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Posts: 1,565 11/23/09 11:54 A
Great job, keep going it will get better!!!!!!!!!!
DEBS22221
Posts: 1 11/23/09 9:34 A
Hi everyone - this is my first post. I'm just feeling my way around here and know next to nothing about what to do or how to do it - things like spark points, etc. I'm 53 live in Alberta, Canada. Have many health issues and had 4 major surgeries between 2005-2006 each one required cutting open from right under breast bone to pubic bone - a right mess! couldn't exercise for a long, long time. I'd never been overweight until after the surgeries & have about 50 lbs to lose I am so mad at and frustrated with myself! using champix, I quit smoking - nothing for just over 2 months then read where a friend had quit and had tried a 'prime time' (something like a flavored cigarette) wish I'd NEVER read that - I'd had them before and liked them so thought = oh, I'll try one - so bought two and as you've guessed, kept buying them, till I've now ended up buying my 4th pack of cigarettes .....aargh! told myself all the usual lies like - well, I'll just smoke one once in awhile when I really 'need' one ..... big fat lie! anyway, any advice on how to use this whole program, on life in general, on exercise (I use a ball and a bike - have a treadmill but with plantar fascia and a bum knee, found out can't do that anymore - love to swim but live out in the sticks and it's a long way to go... thanks for listening - hope I can even find my way back here :-) deb
1NICUBABE
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Congratulations to all those who have quit. I have been smoke free for almost 16 months now and it feels great! A great big to everyone!
"Either you vegetate and look out a window, or activate and try to effect change." Christopher Reeve
Think positive and don't quit on yourself!
Mary Beth
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HELENMARGARET
Posts: 593 11/17/09 10:30 A
I'll be smoke free one year come December 12th. It has not been easy but I'm glad I did it. I just take a deep breathe and count slowly to 10 when I get that urge to light up ~ so far so good!
Edited by: HELENMARGARET at: 11/17/2009 (10:30)
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GYRL74
Posts: 19 9/28/09 11:36 A
keep up the good work!! Take it from me it gets easier with each passing day!! You are doing better than me i couldn't do the weight and the smoking at the same time. You will love yourself a whole lot more for quitting in about a month!! Oh yeah for those craving get some sugar free gum. It's just your need to have something in your mouth it will go away.
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LADYGAFF
Posts: 111 9/28/09 11:30 A
I am having super cravings. I know they can't be "actual" nicotine cravings since it's now been 17 days and it's out of my system. But MAN DO I WANT A CIGARETTE!!
I've lost 1.5 pounds (but weigh in is tomorrow for me - so maybe 2 pounds) this week and smoking sounds really good.
and support I could get would be great!
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GYRL74
Posts: 19 9/28/09 11:14 A
Congrads!! I know that was a big thing cuz it took me 2 years to do it!! keep strong the hardest part is behind you!!
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KATJAC
Posts: 25 9/28/09 7:57 A
Congratulations! I did it 10 years ago - cold turkey. It was tough but I am so glad I did. Good luck - way to go!!!
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SHANNONSTILLS
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HEATHERALENE
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Posts: 314 9/25/09 4:06 P
Congrats! I also quit smoking and am on Day 5 of my quit. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
***Heather***
Days Til Halloween: 24
"Be yourself. Who else is better qualified?" -Frank J. Giblin II
"All that is needed for the forces of evil to triumph is for enough good men to do nothing." -Edmond Burke
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -Dr. Seuss' The Lorax
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MSMAKEOVER
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Love is patient and kind. It does not envy or boast; is not proud, rude or self-seeking. Love is not easily angered and keeps no record of wrongs. It does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. ~*~Love never fails~*~ 1 Corinthians 13
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LADYGAFF
Posts: 111 9/24/09 5:20 P
The first few days are the toughest (so I've heard). I think my first 5 days were easy on me because I was on bedrest with pneumonia. I couldn't breathe air let alone my cigarettes. The hardest part for me now is right after I eat. But that's about it. I'm on day 13.
