Quit smoking yesterday - Keep me motivated
thebuz
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So after losing 25 pounds and getting to week 4 on C25K I decided now was as good a time as any to quit smoking. Last Saturday headed to the doctor's and got my prescription for Champix and started taking it right away. I had my last cigarette yesterday at 10 in the morning and so there my quit starts. Unfortunately I have a massive chest/head cold that started earlier this week and have not been able to run so feeling a bit down. Champix has also packed on a good 5lbs which I know is purely bloating and not a true weight gain. Just thought I'd share my highs/lows of the week and reach out to this wonderful group for support and encouragement.
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Great job! I quit smoking (the hard way cold turkey) like 14 years ago and it was the best thing I did for myself. I did use to dream of cigs for many many years ago but don't anymore. It sure does get ahold of you! Great job - keep it up and you will feel amazing! I remember how sick I always felt, now I never do!0
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The fact that you even started losing weight to get healthy is an inspiration on it's own. Add the fact that you are quitting smoking and you've become a hero to those of us with less will power. I can't speak for everyone, but I know there are a bunch of people out there who are really proud of you, myself included. Keep up the fantastic work!0
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A big high five to you for taking on this challenge! I'm rooting for you.
My husband quit smoking 7 years ago. I remember him telling me that the urge came back 6 weeks after he'd quit and stayed for about a week. It's as if the Habit comes back to attack one last time before giving up and going away. I tell you this only so you can prepare for its possible arrival (forewarned is forearmed, right?). That was the hardest time for him because he wasn't expecting it.
I am rooting for you and wish you a successful quitting.0 -
The fact that you even started losing weight to get healthy is an inspiration on it's own. Add the fact that you are quitting smoking and you've become a hero to those of us with less will power. I can't speak for everyone, but I know there are a bunch of people out there who are really proud of you, myself included. Keep up the fantastic work!
Thanks so much for your enthusiastic and positive response. I would probably feel a bit more positive if I didn't feel so crummy from this cold. I know that once that passes and I get back to the C25K program I'll feel a lot better. Hopefully I'll notice a big difference in my lung capacity while finishing the program. Still have 20lbs to go. The good thing about the cold is that I don't feel like snacking as much as I probably would in the first couple of quit days. LOL How's that for finding a silver lining??? :-)0 -
Great job! I quit smoking (the hard way cold turkey) like 14 years ago and it was the best thing I did for myself. I did use to dream of cigs for many many years ago but don't anymore. It sure does get ahold of you! Great job - keep it up and you will feel amazing! I remember how sick I always felt, now I never do!
I tried cold turkey but my boyfriend is a 2 pack a day smoker and it's just far too hard with him triggering me every hour. Hence the champix route.0 -
You can do it. Come up with a short list of things you can do on the spot with those five minutes until the times you think about wanting one gets farther and farther apart. It will be worth it. Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bookmark entertaining websites on your smartphone that you can look at in a few minutes
keep your favorite magazine nearby
one of my favorites: make a list. there's always a list that needs to be made or updated
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A big high five to you for taking on this challenge! I'm rooting for you.
My husband quit smoking 7 years ago. I remember him telling me that the urge came back 6 weeks after he'd quit and stayed for about a week. It's as if the Habit comes back to attack one last time before giving up and going away. I tell you this only so you can prepare for its possible arrival (forewarned is forearmed, right?). That was the hardest time for him because he wasn't expecting it.
I am rooting for you and wish you a successful quitting.
Thank you so much for that heads up!!! Information is definitely power and knowing what may be up ahead allows for us to be prepared! :-)0 -
You can do it. Come up with a short list of things you can do on the spot with those five minutes until the times you think about wanting one gets farther and farther apart. It will be worth it. Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bookmark entertaining websites on your smartphone that you can look at in a few minutes
keep your favorite magazine nearby
one of my favorites: make a list. there's always a list that needs to be made or updated
OMG I love lists (I'm a virgo). That's an awesome idea. My boyfriend may not thank you as I might be inclined to list household things that need done but hey.... It's for a good cause right? LOL0 -
First - congratulations on the quitting of the dreaded smoking buzz.. It take a very brave and strong person to break this habit.
I stopped after 47 years of been a heavy smoker with zyban. Bloody wonderful drug. That was 1 year ago on the 16-11-11. I have saved lots of money and brought lots of goodies - I do not miss the smell of it at all.
You will stop on champax as I have heard lots of people saying that it is like zyban a wonder drug. :smooched: :happy:
The weight problem well now that is a different story - they should have a wonder drug for that as well.
I walk 5 ks 6 days a week. I am on a 1250 cal per day diet - and have been for 6mths still no weight lose please can you give me some HELP :bigsmile:0 -
First - congratulations on the quitting of the dreaded smoking buzz.. It take a very brave and strong person to break this habit.
I stopped after 47 years of been a heavy smoker with zyban. Bloody wonderful drug. That was 1 year ago on the 16-11-11. I have saved lots of money and brought lots of goodies - I do not miss the smell of it at all.
You will stop on champax as I have heard lots of people saying that it is like zyban a wonder drug. :smooched: :happy:
The weight problem well now that is a different story - they should have a wonder drug for that as well.
I walk 5 ks 6 days a week. I am on a 1250 cal per day diet - and have been for 6mths still no weight lose please can you give me some HELP :bigsmile:
First off a big CONGRATS to you. I've only smoked for over a decade so I'm well aware of the struggle you pulled through. Great job! Just day's away from one year quit. Very impressive.
