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| iruffell Member Since: 03 Sep 2010 Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire Posts: 343   
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100 days off the fags today which means I've saved nearly 800 quid!
I've already spent more than twice that though to reward myself  |
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17th Dec 2012 2:53pm |
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| superspoons Member Since: 16 Apr 2012 Location: Herts Posts: 314  
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Well done. Cheers, Superspoons |
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17th Dec 2012 2:55pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044 
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Good Man - congratulations!
I'm going to have a go at giving up again in 2013 as its getting pricey and the money could be used for other purposes! not quite up 20 a day but not far off at the moment - trouble is I get duty frees quite often and you really notice when a packet has to be bought for full price! Anyone tried the electric fags, patches. , gum etc ? which one works best or all three maybe. Keep it up DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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17th Dec 2012 5:17pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478 
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17th Dec 2012 5:25pm |
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| bilko Member Since: 08 Mar 2012 Location: warrington Posts: 106 
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Seven weeks for me! Ain't noway I'm going back on them.
Four days and four nights in hospital and looking at renal failure can change one's Outlook on life.
Dj I'm on the patches and I'm doing ok. didn't bother with electric fag, as your trying to break two habits..........1 the fags themselves.
2 the habit of lifting the hand up to your mouth. Didn't try the gum.........been told it's minging. And don't try the mints......you'll end up with minty wind. And if you swallow half a mint you'll have hiccups for hours. ........honest it happened to me. |
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17th Dec 2012 7:15pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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Go cold turkey but keep some fags on hand.
It's easier if you know you can have one if you really want it. Remember, you're never more desperate for a smoke than when you've run out, so don't run out.  |
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17th Dec 2012 7:23pm |
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| haworthj Member Since: 01 Nov 2010 Location: Sussex Posts: 178
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I gave up a few years ago. it's hard, but keep going. I've now started Nordic Walking to get my fitness levels up. Has anyone else tried it?
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17th Dec 2012 7:46pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897
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Being able to walk more than 100 yards without a stick is my priority.  |
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17th Dec 2012 8:09pm |
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| bilko Member Since: 08 Mar 2012 Location: warrington Posts: 106
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Go on what's Nordic walking? (Ever had the feeling you''ll regret asking a question) |
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17th Dec 2012 8:34pm |
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| d j hutton Member Since: 30 Jul 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 1044
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Mrs H gave up and started Nordic walking too, those sticks are pricy but she likes it! DJ 1989 200tdi 90 csw 2011 110 usw Orkney grey Buy British 🇬🇧 Defender Clothing Designs available at http://www.rangesports.com/acatalog/Defender-Stuff.html |
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17th Dec 2012 8:42pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897
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It's walking on all fours for those who can't manage on two.  |
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17th Dec 2012 8:47pm |
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| iruffell Member Since: 03 Sep 2010 Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire Posts: 343
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I've tried them all, this time I used the spray thing, bloody horrible and makes you feel sick, but at least there's no chance of getting hooked on it instead of the cigs. My wife has a friend who's been addicted to the nicotine tablets for 7 years now, no point in replacing one addiction with another. I think you have to really want to give up, I've tried many times before but really only half heartidly, this time I'm very determined and now not really thinking about it most of the time. I created an Android app to help me as well, it's free on Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...9raW5nIl0. |
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18th Dec 2012 8:22am |
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| reidzer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 12 |
I've been off them for a couple of months now but I'm on the chewing gum. I have met someone who has been on the chewing gum for nearly 10 years but I'm sure there is less people end up in hospital with chewing gum than smoking!
I was stopped for a year before but its easier to find an excuse to start againg than it is to stay stopped. |
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18th Dec 2012 9:28am |
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| TooTall Member Since: 10 Jul 2012 Location: Fens Posts: 504 
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Can I suggest you get a referral to your local StopSmoking Clinic where you can then get prescribed Champix - this course of pills blocks the nicotine receptors in the brain & requires no willpower whatsoever; I've been smoke free for 3yrs now
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18th Dec 2012 9:38am |
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