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10/19/2001 Entry: "10/19 Day 4"

This is day 4 of no smoking. I am so proud of myself for getting through Day 3, which in the past was always the toughest day. I woke up yesterday with a headache and sick to my stomach, but forced myself to workout anyway. Then I got ready and went to work. I was a little nervous about going to work because I usually take a smoke break with my brother, who works down the street. But he didn't ask, and I didn't offer, so I stayed indoors. Thanks to all of you for encouragement.

I will say this. I have been smoking for 19 years. I love to smoke. I did not smoke through my pregnancy and would never do so, but the minute I got home from the hospital I lit up. I have known how bad ciggs. are for me for years. But it's one of those cases where I thought "it won't happen to me". I am not naive and certainly know and have lived through bad things happening though. I really lean on ciggs. to calm me down. I depend on ciggs. in moments of stress, which is often. Unlike the other times I've quit, I am not replacing them with anything. I usually replace them with food. This time I am simply quitting and making a new life for myself without them. I will have to find another way to deal with my stress, and one of those ways is exercise. I have been working out for 2 months now and eating healthy, so it's time to quit. I will do this for me and for my health. This is the first time I've quit for my health. I know as time goes on, the cravings may get worse but I am prepared (emotionally and physically) this time.

Replies: 4 comments

You are doing fantastic, Leah!!! But I know how hard it is. I used to be a heavy smoker (around 2packs a day on my worst days!) and it's been now almost 6 years for me of not smoking. I havent handled the weight loss thing, yet, though, but I hope to conquer that as well. hopefully soon. Hang in there, girl! You can do it!!! ~HUGS~

Moni has spoken @ 10/19/2001 09:22 AM CST

Leah you are doing it the proper way. The exercise, all the fresh fruit and veggies you eat, and all the water you drink all help to flush the nicotine from your system quicker... ending the cravings sooner. When I quit I locked myself in my bedroom, so as not to do bodily harm to my husband and little kids, and laid there with a bag of potato chips.

Your method is much more sensible! :)

Bev has spoken @ 10/19/2001 10:10 AM CST

I know exactly what you mean about smoking. I'm a smoker since I was 16 years old. Needs a great strength to quit after all this time and I know you have that strength. I'm sure you'll get through it and I admire you for that. *hugs*

Fenia has spoken @ 10/19/2001 11:58 AM CST

You are doing SO well Leah and being so positive I can't see you not doing this. Maybe you'll provide enough inspiration for me and Fenia to kick the weed too! Like Fenia, I started at 16 and am horrified to realise that's 22 years ago :�D I will resist the temptation to have a cig to recover from the shock ;�D You keep doing what you're doing.

Shelagh has spoken @ 10/19/2001 01:33 PM CST

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