Way to go!
Hooray to O'B, heeven, jer and Gautam.
Quitting/cutting back on ciggies is rough work. Definitely not for sissies.
Thanks again you wonderful humans. I couldn't have done it without you. Jer strikes me as the no nonsense type who once he says he's gonna do thing; it gets done. Prove me right big guy! We're all behind you... well...accept maybe Gus.
He's probably secretly plotting ways to make us all fail. Don't let that evil bastard win!
GO JER!
GO GAUTAM!
Ps. I suppose it's only fair to tell the other side of the story. Gus wasn't always the PRO-Smoking advocate you see on these threads today. The problem is; when Gus quit he put on a little weight in the mid section, which is of course, perfectly normal. But the other people teased him to tears. It was pretty sad. So, while you mustn't let him win, go easy on him for trying. Funny thing is; I thought the extra weight looked good on him. Here, I'll post a pic I snapped of him then so you can be the judge.
This is not working - I have just taken an appointment with the doctor to prescribe some NRT - I dont think in the current state of things I am going to succeed cold turkey...
However, the will is there, and where there is a will - I am hoping that I will be in it...oops I meant there is a way
Somebody popped on the thread earlier... I think they said they were on their 3rd week and Welbutrin was the drug making it possible. That person was having a tough time too and didn't want to discuss it. Ask the Doc about that. Good Luck!
day 2: Still going...
...no worries...no problems...
Jer
WOO HOO! Jer. Keep it going and you will soon be stink-free.
BBB :wink:
:::stepping lightly into the lobby::::
:::sniffing around slowly::::
:::grinning and taking a seat near the 'sugarless gum dispenser:::
Guys & Gals - it smells so good in this room. Not a HINT of smoke. I'm sitting here ready to pay for sugarless gum for all of you if and when you need it.
Guatam: if you feel a sudden burst of will to do any/everything you need in regards to smoking, that will be me and my goodwill wishes coming your way baby :-)
Jer :-) keep it going keep it going
O'Bill - what's to be said? *cheesy grin*
Too cool Jer! Man up and finish the job. It's not that hard and it really might save your life. Grandma had 4 children...2 girls, 2 boys. 1 of each quit smoking in their 30s. Mom and Uncle Kenny quit the hard way when they were in their 50s
God rest their souls.
My popsicle consumption is about 1 popsicle for every 3 cigs I would have had...
I figure that's okay for the first week.
Not a damn thing wrong with that. I'm still hitting the coffee a little heavy and eat a bag of popcorn every night. Rock on dude!
Popcorn can KILL!!! Better give it up - or can't you??
The popcorn is okay IF you're doing 20 minutes or more on a treadmill or some other aerobic exercise. A 20-minute power walk will do it too. Otherwise, popcorn is risky. But the popcorn will do far less damage than the cigs so if it's one or the other, have the popcorn. (God, I LOVE popcorn.)
Jer, the popsicles are great but rummage around in the frozen food case for the sugar free kind. They are quite good and entirely guilt free.
G, if you're having that tough a time of it, I'm glad you're getting some help. Cold turkey was the ONLY way I succeeded, but everybody is different.
Bill, Heeven, Jer, hang in there. And G, you're gonna make it. I just know you will.
OK, Jer, tell me the flavors...
I think it is true that many of us who have been involved in the matter of inhaling and exhaling smoke of various sorts get a kick, no matter the nature of the inhalant, from the act of doing that itself.
Maybe we like the flow of behavior and thought.
(I am construing this as I type.) People commonly gain some weight, I remember I did, though not all that much, just because metabolism recompenses in some way, even if you don't increase cals. I swear the second time I quit I didn't increase cals, and still....)
I can tell from your avatars you already like to hike, kayak, etc, so I won't lecture on that, ha, my older thicker self won't lecture on that, but don't stop moving around.
Behavior and thought can occur in other ways than with a nicotine punch - the whole clue, over time, is to work out your own ways towards that.
I don't mean to seem authoritative at ya. Watch her as she scrambles to be authoritative.. Pawing for authors..
I have prescription now for NRT - lozenges, am gonna get them today and try again...
I trust ya'll are kiddin about the popcorn. What could that hurt?
Gautam, you haven't failed till you stop trying. Redouble your efforts and kick that ass!
GO JER!
GO GAUTAM!
Gautam
Gautam, now that you've invested some real money in meds to quit smoking we know you are one serious dude about getting out of the grip of the nicotine devil!
BBB
Wow, it's DAY 3 already!
No popsicles left so today I'm going to drink a lot of water, coffee, and chew a lot of gum.
I'm feeling a million times better today than I was on Day 1 and half a million times better than I felt yesterday, Day 2. So tomorrow should be even better.
While I still feel like I'm a much duller tool than I usually am, I hope that time will act as a natural mental sharpener.
...no worries...no problems...
Osso,
The package of popsicles I had was full of new flavours and they were only half the size of normal popsicles. There was a strawberry, lemon-lime, tropical orange, and bubble-gum...surprisingly, the bubble-gum was way better than the other three flavours.
What I wouldn't give for a box of rootbeer popsicles...haven't seen those around in a long time.
Cheers,
-Jer-
Jer - root beer ice pops recipe
Jer, just for you ---BBB
Root Beer Ice Pops
Low Fat Low Calorie Low Sodium
The flavor of an old-fashioned root beer ice pop without having to chase after the ice cream truck! Even the figure-conscious can indulge in these pops, which are fat-free and have just 132 calories.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 to 5 hours
Makes 6 (1/2 cup) servings
ROOT BEER ICE POPS
3 cups hot water
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon McCormick® Root Beer Concentrate
1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Stir together the sugar and hot water in a medium bowl until the sugar is thoroughly dissolved. Stir in the root beer concentrate, vanilla, and lemon juice.
Pour 1/2 cup of the mixture into each popsicle mold** and place in freezer for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to support popsicle sticks. Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and freeze until thoroughly set.
**Or use small disposable plastic cups and plastic spoons in place of popsicle molds and popsicle sticks.
Note: Freezing time may vary according to the size of popsicle mold.
Calories: 132, Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 12 mg, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 0 g
Too cool Jer. I just did jury duty yesterday... and during the break, after the most boring 3 hours you can imagine the cigarettes smelled interesting but brought no craving whatsoever!... which means it's only habit that I think about them at all these days. 20 years of stupidity... for what? To avoid a shitty week and an uncomfortable month or two? If you aren't already; soon you'll be as happy as I am that you quit.
Ps. to those of you thinking about joining us... look how easy it is... HELLO!
