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I decided to quit smoking becsuse of the cost of cigarettes. After starting Champix I didn't smoke as much per day (usually I can smoke up to 20 a day) my night ones ceased and my first one I usually had when I got up of a morning was around 9.00 am instead of 6.00 pm. I maybe smoked 3-5 a day and when I smoked my last one, whenever I felt like one, I'd tell myself I didn't want one. I find that I am always wanting something to eat and I try to stick to fruit or Muesli bars instead of junk, Occasionally I have to have chocolate. It's been two weeks since I have had my last cigarette and it's only when I think it's time to have one after finishing a job such as ironing, mowing the lawn that I really feel like one but I tell myself no and have a piece of fruit. I do feel heaps better, I used to cough and cough after a cigarette and afterwards, now that has gone, my skin feels better and I'm saving heaps of money which I'm saving to buy a nice recliner chair for myself.

A wonderful post to share with us Dee. You are an example of positive thinking and on your way to a successful quit and total freedom. Stay proud and stay free. You deserve it! Enjoy your new recliner...I love mine.