Quitting smoking. Again
So I just finished the final cigarette and am back on the quit wagon. Expect me to be grumpy. |
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| Grump away!!
Good luck. |
Go, Grumpy, Go!!!! 
Good for you Paula, to get back after it. It is a horrible addiction, and you can beat it.   |
| Grumpy is good! |
| grump away i've not had a cig for over a year sometimes i miss it but atleast now i dont smell of the horrid things you go girl |
| We're all here for you whenever you want to yell and scream and grump!! Everyone has something they have trouble getting away from . . . |
How's it going, Paula??  |
| I did not quit. Some days I don't smoke, other days I do. But I haven't given it up totally. Cuz I do enjoy it.
So my big decision now is quit smoking or lose weight. I'd like to lose 35 pounds. But I mentally can't do both at the same time. So I have to decide: do I want to eat the wrong foods, or smoke? It sounds flippant, but I'm serious. |
| Can you alternate days? Like eat healthy on Monday and smoke, don't smoke on Tuesday and eat what you want, etc? |
OK Paula O. my hubby is now 60 and has been smoking since he was 15. He had a heart attack 4 years ago and they told him to stop smoking he did but it crept back up. about 3 weeks ago he got really breathless and a week ago his ankles became really swollen. he was in hospital all last week, he has irreparable damage to his heart and lungs due to smoking. The doctor told him to stop smoking or die. He has stopped, is miserable but his breathing is already easier. Do it now before it really makes you ill.  |
| I think I have heard, that of the two, losing weight is overall better for you. I have a friend who's dad is a cardiologist, and when he hears about people gaining A LOT of weight from quiting smoking, he says, he would prefer them slender-er and smoking. |
| You are right. It is a tough choice because both have long term health risks.
Can you not quit smoking but just cut WAY back?? And still lose some weight? |
In my professional nurse practitioner opinion, work on quitting smoking first. Important to set a quit date. Maybe you are a candidate for Chantix or nicotine patches or gum. Have you seen your health care provider to help you do this? It's a hard addiction to deal with, but the more times that you try to quit, the more successful you will be. Just try not to substitute high calorie food choices....share carrots with Bob  |
cynmcreid wrote: In my professional nurse practitioner opinion, work on quitting smoking first. Important to set a quit date. Maybe you are a candidate for Chantix or nicotine patches or gum. Have you seen your health care provider to help you do this? It's a hard addiction to deal with, but the more times that you try to quit, the more successful you will be. Just try not to substitute high calorie food choices....share carrots with Bob
I quit smoking, well...its almost 5 years now. I'm still on Nicorette gum! My doc says that's just fine...much better than smoking. And it took me over 3 years to get myself together to lose weight! But I've done both, and believe me...I'm no superwoman!!!! So, it can be done! |
debcram wrote: I quit smoking, well...its almost 5 years now. I'm still on Nicorette gum! My doc says that's just fine...much better than smoking. And it took me over 3 years to get myself together to lose weight! But I've done both, and believe me...I'm no superwoman!!!! So, it can be done! Now all that's left is to get you off of the methamphetamines!
Good luck, Paula... I'm ROOTING for you! |
I quit smoking a year ago using Chantix. (And a very useful quit smoking forum). Quitting with Chantix was WAY easier than quitting on the patch and I didn't gain any weight at all. As long as you follow the directions and take the full course (and eat when you take the pill - otherwise you risk getting very sick to your stomach & I should know!) it's as close to a miracle pill as possible - not quite a miracle, but close. 
It's still not much fun to quit ... but Chantix makes it a whole lot more do-able. And really, it's so worth it. |
| the choice between weight or smoking is a personal thing - some heavier people are more fit than skinny people and healthier. don't think you will find many healthy smokers though.
I quite years and years and okay decades ago. My sister still smokes and everyonce and a while, when I go to see her on vaca, I will have a smoke. she does look older than I do (and isn't) so that is something. why don't you focus on exercise and getting fit? the more you exercise the less you will eat unhealthy things and the less likely you are to want a smoke. |
maf wrote: (And a very useful quit smoking forum).  Gasp!
Of course you are referring to the Healthy Lifestyles section of oes.org!!!?!!!
Seriously though, Congratulations on your success! How about a link to the other forum? |
| Well naturally, Ron, the Healthy Lifestyles section of oes.org is awesome!
But another very useful site if you're contemplating quitting smoking is: http://forums.quitnet.com/community/talk/ |
| Almost 2 years ago, I quit smoking using Chantix. My physician is more than willing to prescribe it to me again. My problem is commiting to quitting. Much like commiting to lose weight. *sigh* |
Paula O. wrote: Almost 2 years ago, I quit smoking using Chantix. My physician is more than willing to prescribe it to me again. My problem is commiting to quitting. Much like commiting to lose weight. *sigh* Amen. You've GOT to be ready to quit.
Just keep thinking about it day after day. Think about quitting. Imagine what it will be like when you aren't held hostage by a stupid little white stick. Think about not smoking. Imagine being a non-smoker. You'll quit when you're ready -- and it will be easier than any other time. Not EASY, but easIER. |
| I don't need to imagine being a non-smoker. I WAS a non-smoker for almost 2 years and enjoyed it. But I'm also getting some enjoyment out of smoking, so I have to make a decision. |
Paula O. wrote: I don't need to imagine being a non-smoker. I WAS a non-smoker for almost 2 years and enjoyed it. But I'm also getting some enjoyment out of smoking, so I have to make a decision.
I am a former smoker - quit years ago. I could not take the coughing and smell. And, I had to run outside and hide to light up. But mostly it is just plain unhealthy, no ifs, ands, or butts. You enjoy it because your cigarette addicted brain is telling you that it is enjoyable. I've heard that quitting smoking is more difficult than most drug addictions so it is a rocky road to being smoke-free. I simply crumbled up a new pack one morning and never looked back other than several months of suffering withdrawls especially my first long road trip, i thought i would die. LOL. Good luck to you, you will make it. |
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