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Oh Warrior, just bite the bullet and stop. You will be uncomfortable for a few days as the nicotine gets out of your system, and then it is just a matter of redirecting those craves. You will regret every day of the rest of your smoking life! You have to make up your mind to just stop. As you travel your quit journey, picture your body starting to heal. Concentrate on breathing that clean fresh air. Look forward to living a much longer happier life. As I quit, I tried to look at other smokers with pity. Watch how they are continually chained to their cigarettes, standing in the cold just to get their fix. Tell yourself that you will longer be like them. You can do this. Stay close to the forum and shout out when you need support. Read the other member's blogs. Stay busy. I smoked for 42 years and have been quit for 1 year and 1/2. I did not think I had the strength to do it but the members here showed me the way. Looking back, it was not that difficult. It is the addiction making you think that!

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When I was pregnant with my daughter, I craved hot dogs! I thought for sure she was going to be a boy. With my son I craved barbecue chicken. The first three months I could not eat much of anything because I had terrible morning sickness.

How awesome Jordan7. Thanks so much for being there for me and others. You have been a wonderful example!

Way to go Pumkin. The worst is over and you are on your way now. Keep looking ahead and stay focused on the prize - a life free of smoking!

I gained 30 pounds with my quit. Both my husband and I have been doing the intermittent fasting since January 1st. We only eat between Noon and 6:00 pm. This has been the easiest diet I have ever done because you can eat somewhat normal meals. I have lost 15 lbs and my husband has lost 20! We both have been going to the gym also. The older we get, the harder it is to take those pounds off.

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Welcome ceeray. We all have been there. I can tell you I tried every smoking cessation method available. Nothing worked until I found this forum. I smoked for 42 years and never thought I could quit. The people here showed me the way. Your addiction is making you think you need that cigarette. When you quit, the only thing that will happen, is you will get healthier. The best way to quit is just stop. It only takes a couple of days to get the nicotine out of you system. Stay busy, stay close to the forum and shout out when you need us. We are here to help you. You can do this!

You are a wonderful pick! Your dedication and kind words guided me to freedom from smoking. You are so versed on the forum, you know how to find the right information when needed!

Smokers continue to live in the moment. During your journey of quitting keep looking ahead to the benefits of quitting. Every day you get further away from the habit, you gain strength and power. Both of you can do this. Just keep reading those responses!

Congrats Hellkatbaby! 7 months is awesome. Celebrate your achievement!

Don't smoke Beachmom! It will just take you back to that vicious cycle. Breath deep and keep thinking about the fresh air filling your lungs. Force yourself to stay busy. Do anything but smoke!!!!!! Each day you will get stronger and more powerful. I smoked for 42 years and never thought I could quit. You can do this!!!

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Welcome Beachmom23! One day at a time. First couple of days are a little tough but you can do it. Stay close to the forum and shout out when you need us. The more you push through those craves, the stronger and more powerful you become!

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Good for you Loamie! Many of us allowed the addiction to rule us for much longer or waited until it was affecting our health. I can tell you that I tried every possible way to quit and did not succeed until I found this forum. The people here made me realize I had the power to quit. Educate yourself and stay close to the forum. Shout out when you need support. We are here to help you. The best way is just to stop smoking and power yourself through the craves. It only takes a couple of days to get the nicotine out of your system and then it is a matter of redirecting your mind. You can do this!

Keep it going. You are doing great!

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