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Round two - three years later

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8

Hello Christina

Boy could I relate to everything you were saying, especially about the part of finding something else to do to get away from it all.

You will be a success this time. I keep telling myself that. Smoking is not an option! We are non smokers now!

I call my self shamenomore, for obvious reasons, We as smokers were the minority, we were looked upon badly by many people, when my son started complaining about the way I smelled and how I was going to get sick, I realized We have to do this for our kids as much as we have to do this for ourselves.

My sons life will not be a good life without me in it, why take the gamble anymore!!

Keep it up! you are doing great!

Remember, you do not want to go through the first three days again!! It gets better everyday!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 5
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 85
Amount Saved: $40.80
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 12 Mins: 0 Seconds: 27

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Welcome, cristinas! You may gain a few pounds. I've gained seven and some of those may be due to a new medication that increases appetite. Not everyone gains weight when they quit smoking. In any case, I've been told by my doctor that I'd have to gain 70 pounds to be in the same shape as I was in while smoking. Although I have no recent experience, past experience tells me that it's easier for me to lose weight than it is to quit smoking. Slips aren't as catastrophic when it comes to weight loss. Hang on to your quit.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 158
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,424
Amount Saved: $1,714.30
Life Gained:
Days: 17 Hrs: 7 Mins: 42 Seconds: 10

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 916

Welcome to SSC Cristina!

You have mad3 the best decision of your life.

And about the wight gain, forget it!! I am also weight conscious and I decided that quitting smoking was more important.

Just have healthy snacks on hand like celery sticks and carrots, or frozen popsicles and fat free popcorn.

Keep your ice water on hand and a positive attitude.

If I can do it, I am sure you can do it too!

Go trough my program and get a better understanding about your addiction.

You will be fine,

Hang on, and read and post as needed.

We are here for you!!

Hugs

Marivi

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/23/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 256
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,840
Amount Saved: $384.00
Life Gained:
Days: 29 Hrs: 3 Mins: 46 Seconds: 34

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 410

Hi Christina,

Welcome to the best stop smoking site! Put up your best fight and you will make it to round three! As your body heals from the adverse effects of smoking you'll find you do a lot less huffing and puffing when you do exercise. All the exercise in the world won't help if you're still killing yourself (and possibly others) with those coffin nails! I smoked for more years than you have graced this earth! If I can do this so can you!

Stick with the winners here!

cameless

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/17/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 659
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 16,475
Amount Saved: $5,477.94
Life Gained:
Days: 125 Hrs: 20 Mins: 17 Seconds: 37

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

You have a great attitude Cristinas! Try to keep that mindset, it will help you greatly. Have you worked through the program yet? Also, be sure to put a rewards system in place and post often.

Staying healthy and active will help you in your quit but try to put your quit as your number one goal. The health benefits you gain from quitting smoking far outweight the health benefits you will gain from losing a few pounds.

Ashley, Health Educator

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1080

Good luck Christina and welcome to SSC. The combination of the patch, your determination, and the support you get from us here at SSC should make your quit journey a whole lot easier. I can tell you that because thats exactly how I did my quit.Those first few days do feel quite strange and we can all relate to that, its letting go of a long time habit and implementing changes to our behaviours.

Come here at any time and share any concerns or questions you may have. There is always someone amongst our group who will identify with you and may offer answers or just plain old support if you need it. Remember to reward yourself, after all its a huge achievement and deserves to be recognised.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/10/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 514
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 12,850
Amount Saved: $7,710.00
Life Gained:
Days: 60 Hrs: 15 Mins: 44 Seconds: 46

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 967

You will do fine with our help. We always lend a helping hand when you need it. lean on us whenever you need to...

congratulations on quitting, its a fantastic start to a new life.

Kelly

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 12/7/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 669
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 20,070
Amount Saved: $2,508.75
Life Gained:
Days: 55 Hrs: 16 Mins: 18 Seconds: 33

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 597

Your off to a great start! We are glad you are joining us here at SSC. There's lots of experience and a whole gaggle of great quitters to lead the way! Keep a positive attitude and work the program here, posting whenever about whatever. Congrats on your decision!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/22/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 349
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,960
Amount Saved: $2,792.00
Life Gained:
Days: 39 Hrs: 6 Mins: 31 Seconds: 52

Quit Meter

$52,440.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 741 Hours: 18

Minutes: 10 Seconds: 21

Life Gained
Quit Meter

5244

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

209,760

Cigarettes Not Smoked

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Hi. New to this forum, old into smoking. Well, at least until yesterday. Yesterday it was the first day of the new path I chose. I am on the patch so it was not too bad. But the cravings are there. The grumpiness and anxiety. That feeling that I don't know what to do when I want to get away from things... Not easy. Not pleasant either... Not for me or the ones around me for that matter - been cranky and edgy all day.

I tried to quit three years ago, also on the patch, and it went great for three months. But the first big fight and I was back on a pack a day in no time... I want it to be different this time! I have a ten year older that needs her mom around for as long as possible...

Do I miss the cigarettes? Just the habit, for now. I know it will get worse before it gets better. So I am -kinda- pacing myself. But it's a tough battle.

I am concerned with the weight gain since I started exercising a month ago and I was getting in shape, losing weight and stuff. My mind tells me first things first... but it took me forever to convince myself I need to exercise. And if I don't see the results I know I'll slack off... Decisions, decisions... I guess this is a real test for my will power! Let's see if I am as tough as I think I am... lol.

But for now is breathing in, breathing out and try to enjoy life without the addiction...

Wish me luck guys. I know I'll need it.

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 1
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 35
Amount Saved: $4.55
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 2 Mins: 58 Seconds: 55

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