Good luck to you!!! ames
ames
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STACYBABE
Posts: 253 9/24/09 5:01 P
I'm trying to quit smoking...I haven't had a cigarette yet today...hopefully I can make it the rest of the day.
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MYHRRPHY
Posts: 336 9/24/09 1:56 P
Me too!!! 01/01/09 and it is SO GOOD to be FREEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Sometimes when we are generous in small, barely detectable ways it can change someone else's life forever."
Margaret Cho
UGH!! It's day 10 - and I JUST NOW sent my husband an email saying that I totally want a cigarette!! Now I am stir crazy. I'm in my office - but can't really do anything but sit here and think about it until the urge goes away
ames
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BARBIE115
Posts: 391 9/21/09 12:13 P
Good for you. I quit 4 1/2 years ago and have never felt better.
VENUS6969
Posts: 202 9/20/09 12:10 A
The only thing worse than being rejected for one’s differences is being accepted for one’s likeness
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CAMROLA
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Posts: 6,080 9/19/09 11:29 P
Congratulations! That is one of the single most important things you can do to add years to your life. Now, keep on track with the Spark, and you'll find you actually have more energy. KEEP IT UP!!!!
“But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads.” – Albert Camus
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LADYGAFF
Posts: 111 9/18/09 12:31 P
Hi everyone! I was down for the last six days with pneumonia. I have now gone seven days without cigarrettes. I simply DO NOT want to smoke anymore. Obviously, right now I don't have the urge to smoke yet. I still can't breathe 100%. But I do have to admit that I am finding that I have more time that I didn't realize. Who would have thought that smoking takes up time? It's crazy. That's a battle I've been dealing with for a long time is NOT ENOUGH TIME!
So, I've lost some weight since August 4th and now I'm not going to smoke. Wish me luck and please give any guidance you can!
Thanks.
ames
ames
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1960ANN
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Posts: 244 9/17/09 11:22 P
I quit smoking July 4, 1989 the day I got married. The last carton of cigarettes it cost me $9.99 which included tax. It was the best thing I ever did,not just health wise, but in cost. The price of cigarettes today is more then I ever thought it would be. But congrats to all of you for doing it. even after 20 years I still get cravings, but I can't take the smell anymore. I can tell when my kids go to their friends house and that house has smokers they come home smelling like an ashtray.
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ILOVESP
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BEINGHAPPY1
Posts: 226 9/16/09 5:51 P
I quit nearly 2 years ago, and while sometimes I still miss it, the other day a funny thing happened, someone was smoking near me and I screwed my face up and moved away, I didn't even notice I had done it until my partner laughed and told me. I have come a long, long way
Well done everyone!
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LAPETA
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Posts: 1,172 9/15/09 10:39 A
POLLYANA-8
You're welcome. Just take it one day at a time, and if you're determined you will do it. Keeping you in my prayers.
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TIGGERSHADOW
Posts: 102 9/13/09 10:51 P
Congratulations to all of those who have kicked the habit. I smoked my last cigarette on 02/16/09. I smoked for 35 years and at the time I quit I was smoking about 2 packs a day. I used nicotine gum for several months and that helped me a bunch.
For those having trouble quitting or who are gaining a lot of weight give nicotine gum a try. The gum, rather than food took the place of cigarettes for me. I went through a very stressful time with my mother and I went from chewing 5 pieces of gum to 20 or more, that is more than I used when I first quit. Without the gum I am sure I would have gone back to smoking. I used the gum for almost 5 months, longer than recommended but I apparently needed it. Now I rarely think about or get the urge to smoke, once a week or so and only for a few seconds so it is really not an issue.
Quitting smoking is absolutely the best thing you can do for your health. Good luck to all of you still trying, don't give up.
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POLLYANA-8
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Posts: 115 9/13/09 8:07 P
LAPETA,
Thank you for your support
I'm trying to lose around 10 pounds, so I'm pretty confident it won't take me so long (hopefully!). That's what I'm focused on right now. But trying to lead a healthy life AND smoking makes me feel kinda weird. Like I'm not fully committed (even though I am). However, I have the feeling that once my healthy ways (nutrition- and fitness-wise) finally sink in, I'll feel even more motivated to quit smoking!
