THE Quit Smoking Thread

[Scott]

Brian i know where your coming from with the beer and smoking thing. It goes hand in hand doenst it? Although not so sure how it is now you have to go out for a smoke in the pub?

I deliberately didnt do anything differently when i stopped. IT was xmas week so plenty of drinking and parties, i think if you stop enjoying yourself as well then it makes it feel like you are giving up even more than just smoking. Thats how it was put int he book i read anyway.

Well done so far

 

[SandyFloor]

Day 5 nearly over for me. I'm finding it easier than I thought so far thanks to the patches and the inhaler for emergency urges. The wife was a heavier smoker than me and she's not having too bad a time either. I am struggling with my moods though and am really irritable and sometimes find it hard to concentrate but I'm confident that will pass over time .....reassurance please :lol: oh......sleeping brilliantly

 

[poynton phil]

I'm still on the wagon, and now my cravings are getting less, and less. TBH, I cant really remember how long its been now, a good few weeks though. So well done to all of us quiters, and lets keep it up.

 

[user123]

Day 5 nearly over for me. I'm finding it easier than I thought so far thanks to the patches and the inhaler for emergency urges. The wife was a heavier smoker than me and she's not having too bad a time either. I am struggling with my moods though and am really irritable and sometimes find it hard to concentrate but I'm confident that will pass over time .....reassurance please :lol: oh......sleeping brilliantly

Nothing to do with smoking that's just middle age and January... join the club... loads of grumpy people about of late, it will pass when spring is here... WELL DONE!!!

 

[SandyFloor]

Nothing to do with smoking that's just middle age and January... join the club... loads of grumpy people about of late, it will pass when spring is here... WELL DONE!!!

I'm not middle aged.....I'm only 25.

 

[poynton phil]

Nothing to do with smoking that's just middle age and January... join the club... loads of grumpy people about of late, it will pass when spring is here... WELL DONE!!!

Feels like spring has arrived here today, seen the sun. and its the warmest its been for about 6 weeks.

 

[Alberta Stone]

Day 14 bri and i am having a few buds tonight. I had a drink the weekend at home and was fine so good luck

And I thought you said you quit smoking....lol.

 

[Ian]

Ok so I'm back from the pub, 8 pints and no smokes!!! So happy because this is the one thing that I thought would break me. Magic!!!!

 

[mikethetile]

sandy

I was like a raging bull for weeks, im surprised anyone is still talking to me LOL

 

[user123]

I'm not middle aged.....I'm only 25.

Feels like spring has arrived here today, seen the sun. and its the warmest its been for about 6 weeks.

Sorry Sandy, I was trying to make you feel better...that worked well then!! :lol: and your bum's on fire....:lol: ! And yes, Phil, warmer here, too today, nice....

 

[mikethetile]

sandy you have to count the years before you got married LOL

 

[mikethetile]

its 10 weeks today I had my last ciggarette and the benefits of not smoking have just startedto kick in, I breathe slower and deeper , I have more time and energy , I sleep better , my teeth are whiter and I dont smell of old smoke anymore and I can taste my food now

I havent quite got onto jogging but Im getting there and may have a go later in the year LOL

so keep it up everyone as the rewards are worth it

 

[aph257]

its 10 weeks today I had my last ciggarette and the benefits of not smoking have just startedto kick in, I breathe slower and deeper , I have more time and energy , I sleep better , my teeth are whiter and I dont smell of old smoke anymore and I can taste my food now

I havent quite got onto jogging but Im getting there and may have a go later in the year LOL

so keep it up everyone as the rewards are worth it

Nice one Mick, if your serious about the jogging thing, start with brisk walking, then jog/walk then progress to full jog. i don't need to say what might happen if you do too much too soon.
for everyone else well done and keep it up.

p.s. i gave up the habit 25 years ago, since then i became a fitness nut (i've ran 5 marathons, 3 50km races and countless half marathons) i'm a qualified Squash coach, i also rock climb, ski and snowboard. i'm 54 now and training to run some big hills this year.

 

[user123]

sandy you have to count the years before you got married LOL

That's why I said his bum's on fire.... don't know if you say that down South (Liar, liar, bum's on fire??) :lol: :lol:

 

[Andy Allen]

I'm not middle aged.....I'm only 25.

a year older than me :smilewinkgrin: