I've been looking at the skin on my arms. It has definitely, noticeably, improved since I stopped smoking.
It doesn't look like the skin of a Greek god (unfortunately) but it looks less like the skin of an Egyptian mummy! 
Anybody else noticed any big changes since they stopped?
Oh man! You still got it! Ahahah 😂
There you are mmaya!! Hope you're doing well?
Having a shite day today, need you to keep me going today Buddy!
😥
Arrgh, sorry for late reply! Working in a place that is like a nuclear bunker today - no wifi or phone signal at all!! Just seen your reply when I emerged for my lunch.
Is the day improving at all? Give me some abuse if it helps? I don't mind, everybody else seems to be doing that at the minute 😀
I would never do that to you! It's improved a bit, I'll be grand 😀
Or. You poor thing
While there blaming you.im safe ha
No ..nazmo only joking.
Mmaya
I know what a bad day is.all you can do post here.hope someone is here to help you.
I found help.advice very helpful.
Sometimes it becomes too much.but it will pass.
You try have a good night chilling
Take care.keep kicking 😆
owww thanks buddy, you're a sweetheart
Just massive troubles at work because of my migraines and my absenteeism, they just love me a bit too much LOL
Nothing to do with the fags, I'm done with the fags, I only come here now to say hello when I miss you guys 
xxx
Hope the work situation sorts itself out mmaya, that's the last thing you need. You have my utmost sympathy with the migraines. Don't get them myself but my mam used to suffer badly with them so I know what they can do.
I know...it's really debilitating! I'm a bit down lately because of that, but I'll be fine. How are you anyways? I hope your day got better in the end.
Fine thanks. Had a dreadfully boring job to do today but it's over with...at last. Apart from that everything's good! Thanks for asking.
Oops sorry mmaya.
I got cross wires.
Your my advisor.our support
You have won the battle.
How did I mistake you.
I must have had a dizzy moment ( that's what I call it when I make mistake.ha.)
You take care.
You are funny dizzy lizzy lol
I'm no advisor! I'm a serial quitter that some how got a masters finally after years and years of falling I'm no example to anyone, but if you wish to take example from me, then take the never give up! Get up and go again 😀
Lizzy...been thinking. How long have you been off the cigs now? Must be a while?
Hi nazmo
If you don't count the silly 3-4 hours where I had 3 fags
(which I'm pretending it never happens ha)
Its what 7 weeks yeah😁
No matter how many crapy days.im stopping.
What's weather like there.any rain for you.
You take care
That's great, nearly two months! Thought it was a while.
Weather ok at the minute. Bit cloudy. Can't complain (I get told off by my daughter for complaining about the weather🙂)
Its been dry in Leeds.
Then bit sunny bit rainy
Roll on summer
We need some sun.
You take care
Ive noticed my teeth look a lot more whiter😆also my breathing feels great it like i have 2 new lungs lol so i feel alot more healthy.its just some days are hard mentally but just got to stay focused cause i am seeing the benefits of not smoking.
Ditto with the teeth Joe, definitely a shade whiter. I just need my hair to grow back now!!
That ain't happening sorry for bursting your bubble! Lol
Stranger things have happened Nozmo, hubby will be quit in 2 years in May and has gone from getting his hair cut once a month to twice a month!
Nozmo...yes..the rewards are huge, great, magna........
I have found my skin to be stronger...The slightest scratch punctured the skin in the past and lately it can take much more punches...!!
Just shows that we are on the winning side of this expedition...!!
Well I look better when I have a few pounds in my wallet that's about it, I'm no longer doing the shopping counting the pennies all the way to the till
So in a way my smile got bigger and brighter!
After 6 months, the benefits for me are:
I can breathe again, smell again, taste again, enjoy nature and its beauty (smoking seriously spoiled that for me)
Hair, skin and teeth (gums still a bit sore) look healthier
Can have a conversation without stopping to cough, can hold a song or two without getting out of breath
Nasty cough gone (not completely, but nearly there)
A lot more productive at work and concentration better with not having to go out for a smoke when I am stressed or under pressure
Can deal with stress alot more calmly
Gained new healthy eating and drinking habits
Energy up and down but when up could climb a mountain!
With the money I saved from not smoking, booked and paid for a 5 night break to Vienna for hubbys 40th
My update on how I feel and look
The bags under my eyes are nearly gone, they were really bad, black and sunken
My hair feels silky
My teeth are cleaner and I no longer 'gag' when brushing my teeth, strange but true
I smell things I hadnt smelt since I was a teenager - flowers, grass et
I can breath easier, dont get out of breath when rushing
Like Roisin i am strangely calmer, work doesnt stress me
I am in front of myself workwise and enjoy what I am doing
downside - circulation has improved massively and I truly struggle to sleep because I am so hot, the plus side is the heating bills will be lower
I finally rewarded myself!
First month done... into month two
Newbie wants to Quit :-)
