I love smoking.
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I totally understand what you mean! I loved smoking, too! But now I LOVE to say I QUIT SMOKING! I quit March 25, 2012 using an electronic cigarette. I have been e-cig free since August 15th. I hope you can stay quit but we all know it has to be what you want! Do try the e-cig to see if it can fill that "void." Good luck!!0
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I have the highest admiration and respect for those who quit. To those who have done it, congratulations...what a fantastic thing you've done for your body and future health. Always be on guard so you never go back! To those who want to quit, don't give up. You are stronger than your urges and it will be worth it.0
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I'm a smoker....and an outcast...hahaha! I've got the nicotene gum sitting on my dresser, just waiting for me to make my mind up. Yes, I love smoking too. I'm a stay at home mom/housewife...and when I finish the laundry, or clean the kitchen, or change the sheets on the beds...I want to smoke. It's almost like a reward for me!
I've cut back since I started my weightloss program....just because (the same as you) I'm finding it harder to reallly push it through my cardio. I can't do a lot of high impact/boot camp type workouts, because my back's all screwed up (motorcycle accident).....so, I speed walk and then do strength training with resistence bands.
I've increased my walktime since I cut back and so far so good. I've been losing the weight I want to.....so, I don't know.
My goal is to quit, that's why I've got the gum....when I ordered it, I was all gung-hoe about the endeavor...but, when it came down to the time to actually do it....ummmm, yea.
So yes, I can relate.....and where I'm from, it's colder than hell and walking outside, when the cold air hits my lungs....it hurts! THERE'S MY SIGN!! My good friend (who WAS a heavy smoker) quit...and she told me one thing at a time. 2 and 1/2 weeks ago, I quit eating junk and sugar and creamer in my coffee!!! So, when the time is right....I'll know. Good Luck!0 -
I used to think I was in that boat. Many, many ruined quit attempts because I thought I was in that boat.
I read the Easyway to Quit Smoking by Allan Carr and realized I wasn't in that boat. Finished the book, put out my last cigarette and haven't missed them since. I remember chantix costing a lot . . . the book is less than ten bucks. Check it out, it may help.
This book worked for me too. It helps cut through all the bull**** that we tell ourselves...I thought I enjoyed smoking too but really, that was just the addiction talking.0 -
I quit smoking 4 years ago, and there isnt a day that goes by that I dont wish I could have just 1! But I know what "just 1" means, its means I would start back up again, and I dont want that! I feel so much better, have so much more energy, I dont cough all day, I dont smell... and I save a heck of alot of money! Stick with it, in the long run, youll be glad you did! Lung cancer hits 20, 30, 40, even 50 years later... and when it does, its ugly! I know you dont worry about the health effects now, but those with lung cancer now, are wishing they worried about it then!0
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Do yourself a huge, huge favour and read 'Allen carr's easy way to stop smoking.' I was a heavy smoker for years and reading that book put me in a state of mind whereby I was not only able to stop but able to stop very happily. I hate cigarettes now and wouldn't smoke one if you paid me. And with all due respect you are addicted- otherwise you would not have been 'trying for years' to stop. Don't kid yourself that you aren't an addict. If you weren't you wouldn't have any problem stopping and you wouldn't be here asking how for help... Anyway, please read the book, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Good luck with it! :-)0
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Ok, you've all convinced me. Ordering the book today!!0
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:flowerforyou: Exactly! I still struggle, but we have the same reasons. Wishing you all the best!0
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I've quit in essence. I have a safety pack around in case I lose my cool and need one to help with stress, but that doesn't happen too often. I've never been an addict....well with smoking that is. I'm a social smoker and I smoked a TON when I was in college and around smokers. I smoked to talk to people outside of bars and to chill with my friends when I was outside my dorm. When someone had one, I wanted one. I'm a very socially anxious person and it helps to have something to do with my mouth and hands and a reason to be hanging out. It also is the best excuse to get out of awkward situations.
I suppose I know much better because I actually plan on going into public health. Funny story, I would get stressed about my school work and smoke and then read a paper on how smoking was going to kill me....and then smoke to calm my nerves. Lol.
I've quit because I can't afford to smoke in NY. Going to school in VA was a recipe for disaster. I splurged on a pack here and paid ten bucks. I was not pleased. In VA you can get 3 packs for that. Crazy. I also quit because none of my roommates smoke and I work in community health. There's no one I would smoke with so I've lost the habit and my boyfriend absolutely hates it so I don't smoke around him. Quite different from my past boyfriends with whom I would almost always have a very enjoyable post-coital cig.
