The cigarettes are gone. And I have actually told someone about my wanting to quit. It makes it more real. I CAN DO THIS! If I can keep myself busy, I'll be golden. I think it might be harder when Jim is home, since he's a smoker too. And that's when there will be cigarettes here. But if I tell him that I am quitting, maybe he can keep me accountable! one day at a time, right? Maybe this will help with my weight loss journey too?!

The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours - it is an amazing journey - and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the day your life really begins. ~Bob Moawad

Wanting to QUIT

I WANT to quit smoking. I have done this before. I did this when I was pregnant with Madelyn. I know I can do this. There are SO many reason that I should quit!! Not only for my daughter, and my self, but there is CANCER in my family. That is SUCH an ugly word. My maternal grandmother has/is battling breast cancer & colon cancer. Cancer is now on both sides of my family. This is the best reason to quit. This is where I will post my progress, as well as ask for tips and support. I began smoking about 8 years ago. WHY? I don't really know how to answer that question. And If I could quit for the health and well being of Maddy, then why can't I do it for myself!? After I got engaged in Feb, 2010, I told myself, I want to stop smoking by my wedding. My wedding is about 108 days away, and I still pick up that cigarette. I don't want to stand outside in my wedding dress at my wedding, smoking! GROSS. So it begins now. My current pack is almost gone, and once it is, there will be no more for me. I smoke about 1 pack per day. If I can quit, my next mission is to get Jim to quit! One thing at a time.

"If people don't love themselves enough to cut down on their smoking,
they may love someone else enough to do it."

    - anonymous smoker