Busy Monday 😊

[Yvonneh1234]

Monday already everyone 😊!how’s your weekend been ? And more importantly how’s your no smoking journey going ?

keep in mind cravings will pass moods an agitation will go the cough will become less and best of all you will be a new healthier you and smoke free and maybe a little more money in your pocket !!!you’ve got this keep going 😊💪💃 have a great smoke free day stay positive and keep smiling 😊🥰xxxx

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer]

A great post Yvonneh thankyou 👍as for the piccy, you trying ta tell me ta get mi hair cut 🤔🙉😹😹😹xx

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter in reply to monky]

😂😂 this is my hair every morning Monky I’m booked into the hairdressers Friday to be tamed 😂🤣🥰💃 I’m sure your hair is lovely an not a bit like the picture although it may suit some people 🤷‍♀️😂xxxxx

[monky Administrator 45 Months Cake sniffer outer in reply to Yvonneh1234]

🙀😹😹😹xx

[Cloe Administrator in reply to monky]

😂 it’s a lovely haircut!! 😍 one of my favourite 100 animals 😂

[Cloe Administrator]

Hi Yvonne and everyone 🥰

I had a lovely weekend thank you ☺️ full on but amazing too 🙏🏻😅

Great advice Yvonne! All so true!! 🤩🥰

[Jasfe 9 Weeks Winner]

Thanks Yvonne, I've just popped onto the forum - I find myself doing this whenever I have a bad craving, and so far there's always been a post that has helped! Two weeks is a danger point for me (well known from previous attempts at giving up). I've started to put on weight (which I really don't need to do!), and that little devil on my shoulder keeps trying to tell me that it would be better to keep my weight under control than to give up smoking. I am not going to listen to him ... so trying to find ways of distracting myself during cravings that don't involve calories. So far this site is working ... so thank you!

[Cloe Administrator in reply to Jasfe]

Hi Jasfe,

I totally get that. On my last quit I realised how much of a trigger that was for me too! And one of the big reasons that caused me to be a serial quitter. I had to just keep it one day at a time, I started going out for walks more, and chewing lots of chewing gum. And kept saying to myself whatever happens I will deal with one thing at a time, Which was true. I still fluctuate with my weight, but no different now to when I was a smoker, so it does level out.

Good to hear popping on hear helps each time you get a craving!! 🤩 well done you!! Timing the cravings really helped me, so I knew how long I had to get through each craving, they tend to last a couple to 5 minutes long. Maybe marching on the step will help each craving, count how many steps to step it out 🤔

You’re doing amazing! One day, one hour or one minute at a time and you can get there. Keep using the support and grab every tool in the book to get you through, these times will pass and you will feel so chuffed with yourself! 🤩🥹😂😅🚭

[Jasfe 9 Weeks Winner in reply to Cloe]

Thanks Cloe, chewing gum now on the shopping list! I've been using boiled sweets, but far too much sugar for this to be a long term solution. When I've tried to give up previously, I usually end up back where I started (ie. smoking again) but half a stone heavier. I'm just going to embrace the weight gain for now though, that can be a problem for later in the year! I already do a lot of walking and that helps a lot too.

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter in reply to Jasfe]

Hi Jasfe. I hated the thought of putting weight on when I stopped smoking as well as other heath problems I had I think I hit a wall in the end I started to look at things differently got into exercise eating better and having a more positive look on things 😊 I’ve always liked to dance 💃 and love music so I used that as a distraction 😂yes I did put weight on but my body was more healthier not smoking and in time the weight started to shift aswell 😂 im back to a healthy weight now but would still like to lose a little more but who wouldn’t 🤪🤷‍♀️😂 😊 your doing amazing and seem to be determined stay positive you’ve got this 💪everything will fall into place you should be very proud of yourself your doing fab 😊💃xxxx

[Jasfe 9 Weeks Winner in reply to Yvonneh1234]

Thank you Yvonneh1234! I think in the past I actively look for reasons to give in to the temptation. And weight gain was the easy one to blame. But I'm trying to be more self-aware this time, and giving up smoking has got to be healthier choice. I like the idea of dancing through a craving ... another trick to add to the arsenal! 💃

[Yvonneh1234 Administrator Rockerbilly quitter]

I used to be the same 😂🤪🤭the determination I had to quit smoking I put into losing weight aswell I think it’s all about moderation in food what you have ?I be careful what I eat now but still have treats 😂😊 good luck 🤞 and I love dancing it distracts you keeps you positive and your still been active but enjoying it aswell 😊💪xxx