Pie's AF and NF Journey Journal

[Pie]

Getting closer to my quit date of 7/13/10. Feeling apprehensive and anxious. Hope I've done enough planning. So happy to have found you all! Feel the need to tackle both AL and cigs at the same time as they are so intertwined for me. Here's what my kitchen counter looks like.
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[one2many]

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Awwhhh Pie,

What GREAT planning, just shows how serious you are.

Good for you, will be Keeping an eye on this thread with interest!

[KatieB]

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Hey Pie - can I join in? i only have 10 cigs left, then I want to quit too.. i am OVER it!!!

[Pie]

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Thanks, Oney!

Hi, Katie! Let's go, girl! For the smoking I'm using Alan Carr's Easy Way book and his webcast, since there are no live seminars near me. Also started a Chantix prescription four days ago. There are some reports that Chantix can help with AL cravings as well; I hope so.

And for the alcohol, obviously MWO, except the only med I have is the Chantix. This time tomorrow morning, I'll come face to face with my quit plan. So glad you guys are here for support!

Pie

[KatieB]

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Hey Pie,
I'm also going to try to quit tomorrow.. just smoked my last cigarette.. we CAN do this! I am going to use the gum (nicorette) if I get a craving I can't handle, and go from there.. i really need to learn how to de-stress without picking up one of the horrible cancer sticks!
Katie x

[KatieB]

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Pie - how are you going with the no-smoking? though i think its probably night time where you are at the moment.. its now nearly 1pm in Aus, and I have managed to not smoke at all today.. and ive only had 2 sticks of nicorette gum! I am finding i am able to think more of other things now i know i cannot smoke, it is easy to banish from my mind and just concentrate on LIVING rather than when i can have my next cigarette! its a very freeing feeling...

[Pie]

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Well done, Katie! Bet it felt great to type that "smoke free" message in your siggy line. You've accomplished so much in just a short time. It must make you very proud!

Day One is finally here, and I'm glad for it. AL won't be a problem until this evening. Made sure there's none in the house, so I'll deal with the temptation one way or another.

Gotta run for now,
Pie

[Pie]

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Finally back home after a long, busy day. Am roasting some potatoes on the grill and will soon add in that big filet mignon I just brought home. A normal person would uncork a luscious Red, but so far I'm cool with my Virgin Mary. It's a cigarette I'd really like. Here's to wrapping up my first AF and NF day. Seems like I'm on a seesaw that rides between panic and pride.

Pie

[Doggygirl]

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Good for you Pie. Loved the photo evidence of your plan in your first post! Do whatever it takes to not drink. Or smoke.

I can't believe you are having filet and didn't invite me. Don't tell me - pie for dessert??? (sorry!)

DG

[KatieB]

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Pie,
You are doing great! i'm 'missing' a cig too every now and then.. but remember its a myth, its not something we need at all! there are other ways to relax and enjoy life - oney listed heaps!
Katie xx

[papmom3]

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HI Pie-I look forward to following you on your journey. I know it means so much to me when people post in mine so I'll do my best to be a regular visitor. Loved your photo of your tools. I absolutely cannot go without my All One in the morning. I'll let you in on a secret: The shaker cup they send to you with the powder doesn't do a very good job and the powder doesn't blend very well. So here is what I do: 1/2 cup low sugar Tropicana OJ and 1/2 Cup Vanilla Lite Silk Soy, one ice cube and 1 scoop All One. this goes in my Magic Bullet :h and blends for about 1 minute. Instant Creamscicle smoothie!! Of course you can use any fruit or juice. Hope you love the All One as I do!! Also, make sure you take the GABA (if you ordered that as well) with the All one in the morning. It needs the B vitamins to synthsize into L-Tryp and another amino acid. Same with the L-Glut. I save my Vit B complex caplet for the evening supps so the second L-Glut is taken with Vit. B.

Good luck!!:l

[mollyka]

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Morning Pie, just to add my well wishes on the booze and smokes!
Molly

[Pie]

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Hi Molly, papmom, DG!

Nice of ya'll to stop by! DG, I wouldn't have known the importance of having a plan except for what others have shared here on MWO. Your posts, in particular, made that point clear! Papmom, I'll be coming by your thread soon for a visit; appreciate your advice.

Only real difficulty doing without AL on Day One was trying to get to sleep. Took about two hours. Is this normal? I'm used to just passing out! )

Pie

[one2many]

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Thats normal Pie......don't worry it will regulate itself soon, there is nothing like falling into a deep relaxing sleep sober and waking up refreshed and happy.

YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!!

[one2many]

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Oh and one more thing that helped me. wht not put your AF and Smoke free days in your signature, I loved changing it every day and adding another day on...