I finally quit smoking - Page 3

Lisa · 2006-03-06, 08:07 PM

WTG Pornrex! Looks like I'm running a week behind you...day 14 here.

Feels kinda nice to see someone going just ahead of me and still surviving.

pornrex · 2006-03-07, 05:16 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to give you an update.

Things are still going a-ok for me, even though I'm not constantly writing about it. I'm finding that I've settled into a bit of a groove now with the whole thing and boy oh boy can I smell it on other people. Yikes! It makes me wonder just how awful I must have smelled when I was smoking. I don't even want to think about it.
The running/jogging is taking time though, which is what I expected. Being as how I'm not a "spring chicken" anymore the whole recovery period is a little tough on me for now. I'll let you know how that's coming along.

I'm looking for tips from seasoned runners/joggers. Anything that could make shin splints 'disappear' completely plus tips on how to improve daily, weekly and so on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

...and still surviving.

WTG Lisa...keep it up. I found that once I started doing the opposite of smoking the results spoke for themselves and now I would not even consider ever going back. But try to train your mind to not think survival. It sounds so submissive to smoking. Your character is much stronger than that. Train your mind to believe that you can do this and you will!

Lisa · 2006-03-09, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pornrex

WTG Lisa...keep it up. I found that once I started doing the opposite of smoking the results spoke for themselves and now I would not even consider ever going back. But try to train your mind to not think survival. It sounds so submissive to smoking. Your character is much stronger than that. Train your mind to believe that you can do this and you will!

You're right, it does! It's too late now for me to go back and edit, but if I could I'd change 'surviving' to VICTORIOUS.

pornrex · 2006-03-14, 07:59 PM

Just thought I would give you all an update. Today is the official one month mark and I am very happy about that.

Although today has been a very windy day here in toronto, I did manage to get my ass outside and go for a brisk walk a couple of times, so this day is not lost.

This is what I have learned so far. I smell better. Food tastes better and if I don't exercise, I will balloon as far as my weight is concerned so that is a guaranteed must. I've also realized that I really don't like smoke anymore and that certainly bodes well for me.

Got any anecdotes? Share them here! I will continue to post from time to time too!

glowlite · 2006-03-14, 08:12 PM

I have sat in the background watching your progress pornrex. More power to ya'. Congrats my friend

later .............................

By the way, I smoke and you've really got me thinking .....

Good luck, and again my congrats!

WebairGerard · 2006-03-07, 04:57 PM

congrats

tortus32 · 2006-03-09, 01:27 PM

God bless those who can quit.

I'm a non-smoker, but I can tell you that if I had ever started I don't think I would be able to quit.

Heck, I can't even stop cracking my damn nuckles.

VicD · 2006-03-09, 07:30 PM

I stopped 2,5 years ago after 20 years of heavily smoking
One of my best moves ever!

pornrex · 2006-03-16, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VicD

I stopped 2,5 years ago after 20 years of heavily smoking
One of my best moves ever!

Congratulations VicD

Its stories just like Vic's that inspire someone like me to keep my personal little momentum going. Way to go!

HarryM · 2006-03-16, 01:32 AM

aye nice going. i quit just over 1 year ago after smoking for 10 years. the thing i found that helped the most is to try and avoid the areas of your lifestyle that you associate with smoking, for me it was drinking beer... only 1 year later i can drink beer again and not feel like a smoke :/
i tried the patches, nicotine gum and all that shit about 10 times before i actually quit for good. i think those things didn't work because it's just substituting one thing for the other.

pornrex · 2006-03-23, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryMuff

i tried the patches, nicotine gum and all that shit about 10 times before i actually quit for good. i think those things didn't work because it's just substituting one thing for the other.

exactly. There is no substitute for good old fashioned will power.

Still going strong well into my second month over. A little frustrated by this crappy weather though because its putting a dent into my efforts to run but judging from what I've seen as far as long range and short range forecasts its just a matter of time.

Lisa · 2006-03-23, 07:34 PM

I'm at one month and two days now. Still doing just fine.

I was a bit worried about last Friday night, as there was a game on at my boys footy club. And I've spent many nights down there drinking AND smoking.

It was fine tho...I was pissed as a parrot and didn't even want a smoke. It seems it's no longer part of my psyche.

pornrex · 2006-03-23, 07:54 PM

WTG Lisa...that's great to know.

I too was out recently with some friends and got really hammered. The booze and beer buzz was actually better - go figure.
Stil waiting on some good weather and I can't wait for saturday and sunday.

Lisa · 2006-04-21, 07:40 AM

Just a follow-up.

Tomorrow is 2 months since my last cigarette. I don't have physical cravings/yearnings/whatever at all. Occasionally, I 'think' (as opposed to feel that) I'd like a smoke, strangely it's usually when I see someone smoking on tv. Being around smokers isn't bothering me at all. And I've had plenty to drink plenty of times and not a problem.

I think I've kicked the bastards for good.

pornrex · 2006-04-21, 10:26 AM

Way to go Lisa - that is good news.

