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That's the word I used during the acute phase of my quit. If I called it a "craving" I felt like it had power over me......as if the only thing that will ease that craving is the very thing that caused it and nothing will ever feel normal again..I will never feel relaxed or content again. To me..the word "craving" went parrallel with "feed the craving" But when I changed the wording to "restless", it took a whole new meaning for me. Restlessness occurred because my body is going back to the state it was in before I became a smoker. Just because I'm restless..is it really my body telling me I need a smoke? Or is it my junkie brain that's telling me that. There are all kinds of emotions and feelings that cause us to be restless...hunger, thirst, fatigue, anger, lonliness...and these emotions are exacerbated when we quit smoking. I knew that the restless feeling was a good thing...it reminded me I was winning the battle every single day. I knew every day I was able to co-exist along with this restlessness...that it would make me stronger and that much closer to a relaxed place where I felt content and satisfied. This newfound attitude is what got me through it.....one day at a time. Committing to NOPE. No matter what.. It also spilled over into helping me stay strong and take charge of my health in regards to my diet and regular exercise. Just because I'm restless doesn't mean I'm hungry. If I'm restless..then maybe I'm just thirsty...maybe I need to go for a run or a walk. Maybe I need to call a friend and vent, maybe I'm horny, maybe I'm bored or tired.... It helped me to be more in tune with my body and recognize exactly what I'm feeling so I am able to address the proper issue..and not try to "guess" what the problem is. Feeling restless?? Find out why....chances are..it's not a "craving" for nicotine. (especially true after Hell week) Non smokers get restless too....as a matter of fact, today I feel very restless and still haven't figured out why...one thing I am SURE of..is that I'm not craving a cigarette. Now....on to figure out what exactly is it that has me feeling uneasy and aggravated....not sure yet but I will figure it out. I have more oxygen in my brain these days so, things come to light much quicker for me now :)

damn...i'm too late

Wonderful Milestone to Celebrate!! woo hoo!!! congratulations to you RRW!!!! Fantastic!!! :)

non smokers have bad days too....it's the ADDICTION (not your educated brain) that tells you to smoke. I always tried to remember in the early days....all these circumstances that are occuring around me are beyond my control...I have no control whatsoever. The ONLY thing I can control is my reaction to circumstances around me. I felt like if I smoked...then the 1 thing...the ONE THING i did have power over....I didn't. Helped me stay strong and also actually coped with the issues that were happening even better than if I smoked...cause I felt like I had some control.

that's fantastic! I've done 3 5k's so far....and still can't seem to run beyond 5 miles and I've been running on the treadmill all winter... so for you to just run 15k without training..that's impressive. Woo hoo....so awesome being smoke free

you got this girl! Smoking is history for you. :) The taste of freedom rocks..nothing like it. You will never go through hell week again...I just know it.

Loved your post...except there is a tone of "trying" and "aiming" in the last paragraph..... no aim no try Just DO..cause it's doable...you've done it before... you are already educated...you've had your relapse and now know what it feels like So now you've been there and done that.... There is nothing left but DO :) Welcome back Jackie!!

Not going to happen today............. NOPE

good to know Colleen...thanks!

Good Morning Mike! Day 2! Woo hoo! Check in please :)

Hi Mike! :) Glad you are here! You've got this

lol awwwww..sonic... come sit next to Babs in the back seat.... :)

big fat NOPE here in NEW JERSEY! Not a fan of this cold but.....soooooooooooooooo happy I no longer have to go outside and smoke! woo hoo!

wait............... what?

remember Matthew--the discomforts of quitting are temporary but the benefits last a lifetime. Welcome to the board! We are happy to have you here. Keep water handy and also fruits and fruit juice....quitting smoking temporarily wreaks havoc on your blood sugar regulation for a few days and sometimes mimics a craving for a smoke. You've got this!! Keep reading and posting :)

glad to hear from you Markus...great post as usual :)

QT's first newbie, Amy Rob F

Wow...Sally...back flips off the porch are never a good idea Feel well and enjoy the rest of your wonderful nosmo journey :) stop by with updates please take care Saz!

why is babs being ignored in the truckin back seat? what the truck??????????

Well of course babs is trucking here.....she's in the truckin back seat of the mother truckin truck :)

MUST HAVE items for my kitchen at all times: unsweetened almond milk for my protein shakes (though I just bought cashew milk and love it even in my coffee) fresh and frozen fruit for my shake protein powder for my shake I usually have 1 shake a day...unless I am eating a lot of protein that day or decide to just eat my fruit Egg whites--necessity fresh veggies...use them in omelettes for breakfast, salads for lunch, and big plate of veggies for dinner..so I go through a whole LOT of veggies. nuts--Cashews, peanuts, almonds, walnuts Organic peanut butter Ezekiel bread or english muffins (in freezer)