
the money definitely greases the wheel a lot.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 42
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,680
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $336.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17
you know I think this is a great post, but I will tell you that I never got angry, or felt frustrated before when I was smoking. Or that's how it feels when I get upset. I have to just tell myself that I wasn't the perfect parent before when I smoked and I am not going to be now that I've quit.
Melissa
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,720
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $344.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 29 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
Shakes! That is fantastic that you could meet that challenge. It makes you know that you can face any challenge and come out stronger.
Congrats!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,720
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $344.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 18
Sure you can! I have smoked since I was 12, and 2 packs a day since I was in high school. I had never written a budget without cigarettes in it. Or a kiss without smoke on my breath, except for my dad, of course. I had never had a drive in the car without a cigarette flicking out the window. But I quit, and I am doing great! I am a happy non-smoker. I like all the little and big things associated with not smoking.
Just decide once and for all and don't look back.
Good luck and hope to see you around.
Melissa
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/22/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 43
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,720
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $344.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
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