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#1717329 - 07/05/12 06:17 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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It's the dang habitual that is the killer:
-Get in the car - light up -Get home, change, get ready to go out and water plants - light up -Almost ready to get to [where ever I'm going] - oohhh better light up. Don't know when you might get the chance again. -Finished eating - light up -Wake up - light up
A friend of mine, who was a big smoker as in 2-3 packs a day, quit a couple years ago and said the habitual ones were the worst. He kept a straw in his truck so when he got in he had something to chew on. Hanging out in his yard grilling or whatever, he always kept sunflower seeds close. And going out to eat, as soon as dinner was over, he started chewing gum (sugarless of course). He saved a (as in singular) cigarette from his last pack and kept it on him at all times. Whenever he had a craving he would ask himself if things were bad enough to smoke his last one. After a couple minutes going back and forth in his head, he said the craving subsided and eventually the cravings stopped completely. By this point the nicotine is out of your system, it's all psychological now. They say it takes two weeks to form a habit or break you of one, so just think how close you are now to breaking those old habits but making walking on the treadmill your newer healthier one!
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#1717355 - 07/05/12 06:44 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Best of luck, feel better and good for you on quitting the evil habit! I can't wait to read when you post that you quit.
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#1717504 - 07/06/12 12:17 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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My grandfater, whom I idolized, was a habitual smoker (to the tune of nearly a carton a day). He lit a cigarette in the morning and continued to light each successive cigrette with the current one. He stopped a meal time if it was at the house, but continue at the cafe....yes, during the meal. He weighed 78 pounds when we buried him. Sort of killed much desire for cigarettes for me.
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#1717763 - 07/06/12 05:47 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Way to Go, Okie Banker! Quitting smoking is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do in this life. The benefits FAR outweigh the temporary madness/frustration. I am years and years smoke-free now, and it's amazing how much better I feel, how many fewer colds and upper respiratory illnesses I get. Everything smells and tastes better! Hang in there!
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#1718046 - 07/09/12 01:30 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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I'm hanging in there. The last 10 days weren't no Fourth of July picnic! I finally took a few days off since I was going crazy between all the steriods I was on and with the no smoking heebie jeebies.
I am much better today and still smoke free. ::insert snappy little happy dance here::
Thanks for the support everyone. It helps!
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#1719190 - 07/11/12 09:11 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Well done, Okie! Proud of you.
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#1719262 - 07/12/12 11:49 AM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Yay you! Keep up the good work. I've been smoke free for over 10 years now and honestly the thought of smoking now makes me almost sick. I know that may not be normal, but it's working for me.
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#1719293 - 07/12/12 01:19 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Okie, you are doing great!! Hang tough, you have done so much and the reward is so worth it!
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#1719355 - 07/12/12 03:02 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Thanks y'all. It is two weeks today and I am really doing ok on the smoking side. My allergies induced asthma is kicking my butt along with the steriods. I'm having a tougher time with the steroids, which I hate, than the non-smoking, if you can believe it. Between the no sleep, the "head in the clouds" feeling of the allergies and the constant hunger of the steriods matched with the constant wanting to eat to keep my hands and mouth busy of the non-smoking it's a wonder I'm not Jack Nicholson in The Shining.
But I'm ok. The sun'll come out tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar.
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#1719367 - 07/12/12 03:11 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Thanks y'all. It is two weeks today and I am really doing ok on the smoking side. My allergies induced asthma is kicking my butt along with the steriods. I'm having a tougher time with the steroids, which I hate, than the non-smoking, if you can believe it. Between the no sleep, the "head in the clouds" feeling of the allergies and the constant hunger of the steriods matched with the constant wanting to eat to keep my hands and mouth busy of the non-smoking it's a wonder I'm not Jack Nicholson in The Shining.
But I'm ok. The sun'll come out tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar. keep up the good work. Have you thought of some type of exercise? It may be tough with the asthma but may pay off in the future. Since you are on steroids tour de france may be appropriate.
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#1719387 - 07/12/12 03:33 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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LOL EdAudit. I am doing the treadmill and drinking my required water.
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#1719397 - 07/12/12 03:55 PM
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Okie....my son was 6 years old and came home with a "contract" to have a parent sign...It was for Lent....Since we are Catholics...I thought...."Okay, I'll sign the thing". This was done about a week before Lent started. I thought...I'll slowly "cut back" and then when Lent does kick in, I will be ready.....During that week...I found myself counting my cigs to ensure that I would have enough to last the day.....I noticed how many I wasted....Then I realized how much that one thin pencil shape actually "CONTROLLED" my life. I worried about leaving home or the office without them.... One day during the week of 'preparation' I decided...This is is....I'm done...I kept a carton of cigarettes in the cabinet for 24 months....unopened......My son is 34...I haven't had one since.....Yes I gained weight.....but later lost it......
You take one thing at a time......You will gain...accept that....but you will be able to tackle that problem once you have conquered this one.
Best of luck to you.....I'm betting that you will do fine...With the money you'll save from not buying cigerattes, you can buy new clothes for the weight gained....Then lose the weight....You finally get to the weight you would like to be then age sets in and you gain again....(The weight thing is a harder roller coaster than the cig thing.....)
Keep up that fantastic attitude.....You will be the winner.....
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#1721583 - 07/19/12 05:15 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Three week mark today. My peeps here say that my attitude is very good. (I checked with them before posting this.)
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#1721739 - 07/20/12 12:28 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Okie, are you sure they aren't just saying that in fear? Keep it up! Soon the weeks will just be flipping by and you'll lose track of how long it's been.
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#1721791 - 07/20/12 01:34 PM
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Thanks.
LOL NotPerfect - You don't know my peeps. I've got me a whole department of outspoken and brutally honest ladies here.
Congrats to your hubby Becca. 2 months is a huge milestone!
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#1721917 - 07/20/12 05:05 PM
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Yea Okie! It's a great accomplishment! Keep on keepin' on!
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#1721921 - 07/20/12 05:09 PM
Re: Yay me, I think.
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Any advice on how to quit? I don't smoke (at least, not often), but i'm a 30 year dipper and cold turkey just doesn't seem very possible. But the stuff is outrageously priced anymore (at today's prices i spend about $1700/yr. on the stuff...multiply that by 30 and what....$51,000....that was painful to type) and i know the health benefits would be good too.
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#1721928 - 07/20/12 05:17 PM
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I shoulda been more clear: smoking isn't my problem....about the only time i smoke anymore is when i drink (very rarely) or play poker with the guys (which also involves drinking and is also very rarely anymore). Dipping is my problem.
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#1721949 - 07/20/12 05:35 PM
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I've been curious about that kinda stuff and wondered if it worked just as well for dippers as smokers. I've done both and dipping (at least for me) has been way more addictive.
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