Still winning

Nope. Need the money for a day trip to the zoo!

Fantastic Jenny!! Amazing :) xx

Hi Erin, It sounds like you believed they would get you through the stress, we all believed they did that for us. The reality is we only believed that and it was never true, smoking actually elevated our adrenaline and the stress mechanism in our bodies actually steals all the nicotine from our bloodstream...leaving us desperate to smoke straight away. Literally the knowledge can be a real game changer for quietning the crazy thoughts that smoking is doing anything for us. The biggest success rate in quitters is apparently the cold turkey method statistically. I quit with champix as I needed a crutch. I think the biggest quit aid is to decide you are done, no matter what. Also a healthy dose of trust came in handy as I listened to these guys say it would get so wonderful if I just stuck by the bad days and celebrated the good days. My quit became part of my life which also has good and bad days, the only difference was I was financially better off and my self belief started to rise as I realized I could do this. So that's my message for you. YOU can do this too. believe in yourself, set a date and stop. Let your sense of self worth and us tell you that you deserve this quit and your body and health deserve it too. xx

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I meant to say I hope the weekend brings you some peace being together as well. Please do keep us updated On Mary. I think what they can do nowadays is so incredible to put my comment above into some context. The teams are amazing and not just physically but emotionally as well. xx

It's getting on my nerves! Agree it's all T&A and just battering folks. Kinda think they've done a wrongun this series and forgotten to add an actual storyline. Dissapointing for me but my other half still think's it's good.

Nope Happy birthday my lovely, hope you have a beautiful day. xx

Hey and welcome :) How is day 1 going? x

So basically.... you pissheads are managing and I need to woman up? lol.

not entirely clever enough :huh: :wacko: Hopefully,brainy folk will be here soon lol.

Now I don't wanna call you on it, cause you're new and stuff... but you need some swearing in this shizzle ;) For my part, chatted calmly and smiling with the ex from f ucking hell and didn't bat an eyelid. F uck you twuntwankstain... I am a gazillion times better and you are the loathsome stain on humanity that I was ill fated to mate with, twatfacefuckwit. Hmmm, feeling better!

Love you! Go, be amazed at the wonderful things that can happen. x

Kids are far more brilliant than adults ever could be :) xx

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oh no, no, no, there's none for that! Nope!

I'm lost.... Earth to Bakon, come in buddy.....

Life is real good because I feel better and healthier in both body and mind then I ever have in my entire life, as cliche as that sounds it's the truth. Yes, quitting smoking was part of the story that brought me to here today and I am eternally grateful for the freedom from that compulsion. x

Aww Nancy. I have had my healing candle lit but no chance to tell you that till now. Sending calm and restful vibes to your beautiful twin and Dave. I can only imagine you are climbing the walls lovely friend so please know my love and strength is with you too. Sisters, it's such a powerful bond that I know Mary will be drawing strength from you so please know I am supporting you from where I am. All my love to my favourite mum. xx

Hi Sinha, I'm excited for you and your journey, it's an amazing feeling never wanting or needing to smoke, truly. I do suggest some distraction techniques, I just found it easier that way. Whatever is your thing really, gum, bottle of water to sip, sweets/candy, cut a straw in half to suck air through etc. I had lots of things to combat the worst times and due to many failed quits prior to this one, planning what to do instead helped me really commit. Write a list of all the reasons you don't want to be a smoker, carry it with you. Sometimes a quick reminder can get you past a trigger or a thought. Don't be so afraid :) It's a big thing seemingly, but in reality, it's not. It's as easy or as hard as YOU decide to make it. Won't go on too much but happy to share tips anytime. And welcome :) Great choice you're making!! x

Having a f ucking marvellous time. Life is pretty bloody wonderful and I'm feeling peaceful and ready for the next challenges after a couple of light weeks respite. More freedom, f ucking love it!!

Weekend I did so much gardening I didn't have much left for exercise. Today 1 hour bodycombat class and started my run/walk option, so about 5 mins of running interspersed with lots of walking. Want to build up really slowly as I've had knee issues in the past.

I nearly died on the ab challenge haha. You guys rock!

Aww sweetie, I genuinely know what you mean, so I will add my thoughts for you to think about. An educated quit is one where in your own time, you come to understand smoking is an addiction. And that any opening can reawaken addiction. It's why nope becomes so crucial. The other way is simply abstaining, choosing not to smoke for now - and those people are more likely to smoke again. Even years down the line. Make sure you stay close and learn about how YOU can stay free, because you can. Mums, should be my specialist subject lol. Even if you were close, you would not change an addicts mind. They must do that themselves. A mum does not take advice from her child well in the first place, trust me when I say it goes even worse when the subject is smoking. The best you can do here is keep your quit and give advice if it's asked for. Often, folks need to see it's possible and they follow suit. Other times no amount of wishing it to be will change them. Even if you have the best intentions, try and think how you would have taken advice on why you must quit and you'll see...it has to be your own choice. Sorry for your mum and your worry. It's hard to watch I know. xx

The other day my quit buddy said "we both have another month" and I had to double check...completely missed both dates that I used to kinda live for :) Such a wonderful feeling to think oh yeah, another month BOOM!

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