Its been 18 days & I'mStill Smoke Free ;)

Saunterer

Well done to all of us quitters :-)

Smoke free for about a month now, and this time (the dozenth or so time) is IT.

The freshness feels fantastic. Now I am looking forward to more and more lightness as well.

7 pounds down, 53 to go. But the first goal, closer by, more do-able, is to slim down to below the triple digits (in kilo's!) so on my way to 99 kilo - that's 16 pounds to go.

Walking, cycling and above all swimming are helping a lot. And so are you here in the friendly community. Feel free to add me as a friend :-)

katysmelly

Yay! That's fantastic!

I quit smoking two months ago and have hardly had any cravings. I used nicotine replacement for the first couple of weeks (gum and lozenges) and then stopped using those. For me, exercising is the best motivator - makes me aware of how hard my lungs work! Especially climbing a hill that used to make me really huff and puff!

My weight did start to creep up, which is why I joined MFP, but I'm not craving food as much as I was.

lindsayb0422

I quit smoking on December 28th. I am so thankful to be smoke free. Not just for me but for my boys too. My 11 year old worried and stressed out so much over it. It finally clicked how selfish I was for causing him all that stress. I will never go back :-) It's definitely not easy but it's very doable and so worth it!!!

slimsteelerfan

Good for you! I quite 11-30-11. I must admit it was hard, but I haven't smoked since. I must admit that I get headaches from time to time, but other than that......I'm good! Hang in there. I quite cold turkey.

djkymba

Congrats! This is a decision you will NEVER regret. Keep going, it gets easier!

monicaabrown

Congrats! It's day 19 for me! It's still hard for me sometimes but I can do it and it's nice to see so many people going through the same thing and being so proud. It's hard for people who do not smoke to understand and at home that's all I'm around so it's great to have someone to relate to!

Congrats again!

DawnM62

congrats and well done everyone of you
I actually succeeded in giving up on the 4th August 2008 was it hard? yes it was
was it worth it ABSOLUTELY
could I still fancy one? once in a blue moon but then I just walk a little too close to someone who is smoking and thank the lord I gave up

karendsmith

ok, this is something I have been needing to do also...I have been afraid to do it while losing weight, fearing that I will eat too much to replace the urge to smoke..any suggestions???

SpankyBuns

Congrats to you, I hear it is one of the hardest habits to quit...keep up the good work!

blueangel20110

Way to go all us quitters!! I quit on January 30 of this year and I am so happy that I did. I was one of those smokers that actually enjoyed smoking and did not want to quit. I smoked for 27 years at 2 packs a day. My family would harp on me to quit and the more they harped, the more I smoked. One morning I woke up and there was an elephant on my chest. I could not breathe. Boy did that wake me up. I knew then it was time but there was still doubt in me. On my way to work which takes me over an hour each day to get to in Northern Virginia/Washington DC rush hour, I prayed to God and asked him if it was his wish that I quit smoking, I would reach the CVS to buy the Nicoderm Patch and not be late for work. Let me tell you, I don't think I had to brake the whole way there. It was a Monday and I breezed to that CVS and still made it to work 15 minutes early. I threw a half a pack of Marlboro Lights, ashtray and lighter away and I haven't looked back. The best decision I ever made and I feel so much better. I am now just gaining my smell and taste back and it's wonderful. Good Luck everyone that is trying to quit. Believe me, you won't regret it and it is the best thing you could possibly do for your body!

steveinct

I quit 23 days ago and feel great! I don't want to smoke at all and that is huge. In the past, I would be thinking about if I could cheat and just have one, etc. This time, my head is screwed on correctly and I don't have those urges at all. The best part? I am down 2 pounds in the past 23 days. I know 2 pounds isn't a lot, but if someone told me I would be able to quit and not gain weight (forget actually LOSING weight), I would have signed right up.

Congratulations on your success! I am fired up for you, I am fired up for me, and I am fired up for everyone on here that has quit!

This is our new life. We are non-smokers. We believe in ourselves. We are free!

