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MrsHawkes May 23rd 2009 7:40 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by Roadking (Post 7599202)
Don't give up smoking, just don't smoke! It's all in the mind. If you try to give up, it's hard. If you don't smoke, it's easier.

I've been a non-smoker now for almost 20 years and I don't miss it one bit.


Oh have you read the book?

Yeah i wrote on the calender yesterday morning "i am a non smoker".

The night before i had my last one and chucked out all the cigs here (which was over 200) and i didn't care which was good coz i would never had done that before!

Yes i am a non smoker!:thumbsup:

Mrs H

commander May 23rd 2009 8:01 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 
i hate smoking. it kills you...end of story..

if you loved your kids, you would surely not want to put your life at risk unnecessarily..

stinks...makes your skin look horrible...

MrsHawkes May 23rd 2009 8:07 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 7599223)
i hate smoking. it kills you...end of story..

if you loved your kids, you would surely not want to put your life at risk unnecessarily..

stinks...makes your skin look horrible...

Don't have kids yet but this is one of the things i've been thinking about. Also there is my husband to think about......

Thanks Commander :thumbup:

MrsHawkes May 23rd 2009 8:08 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by still.unsure (Post 7599204)
go for a walk (yes, yes, i know, the heat, but...) or do some activity that you wouldn't normally do to take your mind off of it.

you'll be fine!

I'm off for a swim.

Thanks for the help everyone

Mrs H
x x x

commander May 23rd 2009 8:13 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by MrsHawkes (Post 7599235)
Don't have kids yet but this is one of the things i've been thinking about. Also there is my husband to think about......

Thanks Commander :thumbup:

sorry Mrs Hawkes, that wasnt aimed directly at you, it was a general comment at all parents..

Your no use to your kids if at 45 you are wired to a machine pissing yourself..

especially when your kids may be early teenagers etc.

there are enough things in life that can unwittingly kill you, i just dont get how people who know the facts still persist...


and i know the answer is 'addiction' but come on....

im addicted to sex, but i never get any:D

commander May 23rd 2009 8:15 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by MrsHawkes (Post 7599237)
I'm off for a swim.

Thanks for the help everyone

Mrs H
x x x

good luck and happy swimming..

littlejimmy May 23rd 2009 8:16 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 7599241)
sorry Mrs Hawkes, that wasnt aimed directly at you, it was a general comment at all parents..

Your no use to your kids if at 45 you are wired to a machine pissing yourself..

especially when your kids may be early teenagers etc.

there are enough things in life that can unwittingly kill you, i just dont get how people who know the facts still persist...


and i know the answer is 'addiction' but come on....

im addicted to sex, but i never get any:D

Aye, but sex isn't bad for you. I just wish someone would tell the wife...

;)

Blue Cat May 23rd 2009 9:53 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 7599241)
sorry Mrs Hawkes, that wasnt aimed directly at you, it was a general comment at all parents..

Your no use to your kids if at 45 you are wired to a machine pissing yourself..

especially when your kids may be early teenagers etc.

there are enough things in life that can unwittingly kill you, i just dont get how people who know the facts still persist...


and i know the answer is 'addiction' but come on....

im addicted to sex, but i never get any:D

so I have 13 months and then I am done :huh:

you're right, I am weak :(

Meow May 23rd 2009 10:41 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 
I smoke and I like it! I don't think I am addicted to it though, as I can easily go three or more days without a ciggies without a problem. I just can't not smoke when out drinking or meeting up with other smokers (most of my friends). I never smoke at home and hate the smell in my house, so I'm something of a hypocrite. Fortunately, I do not look old & wrinkled nor do I have yellow teeth!

I read Alan Carr's first book and it was SO dull. Just didn't work for me as I don't have a nicotine addiction. I know that smoking is bad for me, but I have never been a 20 a day smoker and usually only get through 20 a week.

Sorry, but I am not much use in helping anyone quit, but I do think that you can only do so if you really really want to.

