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#2336620 - 09/02/12 09:40 PM Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking?
Queen K Offline
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OK.... I have a q. I would like to hear from EX-smokers, people who have given up smoking, what noticable benefits occured FOR YOU when you stopped?


I have currently been smoke-free for 10 days. I started here and there at 11, was a regular smoker at 15 and apart from giving up (and not even wanting it anyway) during pregnancy I am now 28 and have been smoking ever since.

I have never been a very heavy smoker - averaging probably about 5 or 6 a day. More when having a few wines. And my two biggest trigger points are first thing in the morning with a coffee (espresso), and when something stressful happens (like opening the bills, lol - or stress from work, etc).

Over the last few months I have actually really started to dislike the taste and the effects (yucky taste in mouth, etc) and when I got the flu recently I decided to use it as the push I really needed to stop.

Now I am getting better and starting to feel on edge. I REALLY want to stop tho especially to be a good example to my 5yo who absolutely HATES me smoking.

Now I know this isn't Quitline (lol). I am adamant I do not want patches, lozenges, etc etc so PLEASE don't suggest that.

So far I am doing OK, but what I want to know is this: when you quit, did you have more energy? Did you feel better when you wake up in the mornings? Money wise? Etc

Please share your experiences.

Also - how was it staying on the wagon???
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#2336625 - 09/02/12 09:44 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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I developed nose hair lol !!! Food tastes sooooooooooooo much better ! Hangovers are no where near as bad grin
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#2336633 - 09/02/12 09:51 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Skattie]
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I love not having the stress that needing a smoke creates! I love not having to factor in smoking breaks anywhere. I love staying inside when it's freezing! Every now and then I have a dream that I'm smoking and I wake up soooo disappointed!! And then super relieved when I realise it's not true smile

I decided to put all the money I would usually spend each week on smoking into a kitty, then when I reached $300, I could spend it all on pampering myself, on nice perfume and lipstick etc (both of which are a hundred times better when you don't smoke!!!)
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#2336635 - 09/02/12 09:51 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Skattie]
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i dont know where i found the time to pop out and have a smoke!!
Definately don't get as sick anymore! always had chest infections frown
Had more money in my pocket although it was about 3 years ago and i know they have gone up heaps since!
Definately felt much better for it, eventually had more energy esp when walking didn't get puffed as easy

Well done for going 10 days already thumbsup2
Cravings definately do lesson, it does take a while though. Some days now esp with a drink socially i will sometimes wish i could have one, but would never go back! You just have to be strong.
You've gone 10 days now so you can do it smile
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#2336637 - 09/02/12 09:52 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Skattie]
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Not an ex smoker but well done you! Well done on making the decision to stop and well done for getting to 10 days.

Best of luck continuing kiss
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#2336639 - 09/02/12 09:52 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Kai Pai to you frown smokefree for 10 days is awesome and you are over the first hurdle!

I gave up smoking 10.5 years ago. Best thing I did for myself! I started when I was in highschool - properly around the age of 14 - 15. I stopped when I was pregant with dd #1 and started again after I finished breastfeeding her (so smokefree for around 21 months).

for me the benefits were: no more bad chest infections (this was the cataylst to stopping), I just felt more healthier really. I was worried I was going to die of a chest infection (or cancer) and leave dd #1 at a young age with no Mum - that scared the pants off me!

I found smoking was good for stress - but I dont believe now it was the smoking as such more the inhale/exhale motion - like your having a good puff of a fag!
Its not easy and willpower without a doubt comes into play. You have to really want to do it and be determined to make it. I didnt use any patches/gum nothing. I was a pack of 50gram tobacco smoker and that would of lasted 4 days. My dh smoked too but he gave up about 8 years ago.

Good on you for taking steps to stop, honestly get through the next few weeks and it will be so much easier. Now its been so long for me I cant stand the smell of smokes or it on people but like any addiction I know it would take a few puffs and I would be away again so no way would I do that.

Good luck and happy to help you in anyway, if you need support etc I dont mind giving you my cell phone number!
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#2336648 - 09/02/12 09:57 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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I gave up smoking and took up knitting. You can't knit and smoke (well, I can't at least) and it kept my mind off the fags. I'll just finish this row then think about it, nah, after this row etc.

