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A bit of a rough weekend with lots of triggers. I kept my resolve by reminding myself that smokers don't look cute. Smokers have bags under their eyes and deep creases around their mouths. I am shallow enough that health scares don't really penetrate. But god-forbid I look bad!! Whatever, still quit.

In it for the long haul NOPE

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I woke up with a headache this morning, which sucks. Then I realized that I haven't had in weeks. I used to have a gnawing headache all the time. ALL the time. I hadn't even realized that the headaches had stopped. That was a nice surprise for me, in spite of my headache

Hey Pixel Same here. I quit smoking and it's been one sinus issue after another. My digestive system went on holiday. I get moments of being very light headed. It's been a party. I am astounded at all the different ways nicotine affects the body. All these side effects, no known benefit and it is 100% LEGAL. Shaking my head

Not me. Not today.

If I think about smoking, this is what I see. Just a reminder of what I was doing to myself

Not me. Not today.

I wonder how much of addiction is being in the "comfort zone". By which I mean, we are more comfortable with what is familiar. If you are familiar with the feelings of smoking - even to the point of cancer - that might feel safer than the great unknown of quitting. I don't know; but it's hard to believe that something THIS addictive is legal.

I was out on my deck last night, watching storms building to the West. Just watching and breathing and feeling so fortunate I have so much to live for - even just watching clouds. Fewer smokes mean more life.

Hiya, Pooks So sorry to hear you are having a rough time after quitting. Good job staying quit!!! I, too have a thyroid issue that is exacerbated when under stress - like quitting smoking. I have Grave,s Disease, which is usually well controlled. My experience with an endocrinologist was, frankly, AWFUL. The dude wouldn't listen that I felt terrible and fatigued. He looked at the blood work and said it was in the normal range and that's that. Do you have an option of getting a second opinion from a different doctor? It can make a world of difference. Having said that, smoking does adjust your metabolism. I have heard that you need to burn and extra 100 calories a day to make up for quitting nicotine. If you are on WW, you probably have that covered already. The ONLY THING that has ever helped me lose weight was building muscle. I get plenty of cardio and that doesn't move the needle. But lifting weights or adding push-ups to my routine seems to help. Maybe we could start a diet and exercise after quitting support group. Hang in there. You are not alone

I don't know, gal. We are getting more rain this weekend. I am building an arc.

Good morning, all! Looking out at the damp and the eerie forms in the fog. I like fog even better than snow for hiding the mundane. Fog is better than smoke!

If I could smoke without consequence, I would. I enjoyed many aspects of smoking. I don't think that will ever change. But smoking does have consequences and I have to accept that and move on. Educating myself about all the awful side-affects helps remind me every day of why it is worth gaining TONS of weight and going through some rough days in order to quit.

Reminding myself today that smoking = death. Gruesome, painful, undignified death. NOPE

Good morning to my whole Quit Train family! We have rain predicted all weekend and I don't care. I am going to sow seeds and inventory supplies and start the gardening process. I am so excited. This is the first year since 2011 that I have enough room to grow shrubs and flowers. I dream of hydrangeas and hostas. It's gonna be a great weekend. I weekend in which I won't have to find a way to "sneak" a smoke. I won't be out of breath hauling top soil. I won't wilt leaves with the stench. Bring it on!

Day four of 16 hour days. I don't usually have to work like this - but a number of projects at work came up this week. I am draggin' my wagon today. But still happy to be on the train!

Thanks, R!! We are in this together - and we can do this!!

There but for the grace of being on this train go I. My sister has had 2 heart attacks and had a stint put in. Mother died of lung cancer. She still smokes. Thanks for posting

So... I came rolling in to the office on Monday, ready to seize the day. Instead, my computer seized up. Some kind of software upgrade mumbo jumbo according to the IT department. But I am back and so far behind it isn't funny. But, I'm back.

I need this so much today. Thank you all for your honest responses

My husband and I are ballroom dancers. We aren't very good - still beginners - but we enjoy it. This weekend we are going to a ballroom gala. He'll be in a tuxedo and I will be ina chiffon ballgown with a TWIRLY skirt (I know you are jealous). The best part is - and a huge reason for me to quit, is smelling sweet when I am waltzing in my husbands arms. Yes, I do know how sappy that sounds. No, I don't care. :) Today's mantra: It's worth it

Well done!! Isn't it amazing how the cravings can come from out of the blue??

NOPE. Not me. Not today.

You know that day when you're getting ready for work and your favorite blouse no longer buttons? You know the terror of stepping on the scales and not being pretty sure what the results will be? You know the dismay of realizing that you have never weighed this much before in your LIFE (including pregnancy)? You know the feeling of pride in quitting smoking that evaporates when you realize that the next step is going on a drastic diet? It's been a really bad morning and I'm feeling disgruntled. So I am going to pout and complain and eventually get over it. But really???? Could not button my blouse. At all.