This has been such a eye opening experience!  Before I never thought I could go a day without a cig, now I can't believe I waited so long to quit.  I have my life back, I don't have the cigs controlling me any more.  I can go somewhere and not worry, "I wonder if I can sneek out for a smoke," or, "I hope this movie isn't to long, I need a smoke!"
 

I've noticed my clothes smell better, my house smells better, my car smells better.  I can't believe how many things have changed just by throughing something away.  It was one of the harded decisions I've ever made, but one of the smartest things I've ever done. 

What a beautiful day!!  I"m smoke free and loving it!!!

Well hasn't it been a long time?  lol  Sorry about that.  Here's an update.  I am still smoke free and loving it.  I didn't need any gums or pills like I thought I might, I bought candy and had the help of God and my family and all of you  and I made it.  I've been an EX since August 28th, 2009.  It's been about 6 months.    Thank you all again!  Take Care, Tina

Oh Man!!! I have to tell you, this is awesome! I am so proud of myself and my family is so proud of me. Yesterday was a bit difficult, had a few craving dragons to slay, but we got through it and pushed forward. Had company most of yesterday, so I didn't get to post on my blog...but I am so glad I waited till today.

Last night was probably the worse night out of the three. I had a hard time getting to sleep and then once I did get to sleep, I woke up every little bit. I was hot even though we had the air on and my hubby said it was cool. This morning, though is like a whole new day. I'm tired but thats all. I haven't had one craving yet this morning.....Woohoo!!!

Saturday evening (September 5th) , my hubby said we are going out for my one week anniversery from cigarettes. I can't wait...

Well, So far that's how it's been, I had two really good days and one not so good day but was able to work through it. I haven't had a cigarette in over 72 hours and I am beyond thrilled. There is a light at the end of this tunnel and i's getting closer every day I don't light up....

Stay strong everyone....we can do this.....we are doing this.

Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and support.....I don't think I could have done it without your help.

Wow, I cannot believe what this has been like for me. The first 24 hours were awesome, I did have a rather large craving yesterday evening after dinner, I worked through it pretty quickly with the help of my hubby and kids, (my boys grabbed my hands and drug me outside to play kickball, lol worked like a charm I was way to tired to even think about a smoke)

I was expecting a more difficult day today, even my friend who had quit a while back told me to not be surprised if today was more taxing than yesterday. So far it's been exactly like yesterday. I haven't had any craving this morning, I have gone on with my normal, Saturday morning routine, the boys and i even took a short walk around our neighborhood to check out a couple of yard sales.

Another strange thing is, even though I bought the Nic Gum to have it ready just in case, I haven't had to chew any. I bought regular sugar free gum and chewed a couple stick of that but no Nic gum yet. WOOHOO!!

I am thankful for every minute I have without a craving....without a withdraw symptom....without a cigarette. Thank you to all of you who have given support...cheers and encouragement....I think reading all of your stories is what gave me so much determination to finally do this. To push back the fear and see what I needed to do. YOU ALL ROCK!!!

Bravo to everyone who has quit and who is quitting!!!!

It has now been over 12 hours without a cigarette. I've actually done pretty good. I've had my coffee, took my hubby to work and got the kids ready for school. I went grocery shopping and hit a couple others stores along the way. I feel so strange, I'm not going to lie, smoking has crossed my mind, but in the sense that I'll stop what I'm doing and realize something was missing...I was so use to smoking that it was just an extension of me...my cigs and lighter went with me where ever I went and now they were gone. I feel so much lighter with out them, I know that it's probably going to get harder before it gets better, but I'm going to stay optimistic and keep on truckin'. lol