I feel much better for it, it is such a waste of time, money and health, and the thought of smoking makes me want to vomit - nearly 20 years later (gawd, I feel farking old now LOL).
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#2336651 - 09/02/12 10:01 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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LOL Skattiemas at "developing nose hair". rofl

Yeah I BET hangovers were not as bad - I shudder to think at how much shite I inhaled on some of those big nights on the turps back in the day.... :vomit:

Pub and drinking is not really something I do these days - which is good.

I know for me one the biggest thing that would cause me to go back is if I thought I COULDN'T have one if I wanted one so I have kept cigarettes in the house just in case and that calms me quite a lot.

Wow 50gm in 4 days chocoholicmama. Easy to fall into tho when you just start smoking as a matter of habit rather than really thinking about it. My brother is one who is either in there boot-and-all smoking constantly, or is completely smokefree - he swings wildly from one extreme to the other.

Yeah I think the inhale/exhale thing is what I am missing. I feel like I need to bounce a tennis ball on the ground really hard instead or something.
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#2336658 - 09/02/12 10:05 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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I know for me one the biggest thing that would cause me to go back is if I thought I COULDN'T have one if I wanted one so I have kept cigarettes in the house just in case and that calms me quite a lot.



I did exactly that as well. I kept a packet that still had a few smokes left in it. In my head it was that I still had some tobacco rolled but wasnt going to have it. I had the packet for ages before I threw it out. It was my security blanket.

Nothing wrong with using a pen or whatever it inhale/exhale with - try if it you feel you still need to do it.
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#2336660 - 09/02/12 10:06 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Skattie]
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I gave up when I was 20, started puffing at 13, ending up on a packet a day for at least 2 years prior to quitting. I use to get a lingering bad cough after colds when I smoked, like a couple of months, so that stopped. My heart stopped beating so fast when I walked up stairs and I do remember being able to race up stairs again (I was working in a hotel in London, so did a bit of that). But don't forget the unnoticeable benefits (at this stage), like reducing your risk of smoking related illnesses.

I substituted with cups of tea, told myself if I succumbed to a ciggie after having gone without, then that would waste those efforts. Just be determined.

Staying off the wagon I would say... watch out for a few months down the track when your defenses may have dropped and you forget how important it is to give up. Chances are the urge isn't that strong, but that time got me the first time I gave up. The urge may take a long time to fully depart, but it weakens and you get stronger all the time. Just always be on your guard.

What about getting DS to write something about you not smoking/quitting and put it on the fridge?

Good luck and well done on making the decision. If anyone can do it, you certainly can, if you put your mind to it.
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#2336662 - 09/02/12 10:06 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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I've never been a smoker, but wanna wish you the best of luck, I think anyone who can kick an addiction is really admirable!
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#2336665 - 09/02/12 10:08 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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Thanks CM. Good idea with the pen. LOL. Someone mentioned an electronic cigarette - now what the fuq is that??? I don't even want to know.

The other motivation I have is that I want to do something that is going to require about $30-$40 a week and if I stop buying cigarettes it will actually cost me nothing, ikywim. And I LIKE the idea of killing two birds with one stone, so to speak.
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#2336670 - 09/02/12 10:11 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Pinklady]
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I just kept saying to myself that it was never going to get as hard as this yes as the urge was only gong to lessen. I love that I don't need to leave places to have a sneaky smoke, I love that after a smoke I don't walk into a room and wonder how badly I stink (because you do) I love that I'm not controlled my something so stupid. I love not smoking and am so proud of myself even three years down the track I still get a buzz to say I'm a non smoker.
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#2336673 - 09/02/12 10:12 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mitis]
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Originally Posted By: Mitis


What about getting DS to write something about you not smoking/quitting and put it on the fridge?



That's a good idea!!! I will do that. It will probably make me feel sooo guilty.

