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Weight Loss Forum / Low Carb / March 2004First full day not smoking
Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I know, chidish, but I guess the smell kept him away (hurrah). So, after a whole day, more like 32 hours of not smoking, I'm not snappy, I'm not being particularly bitchy IMHO. I am however quite hungry. Not bad for day one. I have some gum stashed away which I will use as a safety blanket, I don't plan on using it unless the brown smelly stuff hits the white twirly thing. I can deal with most things, but not stress. I've not told anyone that I am quitting, quite simply because I can't deal with people's collective misguided "support" (hmm perhaps I am a little snappy), anyway I like to think of me just "choosing not to smoke" rather than giving up. Kaye PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates and gymball things for 5 minutes. Kaye, My heart goes out to you and I wish you the very best of luck. You are one day closer than you were yesterday. I'm not sure what the "right" support-words-of-wisdom are, but I feel them for you. I'm a smoker. It obvious to anyone who smokes that we need to quit. You are strong to recognize this and even stronger to try to do something about it. I hope you can maintain that strength and reach your goal. Keep us posted. Joan J Atkins since 01/24/04 250/221/??? > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates > and gymball things for 5 minutes. > So, after a whole day, more like 32 hours of not smoking, I'm not > snappy, I'm not being particularly bitchy IMHO. I am however quite > hungry. Not bad for day one. Congratulations! > I have some gum stashed away which I will use as a safety blanket, I > don't plan on using it unless the brown smelly stuff hits the white > twirly thing. May I offer a suggestion? When I quit cold turkey it was the motion of hand-to-mouth that I needed to replace for a while, not *just* mouth action. For that reason, gum wouldn't have helped me. (Nicotine gum, maybe, but not regular gum.) I cut drinking straws in half and sucked air through them as if I were smoking them. Maybe it was a placebo effect, but I swear those little rushes of air gave me a similar high to what I'd experience while smoking. Ok, not *that* similar--but you get the idea. I've also read that chewing gum actually makes you hungrier, due to some effect I forget the name of but that involves sending a bunch of saliva to your gut but not following through with actual food. Good luck to you. Cate > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > misguided "support" (hmm perhaps I am a little snappy), anyway I like to > think of me just "choosing not to smoke" rather than giving up. Congratulations, Kaye! Just keep thinking how much your body will love you for quitting. Marsha/Ohio (quit smoking 18 years ago) Way to go!! I quit cold turkey 2 adn half years ago. My advice: try everything you can before using any form of nicotine supplement. Getting of the nicotine is the easiest part (only 10-14 days) and you've got it licked. If you do supplement with nicotine, you will have that additional 'hump' to get over later and it could be enough to cause you to start smoking again. BTW, I was a total mega-bitch for about 3 months. Now I'm back to just a semi- normal bitch ;) -- AmyB LC since 12/01/03 238/211/165 > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates > and gymball things for 5 minutes. > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates > and gymball things for 5 minutes. Good for you! There is a great online support group for quitting smoking too, alt.support.stop-smoking If you feel you need support, or just want to encourage others, there are good people over there.  SignatureMichelle Levin http://www.mindspring.com/~lunachick I have only 3 flaws. My first flaw is thinking that I only have 3 flaws. >Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had >quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >I'm not being particularly bitchy IMHO. I am however quite hungry. Not bad >for day one. Congratulations. I'm on day 2. Not my idea of a good time, but it isn't bad. Hang in there! Good for you Jean! Tough it out. I know that you know its worth any discomfort to to quit that nasty, dirty habit. SignatureBear Grrrrrrrrrrrr :o) 353/297/267/210 > >Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > >quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Congratulations. I'm on day 2. Not my idea of a good time, but it > isn't bad. Hang in there! > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates > and gymball things for 5 minutes. Congratulations on such a life changing decision!! It's not really easy, but you can do it! I did, and I don't regret it. I conquered that mountain in my life, quitting after 20 years of smoking, and that gave me the idea that I could lose this weight too. Sort of a "If I can quit smoking, I can surely lose weight" thing. You hang in there. I'm with you 100%. Miss Jean 282/275/140 I have not had a cigarette in Eleven months, five days, 33 minutes and 26 seconds. That's 6800 cigarettes not smoked, saving $693.65. But who's counting? Hang in there, Kaye. It isn't easy, but it's worth it. (When did you ever do something really important that was easy?) I quit smoking in December, 2000 after smoking since 1956. I used Zyban, Nicorette, prayer, deep breathing, alt.support.stop-smoking and sheer guts. I did whatever it took to quit. I had to, I came down with COPD and ended up in an emergency room on oxygen. Just don't smoke, even if your a.s falls off! > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates > and gymball things for 5 minutes. > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates > and gymball things for 5 minutes. Hey, I know how it is. I gave up cigarettes cold turkey in July after something like 13 years of smoking, and I'm happy to say, haven't touched one since. My main method of coping was just to keep as busy as possible. I did gain a few pounds, because I munched a bit more in the absence of cigarettes...but I'd rather have those 4 or 5 pounds (which I lost later) than cancer, emphysema, or any of that nasty stuff. If I can do it, I figure anybody can, since I have the willpower of a bowl of gelatin. Good luck! Elizabeth congrats to you! http://www.quitbuddies.org/FAQTOC.html join us! Signatureread and post daily, it works! rosie http://www.marthastewart.com/ subscribe to her magazine, she was screwed! > Ok, so it was coming. The only reason that I started somking again (I had > quit for 8 years), was to defy my ex-husband who "forbade" me to smoke. I [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > PS, that exercise talking to the naked person worked, I did a few pilates > and gymball things for 5 minutes. Well actually I did smoke half a cigarette today as it was national non-smoking day. I just don't like it when people tell me what to do. I didn't feel the need to finish the cigarette or indeed og for another. I think I'm making the dog nervious, I'm buzzing about trying to keep myself busy to stave off hunger. Lots of water, lots of confused looks from the dog, and a very cleen kitchen. Kaye (I can manage without chocolate and cigarettes, but hell coffee? I DON'T THINK SO! :0)) The first day I quit, I painted my entire spare bedroom with a 3"x3" finishing square. Jeesh! Long day. > Well actually I did smoke half a cigarette today as it was national > non-smoking day. I just don't like it when people tell me what to do. I [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > (I can manage without chocolate and cigarettes, but hell coffee? I DON'T > THINK SO! :0)) Kaye, just imagine how healthy and pink your lungs are going to be. You are doing yourself and your loved ones an immense favor. Keep up the good work! Another bonus is how good your hair and clothes smell. Ashtray odors, no more! Good Luck; Marty |
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