quit smoking?!

TLIVIGNSTON

hey guys,

whos quit smoking here?? im going to try again this week it will be tough but i know i can do it. so social events are of for a month. what other inspiration can be used.

also did you gain weight?

thanks.

Miss_1999

You can do this! We'll do it together! One day at a time! I've been smoke free for 5 days, today! I know that's not long, but for me, it's a BIG deal! It's the longest I've been smoke free in 5/6 years. I quit when I was trying to get pregnant 6 years ago, and was smoke free while I was pregnant and after I gave birth/breastfeeding, but because of the severe trauma I had with the birth and an injury I sustained, I began smoking again (never around my child, though). That's the longest time I've ever been smoke free, This time, I'd like to make it for life. I'd be glad to be of support, as I need it, too! Best of luck, we'll do it together!

Tracey_B_72

I gave up 2 yrs ago October, I did Stoptober and the app they has was great It was good knowing others were going through it with me, I saved all the money from the 1st month and spent it on me, I used gum every time I went dog walking and brushed my teeth a lot, I never like minty breathe with a ciggie.

PinkyPan1

I quit cold turkey 6 months ago after 27 yrs.. I was told by everyone that smoked or use to smoke that I would gain at least 25 lbs. and that after 27 yrs I could not do it. I am one of those personalities that if you tell me I can't do it ...well then I have to prove you wrong. Not only did I quit but I lost 20 lbs to boot! I have never felt so good and if I knew then what I know now I would have quit at least 20 yrs ago. LOL

You can do this. You will thank yourself later. I am not gonna lie... I still get cravings...stressful situations are my trigger. My husband smokes and has for over 30 yrs. I can not stand the smell. UGH!!!!! The smell itself is enough for me to never return to smoking. Good luck and stay strong.

melindafritz1976

i quit smoking
its been two years
i did nicorette lozenges, then e- cig
then tapered off that
then cinamon candies
then tapered off that

lrtemple74

I guess I'm doing everything at once! lol I have quit smoking, a little hiccup, but I'm back on track now. Also, I would like to lose about 70 lbs. I know I can do it and would love all of your support! We can do this, I can do this!

TLIVIGNSTON

great to see im not the only one taking control here. im seeing the DR on Thursday to get some champix. i have had a friend who had great success with this. i have tried nicotine replacements and it didn't work.

this time its gone for good, and with that the drinking has to stop for at least a month. time to fit it up,

TLIVIGNSTON

Keep me posted as i will for you guys. it can be done by all. live long and prosper.

PurrlyGirl

I quit after 10 years of smoking! You can do it. I've been off for 3 years and I'm so happy. I can breathe and taste things and I don't waste my money (on cigarettes anyway...nail polish is another story!).

Heatts

I quit over 3 years ago. My then fiance bought me necklaces mostly for big markers/achievements. 1 month, 1 day we spent the day with a bunch of smokers and it was a huge challenge to not then so I got one necklace just for that day. I did gain weight when I quit but I don't remember how much. Now even though I am dealing with lots of stress I don't go back because I don't want to go through the pain of quitting again. You can do it! LLP!

GlynnisSapsfordHey

You can do this go for it just think of all the new clothes you can buy, and how good you with be able to breath.

stephanieluvspb

I quit smoking january 24 this year...my birthday. Cold turkey, hardest thing I've done! I just got to the point that I don't wanna die! I love to try new things and live life to the fullest yet I was slowly digging my own grave. I chewed a lot of gum, ate lots of twizzlers and tried to keep busy. Good luck! It will be hard but you can do it! Don't let anything control your life :flowerforyou:

Liftng4Lis

6 weeks ago tomorrow after 30 years. Patch the first four days, then cold turkey. No weight gain as of yet. JUST DO IT!

AllieLosingIt

I quit cigarettes completely on May 10th, but swapped it for vaping where I've been able to go from a high nicotine strength (36mg) to 0mg nicotine in 3 months and now am trying to taper myself off vaping in general since all I'm really doing now is puffing on flavored water vapor. I'm right there with you! It's hard but we can do this!

MsDellyssa

I quit smoking 9 yrs ago this month. Was I crabby? OH YES!! Did I gain weight? I don't think I did gain as much weight as I did the last time I quit (which only lasted 2 yrs that time) I think I actually lost weight right after I quit smoking. I was walking about 3 miles a day with my mother in law at the park. But the first time.. oh my.. I put on 90 lbs.. not all my fault. My thyroid decided it was time to shut down too. Hormones are such fun.. NOT.

