The Giving Up Smoking Thread - Part 3

Mat_Lock

Wooyay, went to the pub with my best mate today, although it wasn't busy the football was on and I managed to not even think about smoking, I also managed to stay off the beer too. 1 half of coke. Not the best thing to drink on a diet but I fancied some sugar. Should have had OJ like everyone mentions on here.

Just had a nice roast (ish) tonight, got to drive home soon. So signing off for now and see you all later

rmplc

salski wrote: »

WOWZERS! What a lovely welcome! Thank you so much for making me feel warm and fuzzy inside - you have all made me smile! Thank you!
I always struggle with the first 1 in the morning and when I come home from work...Im am now on maternity leave so have found that 3pm onwards has been hard and Im 99% sure I would have caved in already, but posting here and on a weight loss surgery forum I belong to has helped as I dont want to report how rubbish I am if I caved!
I will read the threads you guys have mentioned and hopefully find some tips for times like now, when Im just sat slobbing watching TV
Thank you all again - made me smile - really

Sally x

Hi Sally, it may be beneficial for you to change what you do around that time, plan your afternoon and evening, if you feel really bad take a long bath or shower, pamper yourself, you deserve it :j

Ross
xx

rmplc

Mat_Lock wrote: »

Wooyay, went to the pub with my best mate today, although it wasn't busy the football was on and I managed to not even think about smoking, I also managed to stay off the beer too. 1 half of coke. Not the best thing to drink on a diet but I fancied some sugar. Should have had OJ like everyone mentions on here.

Just had a nice roast (ish) tonight, got to drive home soon. So signing off for now and see you all later

Its a nice feeling when that happens, when you realise you can still go out and not worry about the ciggies, well done

dundeedoll_2

Mat The Orange juice really does help.................see below


http://www.ehow.com/list_5828015_home-remedies-nicotine-cravings.html


http://www.ehow.com/way_5367356_foods-reduce-cravings-quitting-smoking.html'


Below are some links that make interesting reading............cravings etc

(Sally there's a bit about changing habits - as Ross said. It may be helpful to have a read. Have you ever knitted/crochet? It may be a distraction for you.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/1402877)


http://www.smokersstopshop.co.uk/step4.htm

http://www.smokersstopshop.co.uk/step4jtoz.htm#smokingand

dundeedoll_2

Mat_Lock wrote: »

Wooyay, went to the pub with my best mate today, although it wasn't busy the football was on and I managed to not even think about smoking, I also managed to stay off the beer too. 1 half of coke. Not the best thing to drink on a diet but I fancied some sugar. Should have had OJ like everyone mentions on here.

Just had a nice roast (ish) tonight, got to drive home soon. So signing off for now and see you all later

Well done! I bet you'd have been out for a ciggie or 2 before.............as Ross said it really is great when you can face situations like that and NOT be thinking about/craving cigs the whole time.

determined_new_ms

ha ha ha I've had people giving me weird looks in the car as I've been bellowing alanis morrisette "u oughta know" at the top of my lungs only to realise the window was open :rotfl:

I really used to love smoking in my car I noticed it when I was driving back from London the other day at rush hour, driving conditions were awful....

glad u enjoyed ur evening mat - have a low cal drink on me :beer:

sally sue will send you a really helpful email with lots f top tips - but I think she''s poorly so hasn't been around for a couple of days

dinner with the in-laws was lovely but now I have cravings something terrible.... for the chocolate cake, with chocolate fudge topping i made with cream, would it be too terrible to have another slice???

thanks for the kind words dd :A

salski

Thanks guys - I have been noseying around the threads and the tips and will make more of an effort on the citrus fruits. I have a huge bag of lemons that I could also make some HM lemonade from.
Managed to let the cravings pass and Im just about to have a shower, get in PJ's and settle in for the night!
Thanks again for the warm welcome and see you guys tomorrow

Sal x

Tally-Ho_2

Hi all,
Well after 9 days, of which 3 were on 1st step patches, 5 days on step 2 patches, I took the plunge today and used a step 3 patch. I was worried when I saw it as it is tiny compared to step 2 patch.

Anyway, having had it in since very early this morning I have to say I haven't noticed much difference. There was a quick 'nico crave' after Sunday dinner at the local pub - easily sorted with a couple of puffs on the empty inhalator thuogh.

Coming out of the pub though was awful - straight through the 'fag fog' of smokers - to think I was one of them only a matter of days ago!!.

The stage 3 patch wasa bit of an experiment - I was expecting it to be difficult as it was a 50% cut in Nico from 14mg to 7 mg over the 24 hours the patch is on, but it has been relatively painless so far.

I downloaded the silk quit meter, most striking thing is the amount saved - £98.12 in 9 days (I was on 40+ cigs per day). I log into my bank account daily now and transfer £10.50 every day to my holiday fund.

Good luck to all those who have quit and despite me originally thinking how difficult it was going to be the money saved is a stark reminder of how much money I burned away.

Tally

topsyturphy

Hi everyone

Managed day 4 ok, not told anyone yet apart from
my dh & ds2. Due to attend my brothers wedding on 28 jan, my mum told me I would nevermanage to give up, it is my incentive to prove her wrong on the 28th.

Cravings have not been too bad, throat is not as dry. I too passed some smokers today and was quite shocked at the smell. Still keeping busy and walking the dog alot. This thread has really helped me too. It is so friendly, supportive and motivating.

Well done to everyone else that is suceeding.

topsyturphy

Determined new ms - hope you enjoyed your cake