New here and on day 1 of quitting smoking....

[Emletem]

Hi there. I am soooo ready to give up this horrible habit I've had for 25 years but day 1 and already failed! 3 cigarettes done and I could kick myself! Ok ... better than my usual 30 odd but I honestly feel crappy! I've given up previously 3 times with each pregnancy I had and again after that for 2 years ... but ALWAYS go back. Stupid!!!!

This time I am more than determined to get off of them and stay off of them. I'm 38 years old and have gone on a lifestyle change the last 6 months of eating healthier and attending gym 3-4 times a week, losing 2.5 stone in the process. Smoking is the next but I feel right now, I'm going to undo all of my hard work the last 6 months to get to a more healthier weight ... cos all I want to do is eat instead! I'm so scared of that as I've always struggled with my weight and put on loads each time I gave up before. I need all the help I can get I think as am really struggling as i know everyone does!! Anyway, sorry for going on, just feeling a tad agitated today! But thank you for reading and any advice is much much much appreciated!

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Huge welcome to our community Emletem and congratulations on the best decision of your life to stop smoking. You are at the perfect age too, just before you hit the big 40 where life truly begins!! How great would it be to have 2 years smoke free under your belt by then and to plan an amazing birthday present as you will be fully appreciating the rediscovery of life smoke free.

I am heading towards 3 years smoke free cold turkey, it is a roller coaster of a journey but so achievable with the right mindset, focus, determination and to embrace it. Take it one day at a time (even hour by hour in the early days), keep as busy as possible, loads of water, fresh fruit and vegetables and a bit of exercise daily to clear the head. Everyone gains some amount of weight when they stop as our metabolism slows down and we rediscover how everything tastes and smells so much better and also adjusting our eating habits now that we no longer smoke.

Below is a pinned post worth a read if not already done so:

healthunlocked.com/nosmokin........

Looking forward to reading your day 1 post very soon - stay close to us when you do start again, we will get you through any struggles you have

[Emletem in reply to RoisinO1]

Hi RoisinO1

Thank you so much for the reply and a HUGE well done to you on being 3 years smoke free!! I've been reading through quite a few posts here and am really finding strength from them ... which is a godsend right now as caving in is NOT an option anymore! I may have had 3 today but in a way, im actually still a little proud that I ONLY had 3 and survived! Hehehe.

It helps that my husband is also giving up too, so this eve have decided to get our old e cigs out, as that's how we gave up for 2 years before, so tomorrow will really be day 1 of no smoking at all. Not even 1! I look forward to getting my senses back properly ... and maybe slow down the premature ageing smoking has caused!!!!!

Thank you for the link. I have had a quick skim read but will sit down in a little while and go over it properly. I eat quite healthy and clean anyway but it's always good to have an arsenal of info at this point. ... especially when your biggest fear is huge weight gain after working so hard to get it off! Anyway, thanks once again and I shall be sure to post on how the real day 1 tomorrow goes!! 😊 xx

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Emletem]

You definitely have the mindset and it will be a huge help that your husband is stopping too. Mine stopped a year and a half prior to me stopping, have huge respect for him (and anyone) not caving in with the temptation and had tremendous guilt but he was perhaps a blessing in disguise seeing what he achieved and how it could be done, he was a 35 to 40 smokes a day and people still comment how great it was he stopped and if he can do anyone can!

There is a but though...........this is your journey, not a joint journey, yes, encourage and support each other but concentrate on this for yourself and you only. If your husband slips, stay strong, attack and get through it.

Looking forward to your post tomorrow, you CAN do this

[Emletem in reply to RoisinO1]

It's amazing what people can do when they really put their mind to it isn't it. I Bet your both pleased as punch and proud of yourselves, I know I certainly would be. Its not easy that's for sure.

I totally understand what you mean about it being my own journey. I have been on one of change for the last 6 months so don't think anything will stop me getting to optimum health now. I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia so the changes all make a huge difference for me and am determined not to be beaten! 😊 x

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to Emletem]

How is things going today Emletem ?

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Emletem..Warm welcome and very nice ,honest entry post...Your own statement: " but ALWAYS go back. Stupid!!!!" is so true and I am still trying to forgive myself after abusing my body for so long...

Now, after almost 3 years living life the way it should be I am so thankful that I could quit smoking and stay quit...! The quality of life is so much better...!

I have learned that your diagnosed fibromyalgia has got something to do with stress and anxiety...Also Arthritis ..??? Severe cases even depression

You are very brave to gym with joint pains and shows you can take a challenge and do not give up...If you tackle this quitting journey with the same attitude there is another success story in the making here...

There is a saying which I like : "quit smoking and live to diet later"...You can do it...

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hi Emletem

its not the end of the world,

most of us have had several attempts to stop

just never stop giving up 😎

one day will be your day 😁

take care 😊

keep kicking 😁

[watchinangga 9 Months Smoke Free]

Hi Emletem,

Great decision to stop smoking. I also tried to quit and failed many times within the 16 years I was smoking but there is just that one point in your life that will make you decide to quit for real. I hope for you it's this time. You can do it! This group helped me a lot.