Spooky. LOL! And funny as hell to think about!

I still haven't quit - I've been cheating all day and feeling guilty as hell - and quite satisfied for the 1st time in a week. But, I'll get these things beat if it's the last thing I do.

You'll know when the time is right for you. And I guarantee you, it's too damned hard to do until the time is right.

First off, I may start calling them that full time - it's better than our meaning for the word! And, yes, it's not my "time" and I know it! I do get tired of it, though. What I really hate is going outside of a restaurant after a meal! Really makes you feel like a drug addict, huh? I also hate the smell! I'm obsessed with air fresheners in my home!

But, I think they are reincarnated politicians. Just think of the beauty of it ~ forced to shit in a box of sand your whole life! AND, they'll be happy to stick their noses up your ass for the slightest attention!

Don't feel guilty. Just remember ~ baby steps.

I needed that.

The social pariah thing is really starting to get to me. My god - when you go on a job interview, some people just write you off immediately if they smell smoke on you. WTF? You can't smoke in restaurants, can't smoke in bars, can't smoke here or there. It's all getting to be such a hassle. And then there's the expense! Jeez!! And, what the hell, I'm not getting any younger. It's time.

I'll never look at my cats the same way again. I swear, that is the funniest thought! And I Love my cats!

Sorry I missed you. Thanks for the encouragement. Baby steps it'll have to be. My big girl steps damned sure aren't working.

Sure, you can come listen to the singin' part. You'll be sorry but what the hell. Bring your guitar - it'll drown out my singin'.

Sassys. It's that the general populace makes it so damned difficult for me to do it. Nowdays I find myself constantly thinking about when I'm gonna get to have my next cigarette - I mean it's a constant thought. That ain't no way. Ya' know?

That means alot to me. You know, health reasons are, of course, one of the issues, but they are way down on the list. My main reason for quitting is because the cigarettes are in control - not me Now, here I am trying to take control of my life and I can't even control this stinking, expensive little habit? So, it has to go.

But, I tell you, it's gonna be a looooong road. Damn, this is HARD!!!!

and trust me on this one, because if my doctor told me I could never have anything sweet for the rest of my life it would be a short life indeed. Still, think of the money you'll save by not smoking, and of course all the other things about smoking that mess up one's life, such as the tastes of foods, smell of clothes, discoloration of fingers and teeth,... Those are negative inputs, though, so let's go with positives, as in you'll breathe better, feel better, and have money to do other things with; there you go!

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Did you know that that nicotine is six times more addictive than crack!!!

Yes, positive inputs - breathe better - feel better - smell better and be able to smell better (it's funny how much more I can smell after only a few days) - more money - and best of all, I can think about other things besides smoking. I'll be free!!!!

that you might have to cut out coffee for a time to help you conquer the smoking thing, right? I'm not sure where the link is scientifically, but there's something chemically that links the two so well, which is why you see a lot of smokers drinking lots of coffee.

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That's one reason they go together so well - and why caffein can stimulate your nicotine cravings.

I've already switched to caffein-free soda and I'm down to one cup of coffee a day - the one to get my heart started in the morning. Been preparing for this day for months and months.

Another problem is eating. I can't seem to digest my food without a cigarette - just one cookie will make me crave one. So, while that is difficult, it has had it's benefits. I just got into a pair of jeans that I haven't been able to fit into in 2 years. Woo!Hoo!

I've ever heard of who's lost weight by kicking the smoking habit; wow! Losing those inches is a big thing, for sure, and it's something else that will make you feel good.

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quitting for years and I am now putting them all together. Exercise, lots of water, no caffein (I know I'm not spelling that right - dangit!) - stuff like that seems to really help with the weight gain. Of course, I'm less than a week into this and I'm still cheating. We'll see how the full program goes. LOL! I'm not throwing my fat clothes away - for damned sure.

throw away our fat clothes until we're sure we won't ever need them again. With my wife, I can just have her take them in and I'm good; at least by my count anyway. And it's good that you're following all the stuff you've read.

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