Smokers

eric_sg61

I smoked from 13-30 years old. You have to mentally prepare yourself to quit. I had planned months in advance of when I was going to quit. My mind was made up to quit on that date which happened to be New Years Day 2005. Smoking is more than an addiction, it is a habit. A smoke to motivate in the morning, a smoke to calm down, a smoke to celebrate a meal, a smoke and a beer, and smoke when your bored or in deep conversation. These things and more are triggers that you'll need to prepare for.

Armyantzzz

I quit smoking going on 4years ago... The only reason I gained weight was that I slipped and broke my ankle... couldn't walk for 4months.... so I just sat in front of television all day... every day ...eating all the food I could get my hands on!!! Losing weight has a lot to do with your cardiovascular system... and smoking has a lot to do with diminishing cardiovascular functions! Stay active... eat right... and your weight can be controlled.

Diana8923

Hi guys!!! I want you to know that I quit smoking 5 weeks ago. I am now a happy non-smoker, thanks to the Allen Carr book that a friend on this forum sent me. I had so much support from you guys... Thank you!
I was so eager to write here my own success story and now I can. After 5 weeks, I now consider myself cured. Quitting is muuuuuch easier than I thought it would be. I didn't gain weight - I even lost 2 kilos - I didn't lock myself in the house, but I went out more; I continue to drink my coffee, take my breaks and hang out with my smoking friends (these things I learned in the book). And I really think now that I took the best decision I could take.

If anyone needs someone to talk to about quitting smoking, feel free to add me.

Lots of hugs!

brixtonbanner

Good luck keeping off the ciggies
I gave up a year and a half ago after smoking for fourty years and still have the odd moment of craving
stick with it