43 Days
And it's still terribly hard. The first week or two were just horrible emotionally, the I seems to get the hang of it. Now I hurt feel as though this foggy haze in my head is never going to lift. To add to my woes around 18 months ago I lost 20kgs and I don't want to put it back on. But focusing on eating well as well as not smoking is taking up way to much headspace and is terribly exhausting. I am so tired. Tired of thinking about what I can't have and trying to resist it. I'm not going to pick up a cigarette, I can't, I don't want to start again. I just don't want to feel so horrible all the time. The last week I have not once exercised, and have eaten enough for three people, needless to say the kg's are creeping up fast. I am also finding my partners smoking increasingly hard to handle, I think if it wasn't in my face so often, I might not think about it constantly.
Eeesh i think a lot of us on here know what your experiencing,but remember what your doing mish and think that your life is not going to be worse, IT IS going to be so much better, sometimes we can put to much on our plates (i know this because i always overload myself) but if you break it down it may seem easier which is what im trying to do at the moment. No one wants to gain weight whilst their quitting but you dont have to, read the willpower section on this site and re- read it. Tell your self you will succeed because it sounds like your already well on your to doing so.
All the best
PS: I just bought a juicer and am experimenting with different fruits an vegie juices to distract me. It's FUN!
Mish, we are so similar. I too tried to focus on healthy eating and exercise to get me through the quitting but have had to push that back for now. Figure I will be stronger and feel more capable in a few months time to worry more about the fitness and healthy eating if I can get through this first, so one at a time I have decided. My hubby is also still smoking, he did try to quit but only lasted 2 days, needless to say I could have just as easy given up this fight too but this is about me, and I do not and WILL NOT go back this time. Stay strong, know you are not alone and that you have given me the inspiration I need, 43 days is massive, I am currently on day 15 and needed to know I can keep going and you just proved it :)
Thanks angelarms, I think I am definitely suffering will power fatigue. It's showing itself in the form of tears streaming from my eyes every time I have a mental tug of war. Aside from the week of binge eating, I've done ok. I know I will stay quit, because I never want to go through this again. I'm glad people on here understand, I don't think you could unless you've been through it! It's so much easier and so much harder than I could have imagined all at the same time. I always wanted a juicer! Maybe I'll do that :)
Way to go Doin' it for the kids! 15 days seems like a lifetime ago now! I think that's when I had a week of ease. If I can do it, so can you! I'm doing if for my boy too :) best reason there is! I think it's gonna be a long ride. I'm just so glad I found this group, it really does help to vent and read and support each other.
Thanks angelarms, I think I am definitely suffering will power fatigue. It's showing itself in the form of tears streaming from my eyes every time I have a mental tug of war. Aside from the week of binge eating, I've done ok. I know I will stay quit, because I never want to go through this again. I'm glad people on here understand, I don't think you could unless you've been through it! It's so much easier and so much harder than I could have imagined all at the same time. I always wanted a juicer! Maybe I'll do that :)
Thanks angelarms, I think I am definitely suffering will power fatigue. It's showing itself in the form of tears streaming from my eyes every time I have a mental tug of war. Aside from the week of binge eating, I've done ok. I know I will stay quit, because I never want to go through this again. I'm glad people on here understand, I don't think you could unless you've been through it! It's so much easier and so much harder than I could have imagined all at the same time. I always wanted a juicer! Maybe I'll do that :)
Dear Mish43,
Please persevere, but the cloudy head is surely something I would trust a Doctor to comment on. They may be able to reassure you that it can lift. Cigarettes are stimulants.
Take that away and it might take you a little while to adjust. There are many things ahead of you beyond your current dreams. Visualise yourself how you would like you life to be. I have been to an Olympic competition and represented Australia. That was my dream. In Little Athletics we were taught to create our own opportunities.
I would say you have reached this point. You should reward
yourself for excellence. Next is to go easy on yourself in some things because you are very busy being strict on other fronts. You sound like a good cook.