Today was a pretty good day.
It was definitely better than yesterday, with all that anxiety and stress. I had off today, so I had none of that.
I hung out with a friend, went out to lunch, enjoyed the day, and didn’t really have any cigarette cravings at all.
So, all-in-all, it was a good day.
I still haven’t managed to re-insert myself back into the gym. The gym used to be my second home.
I know it’s what I should be doing, but I just haven’t had the courage to take the first step. I keep making excuses not to go.
I know that once I do start going on a regular basis, my mindset will change even more.
Right now I have no intention at all to smoke cigarettes. I’ve got a good chunk of days under my belt, and I’m not about to throw it away over something stupid.
The gym just reinforces every positive thought in my mind. It’s a good place to zone out and think about life, and where you’re headed.
It’s a place to think positive thoughts.
I did plan a running excursion with my friend for every Friday morning. Hopefully that works out, because that will be a very smart move to make.
It will force me to get out there and start exercising. I know that once I start doing it, I’m going to love it and it will change my life.
Personally, I can’t wait until I’m going to the gym on a regular basis. I’m ready to get in the best shape of my life.
I’ve always dreamed of being a really muscular person. That’s always been a goal of mine, though smoking always got in the way.
I remember about 6 years ago I went to the gym religiously day in day out. But I was also a heavy smoker who didn’t put as much effort into things as I should’ve.
You see, when you’re a smoker, and you’re in an environment in which you can’t smoke, all you think about is leaving and going outside to have one.
That’s the reality of it all.
Sure, you can run 30 minutes on the treadmill, and do some other exercises, but in the back of your mind, you are craving a cigarette and you can’t wait to leave to have one.
That’s what my life was like.
Sometimes I’d leave after 30 minutes. I just didn’t care. All I wanted to do was leave and go smoke in my car.
My car smelled like an ashtray, and so did my gym clothes.
I certainly wasn’t a healthy person just because I went to the gym. Far from that, actually.
What’s the point in going if you’re just going to chain smoke as soon as you leave?
Yuck!
A little while after that I got bronchitis, and I definitely learned my lesson from that experience.
I quit after that and it lasted about 5 months, because somehow nicotine found it’s way back into my life. My mindset was not strong enough, and plus I was young.
I was still going out multiple times per week, so that didn’t help any.
But that’s way in the past, my mindset is much stronger now. I’ve relapsed 100’s of times since then, so I know what’s really going on.
It’s all one big lie.
You don’t need to smoke. You don’t need to inhale. It doesn’t prevent or take away any anxiety or stress. It doesn’t calm you down. It’s doesn’t taste or smell good.
It just isn’t cool.
It’s all one gigantic lie and nicotine won for many years. It takes a strong person to figure everything out.
You can’t just be a heavy smoker one day, and randomly decide to quit the next. It just doesn’t work that way.
You have to know, at the bottom of your heart and soul, that you will do ANYTHING it takes to succeed.
Years ago, I wasn’t willing to do anything. This time, I am ready.
Day 27 coming to an end. I could never have come this far without this site. I’m so thankful to Mateo and everyone who has contributed here with their progress. It’s been wonderful to have been in the same boat with you all! This is just the beginning and I know there is a lot more to come, but I’ll be ready.
I just starting day 27 and was curious since this post of yours was a few months ago if you in fact are still going strong not smoking? I often wonder what happened to all the people who went through this 30 day thing if they in fact are still non smokers….I’m doing good but still go through restlessness and that’s what makes me think I want or need a cigarette. I really don’t though. My problem is I’m bored. Most people my age don’t hang out much yet I still like to hang out with friends. THAT’S WHY ITS STILL HARD FOR ME AT 27 DAYS….JUST BOREDOM!
Day 27 and I’m feeling like an old pro at pushing down these cravings and nagging excuses that still pop up. For the most part though I’m looking forward to a summer free of smoke!
Day 27 for me has been very tough I just realized I have not smoked for this amount of time. It’s crazy how time flies when you are not thinking about it. I did feel very triggered today at work with all the stressors I have going on. I work in the human service field so at times it can be mentally draining. I plan on sticking to my plan on not smoking and try to remain positive. I was a smoker for more than 11 years. Good luck to everyone in their journey.
Day 27 for me I can say I don’t think about smoking anymore, but the last 2 days I’ve had what feels like small heart palpitations all day. I think it’s just my lungs healing after 25 years of smoking, I still get acid reflux but not as bad as the first 2 weeks. I’m currently fighting a sever pan sinus infection in which the doc is telling me I need sinus surgery to get rid of cause the antibiotics aren’t working, but at least I don’t smoke anymore it will make recovery a lot easier.
Day 27 for me today. I will say things are much better for me since day 20. I still do get cravings which got converted restlessness situation but they are not that bad as before.
I can safely say that things are improving on daily basis. I am lucky in a way that last 27 days are not at all stressful. Not sure on if I will survive the stressful day or not if it comes
Day 27 for me; just went through a stressful situation with a very sick family member who I am very close to. The cigarette thought entered my mind several times, but nope, I didn’t cave! That’s huge!! When I thought about the cigarette, I thought about the walk to the smoking area at the hospital, that didn’t entice me. Then I thought about how that 1 family member smokes and reeks of cigarettes when he comes in the room – that used to be me, but not this time! Huge victories!!
D27 for me also. I can relate to everything you said Matt, I always worked out, treadmill, rowing machine, Pilates, weights and bike riding
Even while doing all that smoking was in my mind.
Finish the treadmill, run for a smoke, go back to do the rowing machine, go out for a smoke,
Before going for a bike ride, have a smoke, huff and puff while riding but as soon as it was done, have a smoke…absolute craziness!
Doing things for health yet smoking, the unhealthiest thing I could do….all counterproductive.
Anyway hope today will be better than D26, it was one crave after another. Did hours of gardening and my mind kept saying “smoke break”
So glad I stood strong, woke up this morning grateful to have another day under my belt.