Outside Lane
I quit on this past New Year's Day. Cold turkey. I haven't had any real cravings past the first couple of days. I feel great. I started smoking at 21 and now at 51 it's been way too long. I quit for 8 months a few years ago - this time I feel I am ready. I look forward to healthier days, fresher air, some new PRs (it could happen), and a clearer head.
See how they run...
Been almost 8 months now - still smoke free. Training for my first marathon and feeling pretty good. Gained some weight after quitting but I think I am starting to lose it now.
I know it probably won't resurrect this group from the dead, but just wanted to post that sometime in October is a year since I've had a cigarette! I have no idea what day exactly--I wasn't paying attention--but I calculated it back to October. Hooray! Hope everyone else is smoke free.
Call me Ray (not Ishmael)
Way to go! Doesn't it feel good to be rid of the habit? I no longer think about smoking. But I do think about how good it feels - ran my first marathon last weekend.
It feels so good! I'm one of those born-again nonsmokers--totally grossed out by it.
I saw your brief RR. Nice job, Beatle!
Over one year now - gained some weight but I know I am better off!
Two years of no butts!