Difficult, but okay so far...

Thanks to all you fine folk that has sent good wishes, advice etc.

Cor, I've gone a bit daft today. Made two Casseroles, 1 to freeze, 'cause I hate cooking, but don't like processed food - so, I cheat and do Stews and stuff, and get two days out of it. Casserole Queen, Ha!

Then I cleaned my Kitchen from top to bottom, and did the floors. Then thought I'd best give my Mucky Car a wash and a Hoover, as it goes in for a Service tomorrow. It started to bl...y snow as I was in the middle of it - typical. Phew, I'm fair knackered now, bet I sleep tonight though.

Had some twinges for sure, but I'm just acting as if I've been a non-smoker for a long time... and it's just a stupid memory. Seems to help a bit.

Thanks John for reminding me to go easy on the gum, lozenges and stuff. I do have a habit of trying everything all at once - not wise. Otherwise, I'll have more nicotine in me than when I was smoking!

Just now, I'm grateful not not to have to puff today.

Will check in again tomorrow sometime.

Stay safe everyone, and thanks.

Gill, xxx

[simba196 18 Months Winner]

Keep at it Gill, you CAN do it. You have done the right thing keeping yourself busy, you house will be spotless and you will be a fantastic cook You will keep getting twinges I do and I am on Day 10 but stick with it and if you feel the urge to smoke come and read the posts on here, I have found that really helps. I am using Cools which I find very good, I have tried patches, inhalers and gum in the past and they did not really work, but these cools do seem to take the craving off and now are getting a bit strong so hope to cut down on the mg over the next week or so. Keep positive and smiling. suecx

[kevin123]

Well done Gillyflower your a star.

Gastronomy Godess and Valet in one

Plus smoke free.

Now treat yourself to a packet of jelly babies.

Eat each one individually and inflicting as much pain as you can to the jelly baby.

Personally,I start with the ears.Then one foot as a time.Finishing the little bugger off with one quick gulp.

Hopefully,this trade secret may help you?

Kevin

[kevin123]

Brutal

[magpie363 20 Months Winner]

Oh Gilly that made me giggle about the stews and stuff. Since I stopped I have been trying to use the extra time for meal planning and cooking. I am not a big fan of cooking but this has helped me stay away from the cigs and the supermarket. I have worked out that I really only need to cook about once every 3 weeks I make a big spag bols,chilli,soup, mince stew etc and split into 3 so if I make 7 dishes thats tea for 3 weeks. Lazy and a bit predictable but is funnily enough saving me a few bob as well coz I am not going to the shops as much and I dont keep moaning coz noone knows what they fancy for tea.

Just need to take a leaf out of your book now and get the house and the car sparkling.

Stay strong everyone

Linda xx

[nixy 27 Months Winner]

Ha Ha, gilly, I was just the same cleaning ect., even the dog had a polished gleam about him......Quite proud of my shining home (and dog) All that will pass I think, everything back to normal in my house, now the cravings are not so bad, and I am more relaxed xx