It’s so good to hear something motivational:
Next month I will have stopped smoking cigarettes for three months. I smoked a pack and a half for about 20 years. Your right about changing your other habits that go along with smoking. I used to play online poker and smoke all day long. I went to the doctor to get help because I knew I couldn’t do it on my own. He prescribed Wellbutrin, and I was to take it for 10 days before quitting so it would be in my system. On the 10th day I still had 1/2 a pack left. I wanted to be in control of the cigarettes and not them be in control of me. I grabbed the pack, all the ash trays and lighters, and threw them in the outside trash. I only took the Wellbutrin for one month and have NEVER craved a cigarette since. This was my first attempt to quit smoking and it was a complete success. I knew I could no longer sit and play poker all day so I started working out (because I gained 8 pounds in one week!!) Within one week of quitting, I could mow my lawn without losing my breath. I always heard you have to replace one habit with another if you want to be successful in stopping. I only exercised for 6 months, which was great and when I stopped working out I still never went back to smoking. Also, sour candy works really great to give your mouth something to do. Jolly Ranchers are fantastic because they last a long time.
Anyway, good luck in your journey to a healthier life, and just don’t give up. I feel 100 % better now that I can breathe and my breath isn’t knocking people out…lol.
May 7th, 2009 at 8:47 pm
I gone through similar experinces before but as you are determined to quite smooking, so I know you can do by joining another “group of non-smoking friends”. Get out of them for your own benefit.
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May 7th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
Focus on one at a time, weight or smoking. Both together are too difficult.
I’d suggest the weight first. It’s easier, and you’re going to have a hell of a time stopping smoking when your friends are still doing it. Studies show people start *and stop* smoking in groups. Wait until your group is ready to stop.
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May 7th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
There is no doubt that smoking is probably the hardest thing to stop on this planet. But there are lots of numbers and groups and programs that you can use to stop smoking. I have a blog on my website that has lots of info on this topic and what many countries are doing to try to cut down on the amount of people smoking. You just gotta fight through it because you know its in your best interest to do so.
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