Hi ToriLeigh
How long has it been since you started smoking again? I started back about two weeks before Christmas, I'd given up 2-3 years ago when I got pregnant. Even though I've been smoking for a month or so, I know I'm not quite addicted properly yet because it's not too hard to resist the urge to smoke - are you at that stage too, or do you think you're as addicted as you were before?
I sort of gave up today, and I haven't eaten any extra, I don't think. But it's really early days so far. I would say the things that have worked for me (although YMMV) are...
1. I'm avoiding hanging out with family or friends that smoke, just for now
2. I've made sure there aren't any biscuits or cake in the house (this is usually the case, but it goes double for now)
3. I've got some low calorie rice cakes for when I really feel like nibbling, also some sugar free mints
4. I'm drinking extra coffee so that I've got something to reach for.
Cheers, and good luck!
QoS
Edited to say I just read Onederchic's link and Allen Carr's book was what helped me give up the first time, and that's the approach I'm taking now. If I hadn't lent my copy to my sister I'd be a bit stronger about giving up today because I'd be re-reading it!!!
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