General Chat

He said it in front of witnesses who will ensure that he stumps up the money!! :O) Allen Carr seems like a way forward.... there's also an internet training session so I may go that way!!

I agree with Ros - get it in writing!!!!! Good luck Diana - I am another who gave up after over 20 years - never thought I could! I also read Allen Carr, its worth you investing in it m'dear. Maz. XX

Thanks guys for all the tips.... I think the walking will combat the weight gain!! Linda.... I know exactly what you mean.... it crossed my mind, but I genuinely believe that he is trying to encourage me.... and £1000 is 10% of my target so not only will I be healthier, I'll be stripping him of cash too!! :O)

We expect to see lots of mails from you..... It's good to keep your hands busy, so the more time typing the better..... As you are going to officially start 2005, you can try and help yourself but cutting down a bit now, Take it slowly and it should help eg if you smoke 20 a day, cut it down to 19 a day for the first week, then 18 a day the next week - 7 weeks till year end!! this helps to prepare yourself, My father went on a medical supported course and they just spoke about/prepared to give up for the first 3 weeks, We are behind you.

Di.it is tough.The first thing you find is you don't know what to do with your hands.But that does pass.Then another thing is that it seems to be calming as we draw in breath and let it out slowly.I was taught to go on drawing in breath and letting it out slowly as if I had a cigarette in my hand.I went through the motions at first,and then it bacame a breathing exercise when things got jumpy.It does work.The worst time is the sit down with a cup of tea or coffee as you are probably used to lighting up.Try and do something else here like a crossword puzzle,or just read a book or mag article.Just don't sit and do nothing at first as that is when you get the craving,when you are not occupied. Weught gain.For the first few weeks you will put on weight so you will need to step up your exercise routine and as you are already pretty active the weight gain will probably ease off early. You have a great attitutude to it- Good Luck Rose

I am fully behind you.Good Luck.That is exactly how I stopped.Immin bet me that I could not give up so I did.20 years ago now.I had smoked from 18-41 All the bestRose

Good luck Diana, just make sure you get that in writing and witnessed. We don't want him reneging on the deal!

Its just a year since I gave up I still think about them but would never smoke again but yes I have put on weight boo hoo ..but when I felt like one I played mahjong on puter when I had finished the game the craving had gone they say your longest craving is just 3 mins......I went to the no-smoking clinic and never used anything and I smoked30-40 per day since I was 16 Im 56 now Linda

Simon i have emailed you as i would love more details on Allen Carr. Hal.... I have been soming for 24 years now so I think the weight will go on too.... I have never dieted in my life.... dreading being a non smoking overweight 40 year old!!

I stoped smoking after 40yrs. and its been 10yrs.now,Ive put on a bit of weight,but I think thats because I,ve been over doing it on the( five fruit and veg)per day,i/eToo much of the Grapes,Liquid form.However,Good luck in Stopping, After a while,you,ll wonder why you ever smoked in the first place.Hal.

Go on an Allen Carr Easyway course, if you can afford it; or at the very least read the book. I've recently given up against all the odds (I too love smoking) using his method; its great and so simple. It makes you realise just how easy giving up can be and, more importantly, how ridiculous things like patches etc are.

You will have all our support on here of course. Ann Glos

Linda.... no you weren't too strong with your words!! I need to be told things like this to convince myself it's the right thing to do.... sounds daft i know but this is an addiction for me now and it will be tough!! Paul.... I call it emotional blackmail myself... and yes I am giggling!! Steph.... thanks chick but I'll remind you of that when I am grumpty and irritable!! :O)

lol !! £1000! go for it Diana, i know you can do it!!! xxxxxx

crafty bugger, thats what you call "an offer you can't refuse" isn't it !

I have to stop smoking on January 2nd 2005 and not smoke until China in May and he will pay £1000 to Cancer Research UK!! Do you know how much I hate him right now? I love smoking, but I can not allow the charity to miss out on a £1000 - I am so gonna need your support through this!!

My delightful husband has challenged me....