I'm losing the battles but I claim victory over the war I'm raging against Newports!!! I have realized that I have to go back to the basics. Recognize that there is a problem, be willing to fix the problem, and when necessary, ASK FOR HELP!!
I've signed up for a smoking cessation class that begins tomorrow. The class has a quit date and I'm ready for the help. I'm hoping that having a group of people that are all trying to quit might help. I'm sitting here with, what I've say for the cabillionth time is, my last pack of Newports and chatting with friends. I have a full day planned tomorrow. The first thing on the list is the smoking cessation class. Pray for me
I plan on taking tomorrow as it comes and deal with Newports one craving at a time.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
are you serious?!
Okay so I'm getting a few comments that folks are ready to know where I am in my quest to become smoke free. First I must say that this is one of MANY goals that I have set for myself.
ARGGGGHHH!!! I hate Newports!!! I am struggling y'all. I have decided that this thing is bigger than Nino. I have enrolled in a smoking cessation class that has a quit date of Feb 14th. I plan to be a non-smoker by then but the encouragment that I feel knowing that others are after the same goal keeps me hungry.
I went to Jummah today. Yes, I have begun to understand that it may take a divine force to help me with this. Understand this... about 3 years ago I said I don't feel like smoking anymore and I just stopped!! 15 months later I decided that I wanted to smoke again. I just stopped but now I want to QUIT!!! I really appreciate all of the encouragment and the advice. I WILL BEAT THE NEWPORT THING!!! If it's an consolation... I refuse to give up!!! Tabacco companies know how to market and produce a product that will result in a lifetime customer. I am attempting to do what isn't suppose to be done. I am attempting to break the bonds on cigarette smoking. I have cut down significantly but I have yet to make it 24 hours without a cigarette. The power to do anything is already in me. The effort comes in giving in to what I already know and let go of what my body says that it 'wants'. Now remember I said realistically that I was giving myself 60 days. Come on guys!! I could use your prayers!!!! Starting Monday I'm pulling out the patches. Phase two of 'Attack the Pack' is underway!!
love and peace to everyone that is reading this and praying for my victory over newports!! Thank you guys!! honesty 101 in FULL AFFECT!!!
ARGGGGHHH!!! I hate Newports!!! I am struggling y'all. I have decided that this thing is bigger than Nino. I have enrolled in a smoking cessation class that has a quit date of Feb 14th. I plan to be a non-smoker by then but the encouragment that I feel knowing that others are after the same goal keeps me hungry.
I went to Jummah today. Yes, I have begun to understand that it may take a divine force to help me with this. Understand this... about 3 years ago I said I don't feel like smoking anymore and I just stopped!! 15 months later I decided that I wanted to smoke again. I just stopped but now I want to QUIT!!! I really appreciate all of the encouragment and the advice. I WILL BEAT THE NEWPORT THING!!! If it's an consolation... I refuse to give up!!! Tabacco companies know how to market and produce a product that will result in a lifetime customer. I am attempting to do what isn't suppose to be done. I am attempting to break the bonds on cigarette smoking. I have cut down significantly but I have yet to make it 24 hours without a cigarette. The power to do anything is already in me. The effort comes in giving in to what I already know and let go of what my body says that it 'wants'. Now remember I said realistically that I was giving myself 60 days. Come on guys!! I could use your prayers!!!! Starting Monday I'm pulling out the patches. Phase two of 'Attack the Pack' is underway!!
love and peace to everyone that is reading this and praying for my victory over newports!! Thank you guys!! honesty 101 in FULL AFFECT!!!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
These dang Newports
Of course I'm trying to kick this Newport habit...again. It certainly wasn't a New Year's resolution (I'm done with those) but seeing 2011 come in did give me a renewed passion to stop. I stopped 3 years ago and stayed stopped for about 15 months. Now I am starting to have a constant sore throat and honestly the reality of cancer is beginning to scared me. I Think I'm gonna try the whole 'cold turkey' thing, but I have a stash of nicotine patches that I've been collecting for the pass 6 months. Just in case.
Okay so now that we have a goal, what's the plan? I guess I should probably get rid of the cigarettes that I have and find some sensible substitutes. I was told to invest in some saltine crackers and plenty of water. I like baby carrots so I'll start there. The key to overcoming an addiction (Nicotine IS addictive) is pushing through the cravings and overcoming emotional triggers. Most addictions are fueled by a person's inability to cope with their own feelings. I am going to report my progress, or lack of, as things unfold. What I would love to be able to say at the end of 60 days (trying to be realistic) is that I am a non-smoker.
Okay so now that we have a goal, what's the plan? I guess I should probably get rid of the cigarettes that I have and find some sensible substitutes. I was told to invest in some saltine crackers and plenty of water. I like baby carrots so I'll start there. The key to overcoming an addiction (Nicotine IS addictive) is pushing through the cravings and overcoming emotional triggers. Most addictions are fueled by a person's inability to cope with their own feelings. I am going to report my progress, or lack of, as things unfold. What I would love to be able to say at the end of 60 days (trying to be realistic) is that I am a non-smoker.
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