where did you find time to smoke 80 cigarettes/day? if the average person is awake 16 hours/day that meant you were smoking 5 cigarettes per hour
i only smoke 10-15 per day
Self employed forever. Work in front of a screen now. No problem. I've been smoking this much for 35 years or so. 4-5 sounds about right, worse when I'd drive on medium or long car trips.
I will never pressure anyone to quit smoking. It's none of my business.
Same here. Even if I were to quit, I would still continue to understand why some people need to smoke. Besides, it's a free world. As long as others don't have to breathe in the smoke, then, everyone is entitled to his/her life choices.
My Stats:
Your Quit Date is: 2/27/2009 9:00:00
Time Smoke-Free: 229 days, 18 hours, 55 minutes and 45seconds
Cigarettes NOT smoked: 4596 Lifetime Saved: 1 month, 5 days, 2 hours Money Saved: $1,154.60
You bet it's an addiction and a hard one to break at that. Congrats to you lakeside. I myself went cold turkey after a good many years of smoking 1/2 a pack to a pack a day. Did you know that by day 3 the nicotine is out of your system? Imagine that just 3 days. So, IMO the first fews days are the hardest.. but, once you get over the hump, you will see how it does get easier as the days and months move along. Good for you for doing this. What a GREAT healthy lifestyle change you've made here. Keep up the good work. Oh, and if need be, look into a smoking cessation program in your area. I joined one and it helped me remain smoke free. Now trust me here, if I can quit andyone can.
Mea
__________________ "To love onself is the beginning of a life-long romance" Oscar Wilde
You bet it's an addiction and a hard one to break at that. Congrats to you lakeside. I myself went cold turkey after a good many years of smoking 1/2 a pack to a pack a day. Did you know that by day 3 the nicotine is out of your system? Imagine that just 3 days. So, IMO the first fews days are the hardest.. but, once you get over the hump, you will see how it does get easier as the days and months move along. Good for you for doing this. What a GREAT healthy lifestyle change you've made here. Keep up the good work. Oh, and if need be, look into a smoking cessation program in your area. I joined one and it helped me remain smoke free. Now trust me here, if I can quit andyone can.
Mea
Mea, It's been nine plus days now. Honestly I thought it was over two weeks. I had to check my journal.. anyhow, I can feel that the chain is broken. I was a VERY heavy smoker, and I'm still feeling a little physical withdrawl, mostly soreness behind the eyes (typical) but it's not a problem.
I'll never go back. Life is to short. Especially at my age. I already feel better, more oxygen in my system for sure. The urge probably only hits once an hour or so, and it's hurmorous. Lighting up is something I don't want to do anymore.... certainly not something I'm compelled to do anymore.
I've quit a few times over the years, this is the first time I did it because I wanted to quit... not the exW, not a doc.... blah blah. I wanted to quit.
Losing weight is important to me too. I'd like to start 2010 they best I can be. Break the status quo. My "inner canine" is pushing me along (LoL).
Mea, It's been nine plus days now. Honestly I thought it was over two weeks. I had to check my journal.. anyhow, I can feel that the chain is broken. I was a VERY heavy smoker, and I'm still feeling a little physical withdrawl, mostly soreness behind the eyes (typical) but it's not a problem.
And you will feel a touch off for a while. I know on day 7 when I quit, I was in full blown tantrum mode. I cried like a big baby, because I missed those darn cancer sticks. I also felt sort of lightheaded. But, it all passed.
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I've quit a few times over the years, this is the first time I did it because I wanted to quit... not the exW, not a doc.... blah blah. I wanted to quit.
And this is why it will work for you now, because you want it. In oder to put an addiction to bed, you must want it!I wish you all the best with your smoke free life. YOU can do it!
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YES...smoking is an addiction. It is very physically and psychologically addicting. It is one of the hardest drugs to quit.
Think about it...a substance that is legal..and that you can take multiple hits of a day. I have clients that can kick heroin...but not nicotine. It is very impressive that you went cold turkey...you are one strong brother.
As for the dieting. I have found that it is easier to adopt a healthy lifestyle then it is to diet. Stick to whole foods...nothing processed. It can become difficult if you restrict certain food groups.
Good luck my man.
__________________ Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I'll meet you there. -Rumi
I'm still doing fine, with no side effects other than having more money. There are a few times a day when "habit" surfaces. Talking on the phone, or driving the car are two things. The memory trigger is over in a second or two. Frankly it feels geat to be in control. I don't feel compelled to smoke anymore. There is much more value for me in protecting what I have accomplished. It seems senseless to risk it for a hit or two of nicotine (plus I remember how bad that first pack tastes!).
And....... just for fun ..... Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks? Doing something I couldn't do at 35, and doing it successfully is delicious.
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Keep up the good work. Oh, and if need be, look into a smoking cessation program in your area. I joined one and it helped me remain smoke free. Now trust me here, if I can quit andyone can.
"To love onself is the beginning of a life-long romance" Oscar Wilde
. I also felt sort of lightheaded. But, it all passed.
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