He said to me the other day "Mum puff puff choke choke GROSS I HATE your smoking but if you smoke when I grow up I am going to smoke just like you" and I realised I really don't want him to smoke anything!!! So why do it myself!!
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#2336675 - 09/02/12 10:13 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mitis]
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There was a guy on the radio the other week talking about smoking, wish I could remember his name. He said smoking acting as a stress reliever can be all about the body needing nicotine and relieving that need, so it seems like it has relaxed you, but really it created the stress in the first place. Said other reassuring things too, about how if you continue to not smoke, you return to a level of risk (for stroke, heart attack, etc) and life expectancy as those who have never smoked.
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#2336677 - 09/02/12 10:14 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Goat - 3 years that is AWESOME. AWESOME.
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#2336679 - 09/02/12 10:14 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Ugh, it can be so hard. I gave up 4 years ago, and haven't regretted it since.

I totally get the whole breathing in and out thing, that is actually quite relaxing. I had a period of very high stress a wee while ago, and I actually bought some papers and smoked some herbs (not the illegal kind!) because I needed that.

Meditation would do the same thin, or even taking a coffee and going outside to drink it.

Good on you for getting to 10 days, with most things, it gets easier, and one thing I found that helped me was having someone say "no, you don'[t really want to" I needed that external reassurance that I was doing ok.
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#2336683 - 09/02/12 10:18 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mrs T2B]
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Mrs Tinbum - wow 4 years go you. What motivated you to quit?

And LOL to the smoking some herbs - what sort if you don't mind me asking? Like dried parsley crumbled up? Was it nice?
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#2336687 - 09/02/12 10:20 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Mate well done - that's fantastic!!

As you know I'm still a casual smoker - no smokes at all about 25 days a month, have an occasional one or 2 in an average week but can smoke a pack in a night at a party.

The cravings are actually really short lived for me - maybe 30-60 seconds? I find if I cam get through that minute I'll be alright until it strikes again days or weeks later. The answer for me to get my smoking under control (I used to be a 20 a day tailor made smoker), was not having them in the house, but telling myself that I could have one occasionally if I really wanted to. But my way doesn't suit everyone - I find smoking strongly habitual, but the addiction part of it is minimal for me.

Hope you find your way through - there is huge satisfaction to be gained by controlling something that once controlled you smile
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#2336695 - 09/02/12 10:26 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Originally Posted By: Queen K
Mrs Tinbum - wow 4 years go you. What motivated you to quit?

And LOL to the smoking some herbs - what sort if you don't mind me asking? Like dried parsley crumbled up? Was it nice?

I hated the way I smelt, and that I *had* to have a cigarette, and I was trying to hide it from DP (and failing spectacularly).

It was NY day and I just decided, well, I've finished my pack, I'm just not buying another (being sick and hungover would have helped with that).

I smoked white sage, dried and crumbled and it was farking foul! LOL
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#2336700 - 09/02/12 10:29 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mrs T2B]
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Go Queen K!!! You are doing so well. I've never really smoked, so no advice, but good on you mate!
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#2336702 - 09/02/12 10:30 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mitis]
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Have you ever read Allen Carrs easy way to quite smoking?

While it didn't cause me to stop it was really good for putting ideas in my head so when i DID stop smoking I stayed with it.

I too started at 11 or so, off and on for year, then full time 30g a week increasing to 50gm at the end.
Financially it was a choice of Smoke or Eat at the time. but i was also lucky enough that i was getting bored of smoking.
I finished my pack and Couldn't be bothered going to the dairy to by more. Been smoke free 4 years or something now.

Benefits? Well, Not having to go outside when its cold.
Not having to stop my activities to go out side to smoke
Food Tastes AAAAAMAZING I seriously just outright appreciate the good stuff now, Its just amazing!
I smell better.
Don't feel ashamed to go outside at a friends house to have a smoke. I can stay in and chat and natter and enjoy their company without thinking "oh i REALLY want a smoke but this convo it too good leave but i REALLY want a smoke"

I feel healthier Despite the fact that i've had (unrelated) health issues. I hate to think how bad They would be if i still smoked.

I am not being controlled by Something that Thinking back to it, i never ACTUALLY enjoyed. Thought i did, but didn't.

