QUITTING SMOKING..................

Hayesgang

So I have been sitting here staring at the screen - knowing I need to reach out but was scared. So here goes......

I have lost about 30 lbs (20 prior to finding MFP), Quit drinking (almost 1 yr ago), Started working out - LOVE hot power yoga!!!!

Now the rub - I want to QUIT SMOKING!!!!
I have noticed over the past few weeks I have naturally cut down (normally a pack a day) and now I'm making a conscience effort to quit - Its almost 11am (got up at 6am) and I've only had 1.5 cigs.

I've left them in my car, told my co-workers my plan - I'm looking at the clock and bargining with myself about when I can go out to have one.

Just need a little support and encouragement

Thanks xoxooooxoxoxoxx

JeanWalker109

I honestly can't tell you how I did it, but I quit smoking about a year ago, now. Sometimes just worked within me, I smoked my last one & told my husband (then, fiance) that I was done. I'd been smoking off & on for about 10 years. At some point, it just clicked into gear in my brain that I was LITERALLY killing myself slowly with something I didn't need to survive, at all! People kill themselves slowly by overeating, but you do need food to live. So, I understand it can be difficult. However, if you quit smoking - you don't need it to live & you can choose to stay away from it at all costs. Now, it doesn't bother me to be around smokers, or whatever - but in those first few months...man, I'd almost attack someone. ROFL!

You've cut down considerably, so focus on cutting down & eventually, that'll be it. Decide which pack will be your last & buy no more.

You seriously can do this. I'm not just saying this to make you feel good. I'm saying this b/c I lived it, too.

You CAN!!!!

*hugs*

Jean

shovav91

First of all, congratulations on making such a huge and positive change in your life! It takes a lot of courage and strength, and I truly admire you.
Addictions are not easy to beat, but I have faith that you CAN do it! Try to chew gum because oral fixation is a huge part of cigarette addiction. Try the nicotine patch for a while and gradually cut down.
It will not be easy, but you can do it! Feel free to message me if you need support. Again, congratulations!

kathas0trophal

it sounds like you are on the right way. one day i decided i do not need to smoke anymore and never did again. You are a strong and special person you really do not need to smoke

rvice2

I quit a few years ago. I first decided that I would no longer smoke in my car. So I never did - had suckers instead. I slowly increased the places that I wouldn't. Eventually, I just quit. It was really hard, but you can do it. I also started running (at the time walking with a minute jog every so often). That really helped me because I could see such a difference in my breathing patterns. It is nearly impossible to run as a smoker and actually enjoy it. I used to hate running and now that I can actually run and talk at the same time I like it. Sometimes I would have to go to bed early because I just couldn't get having a cig off my mind. I also quit going to places that I would smoke a ton (like bars). Now, I can be around others that smoke and it doesn't bother me, but when I was first quitting I had to cut out those things. Even drinking - I rarely drink because even 2 years later I will still want one. Its easier to just not do those things that urge the craving. Good luck! You can totally do this!

Hayesgang

I think working out and finding something I love has made it easier to cut down. I actually ran last night on the treadmill instead of walking (at 4mph) and was able to push myself more in yoga class on Tues.

I just don't want to do this anymore, what makes me nervous is that I naturally cut back and now I am making an effort and it seems harder.

Damn that Marlboro Man!!!

Hayesgang

Ugggg - I feel terrible emotionally!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a smoke at lunch then started with the mind games "don't be so weak - just don't smoke"

This sucks!

JeanWalker109

Ugggg - I feel terrible emotionally!!!!!!!!!!!

I had a smoke at lunch then started with the mind games "don't be so weak - just don't smoke"

This sucks!

Please don't be super hard on yourself. It's a very difficult thing, you're doing. You are NOT weak, by any means. Hang in there.

Hayesgang

Update:

So I made it thru work only smoking 3 cigs - it was a struggle to say the least.

I'm in a funk and don't want to go to my yoga class but I know I will feel so much better after I recenter myself.

Get bendy everybody