Sept. 1st is my quit date

[asha]

I have been preparing for this big day by cutting back to less than 5 cigarettes a day now.  I have learned through this site that if I just ride out the craving it will pass.  It does I am happy to say.  Now I can't even stand an entire cigarette and smoke 1/3 to 1/2 before stubbing it out.

My daughter hates my smoking and is horrified that I am killing myself.  I know I can quit because I see people do it and I am really excited to be free of this horrible habit.

I have my lozenges and am ordering gum. I am trying to get back into my fitness regime I used to have. I have no stamina and can't even run a mile when I could run five.  Three years ago I started again not realizing how crazy addicting this is.

Wish me luck...

[fresh3]

It's going to be great, Asha.  Wait till you see how much fun you have just doing the things that make you feel healthy and strong.

[JonesCarpeDiem]

luck is for winning and losing.

if you honor your decision to quit nothing is left to chance

[jojo_2-24-11]

Hi Asha, look at the reason you started up again and make sure you are fully prepared to head it off. I found that if I prepare myself for the stressful events I am much better at handling things. I know we don't know what lies ahead of us but we do know that smoking is not one of them.

[Ex_Nancy]

The most IMPORTANT thing you can do for your quit now is to educate yourself about the addiction and the mind games it plays on us....READ,READ,READ for a successful quit...the more you read, the EASIER it is...

CHOOSE to quit smoking, not TRY. Educate yourself by reading these links to the materials that most of us have used to help us quit and STAY quit! This is about making a DECISION to never put another cigarette in your mouth, mean it, and be committed to follow through on that decision. Also allow NO excuses AND hang in there for as long as it takes, no matter how uncomfortable you become.... This is about re-learning your life WITHOUT cigarettes....start changing your "normal" routine....because a smoker's routine revolves around cigarettes. You will be a nonsmoker so change how you start your morning so it doesn't revolve around cigarette breaks, etc. You CAN do this! ....http://digg.com/newsbar/topnews/Allen_Carr_s_Easy_Way_To_Stop_Smoking_Download_free_PDF

http://quitsmokingonline.com