Stopping smoking Feb 28th (Page 8)

You all are amazing. Congrats for taking control of YOUR life and YOUR decisions.

I cannot imagine how hard it must be to have to be surrounded by people doing something you're trying to quit. I see it with food and spouses/kids, but smoking, wow.

Keep it up!

Actually stood outside with a buddy of mine while he smoked yesterday. I enjoyed the smell, but didn't even want a puff. Today begins my third week, and my last week of eating whatever I want. I had popeyes and taco bell on the same day last week (the day of my annual physical), and it was delicious. I think I'm going to splurge on a chili cheese dog this week.

I've definitely noticed huge differences in my training. My legs have become the limiting factor in my runs, not my lungs. I am forcing myself to limit my miles so I don't build back up too fast. In the pool, I used to get tired before I got bored, and now I get bored before I get tired, which I suppose is a good thing. With this being a big swim week, I need to find ways to occupy my brain.

I've also noticed a huge difference in the amount of money I've been spending. It's much more than the 3-4 packs a week I'm not buying would suggest. Fewer trips to the convenience store must means fewer sodas, coffees, and packs of gum. I also I find I can hold on to a twenty longer than the change of a twenty from a pack of cigarettes. With the coming tax increases, cigarettes are going to be over $7 a pack here in Maryland by the end of the week.  How much are you folks saving per pack where you are?

Well Heathen I must agree with all your points but swimming and that is because I haven't been in the pool yet.  Tomorrow is a complete "real" month, March, plus a few Feb days so my eating starts back to decent on Wed.  I believe I am eating way too many carbs.

Money does last a bit longer even though I always bought cartons.  Packs here in Vegas are about $6 and they are talking about an increase in State tax.

It appears that my legs are my limiter on my runs as well,  but I am not sure since I am not pushing it and I am staying (trying to) within my run plan.

besides saving LOTS of $$$$, you will get your taste buds back....

Atta way, a month + of no smoking.....

Isn't it considered really bad mojo to touch Lord Stanley's cup if you haven't won it?

Congrats to all you guys and gals kicking the cigs. You are going to feel so much better. I have been off the smokes for almost two years and it really feels great. From what I gather you are around the month mark. That is awesome, stay strong, I am guessing your at the point where it is easier to fight the cravings but you still think about smoking fairly regularly. I remember when I got to about three months it was a lot easier. I found I would go long periods without thoughts of smokes. After that point time passes quickly and next you know your on a long run a year down the track and thinking how much better you now feel, you can still remember how much harder it was running as a smoker but now you think to yourself "nice one" and pick up the pace.

 go you winners

NOt much new to report 48 days down and getting weight under control.  Was up to 165 now down to 160.2.

Great job JT....We are just TOO AWESOME!!!  LOL.  Okay awesome may be a bit much,  but pretty cool at least.

Oh heck no,  NOT the pink TUTU's.  I will feel like the 6 yo us dressing me again.  I will never forget my night at dinner with a Tiara....At least she thought it was normal....LOL.

That's the young girl from Heroes.   Hayden Leslie Panettiere .

Now that you mention it ,,,,you are right.

Well gang It has been 5 months of smoke free living so far....Yipppeeee!  Haven't lost the 8-10 pounds I gained yet,  but I have got to assume that it will go away at some point (It better dang it).  Only thing weird that happened was lst week where I dreamed I smoked 6 packs of smokes and was riding my bike to get the seventh and I thought to myself "What am I doing I don't smoke anymore?" and I woke up and made sure I wasn't smoking...LOL.  

Have a great day and thanks for all your support.

Brian

I don't think about it even though there is someone smoling on my back porch part of every day.