Today is the day i stop smoking!

icklekimmy
icklekimmy Posts: 205 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hey! Today i am going to attempt quitting smoking along with losing weight. I can forsee how much of a grumpy git i am going to be already!
I am therefore looking for a wee bit of help and motivation from my fellow new non-smokers. Feel free to add me!
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  • dididede
    dididede Posts: 61 Member
    You can do it babes! Have you got patches?
    xx
  • Lindaendall
    Lindaendall Posts: 177 Member
    Hi there, you do not have to be a new-non smoker to be supportive of you stopping. I have not smoked for over 25 years but can still sometimes fancy the odd drag - especially when having a drink. I remember that I gained 2 stone when I did stop smoking but hey-ho, it just went along with the yo-yo dieter that I used to be.

    Good luck on stopping the dreaded weed, feel free to add me as a supportive friend :drinker:

    Linda
  • il_duce
    il_duce Posts: 23
    I gave up 5 years ago, make sure youve got some support. It makes it so much better and easier
  • icklekimmy
    icklekimmy Posts: 205 Member
    I have that nicorette inhalator. I will probably end up biting it in half by the end of the week!
    Thanks folks, going to try and replace *kitten* with exercise instead of sweets. Wish me luck!
  • sueb12345678
    sueb12345678 Posts: 41 Member
    I gave up 9months ago one of the hardest things i have done but so glad i did it.. I smell better, i can run now and my skin looks great.
    I put on nearly a stone but what go's up must come down and im now less than when i was smoking just need to find good nibbles...
    Good Luck :wink:
  • luelmo
    luelmo Posts: 8 Member
    I stopped smoking two months go and the first few days are hard, but once they are over you'll be fine. I promise it isn't as bad as it seems and you'll feel so much better.
  • simplythefreakingbest
    simplythefreakingbest Posts: 109
    you can do it!!!!! :) xx
  • chrissiij
    chrissiij Posts: 47 Member
    Good for you! It's this type of attitude which helps people to succeed.
  • icklekimmy
    icklekimmy Posts: 205 Member
    Thanks folks!
  • mab0669
    mab0669 Posts: 29
    I quit smoking on 7/30/12. I used the patch for 6 weeks and now I'm chewing nicotine gum. It is amazing how much better I feel in just 2 months. You will do fine...just keep in mind how much better you will feel, how much better you will smell (smokers stink so bad, i'm realizing now) and how much better you will breath.
  • skidlock
    skidlock Posts: 12
    Hi!

    I thought I'd respond to this as someone who stopped smoking in May and has gone on to lose an additional stone since then.

    Firstly, giving up smoking is amazing! I was on a 20-day habit, 30 at weekends for 5 years and since stopping I'm just so much more healthy, motivated, I can exercise better. You don't have to put on weight as you'll find exercise so much more enjoyable when you're not coughing and hacking up.

    I would 100% recommend purchasing this if you haven't done so already. It's fantastic (as 818/900 5* reviews on Amazon attests) and makes you realise what nicotine is and what it does.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/014103940X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348477582&sr=8-1

    Good luck!!
  • icklekimmy
    icklekimmy Posts: 205 Member
    Hi!

    I thought I'd respond to this as someone who stopped smoking in May and has gone on to lose an additional stone since then.

    Firstly, giving up smoking is amazing! I was on a 20-day habit, 30 at weekends for 5 years and since stopping I'm just so much more healthy, motivated, I can exercise better. You don't have to put on weight as you'll find exercise so much more enjoyable when you're not coughing and hacking up.

    I would 100% recommend purchasing this if you haven't done so already. It's fantastic (as 818/900 5* reviews on Amazon attests) and makes you realise what nicotine is and what it does.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Allen-Carrs-Easy-Stop-Smoking/dp/014103940X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348477582&sr=8-1

    Good luck!!


    Thanks! I actually bought that book a few years ago and still didnt stop smoking when I finished it :o
    I am determined to actually stop this time, its actually disgusting and totally pointless so I have no idea what has compelled me to keep smoking for so long.
  • MattBoySlim
    MattBoySlim Posts: 62 Member
    I also stopped using Alan Carr's easy way to stop smoking.

    I stopped Nov 11, and since then have lost around 60lbs. Dont think of it as quitting, think of it as gaining.

    I cant imagine wanting to smoke full time again now, even though I smoked at least pack a day for 15 years, sure i still think about having the odd one, but the thought of being consumed by smoking again stops me.
  • kendrafallon
    kendrafallon Posts: 1,030 Member
    You can do this! I quit using Champix , just over 2 years ago and was one of the best decisions I ever made!
  • mneel5
    mneel5 Posts: 1
    I also used to be a pack a day smoker. I am slowly decreasing the time of day I have my first cig. and it seems to be working very well! I want to be able to run again and not feel like Im going to pass out. Today I'm going to try going the first full 24hrs! Wish me luck!
  • icklekimmy
    icklekimmy Posts: 205 Member
    I know its a horrible habit. Really want to stop as my dad has smoked for years and he had a TIA (mini stroke) cause by his artery being clogged up and fluffy from smoking. He had to get an operation to have it cleaned out. The thought of that actually makes me want to vomit. I think because cant see some of the damage smoking does its easy to be a moron and pretend it wont happen to you. So I WILL stop today and am stocked up on NRT so here I go!
  • icklekimmy
    icklekimmy Posts: 205 Member
    I also used to be a pack a day smoker. I am slowly decreasing the time of day I have my first cig. and it seems to be working very well! I want to be able to run again and not feel like Im going to pass out. Today I'm going to try going the first full 24hrs! Wish me luck!