TCLARK319
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Posts: 1,076 9/13/09 5:21 P
Congratulations!!! I have 18 months in so I know how hard it can be....
Keep it postive ~ Happy Sparking!
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DBWALTON
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Posts: 18 9/13/09 12:20 A
Congrats on your choice to quit smoking! I quit Dec 15 2004 and it feels fabulous!! Always remember your only 1 puff away from a full pack of cigs. Just say no to that 1 puff! Its not easy but definitely worth ir!
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LAPETA
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Posts: 1,172 9/12/09 11:32 P
POLLYANA-8
If I would have known I was going to gain weight when I quit smoking, I would have done what you are doing. That's exactly what happened to me. I was trying to quit smoking and diet at the same time. Drove me crazy.
What you don't want to use as an excuse for too long, is your weight loss. It took me about six months to lose my weight. If you wait too long, you might lose the desire to quit smoking. How much weight are you trying to lose before you try stop smoking.
Good Luck and keeping you in my prayers.
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POLLYANA-8
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Posts: 115 9/12/09 6:01 P
That's fantastic!!!!
BIG CONGRATS!
I've been a smoker for almost 13 years now (NOT proud of it at all!)
Since I began SP (almost 3 weeks ago), I've thought of focusing on quitting after I reach my weight goal. I'd like to be able to do it now, but I feel that'd be overwhelming. I'd rather take baby steps and be consistent because too much, too soon, could be counterproductive.
Anyhow, reading your messages about smoke-free success, motivates me to do it as soon as I lose these pounds!
Keep it up!
LAPETA
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Posts: 1,172 9/9/09 11:33 P
SUSIEREARDON AND TMSET what I found out about he urges are they might come, but they only last, for me, a couple seconds. Just resist for those few seconds and you'll find out the urges will stretch farther and farther apart.
I also prayed alot. Lord get me through this second, this moment, this hour, this day, this month. It's been 21 years for me now. Praise God. It was by the grace of God that I was able to quit and make it through the urges. Don't give into to them. Get busy with your hands.
Good Luck to All Whose trying to stop smoking. Don't quit quitting.
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RRHOLLOWAY
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Posts: 2,108 9/9/09 5:11 P
I quit 1/7/2004 after my 3rd stroke. Haven't had a stroke since
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BALTLADY
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Posts: 419 9/9/09 4:26 P
excellent I've never smoked but my hubby did and he quit this year in Jan, and says he'll never smoke again, he can't believe how much better he feels.
Vivian
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DREA243
Posts: 316 9/9/09 3:57 P
i quite March 1! I used the book "the easy way to quit smoking" by ALlen Carr and I Found it very easy! Congrats!
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CHRISTELW
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Posts: 295 9/8/09 4:59 P
Congratulations!!! Hope you can keep it up. I don't want to demoralise you, but do you realise that giving up smoking AND loosing weight is almost impossible to do? The body will demand a substitute for the nicotine and it's most times always food. I have gained 15 Kg in 2003 and loosing them now. My hubby has gained 10 Kg in less then 6 month and he isn't eating that much.
If you'd like to begin a personal relationship with Jesus today, please pray this prayer: Lord Jesus, I invite You into my life. I believe You died for me and that Your blood pays for my sins, I now turn from everything I know is wrong. Thank you for the gift of eternal life, By faith I receive that gift, and I acknowledge You as my Lord and Saviour. Amen
http://www.fotki.com/christel48 Interesting to know: 10 kilometres is 6.21 miles.
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MASE72
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Posts: 1,565 9/7/09 2:56 P
great job keep going
JAZZYDOC
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Posts: 1,592 9/7/09 8:39 A
You can do it Susie
O Jesus, Who hast said "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be be opened to you." Through the intercession of Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayers be granted...
To extend your life by a year take one less bite at each meal!
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TMSDET
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Posts: 559 9/6/09 9:56 P
17 days and counting the rest of my days!
Now is the time for change.
