thepenster060
08-09-2006, 10:12 AM
We finally did it, together. Hubby and I are on vaccation at home and we finally quit yesterday afternoon. We joined the ymca 6 months ago, which was our first step to quit smoking. I wanted the both of us to get healthier. We both love going to the gym. We wnt to the gym late last night, and oh my i accually felt more energized!!!!!
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Maya49
08-12-2006, 12:45 AM
congratulations to both of you....
I am right there with you....
and on the same timeline.....
We can support each other ...and whew!...I will need all the support I can gather...
I am right there with you....
and on the same timeline.....
We can support each other ...and whew!...I will need all the support I can gather...
thepenster060
08-12-2006, 09:58 AM
maya, good for you too. wow, today is day 5. it has not been that bad. the habit is the worse part. we are just keeping busy. mostly after we eat. well, at least my house is clean, and the dishes are done. my hubby and i were on vaccation all week, but he is back to work today. i hope he is doing ok at work because i know a lot of people at his work smoke. looking forward to day 6..
thepenster060
08-23-2006, 12:10 AM
Whew.........it's now been 2 weeks and 5 hours. Hubby and I feel great. Boy this no smoking thing is pretty easy so far. I thought after smoking for 19 years it would be tougher than this! So far the worst part were the days leading up to our quit date. :cool:
Maya49
08-23-2006, 06:28 PM
Hi Penster,
so...
what have you find to be the hardest?...and what has susprised you in the "easy " part......?
I would love to hear any shares that you have...
what to expect..not expect....
Don't you find the first 24- 48 hrs to be the hardest?
It is almost like ..."if I can get past 48 hrs...I'm on my way"....
Is that a fair assesment?
thanks!!
so...
what have you find to be the hardest?...and what has susprised you in the "easy " part......?
I would love to hear any shares that you have...
what to expect..not expect....
Don't you find the first 24- 48 hrs to be the hardest?
It is almost like ..."if I can get past 48 hrs...I'm on my way"....
Is that a fair assesment?
thanks!!
mommieoftwo
08-24-2006, 10:20 AM
Maya -
For me - I guess I was surprised to find that it simply IS JUST A CHOICE and I"VE CHOSEN - NO to cigs. But the habit and pshychological urge is much stronger than I would have liked to admit. The first two days for me were much easier than days 3 and 4. I've found my subconscious trying very hard to talk me into smoking....like, hey - you did it without much effort - you can smoke today and put them right back down tomorrow OR - let's just get a drink and a smoke and celebrate your achievement this week - way to go!!! I know this sounds crazy, but it's definitely what is consuming my mind...
For me - I guess I was surprised to find that it simply IS JUST A CHOICE and I"VE CHOSEN - NO to cigs. But the habit and pshychological urge is much stronger than I would have liked to admit. The first two days for me were much easier than days 3 and 4. I've found my subconscious trying very hard to talk me into smoking....like, hey - you did it without much effort - you can smoke today and put them right back down tomorrow OR - let's just get a drink and a smoke and celebrate your achievement this week - way to go!!! I know this sounds crazy, but it's definitely what is consuming my mind...
Maya49
08-24-2006, 11:29 AM
Hi Susan
I agree.....
for me...it is NOT the phsyical addiction....as mcuh as the HABIT!....
so...it is mind or matter?
is that the key?
Maybe someone who has been where we are at now...
can add to this ...
anyone?
Susan and I would love to hear feedback...
Thanks!!
I agree.....
for me...it is NOT the phsyical addiction....as mcuh as the HABIT!....
so...it is mind or matter?
is that the key?
Maybe someone who has been where we are at now...
can add to this ...
anyone?
Susan and I would love to hear feedback...
Thanks!!
thepenster060
09-03-2006, 11:30 AM
Susan, please start you own post. Thank you. :p
Back from vaccation. 27 days now. still going stong. :D
Back from vaccation. 27 days now. still going stong. :D
mommieoftwo
09-03-2006, 10:47 PM
The penster - sorry I don't understand your request. If I offended you by posting here I am sorry. I've started many new posts since then. Keep up the good work!