day three on the vapor pen and no cigs

[fizzgig]

still want a real smoke, but nothing i can't handle. i use it inside, but still prefer to go outside because it seems to satisfy the cravings a bit better. it's also been far too nice to not be outside.

wake up routine doesn't feel disrupted, nor does the driving routine. nursed a few beers at my buddy's the other night (he smokes inside) and i made it through fine.

it was nice to have an extra 40 bucks for groceries yesterday, too. yes, it is a good move for my health, but it's even better for the bank account.

things have been so stressful at home lately that i was worried about being able to pull this off, but i think i can do this.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Good for you, my dear fizzgig!

YES, you can do it!

Keep on keepin' on...

[fizzgig]

3. thanks, peggy

just gotta do it one day at a time.

[arcane1]

2. Hell yes!!

I've been doing the "follow the money" thing too. It wasn't my motive, but it's a fun way of having something to measure against. Better breathing and health are more gradual and unquantifiable. And since it's 7 bucks a pack here, it's great to say "100 days = $700"

[fizzgig]

5. it works out to about $175 a month for us

need to work out the money side for the vapor refills, but our savings should cover phone and internet bills. it is nice to have something quantifiable on this journey.

[ZombieHorde]

4. One question.

Why do you hate children?

[fizzgig]

6. because they're noisy and gross

[ZombieHorde]

7. Hmmm...good points.

Well played, fizzgig.

[applegrove]

8. Good that you go outside to smoke the vapour. You will not associate smoking with inside.

There is the quintet.com. A great place to log into when you have a crave. Type "help". Thank all those who lift you and your quit up. Thank them all and bang...your crave is over.

[fizzgig]

9. loungers have been so great

i feel like i'm fishing for validation or kudos, but the support really helps.

[applegrove]

10. Quiting smoking is really hard. Do not

hesitate to ask for help, here or elsewhere. I've been quit 6 years snd I don't miss smokes at all.

[NJCher]

11. bravo fizzgig

The money comment amazed me. You are talking some serious $$ immediate savings--and imagine that over time.

One thing you will really like is when your taste buds awaken. Food tastes so much better and I do mean the healthy things, like salads, vegetables, etc.

Keep it up!


Cher

[fizzgig]

12. thanks!

i am already trying to be mindful of my seasoning, mostly the salt. i love veggies and salads and whatnot, but they're usually pretty heavily salted when i eat them. cooking will take a bit of adjusting, but i'll get it right.

[rurallib]

13. my admiration and wish for a great outcome!

been there, done that and I know it was not easy
ETA - think how happy you will be when you make that first week, then the second week then ......

[fizzgig]

17. each day is a small victory

been hitting the vape pen hard and still find myself reaching for the cigs. the first day was maddening, but it's going more smoothly than i anticipated.

[2theleft]

14. Good for you!! I just ordered my ecig...

2 weeks to get here. Probably sooner, but I have to go visit my sister next week and it will be a stressful trip because my mother (who moved in with her 6 months ago) is being a complete ass. Quit date on 4/1 when I return.

Keep posting your progress! It's encouraging to me and probably helps hold you accountable as well.

Let me know if you need to vent/cry/whatever. I've tried to quit before and only those that have smoked get how freaking hard it really is.

[fizzgig]

18. good luck to you

this was an impromptu thing, no time to gear up for it, but it was something i'd have to do sooner or later.

the pen is really helpful because i still get that feeling of routine and makes it easier to be around people who smoke, which is a lot of people in my life.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

15. way to go, fizzgig. you can do this!

[fizzgig]

19. thanks lady!

hope you are well.

[Autumn]

16. Good for you. I got my e cig Jan 31, have not smoked a cigarette since

and have been on the no nicotine juice a little over two weeks. I don't even think to use it much any more, maybe 4 or 5 puffs a day.I bought the strongest nicotine juice mix to use at first, the bottle for a pack and a half a day and a bottle mixed for half a pack and the one with zero nicotine. The transition was smooth and painless no urges, irritability or anything. Good luck and keep track of the money you are saving.

[fizzgig]

20. i was irritable as all get out the first day

but don't know if it was the not smoking or that i was just having a shit day.

that extra money is going to make a big difference.

[Skittles]

21. cease with that stress excuse, fizzgig

yes INDEED

http://whyquit.com/joel/Joel_01_07_smoke_for_stress.html

[fizzgig]

22. it's been nothing but stress and unhappiness for me lately

i've been tempted the last few days, but haven't given in. i wasn't even ready to do this, but here i am and i'll be damned if i give up.

[Skittles]

23. try to realize it's just the nicodemon trying to get you to smoke

look, you always have partners here - if you really think you're gonna cave, make a resolution to POST A THREAD ON DU ABOUT IT ...... we will be here for you

[Dystopian]

24. Thank you, fizzgig

I come here ...not often.

I feel lost and out of touch.
But I remembered your post, and was inspired.
I've not had a cigarette in 48 hours ...
Yet I am still battling nicotine with the lowest dose with my e-cig.

It was so difficult to switch from rolling my own...American Spirit.... to the e-cig.
I'm assuming that you're not getting the nicotine. Am I correct?

Are you doing plain vapor?
I hope to reach that goal soon.

Thank you for being my inspiration.


peace & love~

[Jesus Malverde]

25. You might consider reading alan carrs the easy way to stop smoking.

It clears up a lot of misconceptions about smoking, nicotine addiction and quitting.

Good luck.

[Behind the Aegis]

26. Awesome!

I had 15 yesterday. That is the first time I have done that since I was 18 (or incredibly sick). You can do it!!!

[azurnoir]

27. Your inspirational

I'm trying can't quite say what's wrong or why vapeing isn't doing it for me