Sooo. yeah, it's a difficult road depending on how you go about it. Kudos to all of you who are quitting. May you get through this with as little hiccups as possible. I may not know any of you, but I'm glad you're doing this. It's going to be worth it. Good Luck!!

MsDellyssa

I quit cigarettes completely on May 10th, but swapped it for vaping where I've been able to go from a high nicotine strength (36mg) to 0mg nicotine in 3 months and now am trying to taper myself off vaping in general since all I'm really doing now is puffing on flavored water vapor. I'm right there with you! It's hard but we can do this!

You are Amazing. My husband has been on the ecig completely since 2010. He's down to 6mg. I told him about your post. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

charlottegirl14

I smoked 1-2 packs a day for many years. I used the step-down patches and tootsie roll pops to quit. That was 18 years ago!! Didn't gain any weight at all and felt better quickly.

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!

superbabe612

I guess I'm doing everything at once! lol I have quit smoking, a little hiccup, but I'm back on track now. Also, I would like to lose about 70 lbs. I know I can do it and would love all of your support! We can do this, I can do this!

I'm the same doing everything at once! Maybe it's good to go all out and jump in at the deep end (swimming is my exercise!). I woke up this morning with motivation for the first time in ages! I'm on my last packed of cigs - once they're gone, no more! I'm back on MFP app, and I'm going to do this! We're going to do this!

sonia_th

1st of Sept...start diet/exercise a new me!!!! tomorrow 3rd Sept Quit Smoking, now that will be the hard part....i need some support and help with is one!!! keep in touch

AllieLosingIt

I quit cigarettes completely on May 10th, but swapped it for vaping where I've been able to go from a high nicotine strength (36mg) to 0mg nicotine in 3 months and now am trying to taper myself off vaping in general since all I'm really doing now is puffing on flavored water vapor. I'm right there with you! It's hard but we can do this!

You are Amazing. My husband has been on the ecig completely since 2010. He's down to 6mg. I told him about your post. You are an inspiration. Thank you.

Happy to help!

FindingSkinnyPaige

I quit smoking two years ago after smoking for 25 years -- Here's the deal: get an e-cig - I couldn't have quit without it and actually had two doctors tell me to get one to quit smoking. Yes, i did gain weight that i am now trying to get off, but I still don't smoke and as a matter of fact, hate the smell now. It took a while to get to the point to hate the smell, but it happened. i think the potpourri smell of the e-cig liquid helped with that. If you go the e-cig route, start out high on nicotine to help you out, then gradually go down to zero. I still use my e-cig, but no nicotine in 18+ months. I just like the taste now -- it has become somewhat of a hobby to taste the different liquids, but it isn't an all day thing with me. My 19 year old son and his friends recently quit using e-cigs and have now cut their nicotine in half. Please quit smoking. You will be happier in the long run. Good luck and reach out if you need my help. The first two weeks will be the most difficult probably.

Chillwabbitt

I stopped smoking twice, the second time stuck(almost 2 years now). I used champex to stop successfully. The first time I stopped the social side of it caught me up and I started smoking again. I also tried those damn e cig things and all that did was make me smoke even more!

I smoked fa box of 20 everyday for 24 years and without Champex I would still be smoking, however its not an easy ride. If you go the route I did consult your doctor first and see if it'll work for you.

I will say that the only way it wll work is if you looking to stop, if you looking for a miracle pill, keep looking. But if you stick to it, the medication will successfully reprogram your "sensor" to nicotine and smoking, I can now stand right next to someone puffing away and not want one.

Cheers and good luck

ThisCharmingFellow

Later this month will see me having been cigarette free for 8 years. I gave up cold turkey.

The very best of luck to you in kicking the habit. You *can* do it!

wkwebby

I quite 7 years ago and haven't looked back. No gaining weight, but I used Chantix. I had a goal of running a 5k and knew there was no way I could run it if I didn't quit.

Others have quit cold turkey and I think I could have done it (just not sure). I trained for the running so I didn't gain weight. Good luck to you!

MonaLisaLianne

You CAN quit!

My birthday present to myself was to quit smoking, which I did 20 years ago this month! I had smoked for 25 years. I did gain about 10 lbs. at the beginning, but was able to lose that after a few months. In my experience, if you can make it without a cigarette for 30 days you have a good chance of being smoke-free. After 6 months or so I never really thought about cigarettes again.

At that time I calculated that I was spending about $20 a week on cigarettes. I put a $20 bill in a little box every Sunday morning for a year. On my *next* birthday, I took the $1,040 dollars I'd saved and bought myself a pair of beautiful diamond earrings. They are a permanent reminder that I can do whatever I choose to do with my time, my money and my life.