MzFreeSpirited

Congrats to everyone who also stopped Smoking.
Also, CONGRATS to those of you considering to stop smoking. I encourage you to make that your FIRST goal – even before losing weight. Well for me that seemed like the right thing to do. Let me explain…See, for me I am a very emotional person. So I knew going in that I had two addictions—food and smoking. Smoking was something that kept me calm and anxious free and food helped me to feel. I felt comfort in it.
I knew going into this thing that if I gave up food I would smoke more.. and guess what—I did.. Then I felt like well if I give up smoking Ill go back to food—well guess what—I did at first.. but the reality of it all was they both were addictions that can kill me. So I had to think of every reason why I needed to stop smoking. Of course it was easy to come up with the obvious of lung cancer and all those ugly things.. but it was my kids as well. They wanted me to stop. I started to see the commercials on TV about how people were literally dead while alive from this nasty habit. My daughter cries every time she sees that commercial with the lady with the trach and wig. I told her if she ever sees me smoke again to remind me of that lady in the commercial. But overall---I didn’t think it was fair for me to put that on my family. I never wanted her to have to say that to me…
When I first stopped I went through the time of my life in the beginning..you can even see in my video that my total poise and demeanor is sad and withdrawn in the beginning.. Unforeseen events happened after I decided to stop.. a lot of it had to do with going through a divorce after dealing with mental and physical abuse for a long time… lets just say normally I would have smoked like crazy after what I went through but I stayed strong because I had people there to encourage me..on about my 6th day I wanted to give in and say forget it.. but my daughter said to me” Mommy thank you for not smoking through all that we are going through. If you can be strong then that means I can too.” That right there was the biggest eye opener for me. I instantly said to myself I will not ever smoke again because people are watching me and I am blessings some one else’s life by being an example of overcoming something that seems impossible. At that moment I knew that I had the strength inside to stop. I called out the someone greater than me—You may call it God, Creator, Source, etc.. Whoever or whatever it is that you believe in greater than yourself than lean on that energy to help guide you through. You will be inspired and the path will be made clear on what to do…
Things that helped me to stop were1) telling the people I love that I want to stop- they were also there to encourage me. Not only did I tell my family – I told my MFP family as well. Then everyone on here chimed in and gave me encouragement. They shared their stories about how they used to be a smoker but they no longer smoked.. gave me several tips to stop and constantly checked in on me daily to make sure I was not smoking. It gave me a sense of accountability. 2) Believed in myself and didn’t worry about gaining weight because I had to come to terms that healthy was the only choice.. 3) I’m also into juicing veggies and fruits—to be honest THIS is what really helped to cleanse my system out quicker--- I juiced every single kind of fruit and veggie I could think of—and I also drank WATER!!!!Lots of it!! I mean lots!!! 4) I did not put myself in places I knew I would smoke—like I loved to smoke and drink so I am not allowed to go have a drink,, well actually I had 2 glasses of plum wine this weekend and didn’t even smoke.. just thought about that.. but my friend who smokes would NOT let me smoke at all even if I asked for one puff.. so accountability again.. 5) I educated myself on what nicotine was.. and why its MANDATORY to go cold turkey.. its nothing u can come off of slowly 6) I have a video blog that helps me keep track of my progress—I look back on the videos and see how far ive come and then I refuse to go back. 7) I am saving money!!! 8) Im not wasting perfume anymore trying to cover up the smell 9) I like to travel and I don’t want to be having a fit in an airport because I cant find a place to smoke 10) EXERCISE has helped!!!!!! Every time I feel weak I just move..

All you ex smokers out there--- please chime in and tell what made u stop and what you did to stop. I think its our responsibility to give back to those who also want to stop because WE know how hard it REALLY is..

Thanks everyone for listening – I wish everyone much continued success!!
P.S – if you want to stop—add me.. Ill stand by your side 100% You have what it takes !!

heaven_511

Congrats!!

MzFreeSpirited

I quit 23 days ago and feel great! I don't want to smoke at all and that is huge. In the past, I would be thinking about if I could cheat and just have one, etc. This time, my head is screwed on correctly and I don't have those urges at all. The best part? I am down 2 pounds in the past 23 days. I know 2 pounds isn't a lot, but if someone told me I would be able to quit and not gain weight (forget actually LOSING weight), I would have signed right up.

Congratulations on your success! I am fired up for you, I am fired up for me, and I am fired up for everyone on here that has quit!

This is our new life. We are non-smokers. We believe in ourselves. We are free!

Awesome!! I actully loss 2 lbs after i quit too lol..

MzFreeSpirited

I quit 23 days ago and feel great! I don't want to smoke at all and that is huge. In the past, I would be thinking about if I could cheat and just have one, etc. This time, my head is screwed on correctly and I don't have those urges at all. The best part? I am down 2 pounds in the past 23 days. I know 2 pounds isn't a lot, but if someone told me I would be able to quit and not gain weight (forget actually LOSING weight), I would have signed right up.

Congratulations on your success! I am fired up for you, I am fired up for me, and I am fired up for everyone on here that has quit!

This is our new life. We are non-smokers. We believe in ourselves. We are free!

Im fired up too!! I rejoice with YOU and everyone else!!

eso2012

Congrats, amazing! I need to start soon. Went cold turkey 9 years ago, SO EASY.....and stupid enough let 1 cig put me back to the dark side. I will bookmark and read this regularly to remind me how do-able it is.

rpounds1957

I stopped smoking on my 60th day of my conscious healthy living journey. That was 18 days ago and I just realized it. There were days in the beginning that I felt like I was gonna have a fit.. but now --- I feel fine. It has gotten easier every single day. I just wanted to share to encourage someone out there who is contemplating whether they should stop smoking ...It can be done.. and you will thank yourself once you do it..

