The positive points of stopping smoking

[nsd_user663_43223]

I know I am really good at dwelling on how hard stopping smoking is and the negatives so decided a bit of positivity would do me good!

For me the positives so far are:

[*]rapidly improving skin

[*]still being able to smell my perfume at the end of the day

[*]having more time for just doing 'stuff'

[*]not feeling like a leper

[*]not being ashamed of the way I smell

[*]finding out I had taste buds (who knew sausages tasted lol)

any others??

[nonico 7 Years Smoke Free]

More positives

More positives include:

• Smell of shampoo on my hair.

• More money to spend on "nice" things.

• No more of that emotional flatness after heavy smoking.

• Feel much healthier.

• No more of that horrible taste in my mouth.

All in all - giving up smoking is full of positives

[nsd_user663_40158]

not standing in the freezing cold shivering in the garden or getting p*** wet through ( I live in Manchester ) just to have a fag x

[nsd_user663_43218]

Benefits of not smoking

Hi,

I am on day 5 today and already feel much healthier.

I have a Zumba class tonight and am interested to see if I can breathe more easily, will post tomorrow to let you know.

I have already saved quite a bit of cash as was smoking 20 B&H silvers every day which is nearly £7 a day.

I definately smell and am starting to look better and agree that it gives you more time to do nice things. I have started having a bubble bath when I get home from work before cooking a healthy dinner and it is really nice.

The long term benefits are endless, money saved, health benefits and increase in confidence. If we can quit such a deadly addiction we can literally do anything.

[nsd_user663_42145]

Good Thread ! There are so many positives to not smoking

I get alot more hugs from from kids now

Orange juice NEVER tastes so delicious

My skin looks great (psoriasis gone!!!)

Everything tastes and smells better

I can breath deeply and sing louder

Family game night is more fun w/out 10 smoke breaks

I can come and go without even thinking about "do I have my lighter"

I AM Free and it is AWESOME

[nsd_user663_40412]

awesome

I never realised that i would still be able to smell my perfume at the end of the day, but just smelled my wrist, and wow there it is! Thats actually a revelation!

Another positive, I went for a walk in the countryside last weekend, and it was the first time I took a big deep breath on a walk and didnt end it with a coughing fit - bliss!

Also my fringe isnt as greasy which means I can get away with missing the occasional day of hair wash if i need to

[nsd_user663_43223]

Yeah!

Great to see other positives, I'm starting to really enjoy being a non smoker

[nsd_user663_23651]

Not being ruled by a stinking filthy habit.

Smelling better.

Breathing better and not coughing.

Enjoying a meal and a drink out without having to go outside.

The best one my kids and grankids are proud.

[nsd_user663_24115]

What a great thread id forgotten about the positive side of it .since quitting

im less stressed

can cope better in a crisis due to being proactive in finding a solution instead of smoking my way through it.

I dont have to change my clothes or wash them as often

i have a new pink tongue

my mind is quiet its no longer having to bother with when i can have my next smoke.

Freedom. im discovering what it is.

Generally happier with myself cos im

not self harming[smoking] anymore.

im a lot more sociable and not paranoid about smelling vile.

feel quite smug and proud of it

regained self respect.

I can now say i love myself and mean it

no longer feel like a loser.

Mash x

[nsd_user663_32615]

I love this post!

The biggie for me is a new found concentration and ability to stay focussed on whatever I am doing. If I am with someone, I can be with them in a more complete way, because I am not thinking how and when I can get away to smoke.

I had honestly never appreciated how constantly distracted I was. This makes me feel like a different person. :cool:

[nsd_user663_6426]

I can cuddle my son and not smell of nasty smoke and not be scared that I'm showing him a very bad habit. And yes this post is ace.

[nsd_user663_24115]

@ mrs T . i so get what your saying about being completly present with people.

m x

[nsd_user663_40158]

Ran for an hour non stop for the first time since I was about 15 probably,no stopping to get my breathe,no coughing.A real buzz x

[nsd_user663_43218]

The list is endless....

The positive effects of quitting smoking are practically endless when you think about & for me my top ones are:

Health

Wealth

Appearance

Confidence

Family

:o:o

[nsd_user663_1658]

The huge inconvenience of excusing myself time after time to go for a smoke, while making more excuses of the ammount of money I was wasting. telling myself how im addicted and i just cant help myself!:rolleyes: ............... I Love being free from that!

I Love the extra money! I Love the pride i feel from doing this incredible quit journey and I love the forum friends ive met along the way who have helped me be were i am today! (that rhymes :p)

[nsd_user663_43815]

*Money

*Rediscovering pride and self-respect for myself when I'm able to tell people I have quit - and mean it.

*For my soon-to-be bump and my son who suffers from bad chests

*Already losing the manky yellow tinge off my teeth

*No horrible smell off me

*Able to take half an hour extra in bed in the morning. I always told myself I got up early to have coffee and time to myself. Have only just worked out it was to smoke ciggie after ciggie to build up the nicotine level again.

*Sleeping better

*Tons more energy

*The day seems longer. Not in a bad way but I seem to get more done as I'm more productive.

[nsd_user663_41061]

I know I am really good at dwelling on how hard stopping smoking is and the negatives so decided a bit of positivity would do me good!

For me the positives so far are:

[*]rapidly improving skin

[*]still being able to smell my perfume at the end of the day

[*]having more time for just doing 'stuff'

[*]not feeling like a leper

[*]not being ashamed of the way I smell

[*]finding out I had taste buds (who knew sausages tasted lol)

any others??

Ok my list is: I can smell again....My Granddaughter will never see

Grandma smoke again....I save so much $$$...I don't need to stand

outside in any weather to puff.....I feel normal again.

[nsd_user663_43834]

what a great thread.........only 2 day's but

My cough is easeing,

tongue is starting to return pink

smell a lot fresher

looking forward to lot's more...........

[nsd_user663_42755]

Thinking that maybe I am not quite as hopeless as I was beginning to believe.