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Old 27-09-2009, 10:36   #31
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Re: Stopping smoking support.

The other half decided that we were going to stop smoking together a few years ago, aside from a few minor slips I haven't gone back to it - she has, quite recently in fact, but that's another story.

The trick is to remember that you're not 'giving up' anything (that implies loss), but that you're 'stopping smoking'.

Good luck to all that embark upon this path, remember that all you need is yourself.

Nice positive thread too, well done
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Old 27-09-2009, 12:18   #32
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Re: Stopping smoking support.

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The trick is to remember that you're not 'giving up' anything (that implies loss), but that you're 'stopping smoking'.
This is very true ideed. Its like an old friend, who's helped you through thick and thin, is always there when no one else is etc. You've formed relationships with your smoking (smoking whilst on the phone, driving, when socialising etc) and you need to be prepared to deal with these situations when they arise - and they will. Don't be complacent, smoking will always take you back at any time

The excuse 'I smoke when i'm stressed' is another widely used but widely inaccurate saying. Blood has to pump faster around your body, so in fact the cigarette in itself is stressing the smoker out.
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Old 27-09-2009, 12:31   #33
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Great news Mr A, I'm a manager in a (very successful ) stop smoking service and have 10 years experience in the game. Give me a holler if you need any help, assistance or just a general moan - there's nothing I haven't heard before
I know someone who went to one of them stop smoking courses. he told us that there was a woman there who would sell cheap baccy from her carrier bag to the group every Wednesday. it didn't help him quitting one bit
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Old 27-09-2009, 12:40   #34
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I know someone who went to one of them stop smoking courses. he told us that there was a woman there who would sell cheap baccy from her carrier bag to the group every Wednesday. it didn't help him quitting one bit
We arent the 'smoking police' - we are only interested in those who have a desire to quit smoking. I'm sure however our local Tobacco Enforcement Officers would have been interested to know this. Some people eh?!

But back on track, this thread is positive so far so lets keep it that way
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But back on track, this thread is positive so far so lets keep it that way
Well said, lets keep the support up for Mr. A
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Old 27-09-2009, 13:50   #36
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Well said, lets keep the support up for Mr. A
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Thirded..
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Old 27-09-2009, 14:27   #38
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Thirded..
That sounds funnier in a Norn Iron accent....
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Re: Stopping smoking support.

Well done Mr A keep it up.
As an ex smoker myself I know just how hard it is to kick the evil weed, I gave up April 06. The only downside from kicking the habit for me was I put on about 2st, lost 1st and got 1 to go.
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Well done Mr A keep it up.
As an ex smoker myself I know just how hard it is to kick the evil weed, I gave up April 06. The only downside from kicking the habit for me was I put on about 2st, lost 1st and got 1 to go.
Oh Dear... I'd forgot about that.

All my life I was a trim 11'ish stone. As a non smoker nowadays that's all gone out the window.

I haven't weighed myself but I reckon I'm about 14 stone nowadays.

Geez that's enough to start me smoking again..only joking.
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Re: Stopping smoking support.

There are some steps you can take with regards to weight. How about using the money you're saving to join a gym? Find out if there are any healthy living initiatives in your area (these tend to be the more deprived areas) and you might get subsidised gym meberships or free swimming etc.

Or how about not buying any munchies because the hand-to-mouth action is a reinforced behaviour. If you think you probably take say 10 drags on each cig? That multiplied by 20 cigs a day means the behaviour is reinforced 200 times a day - what else do you do 200 times a day?!! The truth is its going to take a bit of time to get used to being a non-smoker and if you've got a packet of biccies there its going to be too easy to reach for them.

My last tip is to buy lots of fruit, not only is it good for you but as your sense of taste returns you'll enjoy it more than ever
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Re: Stopping smoking support.

I hadn't weighed myself since quitting, untill 3 months ago, I had put on 8 stones.

I weighed myself on thursday, and I had lost two stones in three months,
if I keep that rate up, I'll be down to around my ideal weight in another 18 months.
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I hadn't weighed myself since quitting, untill 3 months ago, I had put on 8 stones.

I weighed myself on thursday, and I had lost two stones in three months,
if I keep that rate up, I'll be down to around my ideal weight in another 18 months.
That's some battle right there. Keep it up Tech_Boy!
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Re: Stopping smoking support.

I have gone 15 days without a cigarette.I use patches and find them a great help. Strangely my breathing is a bit duff.
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I have gone 15 days without a cigarette.I use patches and find them a great help. Strangely my breathing is a bit duff.
My father gave up smoking 5 years ago. he's put on loads of weight, mainly his belly. and he has to use an enhaler because he loses his breath easily.

Doctor tells him he's unhealthy and needs to lose weight.
he says himself he was a lot fitter when he did smoke, which he was.
not trying to put anyone off from giving up smoking, but I smoke and I've got a great body
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