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Allen Carr's book helped me quit too (and I'm not generally a "self-help books" type of person). I recommend it. I've been "clean" for nearly four years, after upwards of 20 years as a smoker. The further you get away from your last cigarette, the easier it gets. So hang in there!
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Actually lilacinfinity does know the difference between opinion and fact. It's pure opinion to label foods as good or bad. If you're underfed and NEED the calories, a Mars bar is infinitely better for you than a bowl of spinach.So is a good thick "not missing its gluten" sandwich. If you're big and fat (like me), the…
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It's not necessarily a food allergy - an allergic response to a huge range of other things (for example, simple house mold, a household cleaner or a medicine you've ingested) can have the same effect. I think if you have any swelling of the lips, it's serious enough that you should see a doctor now-ish. Perhaps get some…
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I smoked from age 12 to 40, and was up to two packs a day. (It went hand in hand with editing for long hours and drinking coffee by the bucket). I'm not the type who usually responds well to "self-help" books, but like others on here, I quit successfully after reading Allen Carr's book. Haven't had a smoke for over two…
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In your profile picture, I see a good-looking (although sad) guy. Don’t give up because of the weight. You’re only 32. You’ve got time to do and be and experience an awful lot of things. I think a lot of us start - and restart - the weight loss process with feelings of self disgust and hopelessness, but please try not to…
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Thanks - that's actually excellent advice.
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Mostly I turn my oatmeal into chocolate pudding - cook with plenty of liquid, optionally add fruit (I like chopped pear), and then add cocoa and sweetener (or in my case, two heaped teaspoons of a good, sugar-free hot chocolate powder). But for something a tad more inspired, these are good, especially if you add fruit like…