And i can sit here and think. As a non smoker i am saving myself 50k+ in my lifetime that i could spend one something that's ACTUALLY awesome.
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#2336705 - 09/02/12 10:34 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Katerin]
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Oh, and I just want to say that as someone who's father has smoked heavily my whole life, it is really sad, but also completely not surprising, to now be waiting to hear how long it will be before his lung cancer kills him. I'm not trying to guilt you into quitting, but just say that I think it's awesome you want to do that for your son.
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#2336706 - 09/02/12 10:36 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mrs T2B]
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Yay! Go you, 10 days is awesome!
Benefits for me are not stinking, not standing outside in the cold because I'm desperate.
I was a smoker when I got preg, and I did not stop right away, I cut right back but kept smoking a few a day for about 1/2 my pregnancy. I didn't loose the cravings for a few years, especially when out drinking but I'd find that I'd bludge one off someone and it wouldn't be nearly as nice as it smelt and I never really finished them because they made me feel sick and dizzy... Sick and dizzy! Imagine what that is doing to your body!! Anyway, it's been 18 years now and the smell of them makes me want to vomit.

Hang in there, you can do it!
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#2336710 - 09/02/12 10:40 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Hazy Cloud]
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I smoked socially years ago and HATED the smell in my hair of all places. Gross.

Well done Queen K. You CAN do this!!!
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#2336721 - 09/02/12 10:50 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Numpty Dumpty]
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Im loving this thread, and will refer back to it - as stopping smoking is on next weeks thing to do list!

And like you QK, I will HAVE to keep some in the house - as I feel quite trapped if I dont have any in the house (I know this from past experience). I definately fare better if I have a few in the housee 'in case of emergency'.

I know you wanted advice from EX smokers. And clearly I dont fit that right now. But - one thing in the past - was if I had a craving, Id tell myself that Id wait 20 mins, or 30, or whatever I decided, and see how I felt. That kind of broke it down into a more manageable chunk of time. Then after that time period was up, I would give myself another time period. I have, a few times, quit for many months/over a year (many tries!).

What caught me out each time was thinking that I could have 'just one' when I thought I was over the addiction. Just one evolved into just one pack... etc etc etc.

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#2336724 - 09/02/12 10:54 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mrs T2B]
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i Quit when i got pregnant and been smokefree ever since. Loved the fact that i smelt nice, and my teeth were not yellow anymore. Clothes didn't stink. I felt really clean and fresh if that makes sense. Everything tasted nicer after a few months.
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#2336734 - 09/02/12 11:09 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: *Neats*]
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Originally Posted By: *Neats*
Oh, and I just want to say that as someone who's father has smoked heavily my whole life, it is really sad, but also completely not surprising, to now be waiting to hear how long it will be before his lung cancer kills him. I'm not trying to guilt you into quitting, but just say that I think it's awesome you want to do that for your son.


yes

My children are now grandparentless, and 3/4 of those deaths were due to smoking related illnesses.

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Have you ever read Allen Carrs easy way to quite smoking?


This really helped my brother, but I do think you have to have a very logical mind to use it....hence perhaps why it suits some people, and they rave about it...they literally stop and don't even crave it afterwards...and notsomuch other people.
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#2336735 - 09/02/12 11:10 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: G*A*]
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And I should say.... you are one of the strongest people I know.....YOU CAN DO THIS!!

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#2336756 - 10/02/12 12:10 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: G*A*]
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I've been smoke-free 14 years after smoking for about the same length of time. I decided it was time to quit when I realised that some of the teenagers I was teaching thought I was cool because I smoked (they could smell it on me). I didn't want smoking to be one of the things I influenced them on so I gave up.

I was at the point you are at - I had gone off the taste of cigarettes and I hated the smell of them on my hair, my clothes and in my car. I think being at that point meant I was finally ready to give up and I simply stopped, cold turkey one evening and never looked back. I didn't even finish my last cigarette - I think I took about 2 puffs and realised I really didn't want to do this any more so I stubbed it out and my smoking habit was over. I had just started going out with a non-smoker at the time so that probably helped make it easier too. Hopefully having your son encouraging to stay smoke-free will do the same for you.