Sometimes I miss it, sometimes I don't. I miss the sense of community.0 -
Yay! You won't regret it. Just take your time, follow what he is saying and even if you have to read it twice or three times I promise once it sinks in you will have a HUGE new lease of smoke free life. :-)0
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I loved it too, but quit because I had the chronic cough and recurring bronchitis...and I'd have enough of that crap. The cost savings and the way I feel now is SO awesome though. I'll be celebrating one year smoke-free on January 29th.
Good luck with quitting! :drinker:0 -
I hope you're right Shell because I don't want to battle this forever. I've been trying to quit for YEARS and I'm tired of the whole process. Obviously the reason I fail is that I do like to smoke so much so I just keep going back to it.
Wolfman, how's that e-cig work out for you? I've had a couple people recommend it but I'm skeptical...
It works great for my mom - and if you love smoking, it's a nice alternative to all of the things that you mentioned. However, since you're quitting smoking to save money, it's not going to make much of a difference. Between the parts and the flavored liquids (what gets smoked), it's all really expensive anyway. If you're quitting to save money, this probably won't help you much -- although you CAN do it indoors without getting complaints. :-)0 -
Ok, you've all convinced me. Ordering the book today!!
You'll not regret that ever - you will feel sorry for all the smokers still at it :-)
I love smoke-free life - my motivator was not wanting to be dependent on the damn things! I'm such an independent person - yet i'd stand in the rain and cold just to have a cigarette?! No more and it's that book that enabled me and three of my friends to do that :-)
Best of luck0 -
I quit smoking 10+ years ago. I miss it. I will grab one from a buddy once in a while, and sincerly do enjoy it. A good cigar is my better alternative.0
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I smoked for several years and I loved to smoke. Sometimes, I really want to light one up. A gin and tonic and a nice cigarette was heavenly. Then I started working out hard and riding my bike almost daily and I just didn't have the lung capacity to be able to breathe through a workout. So I started weaning off. Then I didn't have any except for 1 a month and that 1 cigarette just made me feel gross and disgusting. I've been completely smoke free since mid-May. Now I can smell a smoker from a mile away. The smell is just nauseating. You can't believe how badly you smell until you can smell how bad other people reek. There is nothing more disgusting than walking into a store and someone is standing right next to the exit puffing away. There are times where I want nothing more than to have a nice cigarette, but it's not worth the toll it takes on your body and not to mention wallet. And I spend a lot of money buying nice clothes and stuff for good hygiene. Why smoke? You're just negating all that.0
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I loved it too, but quit because I had the chronic cough and recurring bronchitis...and I'd have enough of that crap. The cost savings and the way I feel now is SO awesome though. I'll be celebrating one year smoke-free on January 29th.
Good luck with quitting! :drinker:
Ah yes, I forgot about the bronchitis. Since I quit smoking, I have not had a cold/cough/bronchitis/sore throat/etc, which I used to get regularly. I work in frozen foods and I'm already at a huge risk of getting sick. The last thing I need is to get a sickness that I could have completely avoided myself.0 -
I loved smoking too but quit about 15 - 16 years ago. It wasn't easy because I really didn't want to quit either. I did it because it was cheaper, healthier, nicer smelling and I'd get to keep my then fiancé long term. (He's allergic to smoke.) Considering the health risks for women, it was a smart move. You'll be happier too after you get past the initial withdrawal. The most difficult part for me was when I went to a bar or socializing in general. To this day, I STILL wish I could have a cigarette when I go to a bar or party. But I won't.0
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I used to think I was in that boat. Many, many ruined quit attempts because I thought I was in that boat.
I read the Easyway to Quit Smoking by Allan Carr and realized I wasn't in that boat. Finished the book, put out my last cigarette and haven't missed them since. I remember chantix costing a lot . . . the book is less than ten bucks. Check it out, it may help.
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I quit cold turkey years ago when my mother told me "You know a stroke isn't attractive". I quit for health, vanity and financial reasons.
I FINALLY don't miss it anymore. Partly due to the fact that my boyfriend smokes and I can't stand the smell of it and think I've actually developed an allergy to it. Which is funny to me as I was a 1 1/2 pack a day smoker.0 -
I quit smoking back in May of this year to help a coworker quit smoking. They were looking at being put on oxygen within a year if they didn't quit, so all of us at work quit smoking to help make it easier on this person. I didn't want to quit but wanted to help, so I did. Not a day goes by that I don't miss smoking cigarrettes, I love them. However I was extremely sick for over two months and finally now I'm starting to feel good. Now I breath easier, especially when I exercise. I unfortunatly put on weight and that has now led me to myfitnesspal and dieting and exercise. I wont start smoking again but if I knew I was terminally ill I would buy a pack in a minute and smoke.0
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I hope you're right Shell because I don't want to battle this forever. I've been trying to quit for YEARS and I'm tired of the whole process. Obviously the reason I fail is that I do like to smoke so much so I just keep going back to it.
Wolfman, how's that e-cig work out for you? I've had a couple people recommend it but I'm skeptical...
