New bloke on the train

[pedro68]

Hello everyone, thought i should introduce myself. I am a 48 year old bloke who has been smoking from the age of 12 or 13 with the odd half hearted attempt at giving up, the longest being nearly 2 years in my early 30 s. I became ill with a chest and throat infection in the 2nd week of January this year, and as a result I have not smoked since the 12th January (just before going to the doctors at midday,but who s counting minutes!) After reading lots of your stories I thought I would tell mine. Thanks for the inspiration everyone and well done. Must go now as I am busy not smoking.

[Nancy]

Welcome, Pedro, and congratulations on your quit!  You will find lots of information, here, and many quitters who have been where you are, now.  Let us know how we can help!

[BAT]

Welcome to the QT Pedro and congratulations on your quit :)

[pedro68]

Thanks, been struggling the last couple of days for some reason. I will have to do the usual  and  eat my bodyweight in food to take my mind off the smokes. If anyone knows of an ex smokers obesity forum let me know I might need it soon!

[Petra]

Welcome, Pedro!

 

One way to fill your new non-smoking time and distract yourself is to keep reading and posting here on the QuitTrain!  There is so much information and great tips and fun and friends to make.  

 

A couple of my favorite snacks early in my quit (well, and still now) were shelled peanuts or pistachios and chips and hot salsa.  Both gave me something to do with my hands and mouth to keep cigs away and the hot salsa never went well with smoke!  Your appetite will mellow out and a few extra pounds is better than smoking.  Try taking a walk, do yoga or other exercise for distraction, stress relief and general well-being. 

 

You're a day away from week three, which is the hardest time, so you are a successful non-smoker now! :)

[Evelyn]

Welcome pedro,

you're probably feeling better physically, so you start craving again. Drink lots of water, use some chewing gum, and eat lots of fruits :) Welcome bloke ;)

[Doreensfree]

Hello and welcome Ped..

So glad you decided to take your seat on the train..first class of course..

Keep reading..knowledge will be your weapon..

If you havnt read The easy way to stop smoking by Allen Carr.this little gem of a book has helped millions..

The journey may hit a few bends in the track...just be prepared...come here daily and pledge...

So glad you found us...

[Jackie]

Hi Pedro..you can do this! :)  Welcome to the Quit Train...it's a life savor!

[Dee]

Welcome aboard Pedro there is great support to be had here.

[Stewie]

Hey Pedro how are you doing lad? Stay close to the fórum its a great help.

[babs609]

welcome Pedro!

[Boo]

Welcome aboard Pedro.  Three-weeks of freedom is a fine start, congratulations.

[joe]

Welcome, Pedro,

 

You have made 2 excellent choices..

 

The first choice was to quit sticking things in you mouth and setting it on fire...

 

The second choice was to seek out support and chosing the QT to provide it!

[bakon]

Bloke sounds like an islander but the name South AMexican. So what's the story?

[bakon]

UK? South Amexican? Not Russian

[pedro68]

​​no   pure English. pedro comes from family nickname i don t think theres any russian or s. amex in my lot!

[Doreensfree]

Where about are you ?..scouser here...Liverpool born and bred...up the reds lol..

[pedro68]

​I m in aylesbury,bucks,my late dads family were from your neck of the woods

[Doreensfree]

Aww..we have a member here Marti..she is from Aylesbury I'm sure..

So you two have something to chat about..

[Frezflops]

Welcome to the forum. Congrats it's hard but worth it

Frez

[Jackie]

You still hanging in there Pedro?  You got this and the longer you go, the more strength you will have in yourself...Keep at it!