Until I blew out my appendix not too long ago, I was well on my way to getting right into the whole running and jogging thing I was talking about in earlier posts. I've had to modify my plan slightly and postpone it a bit due to the amount of time needed to recover from what happened but nonetheless I am still smoke free (2 months plus now) and I too am not looking back either.

Its strange though. All of my so-called 'smoking friends' have stopped calling!

And whenever I go anywhere for a walk or any social function, I can smell a smoker from a mile away and it makes me cringe now and in some cases I even struggle to breath!! I never expected that to happen.

ronnie · 2006-04-21, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Just a follow-up.

Tomorrow is 2 months since my last cigarette. I don't have physical cravings/yearnings/whatever at all. Occasionally, I 'think' (as opposed to feel that) I'd like a smoke, strangely it's usually when I see someone smoking on tv. Being around smokers isn't bothering me at all. And I've had plenty to drink plenty of times and not a problem.

I think I've kicked the bastards for good.

Great for you Lisa! You did it..

Maybe some day I'll be saying the same thing.

ronnie

explicit_027 · 2006-04-22, 06:41 AM

WOW!!! I think that's one hell of accomplishment. Keep it up dude. By the way, I am smoking right now. And it feels so fuckin good. Do you guys want some?

Tart · 2006-04-22, 10:36 AM

Congrats to both of you! I quit a year ago on April 1 and haven't looked back. I developed severe adult asthma and being in the hospital for two day stays several times got me motivated to go cold turkey. Once I started being able to breathe a bit better, I joined the gym and have actually managed to lose 10 lbs. I still "want" a cig once and a while but i just think about having to quit again and that squashes the urge. I also installed QuitKeeper. Plug in your numbers and it tells you how many dollars you've saved, how many days you've been smoke free, etc.. So far I've saved over 1200 dollars. I don't even want to think about how much I spent on them in the 20 years i smoked!

pornrex · 2006-04-22, 11:48 PM

Hi Tart

And thanks for quitkeeper and more importantly, congrats on being smoke free!

Lisa · 2006-04-26, 07:28 PM

Yeh I can now smell smokers miles away too. Makes me crazy and also makes me realize just how much I stunk!

Lisa · 2007-02-21, 05:25 PM

Normally i'm not a fan of bumping old threads, but this seems appropriate...

Today is my 1 year quitting smoking anniversary.

I made it!

MrYum · 2007-02-21, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Normally i'm not a fan of bumping old threads, but this seems appropriate...

Today is my 1 year quitting smoking anniversary.

I made it!

Outstanding!

Congrats you sexy thang

KG Gary · 2007-02-21, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisa

Normally i'm not a fan of bumping old threads, but this seems appropriate...

Today is my 1 year quitting smoking anniversary.

I made it!

Excellent! Bloody well done! I'm so envious of those that have quit.

I've smoked for around 20 years. Fuck! 20 years! Fuck!
Seems I'm on the verge of quitting every week these days, but a tiny bit of stress and my brain gives me the most insane excuses to have another cigarette and quit next week. etc etc.
It's starting to take it's toll now, and I need a lifestyle change to kick the habit.
I can do it. I hope.

jennym · 2007-02-21, 11:50 PM

Congrats Lisa!!

KG Gary - you can do it, you just have to want to.

Today is day 56 for me. I was a smoker for 20 years, and was up to 2 packs per day. I had tried to quit several times, and never made it through the first day. I don't think I wanted to quit those times....was just trying because I was "supposed" to. This time, I really wanted to quit. Hard to do with a hubby still smoking, but I haven't even thought of picking it back up.

Lisa · 2007-02-22, 02:57 AM

Thanks for the congrats guys. Tho it most definitely was not easy in the beginning, I'm well at the point now where I rarely give smoking a thought.

2006-03-14, 07:59 PM	#4
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Just thought I would give you all an update. Today is the official one month mark and I am very happy about that. Although today has been a very windy day here in toronto, I did manage to get my ass outside and go for a brisk walk a couple of times, so this day is not lost. This is what I have learned so far. I smell better. Food tastes better and if I don't exercise, I will balloon as far as my weight is concerned so that is a guaranteed must. I've also realized that I really don't like smoke anymore and that certainly bodes well for me. Got any anecdotes? Share them here! I will continue to post from time to time too! __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-03-09, 01:27 PM	#7
tortus32 A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montague, NJ Posts: 628	God bless those who can quit. I'm a non-smoker, but I can tell you that if I had ever started I don't think I would be able to quit. Heck, I can't even stop cracking my damn nuckles. __________________ TrafficHolder.com - Buy/Sell Adult Traffic

2006-03-16, 01:32 AM	#10
HarryM No offence Apu, but when they were handing out religions you must have been out taking a whizz Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 285	aye nice going. i quit just over 1 year ago after smoking for 10 years. the thing i found that helped the most is to try and avoid the areas of your lifestyle that you associate with smoking, for me it was drinking beer... only 1 year later i can drink beer again and not feel like a smoke :/ i tried the patches, nicotine gum and all that shit about 10 times before i actually quit for good. i think those things didn't work because it's just substituting one thing for the other. __________________ Click here to make huge $$$

