I'm done...

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:52 am

Been depressed and in tears all morning about the smoking deal.

I'm not getting any younger. Been thinking about the quality of my life.

I gave my last carton and few packs away.

Illini25 · Post by **Illini25** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:04 am

This is a good thing Debbie...turn that frown upside down.

Keep what you are currently feeling as motivation and you will succeed! I have confidence in you.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:04 am

good for you... I quick cold turkey with my wife at the same time. I didn't smoke but maybe 5 or so a day so it wasn't that hard for me but you really should partner up with another quitter to help you out and vise versa.. it really works when you have someone on your back about something like Roody!

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:06 am

Debbie wrote:Been depressed and in tears all morning about the smoking deal.

I'm not getting any younger. Been thinking about the quality of my life.

I gave my last carton and few packs away.

it's hard to do,I smoked for 27 years 2pack-a day,

it's worth it and you CAN do it.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:15 am

I'm tired of being tired.

I can't partner with anyone. Right now, I would like to beat the crap out of someone. I need my solitude when going through big changes.

The worse part is that I have to go back to the vegan/vegetarian way of eating because I have two health issues going on.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:10 pm

Right there with you Debbie. Picked the habit up again a few months ago after years of being free.

Not easy, but I'm getting there. If I can do it, you can too

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:36 pm

Hang in there. When the time comes for you to really stop you'll know. My big turning point was when I realized how stupid it was and that it was doing nothing but killing me and shortening my life.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:42 pm

Easto wrote:Hang in there. When the time comes for you to really stop you'll know. My big turning point was when I realized how stupid it was and that it was doing nothing but killing me and shortening my life.

It is time

YARDofSTUF · Post by **YARDofSTUF** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:45 pm

My stubborn dad quick after smoking almost a pack a day for 44-48 years, so I'm sure anyone can.

fastchevy · Post by **fastchevy** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 3:34 pm

Glad I dont live with you!!!!

Good luck Debbie...surely you'll start to feel better once your body realizes it's not being poisoned anymore

congrats!!

blebs · Post by **blebs** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:57 pm

You can always come slug me if it'll make you feel better.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:44 pm

Hang in there! You CAN do this!

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:48 pm

MissTynker2 wrote:Hang in there! You CAN do this!

Agrees with Miss Tinker!!!

You got a support group here, Debbie. Go for it!!!!

If you need to beat the crap out of anyone, Yardy doesn't live too far away. He won't mind.

Just be sure to take pics. LOL

ub3r_n00b · Post by **ub3r_n00b** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:35 pm

you can do it! <alllll night long!, sorry, couldn't resist!>

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:57 pm

A friend of mine just quit as well and was using those 'commit lozenges' with great success. They come in a variety of flavors, and although still contain nicotine you are beating the habit of physically smoking a cig as much as you are the addiction to nicotine. I know for me when I quit at times just seeing someone else light up gave me the urge. I'd put money on ya Deb. You've got this easy!! WooT!

9mmprincess · Post by **9mmprincess** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:44 pm

Good Luck

You can do it. If my Gram could do it at 65 years old, then you can too

We were all so proud of her when she stopped. My mom is almost stopped, she's gone from a pack and a half a day to five a day or so.

Just keep at it, and don't beat yourself up for a slip up here and there - just start over.

knightmare · Post by **knightmare** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:20 am

not only for your health, but think of all the $$$ you will save.

You have the mind to do whatever you want.. Stick with it

knightmare · Post by **knightmare** » Thu Feb 05, 2009 8:20 am

ub3r_n00b wrote:you can do it! <alllll night long!, sorry, couldn't resist!>

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:37 pm

8 days

What a difference!

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:47 pm

you GO girl

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:54 pm

Awesome!!!!!!! It'll only get better from here. That first three is the hardest.

You can do it!!!

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:25 pm

Rock on!

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:28 pm

Plus I am taking the way I eat seriously. Back to the Vegan routine. Even though it is water, I dropped 4lbs. since last week.

I have more energy now than I've had in months!!

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:37 pm

Glad to hear you're doing good. When I quit I found a bit of exercise helped keep the cravings down.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:43 pm

Easto wrote:Glad to hear you're doing good. When I quit I found a bit of exercise helped keep the cravings down.

I have a lot of walking in my commute and I've been dancing at night.

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:11 pm

You flat out have to want it and it sounds like you do! Hang in there and remember it is a disgusting habit that stinks, wastes money, is repulsive to many and kills!

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:35 pm

I calculated how much I save and also included the figure for food since veggies are "dirt" cheap!!!

I am opening up a separate savings account and will have that amount automatically deposited every paycheck so I don't see it at all.

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:56 am

Veggie diet is fine. Just make sure you are getting enough protein so you don't loose muscle mass. That's the worst thing for diets.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:33 am

downhill wrote:Veggie diet is fine. Just make sure you are getting enough protein so you don't loose muscle mass. That's the worst thing for diets.

I'm getting plenty between my legumes and nuts. I don't call it a diet. It is the way I have to eat.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:39 am

Debbie wrote:I'm getting plenty between my legs and nuts.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 7:51 am

Ghosthunter · Post by **Ghosthunter** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:17 am

smoking is great for you...who told you it is bad...i mean you are going to die eventually..so just smoke it while you got it..besides it will help stimulate the economy!!! so go smoke !

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:52 am

Ghosthunter wrote:smoking is great for you...who told you it is bad...i mean you are going to die eventually..so just smoke it while you got it..besides it will help stimulate the economy!!! so go smoke !

Moron.

You can do it Debbie

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 5:27 am

Ghosthunter wrote:smoking is great for you...who told you it is bad...i mean you are going to die eventually..so just smoke it while you got it..besides it will help stimulate the economy!!! so go smoke !

Make sure you take your meds before you post.

David · Post by **David** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:12 pm

Ghosthunter wrote:smoking is great for you...who told you it is bad...i mean you are going to die eventually..so just smoke it while you got it..besides it will help stimulate the economy!!! so go smoke !

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:43 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:45 pm

David wrote:

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:55 pm

/lights cig

/big drag

Ahhhhhhhh....oh man.

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:55 pm

brembo wrote:/lights cig

/big drag

Ahhhhhhhh....oh man.

Bite me Dan.....

10 days and counting!

David · Post by **David** » Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:24 pm

brembo wrote:/lights cig

/in drag

Ahhhhhhhh....oh man.

so you say