I woke up today, to a new day

[anna_66]

Good for you! I really hope that you can resist the urge to smoke when everyone else is doing it. I know how hard it is, just try not to be around them when they do it. Honest, it DOES get easier
I've been smoke free for almost a year now and I still want one sometimes. I just try to busy myself with something else, then the craving goes away.
Good Luck!!!

[Jessika]

Oh yay CONGRATS! It seems like everyone is quitting lately! My best friend quit shortly after new years, my mother quit ON new years and you too! That makes me so happy. If you can make it through the first three days, you CAN DO IT! Just chew lots of gum or suckers!

[pnance]

Good for you, you'll definately feel better in the end. My dad smoked for about 30 years before he finally gave it up about 4 years ago, believe me if he can quit I know you can do it!!!

[K9karen]

Heartfelt congratulations! Lots of luck! I keep promising myself everyday that I'll stop. The dentist even gave me free samples of the Nicotrol inhaler which is just sitting on the table staring at me. I know it's just an awful habit from nerves. You'd think, after watching my mother suffer from COPD, that I'd have learned my lesson. Plus they're so expensive. Shame on me. I'm so proud of you and wish you success. You're a better person than I am.

[slleipnir]

Congrats! I'm sure it will be really hard, but you can do it It will be worth it :

[Poo]

Wel done you for giving up the smokes, I can understand excatly what you are going through. I tried many times to give up, using the nicotine replacement patches and the gum, but i never suceeded. Then last October I decided to try again with no help, no patches, no gum. I felt that getting up every morning and putting the patch on was just a daily reminder of what I was doing.

I have given up now for just over 3 months. I have got to the stage now where some days I don't give it a thought. It's great, I feel so much better and have saved so much money. I can spoil my furbabies all the more.

Well done you and keep it up

Nicki x

[luvofallhorses]

You can do it! I have been smoke-free for 2 months! I eat a lot, though..

[anna_66]

I'm glad to hear your doing so well. Keep it up

Laura's Babies,
I'll be rooting for you!!!

[lv4dogs]

Day #3 & no ciggs! I feel pretty good too, besides I have that slight quitting smoking cough. Its not that bad though, not as bad as a few years ago when I was smoking almost a pack a day & quit.

I find myself fidgetting (sp?) more & eating more.

[Vela]

That is awesome! Keep up the good work. Find something to do with your hands to keep them busy, play with rubber bands, one of those stress balls, even some clay or silly putty or something. Eat pretzels and other lower fat content foods to help with the snacking, and some fresh fruits cut up. You can keep them handy and take them to work with you, maybe some of those goldfish crackers too. Anyway, keep up the good work, soon that nasty cough will be gone and you'll feel even better and not risk your health with those horrid cigarettes.