My sense of smell became very acute quite quickly (so I felt ill every time I smelt cigarettes on anyone else) and I got back my sense of taste (which I hadn't realised was lacking until it returned). It took a few days for me to stop noticing the revolting smell of stale smoke wafting up from my hair when I had a shower. My circle of friends at work changed as I wasn't spending my breaks in the smokers' area any more. It was actually really nice getting to know all the non-smokers. On the whole they were generally more positive and fun to be around than the smokers and a much younger crowd too (so maybe it was their youth that made them more fun and positive rather than their not smoking). I would have been saving money too which helped me pay for a trip to Nepal and Tibet and then on to London for my OE.

I loved being able to have a night out without waking up in the morning feeling like I'd been licking an ashtray. It was also great not having to clean up cigarette butts out of the garden (I'd always smoked outside) and not having to clean the ashtrays in the car. As others have said it was liberating not having to plan where and when I'd have my next cigarette. I smoked rolies and it was nice not having to roll those any more as well.

luck with staying smoke-free QueenK. It really is worth it. yes
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#2336764 - 10/02/12 01:08 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: katniksmum]
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I love not having to work out when I can have my next cigarette smile

Waking up in the morning feels so much better, and recovery from a cold is much quicker! I used to cough and cough for weeks.

I never feel like one when I see people smoking anymore, but often in a stressful situation I'll find myself thinking 'if I were a smoker still I'd be having one right now!' . A few deep breaths and blowing out the air seems to work though laugh

Well done on the first 10 days! It gets easier with time
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#2336769 - 10/02/12 02:39 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Amie]
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I've been smoke-free for 3months now. I live the exta time is spend with DD, and knowing that she won't 'know' me as a smoker.
The way i prevent myself from smoking is to mentally tell myself "you can't afford it!".
I've also encouraged my mum and bestie to quit too. YAY
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#2336775 - 10/02/12 06:58 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: sarah'smummy]
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Go you, amazingly proud of you for this!!
I odn't smoke, but as a wife of someone who has been smoke free for the last 8 weeks it is amazing!!
DH is finding he has more taste for food especially. He's saving the $$ he would have spent on smokes and we're using it to build up a library collection. I don't have to worry about the kids getting into the ash tray and best of all, hopefully my wee ones won't have someone to mimic as their Papa is their hero and they were already smoking clothes pegs.
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#2336808 - 10/02/12 09:09 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Pigkey (PK)]
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Just wanted to share that when my Bestie Died. Lots of "exsmokers" started smoking (including his partner at the time.) and they were trying to give me smokes and saying its okay, its totally understandable.
But i actually just did not want to, besides He HATED smoking (but understood people did it) and i like to think he would have been proud i didn't use him as an excuse to start again.
But i also really felt like i dealt with the whole thing better than they did, (though could could have just been because i'm a heartless ice queen) but the smoking didn't seem to help any of them at all. I think the not having to think about "when can i have my next smoke" Was a big help!
That and the chain smoking some of em did surely would have made them feel ill!!!

I think all i'm saying is that i think i deal with stressful situations better without it smile
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#2336894 - 10/02/12 12:56 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Katerin]
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I smoked heavily (at least a pack a day) for 10 years and gave up when I found out I was pregnant.

When my first born children died I did go and buy a packet of cigarettes and a 12 pack of beer as an: up yours - stuff you all kind of thing. But I only smoked that day and I didn't enjoy it.

The pluses for me was saving money (I just couldn't afford/would refuse to pay that amount of money for fags) and my sense of smell and taste came back which was cool.

I also didn't like the smell on my clothes/body and certainly didn't want my children smelling of it!

But, what stopped me from starting again (mostly) was the thought of that first drag: head spinning and the taste. sick

Strangely, I still miss the anti-social part of smoking - I liked going outside in the cold by myself to have a cigarette. Now I get the same from a run.

