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  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:12 PM
    curlybenswife
    LOL the no smoking dance need to wiggle your left leg too I wreken ;)
  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:14 PM
    Allheart
    Whatever it takes... we will do it... Dance, sing... wiggle, jiggle... if it works, we are so there! Hee hee
  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:20 PM
    nwsflash
    WLaura well done on taking the steps to being smoke free! Its something I need to do this year, but keep putting it off... Good luck and hope all goes well.

    I have to agree with what you said about doctors and hospital etc they tried to scear me to death going on and on about smoking, little did they know they where just making me want to lite up more than give up.
  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:31 PM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by nwsflash
    wLaura well done on taking the steps to being smoke free ! ! Its something I need to do this year, but keep putting it off.....Good luck and hope all goes well.

    I have to agree with what you said about doctors and hospital etc they tried to scear me to death going on and on about smoking, little did they know they where just making me want to lite up more than give up.


    NWSflash,

    Anything we can do to get you to join us... hmmm :D
  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:42 PM
    nwsflash
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Allheart
    NWSflash,

    Anything we can do to get you to join us...hmmm :D

    LoL :D hummmm I will have to think about that, but I'm sad to say I'm smoking as posting this:)
  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:45 PM
    Allheart
    LOL NWS,

    Blow some smoke my way... I am dying to light up!!

    Well the door is always open.
  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:47 PM
    nwsflash
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Allheart
    LOL NWS,

    Blow some smoke my way....I am dying to light up !!!!!

    Well the door is always open.

    Hey put that lighter in the trash ;)
  • Jan 14, 2007, 03:48 PM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by SINGLE4
    Way to go girls! Glad to hear someone has willpower!

    I went to the doctor in November to help me get on something to quit smoking! (I guess I am tired of the doctor lecturing me every time I went in for a sinus infection or bronchitis).

    He prescribed Chantix. It consists of (2) 12 week courses. Each course is a little over $100.00. When he prescribed it to me, it was too close to Christmas to stop (I know... an excuse)! With my next paycheck... I will go pick up my prescription (1/18/07). I have quit several times. The last 2 times I tried to quit I gained 10 pounds:eek: the first time and 15 pounds:eek: the second time (that was in a matter of 2 to 3 months time)! Being single yet, I can't afford to gain weight! Chantix is a new drug and he says that it has an appetite suppressant in it!:D Also, this drug is to help you gradually quit smoking. My dad teases me and tells me the only way to do it is cold turkey! But... I can't!

    Good luck to you all and keep me informed!!!

    Hey Single4,

    I just reread this. That is what my doc put me on too. I am on day 2 of the Chantix pack.
    I don't feel any effects yet, but I think the doc said I wouldn't until week 2.

    Check in when you can. Okay?
  • Jan 14, 2007, 10:32 PM
    chippers
    Forget about the weight gain for now. The money you'll save after quitting smoking you can use it as a down payment for a gym membership. If you need an incentive, I'll send my boys over with their papers on the evils of smoking. They keep them hidden so I can't fnd them and toss them in the trash can. I hope Johnnie is feeling better allheart. Both of mine have been sick all week. Its this nasty weather you don't kn ow how to dress your kids from one day to the next. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK EVERYONE!! One cig isn't an entire pack. Besides all you did is see what you were missing. The yuckie factor is a good deterrent. In my case my one cig after quitting made me worship the pocelian budha.
  • Jan 15, 2007, 02:05 AM
    curlybenswife
    Monday I hate mondays lol Not a great day to start with I will not smoke...
  • Jan 15, 2007, 02:36 AM
    Allheart
    Good Morning Laura :) and all


    Aaaaaaaaaaaaah Monday is a perfect day to start. It's a crappy day, should never have been invented, so why not join the crappy feeling and not smoke :)

    So far today, 0 for Allheart. Although I only have been up 5 seconds. Hee hee. Just kiddn. Been up a couple of hours and hoping by the end of today, my count remains 0!

    Best wishes on this lovely Monday to one and all.

    Win or lose, sink or swim
    One thing is certain, we'll never give in
    Side by side, hand in hand
    We all stand together
  • Jan 15, 2007, 03:26 AM
    curlybenswife
    OOOOOO good luck Allheart I've already caved lol
  • Jan 15, 2007, 04:18 AM
    Allheart
    That's okay Laura. I had 1/2 of one. But that is it for both of us and the rest of you hiding in the corners~!!

