Resolution: A Smoker's Tale

I don't have any data to back this up. But I'm confident that the top 3 New Year's Resolutions, in no specific order, are:

1. Lose weight

2. Quit Drinking

3. Quit Smoking

I could be wrong. But I always seem to hear those three thrown out in resolute fashion around New Years. For the past 15 years my own resolution has been the very unoriginal ...cough...ahem...cough cough...Quit Smoking! I've always waited for the New Year to give quitting another shot, with the same result: Back on the butts before the Super Bowl. This year I changed it up a little and got a jumpstart on this year's resolution. I haven't had a smoke in three weeks so my new - new year's resolution is (cue the trumpets!):

Continue to not smoke!

Sure, it's the same as "Quit Smoking". But this just may be the psychological advantage I needed all along. Fingers crossed!

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Bethany R. Dec 27, 2006, 12:30pm EST

Three weeks is a great start Alan! Keep it up. I know you can do it!

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Jennifer A. Dec 27, 2006, 12:30pm EST

Good for you, Alan! Smoking cessation is one of the hardest things I've ever done, but it's worth it. Good luck!

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Jeff Cusson Dec 27, 2006, 3:48pm EST

Good for you, Alan! Keep it up, because you stink... I mean... you could smell prettier.

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Steve Johnson Dec 27, 2006, 4:38pm EST

Alan, good job. Keep it up. I remember that if I relapse, I can still quit again. It gets easier as time goes on. And when I want to smoke, I ask myself, "Why?". I find other reasons for why I crave. I find myself wanting to smoke on the holidays... or at other stressful times. I just remind myself that the holidays and stressful times will pass and I don't need to smoke. Its make me more self aware. I also try to avoid people, places and things that trigger me to smoke... which ain't easy, but in the longer run, I have been able to go back and not worry about smoking. Good luck, Alan. We all want you to be healthy and live long and prosper (and to enjoy that $1000 annual vacation).

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Kate Keeley Jan 24, 2008, 12:51pm EST

Congrats! I love the slightly scientific aspect of this as well as the motivation.

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Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Jan 24, 2008, 1:22pm EST

Congratulations! I decided to quit on an arbitrary day myself. My last smoke was June 23rd...I just made it to the 7 month mark! I still can't believe it. It is still a daily struggle though. Good luck!

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Todd L Jan 24, 2008, 1:29pm EST

OMG....Moggy, the 23rd is my birthday for starters, and on top of that, I was in the hospital in 07 for pnumonia, (sp), during the month of June... anyway....I stopped cold turkey also, and yes it is hard...But I haven't gave in since.....Still hanging in there and being strong.......

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