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#2336915 - 10/02/12 02:05 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Goat]
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Originally Posted By: Goat
I just kept saying to myself that it was never going to get as hard as this yes as the urge was only gong to lessen. I love that I don't need to leave places to have a sneaky smoke, I love that after a smoke I don't walk into a room and wonder how badly I stink (because you do) I love that I'm not controlled my something so stupid. I love not smoking and am so proud of myself even three years down the track I still get a buzz to say I'm a non smoker.

Word for word - I agree with this entire statement. agree

except the 3 year part - that's all Goats! grin
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#2336923 - 10/02/12 02:36 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: CR4SH]
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Just to add, I used Alan Carrs easyway book and it worked for me but it didn't work for my Mum so I have no idea how it works but I put out my last cigarette, told myself I'd never smoke another again and that was it...I had cravings but they were manageable. For me it was the 'fear' of what it meant to be a non smoker - I was afraid to give up for so many reasons. But once I conquered the mental aspect of it (mind over matter) I was good. That was 08/08/2010 so 18 months ago.

Now, you know I can't lie here QK - I have had a few (literally just a few) ciggies since. Beginning late last year and ONLY when I'm drinking. It hasnt made me want to start again, I don't crave smoking at all and I still consider myself a non smoker! lol

Hypocrite much? blush

Anyway, you're a smart woman and smoking is so stupid - it really is. I mean, how funny is it that any time I burnt toast or overheated the frypan and filled the kitchen with smoke I would open all the windows and doors, bundle up the kids and head outside into the fresh air....but I'd light a ciggy while we waited for the smoke to clear! shocked STUPID!

I didn't realise you'd already been smokefree 10 days - honestly, the hardest part is over - it gets easier. And every time you put yourself in a situation where you were most likely to have a ciggy (first thing in the morning with ya espresso) and you DON'T have a cig, you literally get stronger until one day you'll realise you've gone 3 espresso days without even thinking about one.

Good for you. glomp
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#2336959 - 10/02/12 03:52 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: CR4SH]
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I feel so much better when a non-smoker. Everything improves for me - all the obvious things like energy levels, motivation, breathing and also my skin looks heaps healthier (in my opinion all smokers have a mildly yellow tinge), but beyond all that my mental state improves significantly.
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#2336997 - 10/02/12 04:32 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: loubeelou]
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I have been smoke free for 10 months now started about 12. I am 58 now gave up the day my 30th grandchild was born, still crave now and then , but not too bad. I used champix, it was really good apart from the feeling sick thing Funny thing is lol I have been over seas twice since then.... lets you know how much I was spenting on the cigs.
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#2336999 - 10/02/12 04:33 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: loubeelou]
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I gave up smoking when I found out I was pregnant with DD1 and have never looked back.

I have found I don't get chest infections anymore.

One of the best things I think is that I no longer smell.
Smokers stink. It doesn't matter how clean they are, or how many mints they suck on - I think they still smell wacko

Good on you for being 10 days smokefree. That is a huge accomplishment.
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#2337000 - 10/02/12 04:33 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: loubeelou]
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Hey congrats!!! I am smoke free for 8 years this year and my whole life gradually changed as a result of having the strength to beat an addiction. Go you, you are doing SO well.
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#2337002 - 10/02/12 04:34 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mrs T2B]
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The big thing for me has been noticing how badly smokers smell. I can't believe I used to stink like that. My poor babes and my man smirk
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#2337004 - 10/02/12 04:35 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Paper]
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Thanks everyone. Everything you have said has REALLY REALLY helped. Exactly what I was looking for.

No smoking today. Easier than yesterday.
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#2337132 - 10/02/12 07:15 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Oh and I feel much stronger in myself now, I stuck with it where many fail so that makes me feel pretty empowered! I have two friends who gave up around the same time and they have both gone back to it, it makes me sad when I think they've wasted another three years smoking where thay could've been feeling so much better. My other huge bonus it that I don't have to wash my hair every day because it doesn't stink.

I also read Allen Carrs book, I didn't give up when I read it but it really helped me when I was having that stupid internal conversation weighing up whether I should have one or not. It meant that I could just shut it down as I knew I wasn't going to have one so no point torturing myself. wacko Now I sound like a crackpot but I'm sure most smokers will know what I'm talking about. yes

Good work QK another day down and a little bit easier, there will be a time when you realise that you haven't even thought about smoking for an entire day, that is a big milestone.