2006-03-23, 07:54 PM	#13
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	WTG Lisa...that's great to know. I too was out recently with some friends and got really hammered. The booze and beer buzz was actually better - go figure. Stil waiting on some good weather and I can't wait for saturday and sunday. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-04-21, 10:26 AM	#15
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Way to go Lisa - that is good news. Until I blew out my appendix not too long ago, I was well on my way to getting right into the whole running and jogging thing I was talking about in earlier posts. I've had to modify my plan slightly and postpone it a bit due to the amount of time needed to recover from what happened but nonetheless I am still smoke free (2 months plus now) and I too am not looking back either. Its strange though. All of my so-called 'smoking friends' have stopped calling! And whenever I go anywhere for a walk or any social function, I can smell a smoker from a mile away and it makes me cringe now and in some cases I even struggle to breath!! I never expected that to happen. __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-03-06, 08:07 PM	#1
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	WTG Pornrex! Looks like I'm running a week behind you...day 14 here. Feels kinda nice to see someone going just ahead of me and still surviving.

2006-03-14, 08:12 PM	#5
glowlite Banned Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: ARIZONA - INDIANA Posts: 101	I have sat in the background watching your progress pornrex. More power to ya'. Congrats my friend later ............................. By the way, I smoke and you've really got me thinking ..... Good luck, and again my congrats!

2006-03-07, 04:57 PM	#6
WebairGerard Aw, Dad, you've done a lot of great things, but you're a very old man, and old people are useless Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 23	congrats

2006-03-09, 07:30 PM	#8
VicD You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try' Join Date: May 2005 Location: Masterdam Posts: 162	I stopped 2,5 years ago after 20 years of heavily smoking One of my best moves ever!

2006-03-23, 07:34 PM	#12
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	I'm at one month and two days now. Still doing just fine. I was a bit worried about last Friday night, as there was a game on at my boys footy club. And I've spent many nights down there drinking AND smoking. It was fine tho...I was pissed as a parrot and didn't even want a smoke. It seems it's no longer part of my psyche.

2006-04-21, 07:40 AM	#14
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	Just a follow-up. Tomorrow is 2 months since my last cigarette. I don't have physical cravings/yearnings/whatever at all. Occasionally, I 'think' (as opposed to feel that) I'd like a smoke, strangely it's usually when I see someone smoking on tv. Being around smokers isn't bothering me at all. And I've had plenty to drink plenty of times and not a problem. I think I've kicked the bastards for good.

2006-04-22, 06:41 AM	#17
explicit_027 Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4	WOW!!! I think that's one hell of accomplishment. Keep it up dude. By the way, I am smoking right now. And it feels so fuckin good. Do you guys want some? __________________ Extreme BDSM \| Severe SM Sex

2006-04-22, 10:36 AM	#18
Tart When life hands you lemons, squirt the juice in your enemy's eyes Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sunny South Posts: 423	Congrats to both of you! I quit a year ago on April 1 and haven't looked back. I developed severe adult asthma and being in the hospital for two day stays several times got me motivated to go cold turkey. Once I started being able to breathe a bit better, I joined the gym and have actually managed to lose 10 lbs. I still "want" a cig once and a while but i just think about having to quit again and that squashes the urge. I also installed QuitKeeper. Plug in your numbers and it tells you how many dollars you've saved, how many days you've been smoke free, etc.. So far I've saved over 1200 dollars. I don't even want to think about how much I spent on them in the 20 years i smoked! __________________ Tart's Porn Zone

2006-04-22, 11:48 PM	#19
pornrex feeling a bit better Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,779	Hi Tart And thanks for quitkeeper and more importantly, congrats on being smoke free! __________________ colo-cation - the only host you'll need

2006-04-26, 07:28 PM	#20
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	Yeh I can now smell smokers miles away too. Makes me crazy and also makes me realize just how much I stunk!

2007-02-21, 05:25 PM	#21
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	Normally i'm not a fan of bumping old threads, but this seems appropriate... Today is my 1 year quitting smoking anniversary. I made it!

2007-02-21, 11:50 PM	#24
jennym You can now put whatever you want in this space :) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: the south Posts: 529	Congrats Lisa!! KG Gary - you can do it, you just have to want to. Today is day 56 for me. I was a smoker for 20 years, and was up to 2 packs per day. I had tried to quit several times, and never made it through the first day. I don't think I wanted to quit those times....was just trying because I was "supposed" to. This time, I really wanted to quit. Hard to do with a hubby still smoking, but I haven't even thought of picking it back up.

2007-02-22, 02:57 AM	#25
Lisa I'm going to the backseat of my car with the woman I love, and I won't be back for TEN MINUTES Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 83	Thanks for the congrats guys. Tho it most definitely was not easy in the beginning, I'm well at the point now where I rarely give smoking a thought.

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