Moral Support Needed

Miles · Post by **Miles** » August 12th, 2009, 1:37 pm

So what are you going to do with the money you saved from buying a pack of smokes today? How many packs a day/week were you smoking? Add it up, and at the end of the first month go buy something for yourself.

CameronBornAndBred · Post by **CameronBornAndBred** » August 12th, 2009, 1:39 pm

One of the things I did when I quit (cold turkey) was when I got a really big craving, I'd get up and go walk around the neighborhood. I don't know why it helped, but it did.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » August 12th, 2009, 1:45 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:One of the things I did when I quit (cold turkey) was when I got a really big craving, I'd get up and go walk around the neighborhood. I don't know why it helped, but it did.

It does work...the lap around the campus this morning worked wonders. I just had someone here suggest I go up and down the stairs (it is now pouring outside and we're on the 4th floor). I'm sure when I'm home and I can get up and go whenever I want walking will become a big thing.

Miles wrote:So what are you going to do with the money you saved from buying a pack of smokes today? How many packs a day/week were you smoking? Add it up, and at the end of the first month go buy something for yourself.

I hadn't thought about it - but that is a great idea. Cigarettes here went up 7/1 with an additional $1 a pack - I stocked up on cartons before then and haven't needed to buy them since. I smoked about a carton a week - which works out to a little over a pack a day. I hear a carton is around $50 so that's $200 a month easy. I'll think I'll start trying to figure out what I want....

TillyGalore · Post by **TillyGalore** » August 12th, 2009, 1:52 pm

Yay Windsor!!!! Keep up the good work.

Windsor, Windsor, she's our gal. She can do it cuz we're her pals.

Gooooooooooooo, Windsor

windsor · Post by **windsor** » August 12th, 2009, 1:59 pm

TillyGalore wrote:Yay Windsor!!!! Keep up the good work.

Windsor, Windsor, she's our gal. She can do it cuz we're her pals.

Gooooooooooooo, Windsor

That one almost caused me to spit my water all over my monitor. Go Tilly!!

TillyGalore · Post by **TillyGalore** » August 12th, 2009, 2:02 pm

windsor wrote:
TillyGalore wrote:Yay Windsor!!!! Keep up the good work.

Windsor, Windsor, she's our gal. She can do it cuz we're her pals.

Gooooooooooooo, Windsor

That one almost caused me to spit my water all over my monitor. Go Tilly!!

Oops, didn't mean to cause that reaction. So glad I didn't look for a cheerleader emoticon.

Lavabe · Post by **Lavabe** » August 12th, 2009, 2:15 pm

TillyGalore wrote:Oops, didn't mean to cause that reaction. So glad I didn't look for a cheerleader emoticon.

Paging bjornolf.

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » August 12th, 2009, 2:15 pm

windsor wrote:
Miles wrote:So what are you going to do with the money you saved from buying a pack of smokes today? How many packs a day/week were you smoking? Add it up, and at the end of the first month go buy something for yourself.

I hadn't thought about it - but that is a great idea. Cigarettes here went up 7/1 with an additional $1 a pack - I stocked up on cartons before then and haven't needed to buy them since. I smoked about a carton a week - which works out to a little over a pack a day. I hear a carton is around $50 so that's $200 a month easy. I'll think I'll start trying to figure out what I want....

You can't decide? Really? Here's a general suggestion, but you'll have to wait for a few months of savings to add up! Maybe buy something else the first month (instant gratification) and then save up for a 6 month anniversary present!

Umm, my picture didn't load. I'll try again. Nope. 3 more tries and it says the image is invalid???? This is a picture I took and have posted before - CB&B, any suggestions?

Anyway, it was a picture of the Coach storefront in Beverly Hills.

TillyGalore · Post by **TillyGalore** » August 12th, 2009, 3:47 pm

TillyGalore wrote:
windsor wrote:
TillyGalore wrote:Yay Windsor!!!! Keep up the good work.

Windsor, Windsor, she's our gal. She can do it cuz we're her pals.

Gooooooooooooo, Windsor

That one almost caused me to spit my water all over my monitor. Go Tilly!!
Oops, didn't mean to cause that reaction. So glad I didn't look for a cheerleader emoticon.

Found the cheerleader emoticon.

: cheerleader-smile.gif (5.37 KiB) Viewed 355 times

DukieInKansas · Post by **DukieInKansas** » August 12th, 2009, 11:01 pm

OZZIE4DUKE wrote:
windsor wrote:
Miles wrote:So what are you going to do with the money you saved from buying a pack of smokes today? How many packs a day/week were you smoking? Add it up, and at the end of the first month go buy something for yourself.

