I had a strong craving last night, I actually smelled a cigarett. I did stuff myself with cookies and cakes but atleast I did not smoke. Eventually I got my thinking straingt and lite a candle and chewed some gum, a much wiser move.
This morning I realized that I am establishing a new habit. As I sit down with my first cup of coffee for the day, turn on the tv for the morning news, instead of a smoke I am reaching for my laptop. I have been doing the same thing in the evenings as I return home from work.
Thanks to all the members who are being so supportive and this free support center I am making better choices this quit.
Have a Great Day All. Debbie
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 63
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $24
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 43 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56
Hey Deb,
Good for you on hangin' in there! I thought a cig sounded good earlier today. It's the first time I let myself wonder how it would taste. EEWWW! Then I remembered how much better my lungs feel, and had a piece of hard candy. We are getting close to Hell week being over! What is your reward going to be? I think I'll schedule a massage next week. Be sure to do something nice for yourself! Congrats!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 69
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $11.58
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
Deb,
You should be at 1 week - end of Hell Week today. Please post to celebrate!!! :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 7
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 74
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $13.51
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
Great work, Deb. Keep on keepin' on! You can do this. First week is over.
Take in all the advice and keep posting regularly. It really helps.
Cheers, Jan
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/13/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] -5
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0
Congratulations on beating the craving Deb, I remember when i was first quitting I quite often smelled cigarettes too, even if there were none around! Watch the cookies and the cake.... :8o: i've now got an extra 20 lbs to lose since I couldn't stay away from them...lol
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/12/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 147
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,125
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $576.24
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 41
Deb,
Congratulations on day 6! And on overcoming that crave!
You are right, you are establishing new routines to replace your old one and this is a great step in the right direction.
Keep up the great progress.
Hell week is almost over, start planning your reward!
Danielle
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Good for you Deb! Quitting smoking does mean we change our routines and the things we do. The new life you will find without smoking is so awesome! It is a life of freedom. No longer will the addiction control what you do and when. You are finally taking control of your life back.
Keep taking one step at a time. It just gets better and better!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/1/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 554
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 11,088
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1939
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
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