The Giving Up Smoking Thread!!

Lula-Hula

Hail & welcome dixie06

You've just joined the best thread going & will find loads of support, sympathy & encouragement here - especially from sueuu who can give brilliant advice on absolutely anything to do with giving up smoking.

In 5 minutes I will have done 7 weeks :j & it's the best thing I ever did - I so know what you mean about the cashpoint thing :rolleyes: got me every time .

If you've read back a bit you'll find out that I had a few issues with weight gain but it was only 7 lbs & because I was eating far too many cakes, bread etc & it's now starting to come off again . It's perfectly normal But is usually only temporary while your body adjusts to it's new natural mebolic rate so dont panic OR use that as an excuse to not go ahead.

Wishing you lots of luck & determination
lula x

Sue-UU

.....and if that isn't incentive for dixie or anyone else to chuck the weed, Lula then I don't know what is! I'm chuffed to bits that you've come so far, you really do deserve praise and I know you are so very proud of your success and rightly so. All that you've said about the weight gain is true so I hope that'll make dixie feel much better with that knowledge alone. I'm sure that's the problem with many young lasses, they won't try quitting as they're afraid of ballooning out, but if folk are sensible about what they replace cravings with then all will be well in a short tims, with plenty of exercise ....which takes the cravings away too. A win win situation eh Lula! All the best you WILL do it!!! :T

Sue

shadydaz

You have to be ready mentally to stop otherwise you won't.

Bf109

mtg212 wrote: »

What is the best way to quit smoking? I am spending 90 bucks a carton on smokes almost twice a week. Its nuts. I need help.

As shadydaz says, you have to want to quit. I know it sounds obvious, but most people try and quit still wanting to smoke.

You need to have a good hard think and really decide what it is you want to do. The choice is obvious, but you have to have it straight in your mind first.

I really struggled with this aspect until I read Allen Carr's book - Easyway to Stop Smoking.

I just cant praise it highly enough - I have been nicotine free for 15 days now and have enjoyed quitting! Every day I wake up and thank the stars that I not a smoker anymore.

My_Fathers_Daughter

ageing_biker wrote: »

thanks lula and sue, any one seen mfd she is about a month behind me, hope she hasn't fell off the wagon!

:eek: Wash your mouth out AB :eek:

5 months for me on Saturday...can't imagine ever going back to it now.

I'm still here...albeit a little pre-occupied with My Fathers Grandchild on the way

At least I don't have to worry about giving up the fags along with all the other stuff I have had to forgo for the sake of bubba! (missing the cheese and peddy mostly - only 6 months to go :beer: )

Keep it up guys - it will honestly be the best thing you could ever do.

Sue-UU

My_Fathers_Daughter wrote: »

:eek: Wash your mouth out AB :eek:

5 months for me on Saturday...can't imagine ever going back to it now.

I'm still here...albeit a little pre-occupied with My Fathers Grandchild on the way

At least I don't have to worry about giving up the fags along with all the other stuff I have had to forgo for the sake of bubba! (missing the cheese and peddy mostly - only 6 months to go :beer: )

Keep it up guys - it will honestly be the best thing you could ever do.

Ah it's great to hear from you MFD and so many congratulations to you for that brilliant 5 months success!!!!!!! :T:T:T You always sounded so determined from the outset and have proved your worth... especially to you!!!

I'm so thrilled to hear you news of bubs! Such an exiting time for you both getting everything ready for his/her arrival... brilliant news. You take good care and rest up enough, you need it! I'm so pleased you came back to tell us the great news MFD and congratulations on BOTH events!!!:j Keep us informed... please!

All the very best.

Sue

pureaswhite

Really admire what you are doing. Smoking is one of the hardest but most rewarding things to give up. Good on the bank balance and better on your health.

Good Luck with it.:T

shadydaz

THREE WEEKS TODAY.

Money saved smoking £35
Money saved Take aways £35
Weight gained 12lbs
Feeling fantastic

Thanks to everyone for your support so far, it has helped kepp me motivated and enabled me to just reconfirm why i want to do this, reading your posts and also being able to help out others when i feel it is appropriate is grreat.

THANK YOU ALL...

shadydaz

i think the missus is on day 4 also, well done to her..

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