Hi all - my name is Jill, I live in Maryland and I am on my 4th (and, I'm determined, final) quit. Prior to October 24 (my quit date this time around), my wonderful significant other and I had quit in January 2007. I lasted 10 months but he stuck with it and has been very patiently waiting for me to be ready again. A huge health scare with his mother was the catalyst for me this time around. I know with 100% certainly I am NOT a social smoker (lol) and I'm embracing the "NOPE" mantra!
I'm on the patch and have not had too much difficulty managing cravings thus far. My insomnia and constipation have been more bothersome than cravings -- I'm really not feeling my best! But I know these symptoms will subside. In the past, the post-quit weight gain has made me absolutely miserable. I just invested in a BodyMedia FIT arm band which monitors calories in and calories out in hopes of keeping weight gain within 5 pounds. I have a desk job and work 50 hours a week but I am a morning exerciser and hope to get out for mid day walks as well.
I certainly look forward to cheering all of you on and learning from you too so we can all accomplish our goal of being smoke free for good!
