My Day 1 !!

[patti-s]

Ya know, I never minded smoking till they changed the papers for the cigs to self-extinguish after a couple minutes.  The papers tasted awful and the dang cigs kept going out all the time.  What a pain in the butt!!

So, here I am at day 1 of my quit.  I finally said enough is enough and got the patch.  I quit for 6 years once before but was a dummy and believe that I could have "just one".  Yeah right.  Now, 3 years after the "just one", I'm quitting again.  This time that little bugger that succeeded in making me believe I could have one, won't be listened to.

I know I can do this.  I've done it before.  Yep, I'm going to be a real bear for a day or two.  I think about cigs all the time and habit sometimes takes me outside on the deck (I never smoked in the house).  Sheesh.

Onward and upward!

[marie23]

Welcome, Good for you. Make yourself at home here. You will find plenty of support and encourgement . We are all in this thing together. Stay postive and determined and you will be successful. Wishing you the best  Marie

[gator3]

Congrats, and Stay Strong.

If this helps, it is my new motto:

"I will no longer pay the tobacco companies and the government to Kill me!"

[MoeUnfiltered]

Hey Patti,You can do it!!!I was a three and a half a day smoker and I quit by accident.I got a lot of support from Ex.Did you get rid of all your smokes?I the beginning sugar-free hard candy helped me a lot and I still carry a squeeze ball for my need to have something in my hands.

You can do it Patti! Not one puff no matter what!!! Moe

[radiorich]

Good for you ! ! !    You said it all...Onward & Upward...    and, smokefree..!       Cheers, Ricardo

[keeptrying2]

Yep here we go!  You will do fine!  We are here!

[patti-s]

Thanks all!  Whew, this morning was a little rough.  The habits are still there and I had to take a couple deep breaths to get over them.

Yes Moe, I did get rid of all my smokes.  No way can I have any around because they would be too much temptation.  I'm going today to get some sugar free candy or gum.  I have to have something to get rid of the icky taste in my mouth!!

Then it's off to the gym.  Last time I quit, I gained 30 pounds.  NOT going to  happen this time!!!! 

Thanks for the awesome welcome!  Sure feels good to be in a place where everybody else has "been there, done that!"

[mamap]

Great job Patti.  I plan on taking the next few days to break habits.  I am going to try making smoking very uncomfortable.  Try Jillian Michaels 30 day Shred.  I have just started it after baby #4 and it is awesome.  20 mins done and my body is transforming.  I'll be on the patch on Sunday, it helps with the anxiety while dealing with the habitual stuff.