reasons i wanted to quit
the original list of reasons why i wanted to quit smoking:
1) i've already given myself emphysema by smoking; i can't afford to let it get any worse than it already is.
2) i want to be able to breathe freely: having emphysema and bronchitis has been pretty scary; there have been times over the last couple of weeks that i couldn't take a breath without going into a choking, gagging, coughing fit.
3) i want to be free of this disgusting, dirty habit.
4) i want to get healthy: i'd like to start working out again, lose my spare tire, and be able to participate in strenuous physical activities without feeling like i'm going to have a heart attack.
5) i'd rather not be an outcast anymore; i'm tired of people looking at me like i've got leprosy because i'm smoking a cigarette.
6) i want to be more attractive to women.
7) i hate the stink of cigarettes. even as a smoker, it pisses me off when someone's smoking somewhere they shouldn't be, and it interferes with my enjoyment of a situation (like when someone at an adjacent table in a restaurant lights up - i hate that).
8) i'd like to look better, smell better, and feel better about myself.
9) i want my circulation to improve so my hands and feet aren't cold constantly any more.
10) if Bob could do it, so can i!
I just think you're the greatest!
I also have a son who will not come to my home because of the smell.
Tomorrow is my quit date - I'm a little scared, but I've been spending a LOT of time online with FFS and now that I found this site I imagine I'll be spending a lot of time on it as well.
Years ago when I originally went to FFS (in person) there were NO support groups of anykind for smokers - what a joy to know all I have to do to get help is just go online.
By the way - the last time I went to FFS it did work - only I didn't "work it" and started to smoke again after three months.
This time I will work it - because I'm worth it!