Before I started I can remember telling my husband that it wasn't as hard as he thought it would be to quit; but now I know differently! :)
About 4 1/2 years ago he went to the ER with chest pains; thankfully, it had nothing to do with his heart! However, he did decide to quit smoking and I was amazed at how easy it appeared to be for him. I guess the fear over-rode the want for a cigarette!
Lately, I have had a cold that I just can't seem to shake and I know that cigarettes have a lot to do with my congestion, and coughing! A few days ago I was thinking about quitting and actually waited about 3 hours to go to the store to get a pack. During these hours it was amazing how easier it was to breath and that I didn't cough any during that time. However, as soon as I lit one up on the way home I started coughing and was all stuffed up again. UGH it is so frustrating knowing that these things are causing this; yet, I still don't have the drive to put them down!! BUT... I have to do this for my health; and I am tired of smelling like a cigarette!A while back I purchased the Nicotine Transdermal System (Step 1 & 2), but I haven't started using the patches yet (for some reason).
My husband is like a anti-smoking commercial (lol) and is always telling me that I smell like an ash-tray when I get near him after having a cigarette. The kids have also made comments about how much the cigarettes stink & my youngest tells me often how bad they are for me (things she learned in health class). I know it would be better for me & everyone else if I quit; and I could save a lot of money, but I just don't know if I have what it takes!?
Since my husband quit smoking he has gained about 45 pounds because he says that food tastes and smells so much better; and he is bored and I think he eats more because of it. I've already gained the weight I lost about 2 years ago back and I just don't want to take a chance of gaining even more because I quit smoking! I have to have something to replace this habit with, but I have no idea what that would be!! Any ideas?
As of this minute I want to put them down .... but I have to get a plan in place!
Starting this week I am going to smoke outside. This should help me cut back some, and this will be good because I am up to a pack and a half (if not more) a day lately. Then, come Monday I am going to try to start using the patches some ... So, wish me luck!
Have you ever quit smoking? If so, tell me below how you did it; and if you put on weight in the process!! Thanks!!
~Ginny
