Not had a smoke since December the 1st last year and have been off the Champix since New Year’s Day 2012.
So far I have lost the weight I put on during the quit process and am now down to about 92 kilos from my pre-quit 95 and my max at about 98 kilos. I am now no longer even wanting a smoke in an even abstract sense and the smell of smoke makes me feel sick. I’m even able to smell and taste stuff again, which is nice.
Tips? Don’t put yourself in a position where you feel you need to smoke because you used to. If it means avoiding the pub for a while, so be it. It will save you money in the long run and will also keep you away from the temptation of having a smoke with a pint.
Other than that, keep at it. The physical addiction will pass quite quickly, it’s your mind that will keep you hooked. Be strong.