Cigarettes & I

[skhill]

Another ex-smoker here-- my last cig was Wed. 6:30pm. So it's been nearly 39 hours... I really, really want to make my time goals for Monday's 10k, and clearer lungs will surely help.

Anyway, I've been making minimal use of the nicotine gum, 3 pieces yesterday and one so far today. My teeth have never been brushed so many times in one day-- that's a great suggestion! And I'm going to get over to the yarn store today, hopefully there will be some sock yarn in the clearance bin.

It's not been too bad so far; I even managed to deal with a flat tire on my car yesterday without lighting up! I did have a huge coughing fit while waiting a stop light on this morning's run, but once I started running again, it was ok.

All you ex-smokers are inspiring! Thanks

[Dr.Doo]

Go you skhill. Hours become days and days become weeks. You can do it. Have you tried giving up before?

There are no good reasons to start smoking again, only excuses!

Keep the faith and don't give up giving up.

[RadicalEdward]

You can do it! Good Luck!!
I'm so happy for you!!

All you ex-smokers are inspiring! Thanks

You've joined the ranks!!
You can call yourself a non-smoker after 39 hours (more by now!! I'm sure!)

I hope you found some nice yarn! Sock or otherwise.. Both! Sock yarn doesn't take up ANY space in our house.. Nope. None at all. It's for socks, so it's non-stash -therefore requires zero storage

It's Monday (here anyway..) - make sure you post how you go in your 10K
I have everything crossed for clear lungs, strong mind and body

[skhill]

Still not smoking-- it'll be one week this evening. I'm off the gum, as well, and got my first good night's sleep as an ex-smoker last night. Not sure if it was withdrawal waking me up, or the cats freaked out by fireworks...

[RadicalEdward]

WIN WIN WIN!

Make sure you celebrate your milestone - one week is a huge achievement, I shudder to remember those first few days...
~And no more Gum!!
~AND a Full Nights sleep

Congratulations - it's easier the next week - Promise!
And seriously - Reward yourself, you deserve it, it's hard, and you've done a wonderful job of it

[Dogmama]

When I quit (25+ years ago) a nurse looked me piercingly and said, "This is the singularly most important thing you can do for your body." I'll never forget that.

So, congrats to all of the quitters!