New Year's Resolutions ... How Are We Doing So Far?

[Twisterdog]

Twisterdog, so proud of you for quitting smoking! So, so, so proud!
Twisterdog, I just read and reviewed a book set in Wyoming - see my blog if you're curious.

Thanks. Now 48 hours and no smoking. I can already smell that nasty, stale cigarette smoke smell in my house, the one you just cannot smell while you are smoking. I made an appointment to get the carpets cleaned next week.

And, by the way, smokers, if you are wanting to quit, I highly recommend you give Chantix a try. Yes, I'm having some very vivid and odd dreams, which is one of the side effects ... but it works great.

Looks like an interesting book, I'll see if our local library has it. I wonder if the fictional town of Brown Rock is actually my home town, Rock Springs. It's most definately brown ... in fact that is one of it's nicknames, The Brown Town. The other nickname is not even that flattering.

[Karen]

Thanks. Now 48 hours and no smoking. I can already smell that nasty, stale cigarette smoke smell in my house, the one you just cannot smell while you are smoking. I made an appointment to get the carpets cleaned next week.

Excellent! And that will be more incentive to stay quitted!

As for me, I didn't even visit the bakery department at Whole Foods tonight ... that's gotta count for something! Especially as I kind of went past it getting from the cheese department to the registers ...

[Alysser]

Twisterdog, that's great! Congratulations! Please keep us updated on your smoking resolution. I really hate to hear of anyone smoking.

I kinda started my resolution before Christmas, it's to loose weight and *try* and start jogging. No promises there (for jogging) BUT I did go to Retrofitness today and I jogged for 4 minutes straight without stopping, then when I started again my Ipod fell off the treadmil and went flying so it threw me off. But I am trying to loose wait. I need to start watching what I eat as well. I had a choice of Gram Crackers or chocolate cookies for Breakfast this morning, I chose Gram Crackers! THE HEALTHIER CHOICE, that is so not like me LOL.

[K9karen]

And, by the way, smokers, if you are wanting to quit, I highly recommend you give Chantix a try. Yes, I'm having some very vivid and odd dreams, which is one of the side effects ... but it work great

How expensive is Chantix? I've had a script for it in my wallet for ages. My doc said my RX coverage will not pay for it. (the prescription plan people figure if you can pay for ciggies, you can pay for Chantix). He advised me to check around. I already have vivid dreams, so I'm not concerned. Do you still have THAT urge? I had hypnotism 1x (free) and it didn't help and I don't have money to pay $200 a session to continue. It wasn't a NY resolution. but it sure would be nice not to have to stand out in the cold (even in my own house) I sure am proud of you!
Smoking is the most addicting, nasty habit ever. Ick on me.

[Twisterdog]

How expensive is Chantix? I've had a script for it in my wallet for ages. My doc said my RX coverage will not pay for it. (the prescription plan people figure if you can pay for ciggies, you can pay for Chantix). He advised me to check around. I already have vivid dreams, so I'm not concerned. Do you still have THAT urge? I had hypnotism 1x (free) and it didn't help and I don't have money to pay $200 a session to continue. It wasn't a NY resolution. but it sure would be nice not to have to stand out in the cold (even in my own house) I sure am proud of you!
Smoking is the most addicting, nasty habit ever. Ick on me.

It's expensive. I paid $95 for the first month. However ... at $40 a carton, cigarettes cost more than that, at least for me.

Hypnotism didn't help me either, not at all.

There is no nicotine craving with Chantix, that's the beauty of it. It chemically binds to the nicotine receptors in your brain, and blocks them. It's physically impossible to have a physical craving while using it. Of course, the psychological portion of the addiction remains, the habit. But that's a lot easier to ignore, if you aren't feeling sick and murderous.

[caseysmom]

It's expensive. I paid $95 for the first month. However ... at $40 a carton, cigarettes cost more than that, at least for me.

Hypnotism didn't help me either, not at all.

There is no nicotine craving with Chantix, that's the beauty of it. It chemically binds to the nicotine receptors in your brain, and blocks them. It's physically impossible to have a physical craving while using it. Of course, the psychological portion of the addiction remains, the habit. But that's a lot easier to ignore, if you aren't feeling sick and murderous.

Good job Twisterdog, I am really rooting for you. My 50 year neighbor has been hospitalized and in an induced coma for 10 days due to complications from smoking.