Re: Smoke monster busters report! - Day 4

[Guest guest]

Day 4

Cigarettes 0

It is getting easier now. I woke up this a.m. with a stuffy nose and I

thought I was getting a cold. I spoke to my cousin this afternoon and she

said that when her husband quit, he got flu symptoms for a couple of days

while his body cleansed out the toxins. So I am guessing that's what it is.

I prefer to think of it that way, because then I can see some results. The

fact that my body is cleansing itsself in comforting in a way and makes it

easier to deal with. I still have cravings, but not as many and they don't

last as long. Every once in a while I get a thought like, " Ok, I have proven

that I can do it, so now I can go back to smoking and be comfortable. " Then

I ask myself why I would want to go back now after I have come this far. I

keep telling myself that the hard part is over. The first day was not

pleasant, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I found that if I just

kept busy, then I was ok. It is the same way today. If you just change the

way you think of things, it is amazing how things fall into place.

I have not been munching as much today. Thank goodness. Popcorn is helping

for the salty cravings and the fruit for the sweet. And of course, there is

chocolate.

Heidi: it is so much easier knowing that you are doing this with me. Just

keep thinking of that healthy baby that you will be carrying soon.

Love and Hugs,

Stacey in PA

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That post really brought a smile to my face, Stacey! Way to go!!!!! You

and Heidi are doing a unbelievably good job. I am thrilled for both of

you.

The caterpillar idea is wonderful. I can't wait to see the pictures. It

is such a touching gesture.

Keep busting that smoke monster,

Re: [ ] Smoke monster busters report! - Day 4

> Day 4

>

> Cigarettes 0

>

> It is getting easier now. I woke up this a.m. with a stuffy nose and

I

> thought I was getting a cold. I spoke to my cousin this afternoon and

she

> said that when her husband quit, he got flu symptoms for a couple of

days

> while his body cleansed out the toxins. So I am guessing that's what

it is.

> I prefer to think of it that way, because then I can see some results.

The

> fact that my body is cleansing itsself in comforting in a way and

makes it

> easier to deal with. I still have cravings, but not as many and they

don't

> last as long. Every once in a while I get a thought like, " Ok, I have

proven

> that I can do it, so now I can go back to smoking and be comfortable. "

Then

> I ask myself why I would want to go back now after I have come this

far. I

> keep telling myself that the hard part is over. The first day was not

> pleasant, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I found that if I

just

> kept busy, then I was ok. It is the same way today. If you just

change the

> way you think of things, it is amazing how things fall into place.

> I have not been munching as much today. Thank goodness. Popcorn is

helping

> for the salty cravings and the fruit for the sweet. And of course,

there is

> chocolate.

> Heidi: it is so much easier knowing that you are doing this with me.

Just

> keep thinking of that healthy baby that you will be carrying soon.

>

> Love and Hugs,

> Stacey in PA