Haven't had a cigarette in 5 days!

jar823 Posted: Jun 09, 2005 02:49 PM

Haven't had a cigarette in 5 days!

WOW! It's HARD!
I am soooooooooooo bored today! I really want one!
But I am doing so well! I refuse to have one!

DH says I souldn't try to quit, cause I will only put on more weight, which I am trying to lose!

But how can I put on more weight if I am NOT eating more?

just about 2 1/2 hours left of work, and I have NOTHING to do!

LADYL Posted: Jun 09, 2005 02:58 PM

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That's great that you're quitting!! Let's a game so it's not that boring....

Jan05Bride Posted: Jun 09, 2005 02:59 PM

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I'm very proud of you! Keep at it and it'll work for you!

I'm on 52 days ... it does get easier.

Don't worry about weight - I'd rather have 10 extra pounds than lung cancer any day.

jar823 Posted: Jun 09, 2005 03:08 PM

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Thanks for the support!
I smoked SO many cigarettes on saturday night that on sunday I could barely breathe, and felt like such crap! That's what made me decide to quit. Hopefully I can stick with it!

simbacat Posted: Jun 09, 2005 03:08 PM

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Wow, that's awesome. Stick with it. You can do it. I smoked for 17 years and just quit this past 12/04. It was the best thing I ever did. Believe it or not, I don't even miss it. I was at a bar this past weekend (in NJ) and the smoke was killing me !!! I never thought I'd say that.

Don't worry about gaining a few pounds. It's better than getting lung cancer.

Keep up the great work !!!

DjPiLL Posted: Jun 09, 2005 03:17 PM

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You usually put on weight when you quit, but its definitely not permament if you do something about it.

My best man quit cold turkey... gained 25 pounds. He worked out and then lost 50 and is in great shape now.

Jan05Bride Posted: Jun 09, 2005 03:31 PM

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Posted by jar823

Thanks for the support!
I smoked SO many cigarettes on saturday night that on sunday I could barely breathe, and felt like such crap! That's what made me decide to quit. Hopefully I can stick with it!

If you get the urge Call 311 in the City. They have options - they'll send you the patch for free I think ...

I'm doing it with the patch and it has helped me tremendously. I cannot believe how much better I feel.

HearzBellz Posted: Jun 09, 2005 04:51 PM

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Stay with it...you can do it!!!!

Make an effort to workout even if it is just a little bit - like take a walk every night after dinner. That will not only help you not smoke, but it will help with the weight as well.

hmm8191 Posted: Jun 09, 2005 04:55 PM

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Congrats! You can do it!! I quit 7/04 and I promise it gets easier!

Plus think of all the $$ you're saving!!

Riss44 Posted: Jun 09, 2005 05:29 PM

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Keep up the good work...dont' give in to the nasty addiction....you can do it!! Every one is proud of you. Think of all of that money you will be saving. Wish my father would quit because he's gonna end up killing us as we are his second hand smokers!! Blech!

Marissa

SweetCin704 Posted: Jun 09, 2005 06:54 PM

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Yeaaaaaa good for you!!!!! Congrats that is great. Keep up the good work.

CKJ906 Posted: Jun 09, 2005 06:54 PM

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Great job, keep up the good work

JimmysBride Posted: Jun 09, 2005 07:03 PM

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Congrats!! You've passed the hardest part already so there's no going back now!

You can still put on weight without changing your diet if you quit smoking because quitting slows down your metabolism (that was slightly jacked up due to the nicotine). Working out will help with the quitting and the weight so consider doing some light exercise if you want.

Keep up the good work!!

soon2bMrs Posted: Jun 09, 2005 09:14 PM

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It is so awesome that you quit smoking...I wish you all the best with it. I was never a smoker and can only imagine how hard it is to quit!

LO13LO13 Posted: Jun 10, 2005 01:12 AM

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keep it up!!! i have never been able to quit before and i am almost at 6 months now, it has gotten easier, but i'm not sure if it will ever totally go away, i still get a craving once in a blue, but i have to say it is a great feeling to be able to say that i finally quit!!! keep at it, it is possible!!!!1

Shorty McBride Posted: Jun 10, 2005 01:28 AM

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Congrats! I'm proud of you!

Scooter Posted: Jun 10, 2005 02:20 AM

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Congratulations!!! I wish you lots of luck in being able to quit for good.

MamanDaddyof2 Posted: Jun 10, 2005 09:21 AM

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KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK...IT IS SO HARD TO QUIT
i HAD MY LAST CIGARETTE 12-31-03
IT WAS MY 2004 RESOLUTION

dm24angel Posted: Jun 11, 2005 11:07 PM

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I wanted to add again that many people think you gain weight because you substitute smoking with eating..

Nicotine is a metabolism BOOSTER...its a proven fact that smokers believe it or not have faster metabolisms...thats why models smoke and drink coffee..LOL

SO..if you increase your excersise the effects of the lowered metabolism will help you.

THis was told to us in a smoking cessasion class I took..

dm24angel Posted: Jun 11, 2005 11:08 PM

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OMG- Im a dope..I forgot to say CONGRATS!!!!!!!

Im about to try to quit again for the second time( fist time I made it one day!!! )

Does anyone know what the number ( like 311 in the city) is for Long island? A dr mentioned it once, I forgot..