Hi!
I've been lurking for a while, it is time to introduce myself
I am an expat in the middle east, 35 years old. I've been a smoker all my adult life and for a long time I am trying to quit, oh well..
I have registered 2-3 years ago, but that quit failed after 3 weeks (and 5 kgs), and I don't even remember my user name, so this is a new start and new me!
It's been 30+ hours since my last cigarette, and honestly, I am finding it easier than I was expecting.
This time I planned carefully, registered with a dietician to keep the weight stable as much as possible 2 weeks ago, started eating right and a few days later started with champix.
I like to think of it as a new beginning, free from all addictions
I don't want to be too hard on myself, if I feel it is too much I will give the priority to quitting, not weight issue, but I am OK now as this dietician is making me eat more then I do normally, just not the food I am used to.
I am chewing gum, drinking water and herbal tea, taking deep breaths very often.
I don't like the side effects of the pills, I want to quit them as soon as possible without risking the quit of course.
I liked to be a part of this forum in the past because of all the old timers passing their wisdom on to new comers, I really need it now and need to hear from people who is going through the same right now.
And of course I need to keep my hands busy, so I will be posting a lot, excuse me if I make no sense
Have a nice weekend everyone!