Ever quit smoking?

#121 Postby **coriolis** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 9:54 am

AAARGH. I stayed home from work today to get some things accomplished. The kids were clamoring for this and that, and I'll do it, as soon as I can. I'm not speedy gonzales, especially on a day off. I REALLY could have used a cigarette. I bought a pack for my mother in law. They are right there on the table. Just one little cigarette. It won't hurt anything. Must resist. Walk away. Ready to strangle someone. Chomped down about 4 lollypops. My teeth hurt. Came here to unload. Typing fast. Hands hurt. Deep breath. OK, I'm back under control. Feel better. Thanks.

#122 Postby **Pburgh** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 10:11 am

LOL Ed, I know about the teeth hurting. Those little coffee stirrer are mighty tasty but after about 1/2 hour of clenching them in my teeth - Boy, my teeth hurt and my jaws ache!!!!!

You're doin a great job. I have to admit, my typing seems alot faster than it did on Sunday!!!!

Hang in there buddy!!!

weatherlover427 · #123 Postby **weatherlover427** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 10:38 am

Keep up the good work Karan and Ed! You guys are doing well so far!

If you want to talk you can PM me!

ColdFront77 · #124 Postby **ColdFront77** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 1:45 pm

It is so great to hear these wonderful stories of quitting smoking and losing weight through our WxBuddies here at Storm2K. The group we have here gets better and better every hour, day and week.

This isn't just any 'ol message board. It is Storm2K, not just tropical weather discussions and general weather discussions, but so much more as the caption reads!!

#125 Postby **Pburgh** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 8:13 am

Good Morning

Hey Ed, How are you doing out there???? Hope your day improved yesterday.

Well this is the day Bron should get her phone so maybe we'll see how she's doing.

I'm OK. Ashtrays are still nice and clean in my car and house.

Thanks again
Karan

mf_dolphin · #126 Postby **mf_dolphin** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 8:41 am

Gtreat Job Karan and Ed! Hopefully Bron has hung in there as well. Maybe someday I'll get the will power to do it as well! :-)

azsnowman · #127 Postby **azsnowman** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 8:43 am

You guys, I don't know how you're doing it, what ever you're doing, keep up the GREAT work!

Dennis

#128 Postby **coriolis** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:08 am

Thanks, Az and Marshall.
It was the convergence of several factors for me:
-An upcoming physical
-the cost of me smoking
-the cost of me buying more cigarettes for
others than they were buying for me (LOL)
-the desire to get to the next level in my cycling,
-and last but not least, the desire to do something
good for my kids and show them that I'm not
just all talk. My kids had me over a barrel on this. When I'd go out and buy cigarettes, they'd say "well what about us" The contended that I should get something for them when I buy cigarettes for myself. I could have said "get lost - you'll understand when your an adult." But I guess I bought their logic, and started getting them candy to be fair. Quitting eliminated this issue.

Good Morning, Karan.
Yes still hanging in there! Maybe it's starting to get better.
I'm proud of you Karan, you are helping me go on.

I am eager to hear how Bron is doing.

Joshua, how are you doing with the sodas?
I know there was someone else too.
Quick reply doesn't let me look too far back. Sorry.

azsnowman · #129 Postby **azsnowman** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:13 am

I know the feeling, when I buy a carton of smokes, $22 a pop now.....Michelle will say "If you spend $22 a week on smokes then I can spend $22 a week on clothes!" Sheesh, now I have to add another rod in the closet "LOL!"

Dennis

#130 Postby **pojo** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:43 am

Ed .... children are extremely obserative... They see their parents doing it, then they think its ok. Glad you are trying to eliminate that issue

I don't smoke (and I don't foresee myself lighting up...its a horrible habit) and when I drive by gas stations around the area, they always advertise cartons of smokes...prices are around $33 for ONE carton. That's the lowest! Either way, money burns a hole in your pocket, and nicotene cravings skyrocket!

My best friend quit, which we are so glad she did...we are working on the rest of her family.

You guys are doing an awesome job with quiting and/or dieting. Keep it up.

Amanzi · #131 Postby **Amanzi** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 1:07 pm

HELLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Well guys, sounds like you are all doing a fantastic job..!!!

Way to GO Karan and ED.. you make me proud

Well I've been hanging in there as well. Time has flown for me, moving boxes etc and unpacking has helped... I do however seem to have a load more spare time :roll:

those moments I used to steal to go and smoke have all accumulated into spare time now... so I have to keep my mind and hands busy, which really does help to supress the cravings.

My new addiction is wintogreen lifesavers! lol.. my jaw and teeth hurt too! Oh well guess I needed a trip to the dentist anyway..

Let me know how you guys are doing!
IM VERY PROUD OF YOU BOTH

mf_dolphin · #132 Postby **mf_dolphin** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 1:10 pm

Welcome back Bron! WoooHoooo :-)

Great news that you're staying on the bandwagon as well!

WE MISSED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

#133 Postby **Pburgh** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 2:49 pm

Well Bron, you make us pretty proud too. I can't believe that with all that you had to do today that you've done sooooooo good!!!! GREAT JOB It's so good to hear from you.

Ed is the leader. Man, I don't think I could have made it without his inspiration. (I know, I know, it's gettin deep in here, but I'm serious)

Yes, the aching teeth syndrome. Oh My

Take care

southerngale · #134 Postby **southerngale** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 3:30 pm

I'm so proud of all of you!! It sounds corny, I know, but I really am. It is so hard to quit smoking and you all are doing such a terrific job!!

The dieting too...that is just as hard and you have to be dedicated to be successful and realize that it won't (nor do you want it to) come off overnight. For true success, it should be gradual. I've had 3 kids....I've gone on a "diet" after each of them.

As for sodas...I drink way too many, but I only drink diet, so no sugar and no calories. I gotta have my caffeine though!!

#135 Postby **Pburgh** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 5:31 pm

Well it's Friday night and I reallllllly had a tough week at work and with the nicotine deprivation!!!

I usually kick back on a Friday night, have a few glasses of wine and relax for the evening. With my wine, I'm dyin here to have a cig.

I need help!!!! Anyone out there??? :?:

HELP

Guest · #136 Postby **Guest** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 9:35 pm

KARAN YOU THERE - enjoy your wine - but go for a walk - or type on the keyboard - just don't picklup that cig - PLEASE PROMISE ME YOU WON'T.

Post.

Patricia

weatherlover427 · #137 Postby **weatherlover427** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 9:38 pm

Promise me too, OK? If you don't smoke I won't have a soda tomorrow at Subway. Deal?

BTW speaking of sodas ... I had one today. :oops:

I just couldn't handle it any longer. :cry:

It tasted good though. Now I need to not have one all weekend (which will be real hard seeing as how I am meeting someone tomorrow morning at 11 at Subway).

#138 Postby **coriolis** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:35 pm

Josh, having a soda (even a small one) when you go out shouldn't be a problem. Just don't drink alone! LOL, that's advice for an alcoholic, not a soda junkie.

Bronnie, it's good to hear from you. Glad the move was sucessful, and it sounds like you are succeeding fabulously. Same for you Karan. You gals are great.

My wife dragged, er, invited me to an old fashioned tent revival at our daughter's church tonight and we just got back. Sheesh, pretty soon I'll be all reformed! Guess that's the way to be though.

Guest · #139 Postby **Guest** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:40 pm

AMEN ED.....

A reformed ED - can we handle it.

Patricia

weatherlover427 · #140 Postby **weatherlover427** » Fri Jun 20, 2003 10:41 pm

Yeah, it's just that I need to stay away from them all weekend. That will be the hard part IMO.

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