3 months
Hi all , coming up on three months smoke free in a few days. I am without a shadow of a doubt a non-smoker, I will never put a smoke into my mouth again. I have no desire to smoke , hate the smell of it , everything about it. Sometimes I am at the stage where I do not think about smoking at all. When someone smokes it is oh yeah I used to do that...... thank god I AM FREE.
It has been a hard road, I have not had much support at all, have been the brunt of alot of negative gossip from someone I thought was a friend. This has been the case from the beginning of my journey. I try and not let it bother me but it does hurt after a while. I have gained some weight as you do quitting , so what I am healthy I say, but it can hurt too it has been mentioned to me and that I should excercise more . I run everyday.... I was resting due to injury for a week, comments and gossip getting back to me. I was very upset earlier , when I heard it back.... I just cannot understand how negative these people are ....... I think it is the most positive thing I have done this year for myself...... I LOOK HEALTHIER...... I was underweight for most of my life from diets drug use, low self esteem.... this massive for me . If no one else is I AM PROUD OF ME. I will not break this for anyone and for jealous people.
Thank you to everyone here for their support and hope everyonre is doing well.
good for you sounds like they are jealous of what you have achieved you can always lose the weight if that is what you want you only have to please yourself well all the best and have a smoke-free life.
Hi Converse, I was wondering how you were getting along. It has been a pleasure to hear where you are now at. We are proud of you also.
Hi converse well done for being smoke free so long. I am about to quit again and was so happy to see your still here. I had trouble quitting as I had post trauma stress disorder and am having a kidney transplant next year. I have been through 3 months of therapy and am in a good place now and very positive.
The person you had negative gossip about forget it, they are not a true friend if they gossip about you. People who gossip like to gossip as they are insecure about themselves and gossip for attention or to try to make themselves look better than you. Just stay close to friends you can trust and the gossips will move on, don't make yourself a victim to them. I can tell from all blogs to everyone here that you are a lovely person and the type of person I would have as my friend so if you ever want I can give you an email or ph no but I think your in Ireland are you? I'm in Australia. Anyway Sunday I'm trying to quit, so you stay positive,
Hey Converse. Well done on 3 months. That is so amazing. I am on day 121 today and am chubby and happy.... hahahaha... I might have put on a few pounds but I look healthy and will lose them again so am not stressed. Be strong, be positive and be healthy. xxx
Hi Converse, it's great to hear that you hav been successful in your quitting. I am proud of you and realise the struggles you have been through. I was with you there 3 months ago but unfortunately didn't make it that time I am back on at day 10 and this is it!
I am sorry to hear that your experience has been harder through friends and gossip, unfortunately some people just can't appreciate hard work. I am a fairly overweight person and nowhere near fit however I know that quitting is the best thing even when those kilos pile on. Don't let others judge you or your everyday life, stay positive and true to yourself.
A BIG CONGRATS!!
Keep it up. :). :). :)
Hey Converse - 3 months! Wow - that's awesome!
Day 42 at the moment - managing to keep my weight stable - running every day and just being careful what I eat.
I did read however that gaining a few kilo's after quitting is far better for your health than continuing to smoke.
So be proud of yourself - you don't need the approval of anyone else!
Hey converse i love reading your posts you are keeping me so positive keep up the good work fantastic, i know what you mean about negative gossip.
Thank you everyone for your support ..... this is so challenging mentally... but have come way too far. This can be done. I am stronger than I think and what those negative people think. I just doubt myself sometimes because I am a sensitive person who thinks more than I speak . I still cannot believe it...... I just need to get through this phase of quitting. Thank you everyone .