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Don't overthink it fluffyduck. It is just a matter of changing your routine to not include smoking. Stay busy! You can do this.

@Fluffyyellowduck, you relied on smoking to feed your addiction. Quitting is all about debunking the lies that come with being addicted to nicotine. Hows your first day going?

Feeling emotional is pretty normal fluffyduck. I likened quitting smoking to losing a friend I had known for 35 years. I felt sad, mad and eventually glad to find that that was no friend of mine! Glad you picked your day and stick close, post as much as needed and take advantage of the clues people give you to make quitting easier and maybe even have some fun along the way

I wanted to wait a couple days after Christmas to be "official"so I did. In two hours ... I got Joel Spitzer's Day 1 playlist saved and I'm ready. I'm officially committed. I'm doing FlyLady CHAOS and Body Clutter at the same time so their positive changes can intermingle and hopefully have positive change babies. At the same time, I am anxious/nervous and almost feel like I am grieving. I can't explain it. It's really weird. It's just a cigarette but it feels emotional.

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

Just roll with it. We developed a physical addiction to nicotine and spent years conditioning ourselves to believe that the cigarette held the answer. It takes a little time to unwrap all that. There will be contradictory thoughts (I don't want to be a smoker, but I sure could go for a cigarette right now). Memories of smoking tend to get whitewashed once we quit; we paint some rosy picture of smokebreaks while conveniently forgetting those times standing in a cold rain to get our fix. That sense of grieving a loss, most of us experienced that to some degree. These are all normal parts of the process. You're in a transitional phase right now, things feel a bit wonky. The thing about transitions is they are temporary. What feels weird today will become your new normal in time. Remember the one incontrovertible rule for a successful quit: DON'T SMOKE! As for the other stuff, buckle up and try to enjoy the ride.

Yay Layla! Congratulations on being four months smoke free now, that's huge!! Take some time for yourself today and treat yourself to a little something for all the hard work

I am going to start today evening . These were the things i used to do . Warmup Pushups 120 Squats 20 Crunches 60 My last workout was in May 23rd 2020 . So its going to take some time reaching those numbers once again . I have gained some weight too . So i am going to eat less and burn more . Thanks

The 1956 colorized version movie of 1984. Also a book called "Don't Marry; or, Advice on How, When and Who to Marry" (1890) by Hildreth. I love these old books and have read several, but this one was a favorite of mine because now some of it is quite humorous and some gems of wisdom, like don't marry your first cousin despite any closeness or give notice to any playas, but also because it taught me the word "coquette," which is a new word I can throw around at people. Try yelling that out your car window.

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Try having some quiet time ....a nice long soak in the bath ....Qi Gong ....These two things were my Happy Place ..

What you are experiencing is normal. Fight through it. There really is nothing relaxing, enjoyable, or otherwise positive about smoking. It is only about feeding an addiction and all those supposed positive things you attribute to smoking are lies we conditioned ourselves to believe over time. Breaking free from the addiction is freedom. Keep up the great work. Life as a nonsmoker gets better and better with time and any early struggles are worth fighting through.

That beginning time when you try to quit is really mental . But life is always a bit mental with or without cigarettes . Try to stay fresh somehow . It can be really fresh sometimes and really dull some other times . I used to smoke to kill the dull times . I managed to stop smoking during all the dull times and somehow escaped this whole smoking habit . Try to stay fresh . Good luck .

Great job Layla. Congratulations.

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The minute you put that last cigerette out ..your a fabulous Non Smoker .... Rejoice ....It's all Positive ...you've taken your life back ... Turn all negative thoughts into positive ones ... Your about to begin the most rewarding journey of your life ... Take your seat ...Buckle up.... Wev,e got you .!!!

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If you crave Cheetos I say have Cheetos! It's all about you right now. You might even incorporate the kiddos into your quit by letting them know that you quit and may be a little emotional for a while until you get used to being quit. They will be your cheer team when you can't be here for us to cheer you on. I really think you are going to be amazed at the young confident woman who emerges from quitting....

Thank you! If I can stay at the position I am right now I think I will be okay. I don't feel super anxious for some reason. Not like yesterday. There was a situation today where I could smell the smoke really strongly through the door and I wasn't tempted to go after it. (Surprisingly) Instead I just sort of acknowledged how bad it smelled and now I can't wait to have all of that gross smell off of me. So gross. Embarrassing to think that you could smell like that. I think the most significant withdrawal symptom I'm having so far is a severe craving for cheetos. I could eat like six bags right now. Time for me to make waffles instead though. Close enough.

Congratulations....4 months is a great Quit..

Congratulations on 4 months smoke free, @Layla Keep up the great work!

Thanks, jillar! I'm glad to hear it's normal. I was thinking I was probably the only one that felt that way. I always relied on smoking for "emotional support" but that's not an option anymore. I'll definitely be sticking close ... I'm gonna need you guys!

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I let them know and I also texted my family (long distance and spread out all over the country) know, too. I am letting my almost 12-year-old watch some of the videos about what smoking does to the lungs and letting him see some of the pictures, too. Never too early to teach them.

@Doreensfree I hope i can continue this workout everyday ... Hoping to loose some weight that way . It is going to be a slow process , but something is better than nothing . Last time i checked i weighed 80 kilograms , before that it was 76 kilograms ... i hope i can get back to 75 kilograms somehow . I am going to eat less , work out as i can .... i have some dieting plans too in my list of things to do ...

Good for you Sunshine ....I think I have gained some Xmas pounds too ..

Get a punching pillow....it worked for me ... I did a face in felt tip pen ....not saying who....but .. I loved seeing it fly through the air ... Yes ....and the Curse it Thread in the basement here ...

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Thank you both! I am okay now but I'm probably gonna wanna use it later. Turns out I only get heated for about 15 minutes or so.

Should we just merge the two threads?

Oh yeah, that was a stupid question right?

Hip hooray, Layla! 4 months already!! You've made it thru the holidays and now will bring in the new year as a non-smoker! You are awesome!!

Did you know you were so good at being a soundboard for stupidity?

Which is more stupid, asking a stupid question or people actually answering my questions?

Way to go Layla. You are doing so good. It's time for a sweet reward.

I'm a bit fluffier than I was before Thanksgiving and Christmas. Time to get back to eating clean More to love !!!!

Warmup Pushups 65 (30 + 20 +15 ) Squats 20 Crunches 40 (20 + 20 )

Do you thing an IQ test will help us determine how to classify it?

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So true.......

I'm sure you'll be the best of friends

A few days ago my DREAM kitten was born... Big fluffy white female. I havenʻt named her yet

Considering I type how I speak an I speak Strayn (aka Strine)....ask if me jibberish makes no bloody sense an I'll learn ya real good. You will need it peeps, for when Straya takes over the world... You've bin warned...it's commin'...we already have hollywood and Asgard.

All set for Halloween....