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MrsHawkes May 23rd 2009 11:53 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 7599241)
sorry Mrs Hawkes, that wasnt aimed directly at you, it was a general comment at all parents..

Your no use to your kids if at 45 you are wired to a machine pissing yourself..

especially when your kids may be early teenagers etc.

there are enough things in life that can unwittingly kill you, i just dont get how people who know the facts still persist...


and i know the answer is 'addiction' but come on....

im addicted to sex, but i never get any:D


I never took it personally. I understand what your saying.

I had a nice swim thanks :thumbup:

Spugsy May 23rd 2009 11:55 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by Blue Cat (Post 7599077)
I smoke :( and yes I would love to give it up. I have heard good things about this book, stick with it. If you want a cigarette go and brush your teeth, this worked for a friend of mine, she hasn't had one in nearly 8 years now.

do you smoke in front of the little one?

Spugsy May 23rd 2009 11:56 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by MrsHawkes (Post 7599069)
Hi,

I just wondered if any of you guys smoke? want to stop? or if you did smoke and don't anymore?

I've been reading Allen Carr and i'm on day 2 of no smoking. Yesterday was fine. Mr H was here and we were out and about so it was fine but today i'm by myself and struggling a bit.

I'm determined to stop this time. I'm 32 and i've smoked since i was 13. Thats nearly 20 years of smoking! I'm fed up being reliant on it and it's getting more and more unsociable. Even in Dubai i notice a difference since i got here.

Anyway any advice or tips to maybe make it a bit easier would be great much appreciated!:)

Mrs H

I used to smoke for about 5 years, loads when I went out drinking / clubbing / pilling etc - packed in on new years day after 130 marlboro reds, could hardly breathe - haven't had one since, that was about 7 years back. I just stopped dead, first 2 weeks were a nightmare, but ok after that.

Spugsy May 23rd 2009 11:58 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by MrsHawkes (Post 7599141)
I don't want to stink anymore! I never smoked in my house or car but it prob still stinks from me and i want to get my teeth done! Exactly, what would be the point?!

I'm pretty lucky coz i look younger than i am (well so everyone says) and i don't have any wrinkles YET! but for how long?!

Thing that got me was Allen Carr said in his book he was coughing up blood etc and his wife was really worried about his health and she has put up with him stinking, spending money on cigs etc and how would he feel if it was the other way round.

It just got me thinking if it was Mr H (he hates smoking) who smoked and i didn't, how would i be?!

It is just common sense! Also says in the book it's easier if your intelligent! Makes me even more determined! Don't want to be a thicko all my life! :lol:

Thanks Eva coz it defo helps to hear all this! :thumbup:

Mrs H
x

nowt worse than a bird in her early 40s with that funny 'wrinkle moustache' thing from smoking for years and years.

That will make you look old.

MrsHawkes May 23rd 2009 11:59 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 
Yeah it wouldn't be so bad if i was a "social smoker" but i've never been able to do that.
I would say i was addicted really quickly. I was even late for classes at school so i could have a smoke! :eek: Shocking i know!

None of my mates in Dubai smoke so it should make it easier.

Anyway i'm done with it.

Thanks for all the help folks

I'll keep you posted how i'm getting on!

Mrs H

Spugsy May 23rd 2009 11:59 pm

Re: Did/do you smoke?
 

Originally Posted by commander (Post 7599241)
sorry Mrs Hawkes, that wasnt aimed directly at you, it was a general comment at all parents..

Your no use to your kids if at 45 you are wired to a machine pissing yourself..

especially when your kids may be early teenagers etc.

there are enough things in life that can unwittingly kill you, i just dont get how people who know the facts still persist...


and i know the answer is 'addiction' but come on....

im addicted to sex, but i never get any:D

yup, I see loads of horrible chav lasses in Newcastle wandering around changing nappies or sorting out their little kids with a cigarette in their mouth - it disgusts me beyond belief.


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