Smoking

I quit almost 3 years ago now. Know that you can beat being a smoker, all you have to do is have the right mind set. KNOW that you are a non smoker the moment you quit, dont let that little evil stick win you are stronger than it. ITS a Mind thing dont say your trying to quit say you HAVE quit!. Dont let your mind tell you YOU need that stick cause you DONT!! Yes for a while your body is going through withdrawls but you can make it through that part. DONT LET the Hard days get you down KEEP POSITIVE!!
DRINK COLD and I MEAN COLD water everytime you have a craving. Chew Gum. BREATHE DEEPLY Fill your lungs full of good clean air. Find different ways to deal with boredom, being stressed, and being upset, being that as a smoker we used to grab a smoke NOW your a NON smokers you have to find different ways is all. DONT Sub the smoke with food unless its vegetables keep carrot sticks cut to choose that.
YOUR Making a GREAT Choice to Quit. Keep your reasons as a motivator.
Remember you have control over your life from Quitting smoking and gaining weight or to not to. CHOOSE NOT TO GAIN WEIGHT and QUIT SMOKING YOU CAN DO IT!!

I quit cold turkey in Janurary and haven't looked back once. It's a decision. So decide when you are ready to quit and then decide not to pick up a cigarette and you'll be golden! Best of luck!!

Bump.... 'cuz I know I should but until I'm ready I want to be able to read about all you strong willed people who have quit or are in the process of quitting this nasty habit...

I quit in March of this year, about the same time I started watching my diet and exercise. Haven't had a smoke or really even wanted one since. I guess it was just time for me to quit. I had quit once for 3+ years, but took a new more stressful job and within 8 months was back over a pack a day. I occasionally get a craving, but it's fleeting. I bought two packs of nicorette, but only chewed maybe 4 pieces total. My wife quit about the same time and has seriously struggled. She hasn't given in and had one that I know of, she just seems to have more "want one" than I do. Good luck, I believe you can do anything you want to, if you keep your eye on the goal.

Bump.... 'cuz I know I should but until I'm ready I want to be able to read about all you strong willed people who have quit or are in the process of quitting this nasty habit...

I swear, I've tried at least 3 times now.

No offense but thats the problem you tried meaning you didnt want to quit. YOU HAVE TO WANT TO QUIT and its that simple. Not that it is easy but its simple YOU QUIT PERIOD when your truly ready to quit!