I hadn't thought about it - but that is a great idea. Cigarettes here went up 7/1 with an additional $1 a pack - I stocked up on cartons before then and haven't needed to buy them since. I smoked about a carton a week - which works out to a little over a pack a day. I hear a carton is around $50 so that's $200 a month easy. I'll think I'll start trying to figure out what I want....
You can't decide? Really? Here's a general suggestion, but you'll have to wait for a few months of savings to add up! Maybe buy something else the first month (instant gratification) and then save up for a 6 month anniversary present!

Umm, my picture didn't load. I'll try again. Nope. 3 more tries and it says the image is invalid???? This is a picture I took and have posted before - CB&B, any suggestions?

Anyway, it was a picture of the Coach storefront in Beverly Hills.

I'm with Ozzie - buy something at the end of the months and then save for several months for a great trip. Perhaps a belated 15th anniversary trip?

windsor · Post by **windsor** » August 13th, 2009, 6:11 am

A trip now there is plan....hmmm....where to go where to go...

So far (second cup of coffee) day 2 is better than day 1....I was surfing the web yesterday reading about quitting - one site had a list of things people did or said to get through the cravings - found one that has been working "having a cigarette will NOT make this easier - it will only make me want ANOTHER cigarette" that's what worked when I found an unopened pack in my car yesterday afternoon - I'm still kinda sorry I winged them out the window (yeah...litter...shame on me - had to take advantage of the moment of will power while I could)

TillyGalore · Post by **TillyGalore** » August 13th, 2009, 6:25 am

Windsor, I was talking to Sue71 last night and she asked me to tell you that her father quit smoking 12 years ago. She is vibing for you through this challenge in your life.

Miles · Post by **Miles** » August 13th, 2009, 9:02 am

windsor wrote:
Miles wrote:So what are you going to do with the money you saved from buying a pack of smokes today? How many packs a day/week were you smoking? Add it up, and at the end of the first month go buy something for yourself.

I hadn't thought about it - but that is a great idea. Cigarettes here went up 7/1 with an additional $1 a pack - I stocked up on cartons before then and haven't needed to buy them since. I smoked about a carton a week - which works out to a little over a pack a day. I hear a carton is around $50 so that's $200 a month easy. I'll think I'll start trying to figure out what I want....

Momma needs a brand new dress! :-D Or whatever will make you happy. $200 a month is fantastic. Might be a good reminder to quit when you remember you're saving about $2,500 a year. WOO HOO!

windsor · Post by **windsor** » August 13th, 2009, 10:25 am

Miles wrote:Momma needs a brand new dress! :-D Or whatever will make you happy. $200 a month is fantastic. Might be a good reminder to quit when you remember you're saving about $2,500 a year. WOO HOO!

I often said that if someone showed up on January 1st and made you pony up $2500 (or more) for your years worth of cigarettes a lot less people would smoke - but because it is a little bit at a time you don't realize how you much you are spending.

...still hanging in....today a bit better than yesterday (having...or rather not having...a cigarette has not been my only thought today)

DukieInKansas · Post by **DukieInKansas** » August 13th, 2009, 10:55 am

windsor wrote:
Miles wrote:Momma needs a brand new dress! :-D Or whatever will make you happy. $200 a month is fantastic. Might be a good reminder to quit when you remember you're saving about $2,500 a year. WOO HOO!

I often said that if someone showed up on January 1st and made you pony up $2500 (or more) for your years worth of cigarettes a lot less people would smoke - but because it is a little bit at a time you don't realize how you much you are spending.

...still hanging in....today a bit better than yesterday (having...or rather not having...a cigarette has not been my only thought today)

Congratulations on completing Day 1. Vibes for Day 2. Keep up the good work.

OZZIE4DUKE · Post by **OZZIE4DUKE** » August 13th, 2009, 1:40 pm

Stop Windsor Stop! Stop Windsor Stop! Stop Windsor Stop!

Post by **wilson** » August 13th, 2009, 2:19 pm

windsor wrote:...still hanging in....today a bit better than yesterday (having...or rather not having...a cigarette has not been my only thought today)

I think this is really good news...just try to make each day be a little easier than the last, and before long, you'll wonder how you ever smoked in the first place.

Bostondevil · Post by **Bostondevil** » August 13th, 2009, 2:27 pm

I want a Coke but not bad enough to go down to the store to get one.

Bostondevil · Post by **Bostondevil** » August 13th, 2009, 2:28 pm

Not having them in the house is key.

windsor · Post by **windsor** » August 13th, 2009, 2:45 pm

Do not go to the store and get a coke! Have something else to drink ... water...tea...anything

I know you want one

but you can work through it!

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