Congrats sweety!!!! I just started up again. ughhhhh!


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CarrieMpls said:

I think there's different kinds now. Maybe the one you were using had too much nicotine?

CarrieMpls said:

Keep in mind that if you stayed on nicotine gum for the rest of your life, it would be better for you than smoking. It's not about a moral victory over nicotine here, it's about getting rid of the cigs.

And I say count away. When it doesn't serve a purpose anymore, you'll stop doing it naturally. Until then, youre GONNA obsesss. . . may as well get a sense of accomplishment from it.

And it IS an accomplishment.

How much is a Pack of Smokes in the US? Here in the UK they are about the same as a Gallon of Fuel.....£4:75 per 20.



I am surprised how Cigarettes are legal, looking at what is actually in them:

Nicotine: This powerful, fast acting drug is one of the most addictive substances on the Planet.....

Acetone: Used as a Solvent - eg Nail polish Remover

Ammonia: Found in strong cleaning fluids

Arsenic: Your wife puts it in your food

Cadmium: Metal used in Batteries

Formaldehyde: Used to preserve Dead Bodies

Benzene: Used as a Solvent in Fuel and chemical manufacture.....

Not to mention Tar / Carbon Monoxide and the other crap.....

Hooray! Congratulations on your freedom from cigarettes! Your body will thank you. Way to go, girl!

last I knew a pack of buts were going for around 4 bucks per pack (20)

I emailed the guy I've been dating to say don't expect to hear from me this week cause I'm crabby and whatnot, and he offered to take me out for a special dinner on friday as a treat cause he's proud of me.

CarrieMpls said:

Aw! That's so nice.

Don't kill him.

CarrieMpls said:

That is so awesome

What a sweetie

HereToRockYourWorld said:

I"m gonna try my best not to.

Congratulations on these first couple days sans cigarettes! That's wonderful.

Keep it up. You can do this.

applekisses said:

yeah, we'll see.

WillyWonka said:

Thanks!

50 hours.

Hang in there. You can do it.

I quit over 4 years ago after 24 years of smoking. I did gain some weight (which I still have), but I'm so glad I can call myself a non-smoker. I don't know what you pay for cigarettes, but just before I quit, a package of 25 was $7.49. OMFG!

CarrieMpls said:

It sounds good so far but, you're right to keep your head about you, hon. And good on you for sticking with your quitting!

I thought it would be funny.

I'm sorry.

I'm going to go have a cigarette and think about what I did.

MickG said:

i should hope so!!
don't come out till you can play nice

and wash your hands!!


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endorphin74 said:

Are we going to have a smoke-free Org Invasion?

kisscamille said:

This can be avoided by being really strict on yourself through the "detox" period (i.e. no replacing cigarettes with food).

Ace said:

Considering I've lost 40 pounds over the last 9 months, I'm being extra, extra careful. I still want to lose 40 more, actually. I'm hoping quitting smoking will help me in this, not hinder me.
This past Saturday, for the first time ever I had a hard time breathing in yoga class and I just decided that enough was enough.

almost 67 hours!


And I'm starting to feel like a semi-normal person again.
I'm still a bit edgy here and there. But I went several hours last night without thinking about it.

woo-hoo!

CarrieMpls said:

stray strong. i wish you more strenght than fonkiness you already have, so that is a lot!

CarrieMpls said:

Would this be a good time to talk about how you let down your whole familly by never going to law school?

CarrieMpls said:

You'll be very edgy for the next few weeks. You must find something to occupy yourself when the cravings strike.

Ace said:

The gym last night helped immensely. So as long as the weather holds out for a few more weeks I think I'm gonna take a walk when I feel like killing someone.

CarrieMpls said:

thats exactly what i did. soon you will feel powerful for overcoming the urges by replacing them with healthy things.

that was my mantra..i REFUSED to substitute with eating or anything else that was unhealthy...

i actually lost weight when i quit...like 30 lbs. (granted i was stressed and going through a breakup and haitng my job balh ablhablahablah) but none the less i quit in the face of it alll

you are doing awesome! just keep on NOT letting the habit control you. YOU control it. and you are kickin ass girl!

79 hours!

YAY!!! Keep it up! You can do it!

(insert cheerleaderesque emoticonage here...can't find any )