Oh and don't think that one won't matter because unfortuantely it does. sad
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#2337155 - 10/02/12 08:01 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Goat]
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#2337283 - 10/02/12 11:56 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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I was on the train today and saw a woman who was clearly a smoker, her face was soooo prematurely wrinkled. Female smokers really seem to age fast once they hit 40, another bonus of not being a smoker anymore!
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#2337284 - 11/02/12 12:08 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Hazy Cloud]
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agree particularly the mouth from the constant sucking in, sort of looks like a certain body part.
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#2337538 - 11/02/12 11:30 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mitis]
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#2337604 - 12/02/12 11:06 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Miss_Tuffit]
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Originally Posted By: Miss_Tuffit
The big thing for me has been noticing how badly smokers smell. I can't believe I used to stink like that. My poor babes and my man smirk


yes My exDH smoked and I never noticed the smell but now faint I can smell a smoker from what seems like miles away!


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#2337605 - 12/02/12 11:08 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Originally Posted By: Queen K
I have currently been smoke-free for 10 days.


excited Good on you!
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#2337634 - 12/02/12 01:30 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: liljay]
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Still smokefree and to be honest the desire has really dropped away. I'm finding it good. I've noticed how much better I feel when I wake up and the first thing I think is "oh yeah COOL I haven't been smoking, this feels nice!"

The morning coffee problem has been fixed - I've substitued a bit of breakfast (yummy yoghurt and fruit) with the coffee for the first time in my life and it's yum!!
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#2337674 - 12/02/12 03:39 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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just popping in to see how you are doing, and excited yay! grin
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#2337794 - 12/02/12 09:38 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Paper]
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just popping in to see how you are doing, and yay!


ditto and I agree - yah!!
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#2337913 - 13/02/12 10:34 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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Keep it up, you're doing so well!

I have never been a smoker, but from this side of the fence, what other people will notice about you is that you don't have that lingering smell pervading you, which I hate so much. Plus so many smokers have bad breath, trying not to pull away from them when they are up close to you and speaking takes a lot of self control.

And my step-daughter smokes. She's 21 years younger than me and has more lines than I do, especially around her mouth. You can always spot a (woman) smoker, when she puckers her mouth there are heaps of little lines.

So some good selfish reasons to keep going.
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#2338538 - 14/02/12 04:14 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Page 3 Girl]
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Thats awesome QK! And terrific that you have found a way to substitute that morning ciggy for something healthy - and yum!!

My Mum is still smokefree (quit same time as you) but shes finding the mornings the hardest time but then she doesn't eat brekky...

I'm really proud of you. As you now know, it only takes a few weeks to begin to feel health improvements. For me, I used to cough something shocking in the morning and it didn't take long for that to go away.

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#2338797 - 15/02/12 11:46 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Mrs T2B]
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Queen Q congrats on 10 days that is awesome smile
I quit in Feb 2006 - was smoking about the same as you then got pregnant and never picked it back up so have been smoke free for 6 years excited
Benefits for me are definately more energy, more $$ in the bank, no more smelly clothes / breath and hangovers are no where near as bad smile

Strangely enough I had the conversation with someone re the electric cigarette last week and it sounded awesome. No smell / smoke and you still get that inhale / exhale hit - I would def look into it if I was still a smoker

Good luck and look forward to hearing of your smokefree success!!
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#2338904 - 15/02/12 03:49 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: MaxsMum]
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Coffee tastes amaze-balls without smoke-taste-death.

Another advantage; coldy-fluey-arse things fark off much quicker.


Edited by Miss_Tuffit (15/02/12 03:49 PM)
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#2341370 - 22/02/12 05:36 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Miss_Tuffit]
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How are you doing? are you still smokefree?
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#2341479 - 22/02/12 09:22 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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Cool Miss Tuffit, have you stopped as well?

