Thread: Anyone here quit smoking successfully?

I quit 20 years ago, I used 1 approach, I quit. I had made up my mind if I said I was trying to quit I was implying to myself and others that there was a chance of failure. I bought 3 Lbs of modeling clay. 26 board foot of oak & 8 ea. 10' sticks of 5/8 square stock steel. I also bought a giant bad of jolly ranchers.

Between woodworking, Blacksmithing and playing with clay I double dog dared anyone to talk to me for 3 days.
3 days turned into 3 weeks, that turned into 3 months. 20 years later I am glad I kicked Mr. Viceroy's butt to the curb.

Last summer, I threw away the pack that set in my jewelery box unopened all those years.

Yeah, I quit cigarettes six years ago but only smoked a pack a week. Still have dreams about smoking and being really disappointed at myself for starting up again every now and then. I quit cold turkey and started back at my chosen sport, because I was compelled to slog my guts out would not touch the cigarettes any more for fear I would drop in the middle of a training session. The thing that did it for me was I lit one up and then hid from my niece who was watching, that is when the light bulb went on

I stopped smoking about 5 yrs ago. I watched a video by a chap called Alan Carr called easy ways to stop. Got it on eBay for 4 quid, he also has books. I watched it one time only and never smoked again, the great thing was I never had any withdrawal symptoms. I was a pack a day man. His system for me was the best very easy, just watch and listen for about 1 hour that's it.

March 4, 1986 @ 1630 hrs. Was not easy. Followed US Army Guide to Physical Fitness....and it worked.

I quit when my son was born 2 years ago. No program, pills or voodoo needed.. Did the carr routine as well. Had some rough times after dinner and the occasional beer night but im standing strong, smoke free

I was thinking about this thread yesterday. Going only 11 months now, not one cigarette.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

I was thinking about this thread yesterday. Going only 11 months now, not one cigarette.

I have never met you but I am proud to call you friend for having the guts to rule your on life.
Dang proud of you!!!

Kevin

June 22, 2006... I quit cold turkey and not a single smoke since. I still get small cravings from time to time, but they literally last only an instant.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

I was thinking about this thread yesterday. Going only 11 months now, not one cigarette.

Congrats, welcome to the club.

I quit six months ago after 6 years. Best thing I've ever done for myself. Cold turkey. Like the leftovers from thanksgiving.