I have 3 friends who used Chantix and they are all smoke-free 4-5 years later.

P.S. Take up a hobby where you use your hands. I took up needlepoint and it was a wonderful way to keep my hands busy that was NOT smoking a cigarette! By the time I finished that needlepoint I no longer had cravings.

gotonenerveleft

I quit last year after 36 years of smoking. Never thought I'd be able to. Quit in steps .

1. Switched to Virginia Slims. They're longer so I only smoked half at a time. Got down to three a day.
2. Only smoked outside. Being winter helped. Told myself I could smoke all I wanted but only outside.
3. Put down cigarettes completely. Used nicotine patch but started with the 2nd strength. Heard the first one made you jittery and I didn't want that. When I got antsy for a smoke I told myself that I was getting all the nicotine I needed from the patch and that the craving would pass quickly. They always did.
4. Gave them up for Lent. After the 40 days were over I could smoke if I wanted . I just never did.

It was so much a mind game for me. I was more mentally addicted than physically . I can be around smokers no problem. Sometimes I like the smell of a burning cigarette but I can also tell you that to pass by someone who's been smoking smells NASTY. I cringe to think that I smelled liked that at one time too. To anyone that's trying to quit .... You CAN do this!

wonko221

Coming up on almost six months, after 18 years of smoking.

After trying to quit periodically during my 18 years of smoking, i had relegated myself to just always being a smoker. I would always tell myself i'd quit some time down the road, but never really believed it.

My roommate, a fellow smoker, quit while reading "The Easy Way to Quit Smoking" by Alan Carr. It's available online or at large bookstores. After he quit, he lent it to me. The book encourages you to smoke while reading it. What do i lose then, but a little time? I lit a cigarette, and turned the first page. By the end of the book, i had smoked my last cigarette. Now my roommate and I are both smoke free. A friend of my father is now almost two months free, after smoking for 50 + years, after reading the book.

The book doesn't try to scare you out of smoking. That kind of crap only makes non-smokers feel better about not smoking. No adult smoker has any delusions that cigarettes are healthy. We know they stink, cost a lot, and make stairs an issue. The book just gives you a better perspective on how the addiction works, and demonstrates that it's almost 100% in your mind; the nicotine cravings aren't that big of a deal; it's all the behaviors we build into our lives as smokers, to facilitate smoking, that we need to address.

The real surprise isn't that i quit smoking temporarily. I'd done that before, cold turkey. But from the moment i put out my last cigarette, i didn't have any dread about "never being able to smoke again." I got the occasional craving, but never got frustrated dealing with it. Never got grumpy, never really missed smoking. Now it's 6 months later, and i'm not so much a "former smoker" as a "non-smoker".

So... for the price of three or four packs of cigarettes, i highly recommend the book. If you get fed up with the temptation, or if you ever find yourself smoking again and want to stop, pick it up.

Talanjs

Just passed my 5 year non-smoking anniversary.

After years of trying it finally stuck. No books, hypnosis, etc.... just will power ( i think moving help, i got away from bad influences ) plus i didn't want to smoke around my kids.

TJ_Rugger

Today is 68 days since quitting dipping. I used to smoke in college and for me it was not that hard to give up once I graduated, but as time went on I went back to smokeless tobacco.

I have tried to quit the habit for a while and failed at a few attemps, but this time, I think it has stuck.

My advice (if you can work it out), quit right before a big change in your daily routine. Quit right before a vacation, something that gets you out of your normal routine.

For me I was dipping at work (desk job), driving, and working around the house. I quit and went on vacation and when I came back home, it had been 10 day without tobacco, which helps to show that if you can go a short time without it, you can quit it for good.

Good Luck! You will be so much happier once you can say that you "USED to smoke"

socalkay

I quit two and a half years ago but not in time... I'm here losing weight so I can get on the lung transplant list.

Hope that helps your resolve.

I used the patch, step-down method. I did gain some weight.

TJ_Rugger

Also try http://www.stickk.com/

This is a website where you sign up and list your commitment goal. You check in and it can help you stay on top.

Also you have the option of setting it up so that it will penalize you if you slip, of course you have to be honest and tell the app that you slipped and you have to set it up, but you can set it up to draw out like $1 if you slip up and it donates that dollar to a charity that you like or don't like.

If you are pro-life you can have it set up so that if you slip up it donates $1 to a pro-choice group or something like that.... its been a few years.