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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min Hour Day as required!)

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min Hour Day as required!)

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F'en A-1 man!

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Congratulations Michelle @idontsmoke !!! It's wonderful to celebrate 4 months anniversary with my Quit Partner!

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Thank you so much! I agree with taking the Chantix as prescribed. I think you take it for three months total. I can do this!!! I have wanted to become a non smoker for years and after talking to my son who has lived in Taipei for the last 4 years and hearing how happy he was with his life made me realize its time to quit. I want to be around for him! The worst part will be the mornings when I have my coffee. I think I will have to eliminate coffee for a while.

Congrats, JohnQ! Four months quit is fantastic! Celebrate and reward yourself for what you have achieved...it is a big thing!!! KTQ!

Yaaa John....look at you ...your flying this quit ... 4 months is a quit to be proud of ....Thank you for your great support to those who follow you .. Don't forget your reward .... Maybe have a nice long rest from the sticks and chicks game ...

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Lol...Jill.....Cheers ❤

Substitute the wine for Coors light and you have my norm @Doreensfree

Congratulations Michelle, you're doing great and should be super proud of yourself!

Welcome Amyen, I smoked for over 40 years and quit 7 years ago using Chantix. If I can do it, you can, too!

Yaaa Michelle..4 Months have flown by ... Great you have a quit buddy who is watching your back... Come and tell us how it's going !!!!!

Thanks @jillar for this post, and thanks everyone for your encouragement and support. I can't believe it's 4 months already, and loving it!

Welcome aboard Amyen glad to have you along on this journey. I did not use NRT but I know of many who did (those that were successful followed the complete plan) so it can work. I too was worried about weight gain and I did gain weight but my doctor was ok with me gaining weight (I was overweight at the time) because she felt that the benefits of quitting would outweigh any weight gain. Once I had quit for awhile I did more walking and to this day I still walk quite a bit and that helped control the weight. After about 9 months I began to loose weight and I have now lost all the gained weight and a little more. I was also worried about the coffee thing so I quit drinking coffee at the same time and really have only had 1 cup of coffee since I quit. Anyway come back here often there is a lot of people here ready to help. And do not forget the daily NOPE -- it really helped me, and I know others, get through the quit. The journey may be hard a times but it is so worth it!!!!!!!

A bit of exercise goes a long way in helping when you have a craving for a cigarette. It doesn't need to be anything intense, just a brisk walk will do. Physical exercise will keep the weight gain at bay and calm your mind during those challenging times early in a quit...two birds with one stone. Welcome to the forum and congratulations on quitting smoking.

Don't concentrate on the idea of gaining weight. I used that as an excuse to put quitting off for many years. Concentrate on the fact that you will be gaining life. Not onlly will you be extending your life, but you will find yourself taking a more active part in life. That makes it easier to shed any unwanted quitting pounds!

Thank you! I am already on meds so hopefully those will help! I made a batch of trail mix to munch on and bought some healthy snacks too. I am so glad I found this forum! You are so very encouraging! Thank you!

Maddie is turning over...sooooo....

What I did was change my morning routine ...where I used to sit in my dressing gown and have coffee and cigs before anything .. I had a shower instead ...dressed ,done hair ect .... Put some music on ...and get moving .... It's that good to be alive feeling .... Then I had breakfast....changing one or two of my coffee,s for fresh orange....

Welcome aboard Amyen123, You have joined one of the best support groups for nicotine addiction. Congratulations on your decision to be a non smoker. I have never tried Chantix because I quit cold turkey. From what I understand is that you need to follow the instructions on taking that. Take the recommended amount right up until the end. You will start to feel like you half kicked the habit after a few weeks to a month. Don't stop taking the Chantix until it's done otherwise it's a good chance you will probably go right back to smoking. Just remember that it doesn't matter which method you use to quit if your not 100% committed. You have to be ready and willing to quit. We will help you every step of the way. So, read all the articles and watch the videos on this site. Remember that knowledge is power in defeating the nicotine monster.

You're doing great JohnQ! Big congragulations on 4 months smoke free!!!

Hey JohnQ, good for you!! 4 months is something to be proud of!! Keep climbing that rope, friend and you'll be on the lido deck before you know it. Reward yourself today, take some time to enjoy your new found freedom Congratulations, I hope you feel proud!

Congratulations John. Savor the flavor of freedom.

Congratulations on 4 months smoke free, @JohnQ Keep up the great work and thanks for all the support that you provide others here.

Way to go JohnQ. Time for a sweet reward for this great accomplishment of 4 months smoke free.

Congratulations on your fourth month smoke free! We're so glad to have you and your awesome support here. Have a great day and celebrate you!

Sitting with my snuggler fleece on ...watching Coronation Street with a glass of white .... Looks like this could become the Norm .....

Bong used daily

Cats entertaining dogs

Another rowdy baboon

People who use that phrase So, is life like a box of chocolates or a bag of peanut brittle?

Welcome, and congratulations on the best decision you'll ever make. I didn't quit using an NRT, but many on this board have and I'm sure they will have lots of information to share. The best armor to wear during a quit is knowledge. Know your enemy, nicotine. There is a wealth of knowledge here (the green tacks at the top of the main board) and whyquit.com

Speaking of animals with undeserved good reputations... I've said it before and I'll say it again: ducks are assholes.