    Good luck!
  • VickyClare75
    VickyClare75 Posts: 63
    Hi Congrats on deciding to quit, I wish you all the best. I will be getting patches from my pharmacy in a few weeks as I too want/need to stop.

    Let us know of your progress x
  • hyndsie
    hyndsie Posts: 22
    i quit smoking and started my lifestyle change on the 1st of june his year, best 2 decisions ive made this year!!!
    4 months on im smoke and patch free and 44lbs lighter!!
  • LTGPSA
    LTGPSA Posts: 633 Member
    I never smoked, but have known plenty who have. My husband finally quit for good by using Chantix (the entire series). His first 2 attempts, he felt secure so he didn't complete the series and ended up starting back. The last time, he did the whole thing and hasn't smoked since, and I bet it's been 6 or 7 years now.

    I've also known those who quit cold turkey. It likely has to do with how much you smoked per day.

    I wish you all the best. I'm so glad I never started, because I see how hard it is for people to stop and I know I'd struggle too. You can do it! Re-read those people who are telling you how much better it is without that crap in your system.

    Peace. :flowerforyou:
  • RSuta
    RSuta Posts: 60
    i did it a little over 2 years ago, used the patch for 3 days thats all it took. your mind has to be ready to stop or it wont work. good luck!!!
  • Deipneus
    Deipneus Posts: 1,854 Member
    I was a very heavy smoker up until I was 30, then I quit. At the time, it seemed impossible. Now, at 59, it seems impossible that I used to smoke. You can do it.
  • krnlcsf
    krnlcsf Posts: 310
    I love hearing these kind of goals! I'm not a smoker and haven't ever been, but I am unbelievably proud of my boyfriend who has not smoked in almost 2.5 years!

    Take it one day at a time... and just understand that it's similar to the healthy eating/diet lifestyle, in that you will have cravings, and maybe even slip ups, but tomorrow is a new day. :)

    All the best of luck to you on another healthy decision! :flowerforyou:
  • twinmom1993
    twinmom1993 Posts: 52
    hi there, I quit 7 days 9 hours ago. I am on the nicotine trans dermal system patch kit. and i take an herbal supplement my doctor gave me. i smoked a pack a day for 22 years. i too am afraid that i will gain weight but i have a great support system and a gym membership. i keep track on my smart phone how long it has been and dont want to input a new date to it. I do agree smoking stinks. I knew it when i smoked and know it more now... It is very hard to wuit, i have more of a desire to smoke than a craving. its kinda all i think about. but i was the same way when i started this diet 3 1/2 months ago (all i thought about was food) good luck to you on your journey.
  • lhorton84
    lhorton84 Posts: 27 Member
    You can do it!!!! I quit smoking in Jan for new year and I have never looked back...

    Good Luck :happy:
  • Marmitegeoff
    Marmitegeoff Posts: 373 Member
    I quit 40 ish years ago and was one of the best things I have ever done, You will not regret giving up, only that you smoked for so long.
  • thirtyandthriving
    thirtyandthriving Posts: 613 Member
    That is wonderful! You can do it!!! It's hard, but it does get easier. Ive quit a couple of times, the last being 6 or 7 years ago. :)
  • shay0425
    shay0425 Posts: 28
    Good for you!! I have quit several times. It will be one of the hardest but most rewarding thing you will ever do! Good luck!! You can do it!!
  • Echo_Dan
    Echo_Dan Posts: 316 Member
    I quit 5 1/2 years ago and Im so glad I did. But it was a tough couple of first days. I found the hard way, the keys to success are:

    1. Smoking is routine, choose a date/time when your normal routine would be broken. Like the weekend

    2. Keep busy. Do something fun that keeps your mind off of smoking

    3. Stay away from other smokers.

    4. Stay strong, and don't give in. "Just one won't hurt" is a lie. Giving up smoking is harder than giving up drugs (apparently) so you have to be strong and focus your will power.

    Other than that good luck :D I found snacking on dried apricots worked, but I wouldn't recommend it as you end up running to the loo a lot !!
  • goonas
    goonas Posts: 205
    I used a hypnotist to stop smoking at the beginning of this year, it worked, was the best 200 pounds I have spent in my life. I learn't the following things:

    1. Nicotine is not an addictive substance
    2. You are not addicted to Nicotine, you are addicted to the HABIT of smoking
    3. Break the HABIT and you will win
    4. It's NOT hard to quit smoking - it's harder for some people because they feel the NEED to smoke, but you don't because nicotine is not addictive.

    You will find you smoke at the same time of day each and every day, BREAK that HABIT. When I used to wake up I used to go down stairs, put the kettle on, and stand at the back door and have a cigarettes whilst the kettle was boiling. So I moved the kettle to the other side of the room, so I was not as close to the back door, so in my head I wasn't doing the same thing. Another thing I tried and worked, to move the habit was go for a pee after turning on the kettle in the morning (instead of before), so I had to make the journey back upstairs, and I wasn't going for the cigarettes straight after turning the kettle on. That way I was breaking the habit (or routine).

    I started to put 50 pounds a week into a clear glass jar as a reminder of how much money I was saving, even if I didn't have 50 pounds on me, I would go to the local ATM to get it, afterall as a smoker I would go to the shop no matter what time of day if I had run out of smokes wouldn't I. That glass Jar is will be at 1,850 by Wednesday.

    I also downloaded an app for my iPhone called "Since iQuit" it's nothing more than a counter but it shows me the following:

    - How much time its been since I last smoked
    - How many cigarettes I haven't smoked
    - How much money I have saved.

    The one thing I have learn't is if you want something badly enough you can do it.
    Half the battle is understanding why you smoke, and why you want to quit.

    Add me as a friend if you want some support :)

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