Wow, who woulda thought it!!

[jobm1]

Hi everyone,

Well, I started my quit in April last year, sadly I had a slip up ciggie in July, but, instead of messing things up, it simply made me feel more determined than ever to quit.

I used an ecig in my quit, and, I still use it now with significantly less nicotine (at times zero) and frequency.

I’ve put on weight after a protracted illness stopped me exercising (I found physically activity a great incentive) but am beginning a new chapter I hope now.

It would have been much more difficult without the early support of the wonderful people here, big thanks!!

It’s almost a year... initially i cried a lot. I was mad, angry, pathetic and genuinely felt I would never be able to keep it up. But I did.

I eat for pleasure because I can smell and taste better than I can ever recall, I run around with my son, I can play a mean game of football now without collapsing! My legs hurt less, I don’t bruise as easily, my skin is clear, I DON’T stink of fags...

Notwithstanding other health and personal issues unrelated to quitting, I’m a much happier me. The thing I notice more than any other, is that I am finally my own person. I am no longer controlled by addiction.

Stay happy, stay quit, and, if at first you don’t succeed, try again! It’s the best thing you will ever do for yourself.

J x

[Pattygirl1992 1 Year Smoke Free]

Aww, thank you for posting Jobm1! inspirational read. Congrats on almost a Year!!! its so easy to feel small when slip and backslides happen, I am so happy for you that you rose above and continue to do so! wishing you strength

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Pattygirl1992]

Aw @pattygirl1992 that’s so lovely. Thank you very much. I feel much better since quitting and that means a lot. Bless you for being so kind. All the best

[Pattygirl1992 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to jobm1]

No problem dear. I love this community for the support and love and genuine care and encouragement and try to provide as much back.💙💜💛💚 hope you re having a lovely day

[CocoaXChange Valued Contributor]

Great news and super post. Cheers,

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to CocoaXChange]

Cheers lovely

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Love this! Thank you 🙌

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much, it’s changed my life 😁💪🏻

[Hercu Valued Contributor]

Super post Jobm...keep going and you are experiencing it...It just gets better and better..

Thank you...!!

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Hercu]

It definitely does H, it does

[Putter 1000 Days Smoke Free]

Amazing @jobm1. A very positive and inspiring post indeed. Well Done!! Keep it up, I’m very happy for you

xo

Wanda

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to Putter]

Ah thanks so much Wanda!! Aren’t we fab!! I’m very happy for you too lovely.

Big smiles x

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free]

Sorry for such a late reply jobm1 - just catching up here with juggling the new job, home life and technical glitches with my laptop

Great inspiring post, thanks for sharing, don't be a stranger to us now, we are busy preparing some renovations in the Penthouse for you!!

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Ahhh lovely @RoisinO1 you are a lovely soul. How is it going?

Definitely not a stranger now, I’m so excited to be almost a year free of cigarettes.

A thing which many many people have noticed, is a change in my voice! How bizarre to think that it is so different. Thanks so much for yours amazing support and inspiration. 😊🙏🏻

[RoisinO1 Administrator 3 Years Smoke Free in reply to jobm1]

Hey jobm1 - I am a day early with your 1 year badge and milestone as working all week and won't get properly on here until next weekend - so proud and delighted for you, hope you have a nice treat lined up?

[jobm1 1 Year Smoke Free in reply to RoisinO1]

Ahhh thanks so much Roisin!!! I never thought I would make it!! So happy to be here, have a super week!! I’ve bought a new bicycle... ♥️