Just seen this now, thanks for checking in, really appreciate it.
It's going OK, as far as the smoking goes anyway. It's 5 weeks now and still haven't had one so I'm hoping that's it now.
Wouldn't say I still feel any different as such, there probably are differences but don't really notice anything yet. I'm sure I will with my breathing etc while doing stuff though.
I've unfortunately begun snacking again so somehow need to knock that on the head next and lose some more weight, but that's always been a general thing anyway. One step and one thing at a time I guess.
Well done gnusmas, inspiring me to think about giving up again. Keep up the good work
Wouldn’t say I still feel any different as such,
You're presumably slightly wealthier. How much were you spending on fags / tobacco per day, multiplied by five weeks?
Well done.
I’ve unfortunately begun snacking again so somehow need to knock that on the head next and lose some more weight
Chewing gum might help with oral fixations. Fruit? Better than cake.
My record of non-smoking was 8 years.
However, a colleague manages to quit with the help of nicotine patch. He said he wanted to live longer to enjoy his retirement with his inheritance (received over £100k after tax etc!).
You’re presumably slightly wealthier. How much were you spending on fags / tobacco per day, multiplied by five weeks?
1 50g pouch of tobacco would last about 2 weeks, so about £60 per month not being spent on that now. Not seeing it though if I'm honest as it's just being swallowed up by other bills that are rising. But it's nice knowing I don't need to buy that anymore so better off in that way at least.
Chewing gum might help with oral fixations. Fruit? Better than cake.
Yeah, might have to do that. Switched to spearmint polo's at the moment trying to ease off the snacks, they're really nice lol
@aide I never thought I could do it as it's always been my stress relief so smoked a fair bit the past few years. It's definitely doable, just give it a shot if that's what you want to do and see how it goes
@chewkw think a lot of it is the kids for me, that was my main motivation for doing this. Managed without any nicotine replacement things though so I'm pleased about that.
To paraphrase Lee Evans,
"I quit smoking using the patches. Brilliant! One over each eye, couldn't find my fags."
Wouldn’t say I still feel any different as such, there probably are differences but don’t really notice anything yet.
I'm surprised by that, although I don't think you were a particularly heavy smoker. Many people actually get a cough when they give up smoking - the cilia that line your lungs and are paralysed and damaged by cigarette smoke start doing their job clearing crap out of your lungs. I would also expect an improved sense of smell and taste to be noticeable.
What you can be absolutely sure of though is things have changed. Among the many changes is a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease, and an immediate drop of carbon monoxide levels in your blood making it more efficient in carrying oxygen. It's worth reminding yourself of all that during any moments of weakness.
Anyway well done!
might help with oral fixations
Yeah it's the missing the mother's teat issue. I used gum for a long time but now just rely on having a matchstick in my mouth when I feel a need for comfort.
inspiring me to think about giving up again.
If you have managed to do it once then you can do it again!
