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  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    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
    Armyantzzz Posts: 214 Member
    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. :wink: :wink: :wink:
  • Diana8923
    Diana8923 Posts: 147 Member
    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! :heart:
  • brixtonbanner
    brixtonbanner Posts: 71 Member
    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
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