    I'm back to work tomorrow and I want to so badly not smoke any tomorrow, so I want my system to get used to it as much as possible today. If that makes any sense.

    Woooo hooooo we are going to do this!! Back to cleaning the house like a mad person:)


    Hugs to you Laura {... }
  • Jan 15, 2007, 04:39 AM
    curlybenswife
    I did my scrubbing yesterday hehehehe I'm having my hours peace at the moment while madam naps but I feel to tierd to do anything anyway zzzzzzz

    Huge hugs stay strong xxx
  • Jan 15, 2007, 07:29 AM
    Synnen
    You can come clean MY house too... the hubby got me sucked into a new video game yesterday. PLUS, I got bored Saturday night and baked sweets. Which are now ALL gone because all I did yesterday was play on the computer and eat sweets. Ugh.

    I remembered today one of the reaons I quit, though---it's freaking 4 degrees outside! Going out to smoke today would be AWFUL!
  • Jan 15, 2007, 07:44 AM
    Allheart
    That's the ticket there Synnen. No more standing outside in the heat, cold, rain, blizzards... no more, no more, no more... that's something to hold on to!

    Stay strong!

    p.s. Anyone hear from J_9. Last I did, her little one was sick. Hope he is okay. Sending good thougths to J_9.
  • Jan 15, 2007, 08:11 AM
    Synnen
    Now could someone please remind me why I moved back to Minnesota? It's ever so much warmer in Texas...
  • Jan 15, 2007, 08:31 AM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen
    Now could someone please remind me why I moved back to Minnesota? It's ever so much warmer in Texas...


    Hi Synnen, I don't know and can't think cause I want a ciggy... ooooooh!!
    Sorry, maybe after this passes I can help. I feel so foggy. Not Froggy, just foggy.
  • Jan 15, 2007, 08:41 AM
    Synnen
    Can't you be both? Froggy AND foggy, I mean? Jumping around, not remember what you're doing?

    The stupids are finally starting to go away for me... but they still pop in occasionally just to mess with me. The fogginess thing gets better. Hang in there.
  • Jan 15, 2007, 10:00 AM
    chippers
    I wish I could help you Synnen, I still don't know why I moved back to jersey from Texas. The people and the weather were soooooooo much nicer there. Not to mention my skin was never clear or dewier. But that's that.

    I hope everyone's Monday is going fast. Mine is still beginning. I have to take 2 sick kids to the doctors today and they're oooohhh so thrilled about missing the fairy odd parents to go. If only the knew they were living with the Odd parents. As in they'll slide on the ice and I'll slide on it right behind them just to hear them laugh.

    I'M taking your advice Alheart about tapering down. My case I ve got a bad addiction to coca cola classic. Diet cola as well I literally go through 1 1/2 2 liter bottles a day. I got my inspiration from all of you.:D
  • Jan 15, 2007, 10:23 AM
    Synnen
    Actually, I don't really miss TX much. I miss Seattle more than I miss TX... but we lived in Dallas, it was always a level red pollution day there. When we went to San Antonio to visit, and to Fredericksburg... THAT is a beautiful part of TX. Dallas, not so much.

    What I *am* really missing is my cigarettes though. La la la la la... ack! Mondays stink.
  • Jan 15, 2007, 12:38 PM
    curlybenswife
    Well that's it again as long as ben doesn't buy me any cigis I won't smoke.

    J_9 how's Johnny and your smoking going?

    Allheart did you get all the ironing done with any more smoking between??
  • Jan 15, 2007, 01:17 PM
    Allheart
    Hi my very favorite Laura :)

    Ironing is done and my total so far for today.. iiiiiiissss 1 and 1/2.

    How'd you do? And how you feeling?
  • Jan 15, 2007, 01:45 PM
    curlybenswife
    I'm all right hunn packets empty and I'm fine glad there gone to be honest no more temptation hehehehehe.

    Also very ready for bed surprise surprise but I can't go yet millies only just gone herself and will be up there whinging for a bit before she drops off.
  • Jan 15, 2007, 01:47 PM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by curlybenswife
    I'm alright hunn packets empty and im fine glad there gone to be honest no more temptation hehehehehe.