JBDIAS
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Posts: 463 9/6/09 5:19 P
WTG....I quit over 2 years ago. I smoed for 30+ years.
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WLOUAND56
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Posts: 299 9/6/09 2:48 P
WTG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I quit 140 days ago it is a great feeling to be free of the nicotine demon keep up the good work my quit day was April 15th 2009 A DAY I WILL NEVER FORGET
Edited by: WLOUAND56 at: 9/6/2009 (14:50)
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RRHOLLOWAY
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Posts: 2,108 9/6/09 12:53 P
I quit on June29,2001. Hubby quit on Dec 18, 2001.
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ECOAXUM
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Posts: 833 9/6/09 3:57 A
Congratulations!!
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JAZZYDOC
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Posts: 1,592 9/4/09 11:03 A
Great Job. I quit two years ago and I can honestly say that I really will never smoke again.
O Jesus, Who hast said "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be be opened to you." Through the intercession of Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayers be granted...
Great job, that is one of the hardest things to do! 9+ years for me!
We are on this journey for ourselves and that our family benefits is an added bonus.
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TMSDET
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Posts: 559 9/4/09 8:03 A
Congratulations to everyone, let's keep up 'the quit'! 16 days for me!
Edited by: TMSDET at: 9/4/2009 (08:04)
Now is the time for change.
CCBANKS
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Posts: 1,322 9/2/09 11:28 P
Good for all of you !
"Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ,and asleep we may rest in peace"
Book of
CommonPrayer
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SMASHY1
Posts: 6,848 9/2/09 9:59 P
My freedom from smoking is 7 months old SEPT 4.. it will be.. an event to remember. An achievement to smile about. And for all of you who are still puffin' or have just quit.. Keep on .. don't give up .. it WILL HAPPEN SOONER OR LATER. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL HAVE SUCCEEDED.....
Edited by: SMASHY1 at: 9/2/2009 (22:01)
Vivian
Things are not what they seem, THEY ARE WHAT THEY ARE.
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Posts: 633 9/2/09 9:13 P
I quit smoking 5 months ago on September 5th.
I read Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop smoking.
~** Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die tomorrow. ** ~
~** Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. **~
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LAPETA
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Posts: 1,172 8/31/09 8:44 P
It's been 21 years for me. That was the greatest thing I ever did for myself. Put on the weight and it took me 20 years to get it off, but I'm finally below the weight when I stopped smoking.
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MARLENE150
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Posts: 3,404 8/30/09 7:15 A
Quitting has been my biggest challenge. So far it's been seven years since my last cigarette. Applause Applause to all who have won the battle. For those of you still trying, hang in there, it will happen if you keep trying. Good luck. Marlene150, Let's Walk www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/groups_individ ual.asp?gid=35863
Edited by: MARLENE150 at: 8/30/2009 (13:50)
Marlene150 -Leader of Let's Walk - This team is for anyone who enjoys walking as their main form of exercise. Our members are active and very supportive.
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Posts: 503 8/29/09 7:07 P
Good for you! Stay strong! I quit 12 years ago; I celebrate January 10th every year.
Edited by: GRANDKATZ at: 8/29/2009 (19:07)
Tough Times Never Last But Tough People!
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JTKEITH
Posts: 75 8/29/09 2:25 P
Congratulations everyone who quit smoking! Keep up the good work!
Nothing tastes as good as being thin feels
Phillipians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
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TMSDET
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Posts: 559 8/29/09 9:31 A
I stopped buying smokes on July 1, 2009. Used Nicorette for about a month (worked great). Broke down and bought a couple packs, felt horrible, physically after those two days. I am back on track, all on my own, no Nicorette! Ten days and counting...this time, it's for keeps!
Now is the time for change.
CHANDREN
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Congrats!
"Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come" (1Timothy 4:7-8)
"Jesus answered, 'The most important [commandment] is, 'Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength'" (Mark 12:29-30).
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to everyone!
I am having super cravings. I know they can't be "actual" nicotine cravings since it's now been 17 days and it's out of my system. But MAN DO I WANT A CIGARETTE!! 