I am no expert on the weight loss and have managed to find a system that works for me and I have lost 25 so far and will lose more as long as I don't replace cigs with food. LOL I am losing a 1/5 pound a week but I'm eating far more than you are. With all that exercise are you getting the fuel you need? I'm currently set at 1560 calories daily and I'm 5'4 and currently 167 pounds.0 -
Day 3 and cold is starting to subside! Woot Woot0
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Keep it up!!! :bigsmile:0
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Day 4 coming to a close and still losing weight. Woot0
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I used chantix when I quit, as did my girlfriend. We've both been smoke free since June...it works great but you just have to have a bit of willpower as well...there wil be those strange, random cravings every once and a whole, but honestly...they'll subside eventually...keep up the great work, and if I can do it anyone can lol.0
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Don't be too hard on yourself! Quitting smoking is something to be proud of! Somewhere out there is an app or website that tells you how much money you save, how much life you gain, and how long you quit smoking. My friend used it, and used to post his stats on Facebook, until he'd been smoke free for over a year.
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Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things I ever did. I went the e-cig route and quit 2 years ago after smoking for 23 years (2 packs a day). Keep it going...it's well worth it!0
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It's called Chantix. How many pack/day smoker were you? Whatever your history, good for you to go the route to stop. Kudos.0
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It is a very tough habit to kick! I quit 5 years ago, I used the gum. one thing that I found helped me was changing my other habits a bit. I changed from my usual morning coffee to green tea with honey. Wen you get into the habit of having tour morning coffee and butt at pretty much the same time everyday, makes for a rough morning skipping one. Both was a bit of a challenge but I think it work out well.
Losing weight and quitting smoking will take some work but the rewards will be worth it! Keep it up and keep us posted on your progress.0 -
It's called Chantix. How many pack/day smoker were you? Whatever your history, good for you to go the route to stop. Kudos.
It's only called Chantix in the states.0 -
Thanks everyone for the support and encouragement. It really does help. I congratulate you on all of your quits and I look forward to being the one posting the number of months and years quit. For now I will just be proud that I'm starting day 5.0
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Congrats on doing this for you.. And you are stronger than the cravings ever will be.. I have had great sucess with chantix.
I quit using chantix Aug 3 2012, after 35 years of a pack or more a day, It has been 14 weeks now for me, somedays are easier that others, I quit just before going on a two week allinclusive vacation to Jamaica What was I thinking?? But I did it, and I was fine..And you will be too..
Good Luck and I wish you great sucess0 -
OMG how awesome are YOU!!! Quitting smoking is one of the best things you will ever do for yourself. I quit 10 years ago cold turkey. Yes it was hard especially in certain situations like playing cards, morning coffee and going out with my friends drinking but it was so worth it.
Today I am healthy, richer and I do NOT smell like an ashtray!! All of which will happen to you if you stick with it. Good luck!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!
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Much luck to you and all that are trying to give up smoking. I had a bi-lateral lung transplant in 2006 due to Emphysema which was caused by smoking .I was blessed to be able to receive this gift of life .I NEVER ever imagined that I might lose my life to smoking .
I quit the day I had to fly across the U.S. to bury my mom who died from lung disease and Emphysema A few years later I was the guy now on O 2 WHO WAS PRACTICALLY who also had emphysema SUFFOCATING every day.
Not every one is blessed with this second chance and some that are do not do as well as I so I ask you to try and I will keep you all in my thoughts. Be well.0 -
congrats on quiting smoking The headaches and chills are probably just your body reacting to the sudden change but you can pull through it and fight back. All the best on the journey to be smoke free 0
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First I would like to say I AM PROUD OF YOU for making the decision to stop!
Now, you need some motivation? Well, here:
Im 35 years old. I have 2 teenage daughters, age 13 & 15. I have had 2 strokes from blood clots that went to the brain at age 24 and i was bed-ridden for over a year from them. I have COPD and im terminal. I will die, from fluid in my lungs, (if i dont have another stroke first) and will be very unlikely if i ever see a grand child born, or my daughters graduate. My lungs fill with fluid and eventually, sooner than later, i will drown in my own lung gunk. slowly, and what im certain will be very scary.
Can you imagine drowning? Like, if you fell into a lake, or a river and got tangled, and the 45 seconds or at most, 1 minute during the panic you kick and struggle, then all of a sudden, your body reacts, and you gasp, filling your lungs with water, and in an instant, you are gone? The ultimate fear knowing in a split second, you are going to die? I live that fear every day. Every moment.. and that 45 seconds of drowning you would feel... I will feel that for a solid month.. they will drain a little off my lungs, giving me a slight breath, but never a full one, until eventually, i cant get anymore oxygen into my lungs., then, I will be gone, way too early. ALL because of smoking.
Motivation to stop? I sure hope so... I wish someone told me this story before I ever started when I was 12. I wish someone told me this is what my life would be like. Would i have believed them? Maybe... maybe not.. but i would have deffo thought about it.
I will keep you in my prayers!! Please dont end up like me!!!!! :drinker:0 -
Keep going! I quit Aug 17 2012!! COLD TURKEY .. after 30 years of smoking! You can do it .. it gets easier every day! WTG!! and congrats ..0
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Awesome!! Plan to reward yourself with the money you save on cigarettes. Some people give themselves a weekly gift. Some save up for a fantastic gift they wouldn't normally splurge on. My friend and her husband quit smoking on Jan. 1 and used their smoke money to pay for a beach vacation the following Summer. Be good to yourself!!0
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Very impressive! Helps me to know I can do this regardless of triggers0
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Sense of smell is returning. We really do stink as smokers. Lol. Grats on your Impressive quit.0
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I have a calculator started and will be opening a savings account this week. Can't wait to see it add up.0
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