I just watched my video of my 60th day -- I remember so clearly having to convince myself in that video that I could do it.. wow.. feel free to check it out -- http://youtu.be/OQI1nlHpe9c

Congratulations!! It has been almost 3 years for me and the difference in the way I feel is night and day. You will reap the benefits of your choice for years to come with easier breathing, better sense of taste, improved sense of smell and of course, longer life! Believe me, I know how hard it is to quit, but I applaud the fact that you have done it.

MzFreeSpirited

Congrats, amazing! I need to start soon. Went cold turkey 9 years ago, SO EASY.....and stupid enough let 1 cig put me back to the dark side. I will bookmark and read this regularly to remind me how do-able it is.

You can do it!!! Lets encourage each other..

MzFreeSpirited

I stopped smoking on my 60th day of my conscious healthy living journey. That was 18 days ago and I just realized it. There were days in the beginning that I felt like I was gonna have a fit.. but now --- I feel fine. It has gotten easier every single day. I just wanted to share to encourage someone out there who is contemplating whether they should stop smoking ...It can be done.. and you will thank yourself once you do it..

I just watched my video of my 60th day -- I remember so clearly having to convince myself in that video that I could do it.. wow.. feel free to check it out -- http://youtu.be/OQI1nlHpe9c

Congratulations!! It has been almost 3 years for me and the difference in the way I feel is night and day. You will reap the benefits of your choice for years to come with easier breathing, better sense of taste, improved sense of smell and of course, longer life! Believe me, I know how hard it is to quit, but I applaud the fact that you have done it.

u inspire me

LuckBeWithU

I commend you on doing both..
Congrat's, that is a hard thing to do.

Keep up the great work....

mrsjennifermaffei

Congratulations!!!
Been trying to get my husband to quick but he gets to the 36 hour mark and bails. Sucks. I have such high hopes for him. He's tried electronic cigarettes, supposedly the gums, supposedly hes allergic to the patches, supposedly chantrix, and he's tried cold turkey.

Tips?

kjerstenkipp

For all of the fabulous quitters out there....I quit smoking 209 days ago! I used the Quit Now! app on my Android phone. It is free and it keeps track of a bunch of things...quit date and time, cigarettes not smoked (4177), money saved ($1253.00), etc. I am a dork and the little achievements you unlock as the smoke free days go by motivated me...silly I know, but whatever works right?

kjerstenkipp

Congratulations!!!
Been trying to get my husband to quick but he gets to the 36 hour mark and bails. Sucks. I have such high hopes for him. He's tried electronic cigarettes, supposedly the gums, supposedly hes allergic to the patches, supposedly chantrix, and he's tried cold turkey.

Tips?

No tips...he isn't going to make it till he is ready to. He can't quit for anyone else...he has to decide on his own that he can do it. 12 years ago my husband said "I am not going to bug you about smoking, I am just going to say that I want you to quit because I don't want you to die. I don't want you to die without me having told you that it matters." And he never said anything else...it has taken 3 failed attempts since then (once for almost a year) and here I am not smoking...each time I quit he said "good job, congratulations", he never nagged me when I went back, he simply understood that it was hard. His support never wavered and still doesn't. So I guess I have one tip, tell him you love him no matter what and that you are here to support him when HE is ready to do it.

BonMetz

Way to go!! you can always walk off extra wieght but you can't walk off lung cancer. Last week was my 3 year anniversary of being smoke free!!

mrsjennifermaffei

Congratulations!!!
Been trying to get my husband to quick but he gets to the 36 hour mark and bails. Sucks. I have such high hopes for him. He's tried electronic cigarettes, supposedly the gums, supposedly hes allergic to the patches, supposedly chantrix, and he's tried cold turkey.

Tips?

No tips...he isn't going to make it till he is ready to. He can't quit for anyone else...he has to decide on his own that he can do it. 12 years ago my husband said "I am not going to bug you about smoking, I am just going to say that I want you to quit because I don't want you to die. I don't want you to die without me having told you that it matters." And he never said anything else...it has taken 3 failed attempts since then (once for almost a year) and here I am not smoking...each time I quit he said "good job, congratulations", he never nagged me when I went back, he simply understood that it was hard. His support never wavered and still doesn't. So I guess I have one tip, tell him you love him no matter what and that you are here to support him when HE is ready to do it.

I'm always very supportive but I do tell him often I want him to quit and how I hate the smoking, etc. I will try to stop doing that and maybe he will find the way to quitting on his own. Thank you!

skcornett

Congratulations! I know that's a tough vice to give up, but oh so worth it.

MyTime1985

bump

rchupka87

Bump - for SOMEDAY in the future.... :smokin: