Wish me luck

43 days isn't luck John. It's reward for effort. Well done!!! And I'm not going to wish you luck for the next 43, because you don't need it. You've got this! No matter what you are facing, a smoke won't help. It will change nothing, and after 43 days free of them will no doubt make you feel sick. And the self-pride you most certainly will be feeling right now will probably do a 360.

The milestones in life are powerful motivators. My 50th was my turning point, and the imminent arrival of my first grandbaby. You have already proven your strength to make it this far, and you have the motivation to stay there. Good on you.

my sedimnts exactly Red. the truth will set you free; read and learn.you can make it stick

You are well on your way- that is fantastic!!

Be careful not to romanticize about “having the one”! There is no such thing...they travel in packs remember. To have “the one” is to have the same addiction back full force and all the nastiness with it. You are soooo over that!! When you feel like that, take a couple of deep breaths and think about your future grandchildren!!

Thanks all, your encouragement really helps. When I get toughs feelings, like I just can't take it anymore, I just rea d your comments, and by the time i'm done the craving is mostly gone.

I can't believe how bad people that smoke smell! I can't stop thinking that , this is how I use to smell. My truck doesn't smell like an ashtray anymore, and isn't littered with ashes on the floor and empty packs of butts. My mouth does't taste like @#$% anymore and I don't wake up coughing. This quieting thing isn't so bad!

Yes they do...and yes we did😂

Good on you John. I've quit after 47 years. Almost 2 months. The nicodemon will always be there. I'm scared of that. Some people have been quit for 3 years and restart smoking again. You have to remember that I guess. That is what scares me. Keep on. It is a dirty filthy expensive killer. Not worth it🐟🐟🐟

Hi I’m new to this, I have just turned 60 , have 6 grandchildren and want to be around for them. John reading your journey has really inspired me. I too have been smoking for over 40 years I have given up a few times but not for long. I really want to get rid of this filthy habit. Will need help along the way but I do want to beat the cigarette

I thought I'd share some more with you all. At the time of my quit date I was 6' 8" tall at 300lbs. My blood pressure was 195 over 98. I decided to go on a 2000 cal low sodium diet at the same time that I quit smoking. Talk about self inflicted pain! Counting calories helps distract my cravings for cigs, and my taste buds are coming back so food tastes alright without salt as well. Last week at the doctor, my blood pressure was 120 over 80, and I lost 10 lbs. Not bad!

I thought I'd share some more with you all. At the time of my quit date I was 6' 8" tall at 300lbs. My blood pressure was 195 over 98. I decided to go on a 2000 cal low sodium diet at the same time that I quit smoking. Talk about self inflicted pain! Counting calories helps distract my cravings for cigs, and my taste buds are coming back so food tastes alright without salt as well. Last week at the doctor, my blood pressure was 120 over 80, and I lost 10 lbs. Not bad!

I keep thinking - 'my name is Debra and I am a smoke-aholic' and take it one day at a time. There is no such thing as just one puff.