well done becky, i gave up 2 half years ago, when i was told i had RA I HAD SMOKED SINCE I WAS 13, and it was like giving up an old pal, i have not looked back sometime when im stressed i think i could go a cig but it passes, keep up the good work think what you have gone through so far, you are doing great i went and brushed my teeth when i wanted 1 or took the dog for a walk, or just changing where you sit helps as well dont give up sylvia xx

Hi Becky and Sara,
WELL DONE for another week passed . Do keep active as possible and
have a strategy for those weak moments. How much have you saved?
I do hope you are putting the money in a special tin for trips or clothes
Carry on the good work Anne

Don't apologise mags I completely understand where you're coming from, there is nothing quite so good as a cigarette for all sorts of moments in your life. I just wish I could stop salivating every time I smell somebody else's smoke, it'll pass I'm sure.

I'm not saving the money Anne, it was only ever £10 a week at most I used to smoke tiny rollies, a friend of mine called them prison fags! But I'm wishing I had done now, I've put on half a stone and on the verge of needing a whole new wardrobe! Must stop snacking, I never realised how much of an appetite suppressant smoking was and its that old oral gratification that you miss as well. Wonder how else I can satisfy that! Anyway, I'll get the weight thing under control at some point, its better for you than smoking or that's what all the propaganda says at any rate.

Sara

Hi sara I am still off the smokes and I put on nearly a stone in weight but now starting to come off well done and keep going your doing great x