Two days in an feeling strong... Just have to keep it up the rest of my life.

[CMAC]

I'm just at the 9 mth mark..still miss it especially on the course after a good shot....or a bad one

don't plan ahead, take each day on its own- get past today....then same tomorrow- keep busy and look how unhealthy the smokers look......and they smell

 

[gmc40]

Another ex smoker here. Myself and the wife gave up when she became pregnant with our first 4 1/2 years ago. I've not slipped once which I 'm proud of as I has smoked for 23 years and was up to 40 a day before quitting. I've put a bit of weight on however still glad I gave up. Best of luck!

 

[G1BB0]

how long does it take before the old crap starts coming out? I heard the body can revoer (not full obviously) within a few months.

anyway this vape device is great, not had one temptation. I reckon Tuesday will be hardest when I am back at work as too many habitiual ones to overcome lol

 

[full_throttle]

jan 7th 2012, was my last smoke.

 

[Idlenorth1]

Almost a month in now and using the nicotine spray (was using it loads but now at 4 or 5 sprays a day) and do feel so much better and the coughing wasn't as bad as was expecting
Going to be transferring the money I was spending on fags into an ISA on a monthly basis and my incentive is too watch it build up.
It is strange but I probably smoked heaviest on the course but that was one place I didn't miss it, the hardest were the morning smoke with a brew at work and after a bit of bedroom action!

 

[Whee]

how long does it take before the old crap starts coming out? I heard the body can revoer (not full obviously) within a few months.

anyway this vape device is great, not had one temptation. I reckon Tuesday will be hardest when I am back at work as too many habitiual ones to overcome lol

Different for different people bud.

My next door neighbour would have a go at quitting, and would be coughing up chunks within a fortnight, usually lasting for a fortnight. I used to have a phlegmy build up first thing in the morning, but that only last a couple of days. Everything just gets so much easier when as you go along.

You won't have noticed while tabbing, but breathing was getting more and more difficult with every breath - once you stop, it gets easier with every breath. It's class. Taste buds back, a sense of smell, clothes don't stink, car doesn't stink. Love it.

I also love flicking the V's out of the office window at those smokers still going strong on them haha! Only joking.

Those habitual ones at work are probably the easiest to knock - you take it one smoke break at a time. Replace the 5 minutes by making a brew for you and a colleague, or walking around the building if possible. If you can replace a burner with exercise, it's win win. For the first month at home, when I would've gone for a smoke, i'd do 20 sit ups. Didn't take me long to 'forget' my old routine I can assure you!

Keep going mate.

 

[LeeTurner]

I quit the year the smoking ban came in. The first couple of weeks were tough but when I analysed how many times I actually craved a ciggie it was only 3 to 4 times a day, and the cravings only lasted for a minute or two. The rest was pure habit - on the phone, after a meal, having a drink etc. Identify and get through those short cravings and the rest is pretty easy going.
The wife tried to give up at the same time without success but is now on the electronic ciggies which, a month in, seem to be working.
Stick with it - to wake up in the morning without that crappy taste in the mouth, to be able to taste food, not having your clothes stinking, no dirty ashtrays and, most importantly, probably living longer.

 

[virtuocity]

Gave up at the start of January cold turkey.

First few weeks were complete hell but I had wavered the last time I tried to quit via NRT method so decided to do things the hard way.

Since quitting and starting again a couple of years ago, I have learned that I'm not the kind of person who can have a sneaky cig with mates or whilst drinking. If I smoke one, I might as well head to the newsagents for a pack of 100.

Since quitting, I can't say that I feel 'better' or healthier. Also, funds are now channelled into golf, so I'm no better off either!

I can only hope that with a baby on the way in 10 weeks that he will be able to spend more with a dad in his life than if I had continued smoking.

 

[G1BB0]

cheers for the info, 5 days done and am using the vape device less today. Just ordered some more liquid but going for flavoured stuff instead and less strength, might aswell get rid of the taste association is my thinking (not that cigs taste nice to start with)

I have also cut down cups of coffee for some reason and drinking more water which can only be good :thup:

 

[Whee]

I've read that a lot of people end up cutting down on the brews - must be that smoke-brew association or something, I don't know. I too ended up drinking more water throughout the day.

You're doing well pal, keep it up.

As the weeks tick by you'll lose track of how long it's been - that's when you know you've got it cracked.