gertrudex

Thanks! Still have much to prove to myself, though. Quit in my early 30's for 8 years, took one puff, and had been smoking ever since. Hope I have learned my lesson!

Day 37! WOW-what an accomplishment, huh? I have started to feel quite a bit better already. Can actually take a deep breath!

Doesn't it feel great!? It has even helped my self-esteem!

Thanks for the encouragement! I am well on my way. Have been attending a smoking cessation class as well, put on by a hospital in town. I have a great ex-smoker for instructor. Use the 1-800-QUIT-NOW line too. Got my patches from them free of charge. I am a carbaholic! Love carbs, breads especially. Also, on a tight…

I am doing cardio exercise 5 times a week! I really haven't had urges with the patch at all! Just have a big appetite and was used to eating what I wanted. Oral fixation, too.