struggled today
Bad day today. Cravings were stronger than usual and I ate food to compensate. Started eating good food, raw nibblies to take the edge off. But as the day progressed I just shovelled rubbish into my mouth. I don't want to do this. Exchange one bad habit for another. Just depressing. 6th day smoke free.
You are always going to have bad days. And you haven't yet exchanged one habit for another. Try going for a brisk walk and at least you can distract your self and feel that you've burnt off some of the food that you ate.
I'm up to day 8 or 9 now - so similar stage to you. Know exactly how you feel and the cravings - and eating as a substitute. Pretzels are my go to because to my brain they are bad but don't have much fat or sugar - a lot of salt though. I've even slipped up and had two cigarettes - but managed to get back on the wagon.
Yes I will have a look into more healthy snacks. All the best in your journey too Jakeman. :)
Nstemi, smoking cessation timeline was actually helpful. thank you.
I think it is the 'Reward yourself with something else' that tends to see you in the fridge or the cupboard looking for food. It is not easy. I try to focus on the goal at hand - to give up smoking - never to smoke again. All the other things I see happening (eating more) I will deal with later but at the same time keep them in check so they don't get out of hand. I love the fact I can now say I am a 'non smoker' something I have only ever dreamed about before ha ha. Silly isn't it? All the best on your journey. I also find coming to this webpage and writing and reading a bit helps (20 days for me now). Have a joyous Christmas!
Thank you Puffer. Yes keepiing it in check while focussing on stopping smoking...trying :) You have a lovely Christmas too!
Hello. Johnboy here. I haven't been on this site for a while. Reading your story prompted me to write. The 1st 72 hours are the worst. i ate wholemeal saladas(dry) heaps and heaps of water.and blue 'extra' chewies. Dont get the green or the pink ones! they have to be the blue ones..keep up the good work annette. You will beat the evil weed...do you play an instrument? if you dont;take it up. If you do , practice more! Stay busy-all the time. be positive.
johnboy...
Haha Johnboy I have taken a liking to the green extras for some reason...spearmint. Yes the staying busy bit is probably my downfall at the moment. will work on that. Thanx :)