Here goes nothing

Hi everyone. I have signed up to try and get some extra help and learn from others experiences and stories. 

I've been smoking heavily since I guess I could say when my dad passed away to cancer  I was 18 years old and I'm now 30. I had a few random cigs before that but I think that was when the addiction kicked in. I've been smoking a pack of 25 a day since. 

I've 'tried' quitting before but my willpower is terrible. I've also been a pretty big marijuana user the whole time. 

Exactly one month ago I stopped smoking pot. The first few days were hard. I threw out my billy, my bowl, any weed I had left and now I don't even think about it. I'm hoping cigarettes will hav the same feeling. 

I started taking champix because I know a few people who quit using them. I'm on day 17 now and I hate to say still smoking. I've cut down from 25 to 10 a day. 

I think the main reason I'm still smoking is habit. They've stopped curing the crave I have but I'm still reaching for them after meals/when I drive and with coffee etc. 

I know I'm supposed to give up completely 3 days ago but finding it extremely hard to quit those few cigs a day. Every time I light up I hate myself for my lack of will power. 

I've only had 2 today and I'm trying my hardest to keep it under 5 by the time I go to bed. I know the 'cut down' method doesn't work but it's helping my willpower to do so. 

Ive be set my final quit date to Monday. The day after Australia Day as it's a public holiday and I won't be at work etc. 

wish me the best of luck. I'm gonna need it.