| 8:30am: Well, today I stopped smoking.?I've been planning this day for quite a while, and even made it into a fundraiser for TCOA.?The outpouring of support has been very heartwarming and I am fully committed.So what happens??The morning I wake up 'smoke free' I start my period.?I procrastinated and don't have all my plans in placelike having lots of REAL Lemon juice on hand to make a hot lemon drink for cleansing out my bod of tar and nicotine.?I didn't join Quitnet.com yet and am feeling edgy already and I haven't even been up for an hour yet.On the bright side: I did pick up sugar free lemon candy and cough drops.?More later.1:15pm:?Still smoke free!?Yay!?I feel jittery and want to go outside to smoke, but replaced smoking with walkingso my legs are killing me!?I've reached the point where EVERYTHING is getting on my nerves, and what's with plastic wrappers & bags????I can't open them, put anything into, or take out of a damn plastic bag!!!?Unfortunately my sugar-free lemon hard candy is in individual wrappers.SH*T!?Walking has been interesting too.?Particularly since it went from blizzard conditions to 60+ and melting, and now it's going back to freezing and snowy.?I just wanna be able to go for a walk in the appropriate gear!!!?Wear a coat and hat??Wear a sweater??Wear a tank top and sunscreen??Wear all 3????Very confusingOn the bright side: I'm walking (which is good for me), I'm not smoking (which is GREAT for me), and my current difficulty with plastic is only temporary (I hope).?10:17pm:?Getting ready for bed, so thought I would make one last entry.?Day is done, and not a cigarette to be had!?All in all, it was easier than I thought it would be.?I think one thing that has been the most helpful is knowing I have the support of my family, friends and coworkers.?I did break down and bought a large bag of M&M's.?I'm talking the one pounder.?Now I'll have to do a couple extra circuits around the block to burn off the chocolate.?Can't expect me to give up all my guilty pleasures!On the bright side:?Day 1 is over.?I made it! |
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