Stopping smoking Feb 28th (Page 5)

Holla, holla.

7 days down, 16,801 to go (that is if you live to be 100----- I guessed on your age). 

Anytime. 

Here to help.

Just putting it in perspective. 

In reality, though, the first week IS the toughest (at least it was for me).  Keep it up brother.  We are here for you.

This is all great stuff, most of the food at this point is nerves and stress related,your body is still going through withdraws, its ok though! There is plenty of time in the future for weight control if   need be, focus on the quit!

Rock On!  That's awesome!

Your Lungs are probably feeling pretty good now.  

Keep it going....

ALRIGHT!!

Thanks guys I was surprised.  However,  According to my "Plan" it was supposed to be a 4 mile run with 2 miles at 9:45.  I wanted to see what would happen if I pushed a little and wow my shoes caught on fire....LOL.

1 week in the books

congrats!!

I quit smoking in 1985... 24 years ago.  To this day I have to say "no" to cigarettes... it's not a hard no, but it's a no nevertheless.  Do I want one?... sure.  Do I smoke one?  no.

you're on your way to a much healthier life... just know that you can NEVER pick up that cigarette again... never.

That never is the part that is hard to get my head around.  I know I shouldn't eat pizza. but once in awhile gosh dang it I am eating pizza.  Thanks to you guys I am learning about that addiction thing.

It gets worse though.  Now my wife wants me to go to the doctor.....Whats up with that?  I was perfectly healthy the last time I saw the doctor (in 1992).  I figure (wrongly I know) that they will say I am healthy or I am going to die.  IF I am healthy life is good if they say I am going to die I will not be too happy.  So I pick ignorant.

I had pizza Friday night. It was the only thing I wanted and shared with my roommate and had leftovers so I didn't eat too much. Sometimes ya gotta, honey!

"Never" is too much for me to wrap my head around. I figure "not now" or "just for today." Today I will put a sober and nonsmoking head on my pillow. That's all I need to do. Just tonight.

Good point Triaya,  It is just for today.

I guess today is day 11 since Thursday is day 14.  So far I am happy with my progress except for weight gain.  I haven't been mean or irritable.  My wife is proud of me.  I still think you all are a BIG, BIG help.  

Brian, we are ALL proud of you!

The weight gain will probably be minor and fade away as you continue training. I'm on week 6 and haven't gained any weight YAAAAAY!

I haven't been mean or irritable, but very, very forgetful. More than usual. 

Great job Sailing, keep on fighting!

I remember when I first went to AA for help getting sober *(I know, I know, how did a Type-B invade this world of Ridiculous Type A's) , anyway, I was amazed at the # of people that had 5, 10, 20 years sober and here I was with 1 or 2 DAYS, thinking I'll never get that long.  I am now over 12.5 years!  And I did it all just as Triaya says, One Day at a Time!

Congrats on getting to Double digits Days...and Just for Today you don't have to smoke! Way to go!

Have you notice how you can smell more things in your enviroment, not the smoke smell....although when you meet somebody that does smoke, you will know it from yards away......and wonder what the heck did I smell like.

Also, you should have a big cookie jar or piggy bank and everyday put in the $$$ that you would have spent....Pretty soon it will be time to buy some nice toys....

One day at a time.  Keep it going.

Good for you!...bravo!   ...Dear boy, have a cigar. You're gonna go far,....... 

Curious though. Have you noticed any difference training wise? I know it takes several months for the physical detriments to start to reverse, but thought I'd ask.