Welcome to EX, remember that quitting is a one day at a time journey and that you are on the right track. Planning for dealing with triggers is really important, as is identifying the triggers and how strong they are...some are MUCH stronger than others. You can make up a little quit kit for what to do INSTEAD of smoking. Sounds like you are getting plenty of exercise, that's great. How about hydrating, is that even possible when you are walking to deliver mail? I drank tons of cold water. Hard candies help, I liked very sour ones, some people liked fire balls. It's about distracting yourself because craves really only last a couple of minutes and they won't kill you...can't say that about smoking. Be completely honest with yourself about what smoking does FOR you...does it relieve pain? Does it make you feel less angry? Does it make you feel less depressed? Does it make you feel HAPPY? Chances are that the answers are no and if you track your cigarettes and identify your triggers, you can PLAN what to do INSTEAD of smoking. Read Allen Carr's book, The Easy Way to Quit Smoking, it is available for free on line and I am SURE someone will come along with the link. Read JonesCarpeDiem's page and the things to expect the first 140 days. The biggest things that will help are education, support, blogging...like you just did and talking things out.
We are here to help.
Ellen
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