    Also very ready for bed surprise surprise but i can't go yet millies only just gone herself and will be up there whinging for a bit before she drops off.

    And your Monday is close to being over... AMEN :)
  • Jan 15, 2007, 01:57 PM
    curlybenswife
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Allheart
    And your Monday is close to being over....... AMEN :)

    You can say that again I really don't like monday's at all...

    Off to bed ready to start a 0 day tomorrow xxxx goodnight people keep those cravings at bay xx
  • Jan 15, 2007, 04:25 PM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by curlybenswife
    Off to bed ready to start a 0 day tommorow xxxx goodnight people keep those cravings at bay xx


    Oh CBW, have a good nights rest. Yes, tomorrow is 0 day.

    Lots of hugs to you.! Sweet dreams.
  • Jan 16, 2007, 02:17 AM
    curlybenswife
    Hop your 0 day is also off to a good start sweety thinking of you at your first day back at work xxx
  • Jan 16, 2007, 03:42 AM
    Allheart
    Good morning my Sunshine :)

    Aaaaah had 1 already!! Popping in to cheer you on though. By the way the 1 was real yucky!!

    {hugs}
  • Jan 16, 2007, 03:54 AM
    curlybenswife
    Hehehehehehe they are yucky most definitely hehehehe I'm being plagued by stop smoking adverts on the TV its driving me crazy.

    1 is 1 hell its not 20 so it's a great start xxxxxxx
  • Jan 16, 2007, 07:23 AM
    Synnen
    Exactly! 1 is not 20!

    I'm proud of myself... I didn't reach for a cigarette even in extreme stress yesterday! My credit cards were stolen (long story) and even though I really REALLY wanted one while I was crying on the phone to all of my creditors, I didn't have one!

    Now that I'm through the worst of that stress, though... I'm craving like mad. Someone just give one to me, okay?
  • Jan 16, 2007, 09:34 AM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Synnen
    Exactly! 1 is not 20!

    I'm proud of myself...I didn't reach for a cigarette even in extreme stress yesterday! My credit cards were stolen (long story) and even though I really REALLY wanted one while I was crying on the phone to all of my creditors, I didn't have one!

    Now that I'm through the worst of that stress, though.....i'm craving like mad. Someone just give one to me, okay?


    Nope synnen, you can not have it... as I smoke it... hee hee hee.

    Good for you way to go. See, that's the true test under stress and you did it. Why light up now?? Good for you Stay strong.

    Laura :):) - How's my girl?? I'm up to 2. Boo hoo hiss. But here's a cheer and a hug..
  • Jan 16, 2007, 09:36 AM
    Synnen
    2 is better than 20! So Yay!

    I honestly have no idea why today is worse than the stress yesterday... but today I'm willing to cry and beg for a cigarette. Luckily, all of the smokers are out of the office today.
  • Jan 16, 2007, 09:39 AM
    curlybenswife
    I'm just in a total vile mood I'm over tierd and I feel sick I WANT MY BED heeehehehehe
  • Jan 16, 2007, 09:42 AM
    Allheart
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by curlybenswife
    I'm just in a total vile mood im over tierd and i feel sick I WANT MY BED heeehehehehe


    Guess what, I have to be in the ickiest mood to date.. hee hee. Grrrrrrr.

    Hey, I won't even sing the happy song today... no la lalal lala's from me. :D

    Buuuut we will still stand together. :)
  • Jan 16, 2007, 10:12 AM
    curlybenswife
    I just feel real annoyed and tense hehehehehe oh how I love withdrawl...

    Hope your day at work hasn't been too bad though hunn.

    Hugs xxxxx
  • Jan 16, 2007, 10:14 AM
    Allheart
    Aww thanks bundles. Yeh, withdraw's a blast. :) I ran out of my cough drops I use, that's not a good thing.

    Lots of hugs in return.
  • Jan 16, 2007, 10:19 AM
    curlybenswife
    Tell you what no one wants to be picking a fight with me today I might injure them hehehehehehehe
  • Jan 16, 2007, 10:22 AM
    Allheart
    Hey, if you happen to need back up... I'm so there!!

    ( I found some more cough drops, so I am ready, willing and somewhat able LOL )
  • Jan 16, 2007, 10:27 AM
    curlybenswife
    Giggle I don't envy our hubbys tonight at all

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