Benefits of quitting smoking

[babs609]

GO!

[MarylandQuitter]

No more constant congestion and that irritating cough...

[Trish]

You can smell...for the most part this is a good one.  But if your SO still smokes, maybe not.  Seriously, I might sleep on the couch tonight!   :huh:

[MarylandQuitter]

No more guilt

[Tink]

More time

Less stress

Smell nice

Smell and Taste better

More energy

Making positive changes

more money

feel fitter and healthier

do not feel like an outcast at social events

no guilt - good one MQ

met you bunch of lovely/crazy people

[BAT]

I'm Hella cooler smoke free.  B)

[TAC]

No more burning holes in my clothes, and no more oh schlitz, panic, did it go in the back seat.

[MarylandQuitter]

No more stank breath for others to breathe as I talk to them.

 

I can smell the shampoo in my hair when the wind blows.  lol

[Leanna]

No more shame. I used to feel SO embarrassed that I smoked. There were people in my life who I hid it from on the daily. Glad I no longer have to hide anything.

 

Also, I was an idiot... they knew I smoked all along, or at least had suspicions that I did. They could smell it on my clothes and breath!

[Still winning]

My deep breath is 4 times deeper than my smoking deep breath - I love this!

Sense of smell (mostly good apart from bad smells also more noticable lol)

Food taste - wow!!

Sense of being able to achieve things - massive increase!!

Inspiring those I love to try, makes my heart happy.

 

I love not smoking even though my brain occasionally tries to trick me that I might.

[El Bandito]

Empowerment

[Leanna]

Being able to kiss my boyfriend without him telling me I taste like an ashtray!

[babs609]

Biggest benefit for me: freedom from slavery of nicotine addiction.

 

Small benefit: I just noticed this morning when I switched purses. It was the first time I didn't have to take it outside and dump all the loose tobacco out of it. :).

 

Even almost 2 years later the benefits still come....no matter how big or small.

[Leanna]

Biggest benefit for me: freedom from slavery of nicotine addiction.

 

Small benefit: I just noticed this morning when I switched purses. It was the first time I didn't have to take it outside and dump all the loose tobacco out of it. :).

 

Even almost 2 years later the benefits still come....no matter how big or small.

Good one Babs! 

[REZ]

Your head clears from the smoke in your brain and you think better!

 

You start using that brain again and think what the heck did I smoke for in the fist place!

 

I think you make better decisions and know what you want and do it.

 

Energy - Off the scales, getting twice the work done without being tired!

[sharonsiff]

I am so made up that I am free I notice something every day.

 

Today it's pouring down and I no longer need to dart to the garage, to scratch my itch/smoke, and get soaking wet.

[Soberjulie]

When I fill out a survey that asks if Im a smoker.......I can check the little box that says non-smoker and declare loudly "I aint no stinky smoker!"

[BonnieJ]

Waking up refreshed and ready to start the day!

 

No more dark circles under my eyes!

[El Bandito]

Healthier, Fitter, Funner....

 

Sexier...

 

No..... really!

[TAC]

Healthier, Fitter, Funner....

 

Sexier...

 

No..... really!

 

So is that picture of you in your avatar before or after you quit smoking?

[Jenny]

Self Esteem.

[Soberjulie]

Not feeling ashamed and embarrassed when I snuck out for a cigarette while dining in a restaurant with non-smoking friends.

 

Not feeling dirty and disgusting when a non-smoker got in my car.

 

Having no need to justify spending money on little extras for myself.

 

I will never again pull my car over in a panic because I'm afraid that the butt I was tossing out the window landed in the backseat and 5k down the road I'll be on fire. No more looking foolish at the side of the road searching for the butt that might or might not be in the back seat.

[Leanna]

Waking up without a nagging cough. 

[sharonsiff]

Today's benefit for me.....

 

As I no longer spend £64 a week, on the muck, I suprised and treated my daughters to £20 each to take on their shopping trip with their pals. Felt so good to know that money will go towards fun instead of death. They will have a ball!

[rww]

No persistent cough, wheezing, better health in general, more energy, stamina, lung capacity so you can be more physically active, no stale cigarette smell everywhere, no ciggie burns on clothes, furniture, car seats etc, No constant fear that "it's too late " and that you already have gotten a horrible smoking related disease, no driving to the gas station in the middle of the night, being able to enjoy all kinds of activities without disruption, being less anxious, stressed and angry, more peaceful, an improved life in every way because once you quit you start caring about your health more, and yourself.