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I didn't watch the interview... but I've got plenty of lies I tell myself - or told! -I can have one, no one will know, and I will be a non-smoker again. -I'm not in physical trouble yet, my body is working just fine. And many more. What a great question peace train. I can't wait to look on this later through my quit.

Back to day 1. I needed to make that 100% commitment to myself, whereas before I don't think I really believed it. I have many things to keep me busy today, so I am happy about that. No more smoking for me, ever. ☺

Ugh. I have to reset my timer. I have been writing in my journal for about a month about how this or that cig will be my last... and then... It never is. Ive been lying to myself, giving in to what my addiction wants. I wrote myself a letter in my journal about how all I have ever wanted is to be free. I know I can do it, but I need to be stronger than my little desire or craving. Besides, it is not me who wants it, it's the nic monster.

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I just wanted to say that I am really, really happy that I made the decision to quit smoking. This post would probably be better in the prerespond to your own SOS, but I'm posting it here instead. I have not been smoke free for long, but I am just excited that I made this commitment. It's one of the biggest - best - things I can do for myself. I'm also hoping I can get out some good cries the next few days too :)

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You are doing awesome!!!!! Keep it up! I know your energy level will quickly pick back up!

Hey guys - I am doing okay. I have about 15 notes that I wrote to myself today. Re-read some of Allan Carr's book. I want to be a cheerful person all the time, but realistically that is not possible.

I'm feeling like I just want to have one more cigarette. I'm not sure why my brain is telling me that I should just have one more, when I know full well, that if I have one I become a smoker again... help please!

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Thank you for your words of encouragement. Very much appreciated!

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I have gone another hour without smoking. Took my dog for a walk without smoking. I noticed many baby toads on my walk and they were so cute! I really do tend to notice things more when I am smoke free and that makes me happy.

Holly- as much as you think you know what's best for yourself - you don't if you plan on going back to smoking. There is no such thing as just one cig. There is no such thing as "a better time than now." You will always have stress. You need to learn how to cope with that without going back to nicotine. Our body is a beautiful thing, it can repair itself. The sooner you realize that, the sooner your body will heal. You can do this. The fog is temporary. PS Deep breathing really does help!

Hello- I had to yet again reset my timer. I am thankful to you guys for allowing me to do that. I woke up and somewhat changed my morning routine. I took a shower, fed the dog, made coffee, took the dog out without having a cig. I did, however, have a fog around me. It's like I'm watching myself do things... not all with it. I plan on reading more about blood sugar levels today, as I have a feeling that could be part of my issue. I am confident I will never take another puff. This fog will go away, right? I know it will. I wonder if I should start a blog to express more about how I am feeling.

Nope- none - no thanks- not today.

Why does our brain or mind or sub conscience tell us to go ahead and just have one cig? Is it the addiction talking?

Holly - you have made the decision to quit. Here are some of the reasons: your children, to have more time and to be more active and engaged. You have read Allan Carr's book and were reminded that to keep a healthy happy frame of mind is key. When you say you are going to have your last cigarette, you really need to keep your word. When you prolong that process, it is going to take so much more time and energy away from you. Don't fall into the trap of feeding the "little monster." It is not doing anything but hurting you. Take a step back and breathe. You can beat this. You are worthy.

I have gone almost an hour without a cig. Little celebrations right? ;)

"Smoking needs to be completely off the table." These are words that I will continually use to help my quit this time. Any advice how to keep my word? I will say my husband does smoke. He does not want to quit. Cigs are regularly available. I keep going back to Allan Carr's book, because he provides notes about not avoiding smoking situations - which I love. I come from a family who smokes... I cannot get away from it. So for me, I feel like it's harder, but I know others have been in the same boat, and maybe just need a little reassurance that I actually can do this.

I am back on here starting my journey again. You know what is the hardest part for me has been these last few weeks of smoking then not smoking has been? Myself not keeping my word. I say "this will be my last one" and then a few hours later, I would have one. I don't understand why I kept doing that to myself. I had my last cigarette and I don't want to have another.... I am truly hoping this time, I will keep my bottom line...

Day 1 not smoking for me: My plan for the day - work, finish scrubbing some wallpaper off my walls, cleaning, nap if possible (probably not!), draw, and go for a walk. I love Allan Carr's book, but it seems like he does not want us to replace anything with smoking.. I will obviously have to do things... that is the part I guess I don't understand fully.

I re-read Allan Carr's Easyway this past week, as I've been struggling with smoking/not smoking and just want to be free. I still felt like I needed that cigarette to fulfill something. I also find it difficult to stick to my word of "nope" when I still fantasize about wanting a cigarette. So this post is the beginning of my journey (again)! I can say all I want that I am going to happily be a non-smoker for the rest of my life - but I actually have to believe it. I do believe it this time. However, I am still a little skeptical that the easyway can work for me... I have bookmarked several pages of the book to help me stay committed this time. I have so much to look forward to as a non-smoker.

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