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Wargod

Sunday, October 21, 2001 - 11:51 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Under 20 minutes to go. I have one cigarette out, and have been breaking the rest. I am ready to quit, but I will have the last one.

Tess

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 12:28 am EditMoveDeleteIP
WELCOME TO THE NEW SMOKE-FREE ZONE!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO
LLKOOLAID, FRUITBAT, WARGOD, and FRANNY, for taking this tremendous step. All of your friends at TVCH are behind you 100%!!!

If you feel the need for some extra cheerleading, just keep stopping in here and in your own personal message folders and someone will pop by in no time--guaranteed. Juju2snifferdog will make sure someone is on the trail of anyone in need of assistance. Good luck to all of you!!!

Wargod

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 12:42 am EditMoveDeleteIP
WOW, Tess! Thank you.

Well, had last cigarette about 40 minutes ago. As soon as it was gone, I felt relieved. Didn't really want it anymore, but understand the importance of smoking the last one too. I will have to keep reminding myself to take it one day at a time.

Franny, I left you something over on the message board in the Members area.

Buttercup

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 01:30 am EditMoveDeleteIP
You guys ought to be sooo proud of yourself!!! I know I am :) Just in case you feel the urge to snack on something, I brought you something healthy



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Misslibra

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 06:31 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Goodluck to everyone! We're ALL rooting for ya!

You can do it!!!!!

Fruitbat

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 07:08 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Wow, impressive Buttercup. Thanks to all of you. This support is invaluable.

Well, I have been up for one hour. I have had 2 cups of coffee and one nicorette. Here I go........................

I will be checking in regularly and anyone feel free to email me.

I am going to take a walk as soon as I finnish reading the board and make that a daily routine. If I gain any weight I will head straight back to smoking. I have done this many times. I have a friend who quit and lost weight in the process so it can be done. Exercize and low, low carbs is my plan.

I am feeling hopeful and proud I have finally taken the first step. In order to prepare for today I only had 2 cigarettes yesterday. I only had 2 left so thought I would not buy another pack. I awoke with less of a craving for that first one this morning and that is probably due to the fact I had less nicotine in my system from yesterday. That is a good sign for what is to come.

Llkoolaid

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 07:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Just dropped in to say I feel fine, the morning was one of my heavy smoking periods, whenever my last kid got out of the car at school I would light up, This morning I had a piece of gum and held a pencil between my finger, It worked, I then came home and cleaned out the car. For this afternoon, I have the worlds messiest closet to clean.

I know I am going to do it. You cannot believe what a boost reading this thread is, it gets me so pumped, everytime I come on here I feel excited. You guys are all going to think I am loosing my mind but I feel full of power, that I can do anything. Talk to everyone later.


LLkoolaid/non-smoker

Babyruth

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 09:14 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Good Morning, non-smokers!

Congrats to you on this beautiful morning!

Fruitbat, llkoolaid, Wargod, Franny and others, when I was finally able to quit, it was because I combined a daily walk (and other exercise as available) with my effort. Getting good clean air into my body and getting my circulation going made me feel like I was doing something POSITIVE in addition to stopping something negative, and when I felt an urge to smoke, it was easier to fight because I didn't want to wreck my overall healthier-life efforts.

Drink lots of water.

Another thing I used to do when I felt an urge (usually when driving) was to inhale air as though smoking. You know, MIME taking a drag. It gets you this little buzz, believe it or not, and holds you over for the minute or two it takes for the urge to subside. Then I would take a few nice slow deep breaths and move all the good clean oxygen through my body. You might not want to do this at a stoplight though, if you do the full mime of smoking. Might get you some weird looks.:)

Llkoolaid

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 11:10 am EditMoveDeleteIP
lol, Babyruth, at this point I don't care what kind of looks I get, I am now at the halfway point of my first day, I drank so much water I think the water table has lowered, I am a little antsy but I am doing ok. I just keep telling myself that I can get through today, and tomorrow will be easier. I came on here for a little motivation, it helps. So I am of again until I feel the need for encouragement, I have to stay away from the computer because that was my worst smoking place.

Fruitbat

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 11:40 am EditMoveDeleteIP
I'm doing OK Kool. Are you inclined to use Nicorette at all? It is helpful. Not a miracle but worth a try.

Those urges come in surges and my first thought, though very fleeting, is to search the pockets of my clothes and car for a stray cigarette. That passes quickly but it is amazing that my mind goes for that immediately.

I am going to alphabetize my spices now. (seriously) They are out of order again. I did the tupperware cupboard this morning. I threw away everything without a lid. And a bunch of lids with no bottoms too. I will never know how this happens but it will continue until the end of time.

Juju2bigdog

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 11:44 am EditMoveDeleteIP
Congratulations to all on taking the first step. I would say clearing out the place around your computer would be a good first step. Make sure there are no ashtrays and clean that nicotine haze off everything. Maybe even move the computer to a new place if that would help.

Listen to Tess. Keep up the good work.

Fruitbat, I wouldn't worry too much about the weight gain. You are not spouse hunting. You already got the Winnebago (I know, Airstream). You can blame it on middle age. You probably need some new clothes anyway. A couple extra pounds isn't gonna break your chair. The extra weight is still healthier than smoking. Uh, I'll see what else I can think of.

Fruitbat

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 11:59 am EditMoveDeleteIP
awwwwww jeeeeeez I have 3 jars of cumin.

I hear ya, Juju but it is hard to even consider. Thin thin thin thin thin thin thin thinthinthinthinthinthinthinthinthinnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Sunshinemiss

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 12:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Terrific start everyone, keep it up! You can do it!

Babyruth

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 12:37 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
The fact is, you can gain up to 75 pounds before you start to risk your cardiac health in a way comparable to smoking.

Fruitbat

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 01:06 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Ohhhhhhhhhhh, let me be perfectly clear........cardiac health is not even on my list of concerns! It is all about what size jeans I wear. Pure vanity, very simple. I am not complicated.

Willi

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 01:10 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You all can do it!

Sending out extra powerful good non-smoking vibes...

I found a Web site that could be helpful:
http://www.quitnet.com/qn_main.jtml

Oregonfire

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 01:16 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
juju, lol "got the husband and the Winnebago already" comment. Did any of you guys ever hear that famous opera singer Maria Callas swallowed a tapeworm to lose weight (it worked too)? There are always options. Fight the good fight, recent nonsmokers.

Willi

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 01:17 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
HRH,

Think veggie sticks.

Willi

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 01:31 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
One more link:

http://www.clever.net/chrisco/nosmoke/stop.html?

Fruitbat

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 02:22 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Thanks Willi. I liked the list of what happens after your last cigarette.

Buttercup

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 02:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<Buttercup comes in and notices the clean smell of the non-smokers clothes!!!>

You guys are doing great!

Fruitbat

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 03:07 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
<bat has flown to the eves and remains hanging upside down not sure of how she is liking this right now>

Lancecrossfire

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 03:09 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Bat, do you want cupcakes with pink frosting???

Hang in there!!! (pun intended!)

Buttercup

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 03:46 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
You can do it, MsBat!!!

Babyruth

Monday, October 22, 2001 - 05:49 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
click to see a picture of a Non-smoking Fruitbat!!
http://www.g-i.dk/photo/media/01/pages/fruitbat.htm