It's the only thing that's worked for me in 20 years, and I've tried it all. I haven't had a puff in 2 months, 16 days, and 1 hour. My lungs are clear and I can run, bike, hike...do all the things used to love before cigarettes took complete control. If you're interested, shoot me a PM and I can be a bit more specifc with some stuff...it gets kind of confusing and complicated at first. Generally, steer clear of the over priced and virtualy worthless pieces of **** they sell at mall kiosks. Stay away from the "cig-alikes"...their ok in a pinch, but really, they're more novelty than anything. Kiosk e-cigs and "cig-alikes" contribute to more transition failures than anything else in my estimation.
Yes! Another vaperer! I quit smoking using ecigs 2 years 7 months ago.0 -
If I have one true regret, it's that I smoked (casually) for almost 20 years. It totally affected my endurance and I know I'd even be more fit than I am now if not for it. If I could turn back time, this would be the one thing that I would change.
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I used to love smoking. I tried to quit many times but started again because despite everything I WANTED to.
It wasn't until one day where I finally felt like I didn't love it anymore that I quit. Just over a year smoke free now!0 -
I quit smoking today. But I really didn't want to. I like to smoke. I don't only smoke because I'm addicted to the nicotine, but because I simply enjoy it. Yeah, it stinks and makes you a social outcast, but honestly I don't care. I love smoking.
To be honest, my motivation for quitting isn't to live longer and be healthier. My motivation to quit is that it's easier for me to work out and lose weight when I don't smoke and because I'll save more money.
Anyone else in that boat?
I'm not a smoker, never have been, so I don't know how addicted one can be. I've lived around smokers, and I've seen a few of them quitting. I have actually been the only one (so they say), who still was encouraging them when all the others wished they would start smoking again, because of their crankiness, bad mood etc.
What I read in your words is: you don't want to quit, you like to smoke, you don't care about all the negative effects, you just quit because you think it might be something you should do.
I miss the real motivation, the real reason as to why you want to quit. You have to know "why" you want to quit (I can't see this in your words), only then you will find the determination to do so, and the willpower to stick with it.
I really don't want to drag you down. I actually hope that you succeed and I wish you the determination, motivation, willpower and strength to do so!0 -
I quit my Xwife and smoking the same week, I always disliked smoking but enjoyed the kick, as regards my xwife I was never addicted but it did become a bad habit. I did it the cold turkey way and never allowed myself to the pleasure of 2 or 3 per weekend !!!!!!I'm with you 100%. I love smoking. I had quit for about two months with the help of Chantix. Over the past month or so I've picked it up again :-/ I injured my leg and wasn't able to really workout for about two weeks, and told myself, "I'll just smoke while I'm not able to workout.." DUMBEST idea ever. But yeah...the only reason I wanted to quit in the first place was so I could take in full breaths while working out and not feel like I was gonna die lol. Ugh....I want a cigarette now. :smokin:
Edit: For the two months that I did "quit", I still allowed myself around 2-3 cigs per weekend. It never went past that or carried over into the weekdays. I'd love to get back to that point!0 -
What I have learned from all of you and your posts:
1.) I don't actually love smoking. That is my addiction talking and I can live without it.
2.) It is much easier to quit when I have support from people who are in the same struggle or have done it in the past.
3.) I do actually care about the long term affects. Reading some of your posts about health issues and scares makes me realize I really don't want to go through that.
4.) There is life after cigarettes. I don't have to live feeling like I have a void from this nasty little habit I'm kicking. Maybe I won't miss smoking forever and maybe someday that feeling will actually go away.
5.) I deserve to do this for myself. There are so many advantages to quitting (keeping up with my son as he gets older and more active, being able to work out harder, not getting sick as often, saving money, not reaking like smoke...) that it definitely outweighs the little "buzz" I get from each cigarette.
6.) You guys are awesome and have helped me more than you know
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Now get thee to quitnet.com and read till your eyes bleed. It helps to have a safe place to vent while you are withdrawing. 0
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OK all you non-smokers, do you remember having any withdrawal symptoms. I was really sick for about a week and have been without a smoke for a few days, but I'm telling you, I feel like crap. I am not sure if it is the after effects of my flu or if it has something to do with not smoking. My mouth is dry, I am constantly starving (I mean, stomach growling starving) and I have a weird taste in my mouth. Any tips would be appreciated.0
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It is the after effects of your flu.
You may not believe me but the craving for cigarettes is so insignificant that they didn't even disturb your sleep at night. You'd calmly lie down and go for 8 hours peaceful as you please.
It's only when you start *thinking* about it that it bothers you.
It's mental. They don't make you feel good, they make you feel - for a moment - like everyone else gets to feel all day every day; i.e., not in withdrawal!!0
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