Check it Out

Wow that list is just amazing. I wonder how many of those things are used to "enhance" the effect cigs had on us - like the cocoa, carob, rum, vanilla and caffeine to name a few. I also learned that menthol is not added so much for taste as to numb the throat irritation and cough (think about menthol cough drops)! I didn't fully understand till recently how evil the tobacco companies really are! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 271 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $89.76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

new medication advice needed...

Hi Sweet T. I'm on chantix too and occasionally feel a bit queasy after taking it - usu more so in evening than morning. But I'm careful to take it after a meal and with a full 8 oz of water as they recommend. As for stopping it early - I recall posts from people who stopped it early and then found their cravings were really bad and maybe they slipped. Not sure about that part. Let us know how it goes and if you feel you need it, get back on board! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 270 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $89.76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

The Magic Ship Continues!

Amazing - miss a few hours and have pages of posts to read! Sure did help already. Today was "one of those mornings" when the evil thoughts came - but I think I've kicked their ash out of here. I'm getting cabin fever -between nasty weather, sick kids, fiscal "probation" and just plain laziness I haven't been out of the house in days! And moodiness (hormones, too - sorry Mr. M, Phil and other male lurkers - but its reality once a month!) and boredom were trying to lead me astray. But never fear - I'm back and strong and thinking of that beach. (What great inspiration!) Rainie - we missed you, glad to hear you're still going strong. Sorry about your daughter - I sympathize with taking care of those sick kids. Get lots of liquids into her so she won't get dehydrated. JT - love your walking plan - count me in. I used to walk on a regular basis and you've pushed me to start back up when the kids go back to school. Till then - maybe dancing to music will do - my kids will prob go for that! Freemom thinks of a song ... "Dance away the heartache, dance away the tears..." (Roxy Music) Thanks for that bump Lady - gonna check out that list next. Kygirl, MomMom so glad you're both joining us on this ship. The more the merrier and laughter sure does help boost you up when you start to feel low and a bit weak. Faith - you are amazing and such an inspiration - you are the veteran on this ship and we're so glad to have you here with us to tempt us to that beach and share the fun with. Don't want to forget you Cap'n M - we would love to hear some of dem blues on the harmonica - rum or no rum! Freemom remembers an old song ... "They heard the breeze in the trees, singing sad melodies. And they made that the birth of the blues. And from a jail came the wail of a down-hearted quail and they named that the birth of the blues. From a whipperwill out on a hill, they took a new note pushed it thru a horn till it was born into a blue note And then they nursed it, rehearsed it and gave out the news that the South land gave birth to the blues." Sang that in chorus back in elementary school LOL - funny the things that stick with us! Anyway, stay strong everyone and "talk" to ya later. And yes, I will be getting out this evening to g

AUNT DEB has 50 days

Great work Aunt Deb. Keep going strong. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 271 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $89.76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

Rollercoaster Ride

I can relate - I've been on a rollercoaster ride all day today. I'm getting out of here for a while and I needed to check in here to help bolster myself up to stay strong and not do anything stupid. I think I'll be ok. I like that coloring idea! I also worked on Perler beads with my daughters today and that helped too. Lets all stay strong! :8|: [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 273 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $89.76 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 46

Freemom made it three weeks

Thanks for noticing everybody. :) It sure feels good having 3 weeks down. - Freemom [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 260 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $85.68 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 45

2 weeks today!

Good going Starrz! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 261 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $85.68 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 3

I Slipped

Hi Tutti. There are some other resources that might be helpful for you. There's the Alan Carr book - can't name it directly here, but lots of us have read it for education/inspiration. I also found a good on-line "course" that's free to use and was very helpful in learning how to deal with your feelings towards smoking and how to deal with craves. I should prob go reread through that section periodically, too! ANyway, don't think I'm allowed to give you the web site here, but if you can get onto the IM I can get you the info. I'm going to launch it now. Good luck! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 258 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $85.68 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

There's a party goin' on....

I've got some marshmallows for the hot chocolate, ok Phil? And I also brought some bagels for those of us who are off today and thinking about brunch. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 258 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $85.68 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 17

waves of craves

Hi Rtchick. Good going so far. Just want to warn you to be prepared. Sometimes after several surprisingly smooth days you will get hit with a sudden overwhelming monster craving. It doesn't happen to everyone, but you should BE PREPARED! If it comes, try to head it off at the pass by repeating (out loud if nec) "I do not smoke anymore. Having a cig or even a puff is not even an option". Have substitutes - sucking candy, gum, licorice, straws - whatever will work for you. Talk about it to those you love and trust - but be careful of current smokers - sometimes they subconsciously want you back in their ranks, or so I hear. Also, come to this site and read and post as often as you need to. That has helped me many a time. I know I'm still relatively new at this, but I've been reading and posting and learning so much. I've also found helping others makes me stronger in my quit! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 258 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $85.68 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1