I know 3 days aint much, but hey, it's a start. The wife and I gave up smoking. Three days, and counting. No fits of rage, yet, and no real cravings for it. Should help increase my old Ford budget. We were each smoking a pack a day, and there was no end in sight. We just kind of looked at eachother the last time we lit up, and said "yuck, they just don't taste good anymore." So, I know it's not been long, but I am starting to feel a bit better about myself. We were spending about $9.25 a day, so that will add up to about $3375 a year. Pretty good chunk of change in todays economy. So, wish me luck with a successful kicking of the habit.

 

I kicked them cold turkey back in March. The first week is the hardest. After that, the cravings are just an annoyance instead of a crisis. I've cheated a few times, but for the most part, I'm done with them. It's good that your wife is quitting with you. It makes a world of difference. My old lady is weak and can't quit without a shot and a pill and a patch and some acupuncture and a lobotomy and whatever other crutch they can dream up. If she'd throw them away too, I'd never be tempted again. Good luck!

 

been smoke free since april 1st of this year. if you have it in your mind that you quit then thats what it is you will accomplish. good luck and hang in there.

 

congrats. the benefits should go far beyond the savings in $$. one day, one week, one year at a time. dick r.

 

Good for you! We all know that it is bad for us. I quit for 15 years and then started again. I know I should quit, but keep putting it off. The first week is tough but it gets better after that. Hopefully I will join you soon.
Lets see, I don't drink, don't chase women, I eat healthy, get plenty of exercise and then give up smoking. Hmmmm....I may live forever, but what's the point?

Gil

 

You may not live forever, but it will seem like it

 

Good luck! My wife quit cold turkey and has done so for some years now. It's the attitude that you want to quit that works. I quit when the price was about to go up to over $2.50 a pack. I couldn't see myself paying that much, lol.

 

thats the funniest avatar yet! I wonder if now that you don't smoke you will change it??

this one should be my new avatar




Good luck in your quest Joe.

people have also called me this; but usually only when it comes to old trucks lol



cheers
Josh

 

good luck! The way I look at it is. If my engine was smoking that much I would think there was something wrong with it... Keep it up!

 

Quit cold turkey 30+ yrs .ago at a truckin in St Agustine Fla.Memorial day 1979 . Just threw those nasty things in the trash & it was all over .I really don't think I would have survived pneumonia in 2000 if I would have been smoking then .

 

Congrats, that $3K will even buy you another Truck!

 

Good luck Joe....I quit the Skoal a couple of months ago and feel much better.... T/M

 

Good luck Joe! I quit 15 years ago after smoking a pack a day for 35 years. Once I made up my mind it was easy. Although others smoke still smells good. I haven't cheated though.

I sure feel a lot better. I can tell you it gets easier each day and then you will reach the point where the want is gone.

 

I quit for over a year then when the Piegon Forge thing was nearing and I was wondering if I was going to get Homade ready in time and every guy I know was stopping at the garage and smoking I lost all will power and started again but am about to try and quit again, Garry

 

Good for you. I am a professional quiter. I start and stop,start and stop.Its time again to quit.The WORST thing you can do is thinking you could just have one. Thats all it takes. I gave up drinking 3 years ago and that was easyier then giving up smokes. Dam things. Keep it up.