CM - thanks for asking....
Yes still smoke free. I hit my 3-week milestone yesterday. It has been no where near as hard as I thought. I feel heaps better - breathe easier, feel better in mornings, everything. I did try one about a week ago and it was HORRBILE - I went sick and dizzy, and it tasted gross - I stubbed it out half way (I will admit there was SOME enjoyment/relief too but the yuckiness won out by far). I could also feel the effects in my throat and sinus all the rest of the day and wished I have never done it. It ended up putting me off sooooooo much more and now I am not even tempted to smoke one as I know what it will feel/taste like now. Crazy how after about 15 years of smoking daily after two weeks my body had sorted itself out enough to reject them.!!

I also managed to get through 2 occasions where I had wine/beer and friends were smoking around me. I got through it by having my cigarettes on the table, and told myself "it's all good - I can have one any time I want, but it's cool, I'll just wait 5 minutes" I told myself that every time I felt tempted I didn't even come close to actually lighting one up.

The other trigger I was really worried about was feeling really stressed and I am proud to say something really stressful happened and I had big drink of water and picked up the phone to ring a friend to talk me through it instead. I just kept thinking about what Katerin said I think - that "all that smoking never really helped x or y situation". And it's true - I smoked every time I was stressed but it never really made me feel better at all.

I'm definitely not "there" yet but I plan to get through each 5 mins and honestly every day I don't smoke, the more I feel like I might remain a non-smoker.

I haven't really told anyone yet (except for on here). I don't wanna be one of those people that makes a big song and dance about "giving up" then a week later is back to it. I'd rather prove myself first then if people ask it's no big deal to say "nah I quit a few months ago" and then it's over and done with.
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#2341482 - 22/02/12 09:34 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Yay go you! How awesome. grouphug
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#2341485 - 22/02/12 09:39 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chardae]
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Yay go you! How awesome.


ITA, awesome effort! I hope your proud of yourself as its no mean feat!
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#2341487 - 22/02/12 09:42 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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I am just more feeling happy/glad I guess. So many benefits to stopping. smile
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#2341492 - 22/02/12 09:46 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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Wow that is awesome Queen K, excited

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#2341497 - 22/02/12 09:49 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Clarice]
Queen K Offline
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Thanks. The sharing of experiences, advice and support on here were KEY in me trying to keep the "non" bit of it up so thanks everyone. smile
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#2341540 - 22/02/12 11:38 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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You are doing awesome!!
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#2341552 - 23/02/12 01:23 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Hazy Cloud]
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Well done on getting through the tricky drinks scenario!
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#2341562 - 23/02/12 07:37 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Amie]
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yay, go you cheer grin
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#2341647 - 23/02/12 12:19 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Paper]
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That's some big challenges you've faced down, well done! Bet DS is proud of you too.
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#2345489 - 03/03/12 06:53 PM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Page 3 Girl]
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How you doing QK?
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#2345567 - 04/03/12 08:22 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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Good!!!! Still smoke free. Will be 5 weeks on Tuesday.

Have been having some cravings/wishings and missing it but I just think of how gross it will taste now, and also the $ factor!!! I worked out even smoking roll your owns that I have saved about $150-$200 already!!!

Am not even carrying them round with me anymore. Have them in the house but don't take them out when I got out "just in case", ikwyim? So that was a big step as well.

Not ready to get rid of the packet yet tho.
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#2345583 - 04/03/12 08:59 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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QK, you are just doing such an amzing thing!
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#2345584 - 04/03/12 09:00 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Queen K]
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That is wicked!!
I hope out of the money you have saved so far you do spend a little bit of it on yourself as a well done reward!! A massage, nice coffee out? something on you for you!
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#2345602 - 04/03/12 09:50 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Chocoholic Mumma]
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Far out QK, you rule! allhail
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#2345617 - 04/03/12 10:18 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: *Neats*]
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That's awesome QK!!! Great savings too. Have you saved it all to get yourself a treat? You deserve it.
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#2345624 - 04/03/12 11:25 AM Re: Ex-smokers: the benefits of stopping smoking? [Re: Atom Kat]
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Wahoo, go you!!! Hope you have something nice lined up for yourself as a reward! allhail
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