I quit drinking for a few months. It helped break the nicotine habit, as a few beers after work were always accompanied by a few smokes. Cutting out the beer made it easier to walk away from the environment that promoted smoking.
My willpower was not strong enough to keep me off alcohol for long. I no longer have a beer at the end of the day at work. I do, however, still imbide once I get home. One or two light beers are still part of my evening routine. Some days a White Russian is my choice of entertainment. The important thing for me is moderation. Sure, 100% abstinence would be far better for me. But, in the grand scheme of things, a couple beers an evening compared to what I used to consume & inhale is a HUGE step in the right direction.
It's all about taking little steps to improvement.
You are taking the biggest little step right now. Good Luck to you!

David

Good luck to you, man!

If you're looking for something to read, try the Stephen King short story, "Quitters, Inc." It can be found in his Night Shift anthology.

Do not read any spoilers first!

On a side note: Wasn't "Quitters Inc." the inspiration for the movie "Cats Eye"? Or at least one section of it...

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-Evan


Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

A man goes in for his annual physical and his doctor says, "You're going to hae to give up fast women, smoking, and drinking, you know."
The man asks, "Will I live longer?"
The doctor answers, "I don't know if you'll really live longer, but it'll SEEM like it."

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Good luck 'pig! I've got a couple employees who have been kicking the habit for just over a month now and have generally been miserable but are sticking with it.

Think of all you can buy with the money you'll save by not buying cigs, like...more cars.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Good luck with the quitting. PP. It's a royal PITA to quit. I'm an expewrt, having quit many times.

No kidding! When I started smoking (I hate to admit how young I was), cigarettes were about 20-25 cents a pack. I don't even know what they are now. I just know that unless you're getting stoned off of them, you're spending way too much!

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Kevin- We are proud of you for doing this. I quit back in 89' and it was not easy. I was so addicted if someone walked by me with a smoke I'd start to salivate, that went away after a few weeks. I used the Nicorette gum back then and it worked for me.
Good luck and when you get the urge just go on the Forum and we are here to help. BTW your gonna start bringing up alot of crap from your lungs the first few weeks because the cilia will start working again and sweeping out crap from your lungs. Good Luck!

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

I almost forgot about that. I developed a cough for a while until my lungs were cleared up a bit I guess. Anyway ... I remembered being impressed at how quickly my stamina and wind came back after quitting.

It's nice to be able to take a DEEP breath without coughing or wheezing.

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

AND.....it hurt to take a really deeep breath because I hadn't used those mucles in such a long time and food started to taste really, really good.

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL

I wonder if that's the reason a lot of people put on weight after they quit? Food doesn't taste like $h!t anymore?

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

That ... and after you quit smoking, food can become a substitute for the routine of smoking. You need to avoid snacking when you quit smoking or you'll pack on the pounds.

Another hard part of quitting for me was taking breaks at work. At first I stopped taking them, but realized that I still needed to get away from the desk and relax for a minute every now and then.

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Chad
2013 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

It helps when they make your office a no smoking area.

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" We have nothing to fear but the main stream media itself . . . ."- Adapted from Franklin D Roosevelt for the 21st century

OBK #55

1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

Cripes, good thing I never picked up the habit. I'm a fat enought ba$tard as it is without subbing snacks for smokes.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

might have to resurrect the Get Healthy thread today?

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"It's normal for these things to empty your wallet and break your heart in the process."
2012 SLK 350
1987 420 SEL