Staying Strong!
Well, it has been 4 days now and I’m sticking with it so far. I have to admit I am sleeping a lot. It’s an easy way to avoid the longing for a cigarette and has gotten me through some rough spots. I’m an early riser, so it is not hard for me to take a nap in the afternoon.
I’m finding my hardest time to be the mornings. I used to light up even before the coffee was done brewing! That really is the main time I can call it a struggle. I haven’t been smoking in the evenings for a few weeks now, so I hardly notice it at night now - even after dinner.
Oh yeah, I am eating more often too. That is something I’m going to have to work on. I don’t want to replace one bad habit with another, but I’m not over-worrying about it yet. I need to address one thing at a time.
I can’t tell you how much it means to me to read the messages of encouragement here and I again thank Antman over at cre8Buzz for his support and that of his readers.
I would love to hear from others who are facing this same struggle and would like to share their stories here.
So, things are moving along - now if I can just keep the crises out of my life for a while untl I am stronger - that should do it! 
Comments (10 comments)
If you’re interested, I can help you reprogram your mind so that you’ll never touch a cigarette again.
I quit smoking about 3 years ago and am now a competitive cyclist.
Props on the success and for taking on the challenge. Let me know if I can help.
Ryan Marle / January 31st, 2007, 5:22 pm / #
HANG IN THERE!!! Your lungs have already started repairing themselves and you body is working on getting things back to normal. Usually, eating more is part of the process. The mind is looking for something to occupy the space once taken up by “cancer sticks”. Some people have had success by just taking short walks if possible. Maybe try this: Figure out how much you used to spend each day on cigarettes. Put a jar on the counter and, every day deposit that amount into the jar. If you do it every day, you will see some of the fruits of your hard work. HANG IN THERE!
cctech / February 1st, 2007, 5:36 am / #
Its nice to know that you are on a quit smoking mission. I have a little advice which may help you leaving Cigarette and not gain weight by eating a lot. This was followed by a friend of mine and it served the purpose.
Whenever you feel like smoking pop in a chewing gum. It will help you in refraining yourself from putting in anything else in your mouth.
(Beware this may also develop into a habit.)
Divya Uttam / February 1st, 2007, 1:50 pm / #
Ryan, that sounds so intriguing! What does it involve?
CCTech, thank you so much for the encouragement. I don’t know how well walking would work for me - I have pretty bad arthritis in my hips and knees, but taking down that jar and counting the money sounds like fun exercise.
Divya, I can just see it now:
Madam, please remove your gum, gum chewing is not permitted here
Me: No, please, I can’t. Don’t make me remove my gum - I NEED IT!!!!! Ha ha!
Thanks for taking an interest in my struggle.
rubyredshoes / February 1st, 2007, 2:29 pm / #
Keep fighting the urge. My sister smoked for many years, and after some struggle she quit. She has been smoke free for over 20 years.
You can do it!
Coop
Coop / February 2nd, 2007, 9:34 pm / #
Thanks for stopping in Coop. It’s really strange but all of the family and extended family who live here decided to really try to quit - all at the same time - and all without telling each other about it first!
I hope we all can make it. One of the big reasons being that we just found out yesterday that my precious granddaughter has asthma. None of us smoked in her presence, and I didn’t smoke in my house, but I guess some of it had to be sticking to my clothes, since I could smell it! I have more reason than ever now.
rubyredshoes / February 3rd, 2007, 9:38 am / #
[…] A quick update on the Health and Heart Shout Out! RubyRedShoes has not had a cigarette in 4 days. She is struggling in the mornings , but she is doing well. Go give her some love. Our support to date has been hugely helpful. Go on ya’ll you are only a click and a comment away from makin a difference. […]
cre8Buzz Blog » Health and Heart Update / February 17th, 2007, 11:48 am / #
Thanks Antman. I just got through week three.
http://www.newyearsresolutionsblog.com/new-years-resolutions/three-weeks-in/
rubyredshoes / February 17th, 2007, 12:19 pm / #
Ruby,
We’ve moved. I wanted to let you know so you can update your links to us. Our new address is www.cre8buzz.com/blog thanks for your support and love!
Antman / February 17th, 2007, 1:21 pm / #
Thank you for the update Antman and for your continued support!
rubyredshoes / February 19th, 2007, 9:47 am / #
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