I made it to my first month!

[EllaJ1968]

...Cant believe I made it this far - happy beyond all words. Did this 'cold turkey' and have not had the urge at all to look at a cigarette!

I have put on just a few pounds and I love that too, feel great and full of energy. Still eating well, and enjoying Yoga!

Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I was dubious about joining a support group but will say I pop in from time to time, read other stories and replies and it really helps to travel the same path with others looking for that final destination of A SMOKE FREE LIFE!

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER]

Hi ella,.. that is a fantastic effort and especially cold turkey

It sure sounds like you are very much in control of your quit and that is awesome

Just keep your guard up as Mr Nic tends to show his ugly head when you least expect it

Keep up the fantastic quit you have going there Ella and feel very proud of your achievement

[EllaJ1968 14 Month Winner in reply to glolin]

Hi Glolin - thank you - I've been pretty tough with myself this time. I've given up what little alcohol I used to drink and cut out caffeine (as these were my smoking trigger). I have always been a 'social butterfly' so am still out - just without the smoke. So far, so happy and yes my guard is still there should it be required.

Roll on month two I say!

Have a lovely day xx

[glolin LONG TERM WINNER in reply to EllaJ1968]

I quit cold turkey too and have never looked back. I have never been a big drinker so that wasn't a concern for me either. Coffee was never going to be easy to quit but i certainly have cut down to less than half what i was drinking.

Having your head in the right space certainly makes it easier to stay in control. I very rarely get an urge for a cigarette and if i do, it last a few seconds only

I am loving seeing all the newer members reaching milestones

[EllaJ1968 14 Month Winner]

....starting to smoke was the biggest mistake of my life! But stopping is indeed the very best decision I have ever made. I've been fortunate that my skin has not been damaged by that nasty habit....just my weight, which I am happy to say is now as it should be as when I smoked I hardly ate...!

No urge. No looking back. Life is meat to be travelled forwards and that is what I am doing - without the box of B&H devils in my handbag.....

Thanks again - time for me to have a little snack!

[droopyJ in reply to EllaJ1968]

Well done Ella that new badge really suits you,that's a great quit you have got going on there.....Well done 😀

[EllaJ1968 14 Month Winner in reply to droopyJ]

I'm wearing my badge with pride! Thank you!!!

[monky Administrator Cake sniffer outer]

Way hayyyy Ella, thats just fantastic news gal am doing a bum wiggle dance for ya rite now Hmmmmm, am getting some rite funny looks off my cat

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You hold your head up high and be proud of your achievement and enjoy feeling great and full of energy Its just magic int it

Take care now and stay focused and positive

[mrssunnyside]

Hi Ella, wow cold turkey one month quit, your a star

Keep that possativity, x

[EllaJ1968 14 Month Winner]

Thanks everyone - Im so very happy - onwards I say! xxx

[TristanOsoper 14 Month Winner]

Congrats Ella, keep us psoted on this one. I personally, would like to hear on how you over come nicotine withdrawal (i'm 2 months smoke free). I'm currently suffering on that one (not to scare you or anything).

Let is continue to support everyone here in this community. God bless!

[EllaJ1968 14 Month Winner]

Hi Tristan - My withdrawal symptoms have not been that bad - in the beginning I had terrible headaches and couldn't sleep but luckily that passed after just a week. I have given up on many occasions but this is the first time I feel I may last the long run. I have no urge at all - nothing!

Well done on your two months - its early days for us all but if we keep in touch and continue to encourage each other I'm sure we'll all get there