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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 420

Good for you, New Papa! I'm on day 3, and have found if I replace the smoke times with something else, I forget about it (the empty space that used to be taken up with a cigarette). Coming here has helped a lot! Just find a healthy option for that smoke time, and it will help! Yeah for you!! One day almost done!!

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 95

Thanks for the suggestions Kiwi, Hillary and Valic. I definitely spread the word that I quit so that there is some accountability. This is definitely the hardest thing that I have every had to do. The social part of it is really hard to, I am so used to "catching up" in the smoke area and then the oral fixation part. I bought a bag of Twizzlers, it is helping a little. Thanks for the quick reponses! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 23 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 95

Day two is getting pretty rough as I am at work today. Meetings are usually followed by a quick smoke break. I can't seem to focus today without thinking about a cigarette. Anyone have problems with staying smoke free at work? Your tips would be appreciated. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 23 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 95

It feels great! I am halfway through the day and have managed to overcome several REALLY tough cravings. I am already breathing a lot easier and haven't wheezed all day. It is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING how quickly the results are felt! Thanks for everyone's support today! And I finally got my Quit Meter installed. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 24 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 55 [B]Seconds:[/B] 25

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 95

Thanks Denise and everyone. Many great suggestions that will defintely use tomorrow. I am just finishing up work (yeah a really long day) so I feel like I am on day 4 instead of three but I feel strong and motivated. Now I just need to get home to sleep to do it all over again at 7am! Good night all and good luck on a new day tomorrow. PS Denise, your parrots are brilliant, I must learn your tricks [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 2 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 31 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $6.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 16

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 175

Hi folks - Today is my 1st day back at work since my quit (I had to come back sooner or later). It's been a little weird not taking my usual smoke breaks. There's not alot of smoker's where I work, it's just been a different environment than home. I used to look forward to my smoke breaks, so today has been full of new triggers. I will say that the day is dragging a little, but I'm sure this will pass. I have no desire to smoke, nor is it a crave, I just have a little extra time to be more productive, or goof off. Hang in there. Now I know why non-smokers complain about smokers being less productive. They do take a lot of breaks, don't they? Peace. -- 2tone [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/26/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 211 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $38.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 51 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

Quit Meter

$359,241.75

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 9191 Hours: 11

Minutes: 34 Seconds: 43

Life Gained
Quit Meter

45618

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

684,270

Cigarettes Not Smoked

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

I also found it hard not to smoke at work, especially after meetings. I chewed the gum like crazy. But, posting here, is truthfully what helped me. A crave will pass whether you smoke a cigarette in response to it or not. If you smoke the cigarette, then you are guarenteed more craves as you try to quit later. If you don't smoke, that crave is one in the road to less craves down the line. Keep posting. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 46 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

I saw your welcome post. How does it feel? I know it makes a world of difference to people just introducing themselves. We're all in this together. It takes all of us for each of us. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 46 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 36 [B]Seconds:[/B] 44

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1150

:) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/29/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 47 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 38 [B]Seconds:[/B] 43

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 406

That is amazing. But doable. As for work, it was really hard for me, too. Fortunately, I work with a lot of young professionals who are bright enough to wonder why anyone would ever stick something like that in their mouth. But hanging out with the other old people was fun, if a little pathetic. My way of coping has been to keep my desk filled with wonderful things to eat and suck on... it gets easier every day, even if they had to widen the aisles and doorways for me. peteg [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/30/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 65 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,279 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $357.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 50

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