tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post4032489161198059942..comments2023-10-16T09:53:51.621-04:00Comments on Single Guy Money: Quitting Smoking - One Month LaterMoney Crashershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458978398655534075noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-84852766949023169482009-12-19T20:36:42.114-05:002009-12-19T20:36:42.114-05:00The best way to quit is to have the mindset that u...The best way to quit is to have the mindset that under no circumstances am I going to buy a pack of cigarettes again. Stick with it and you will transform into a non-smoker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-74162460782114166772009-03-31T00:00:00.000-04:002009-03-31T00:00:00.000-04:00The way that I quit was to follow the "cigarette t...The way that I quit was to follow the "cigarette timer" method that this guy writes about:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.everylastpenny.com/Lifestyle/Time_Your_Cigarettes.html" REL="nofollow">http://www.everylastpenny.com/Lifestyle/Time_Your_Cigarettes.html</A><BR/><BR/>Originally I used the tip to just save a few bucks each month, but I found that it worked so well that after a while I decided toshoolzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04465959418496012455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-48084470016293633572009-02-25T22:00:00.000-05:002009-02-25T22:00:00.000-05:00Tomorrow will be Day 9 for me. It actually hasn't ...Tomorrow will be Day 9 for me. It actually hasn't been that bad as far as cravings go, but I realize now how much I really like to smoke. The gum has been good for me in that it alleviates the nicotine jones and the oral fixation simultaneously.<BR/><BR/>JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-3747855355305403012009-02-23T10:16:00.000-05:002009-02-23T10:16:00.000-05:00Good work!You have no idea how happy you will make...Good work!<BR/><BR/>You have no idea how happy you will make the people who love you. I worried nonstop after my son took up smoking -- his grandmother died hideously at the hands of the nicotine peddlers -- and I rejoice every single day since he succeeded in quitting. <BR/><BR/>Hope you use the savings to buy yourself a wonderful reward. A friend who kicked the killer weed (tobacco, that is, Funny about Moneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188173788063351801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-48838501608025991702009-02-22T10:03:00.000-05:002009-02-22T10:03:00.000-05:00@Rebecca: Congratulations to you too! I am on my l...@Rebecca: Congratulations to you too! I am on my last stage with the patch and I have about 8 more days to go until I'm completely done. <BR/><BR/>@Scott: I haven't really noticed a difference in the taste of food but my sense of smell has certainly gotten better.SingleGuyMoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525952724884778798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-23786586461696801472009-02-22T02:29:00.000-05:002009-02-22T02:29:00.000-05:00Congratulations! That's a huge step for your wall...Congratulations! That's a huge step for your wallet and your health. Keep up the good work!<BR/><BR/>My husband has said he plans to quit once we are settled into our new home. Here's hoping!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-71852024578890156302009-02-21T13:29:00.000-05:002009-02-21T13:29:00.000-05:00I'm still a day behind you on the quitting smoking...I'm still a day behind you on the quitting smoking!<BR/><BR/>30 days=$200 saved!<BR/>Ok well...um you see what happened was...I went shopping. :)<BR/><BR/>Congrats to you on 30 days!<BR/>Now give up the patch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-86197089854571129962009-02-21T03:48:00.000-05:002009-02-21T03:48:00.000-05:00Congratulations!!! This is a great accomplishment...Congratulations!!! This is a great accomplishment!!Grandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18235214310161945177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-73626509004701301942009-02-20T08:26:00.000-05:002009-02-20T08:26:00.000-05:00Wow that's great! I really need to quit, the last ...Wow that's great! I really need to quit, the last time I did I only lasted 3 weeks though, I plan to do it again real soon! Great work!<BR/><BR/>Emily<BR/><A HREF="http://www.blah-zay.com" REL="nofollow">Blah-Zay</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.mamaandhustler.com" REL="nofollow">Mama and Hustler???</A><BR/><A HREF="http://www.mymommychronicles.com" REL="nofollow">My Mommy Chronicles</A><BR/><A HREF="Emily Retherfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719006231064776672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-10834969787477227162009-02-20T01:17:00.000-05:002009-02-20T01:17:00.000-05:0010 cigarettes a day? That's actually nothing compa...10 cigarettes a day? That's actually nothing compared to what I used to smoke..I smoke a package a day! <BR/><BR/>Anyway, It's almost more then 3 years ago since I quit smoking and when I think about it...I don't know why I was so stupid to smoke!<BR/>I'm so glad that I've quit smoking! :D<BR/><BR/>Anyway... Good luck.. You don't need that sh*t!Behrad [BioTecK.net]https://www.blogger.com/profile/16641128479453897009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-27847128349338206492009-02-18T20:15:00.000-05:002009-02-18T20:15:00.000-05:00Way to go! Can't say that I was one who left an "i...Way to go! <BR/><BR/>Can't say that I was one who left an "inspirational" comment when you slipped up last month -- I was more of a jerk -- but I'm glad to hear that you've now apparently kicked the habit for good -- or you're at least on the cusp of giving them up for good.<BR/><BR/>Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-30859494385725921432009-02-18T15:28:00.000-05:002009-02-18T15:28:00.000-05:00Great job...keep it up!Great job...keep it up!Corrie at "Cents"able Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156997868428556144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-57529507388360452042009-02-18T14:02:00.000-05:002009-02-18T14:02:00.000-05:00Way to go! Have you noticed that food tastes diff...Way to go! Have you noticed that food tastes different for you now that you quit? I recall my dad saying that his taste buds changed when he quit. Things became more flavorful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-14850251727463726682009-02-17T18:35:00.000-05:002009-02-17T18:35:00.000-05:00Hey way to go! You'll save a bundle on health insu...Hey way to go! You'll save a bundle on health insurance, life insurance, etc over the years, too!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950629596068215063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-49062704654387015412009-02-17T15:58:00.000-05:002009-02-17T15:58:00.000-05:00COngratulations on getting this far. My theory (f...COngratulations on getting this far. My theory (from my own experience quitting) is quitting comes in stages of 3. 3 hours, 3 weeks, 3 months and 3 years. WHen you get through though milestones it gets easier every time.<BR/><BR/>While nicotine addiction is one thing, the habit of smoking was the bigger one for me. Drinking, driving, after meals etc. Change those habits for a bit relieves Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-17188282153793861032009-02-17T11:10:00.000-05:002009-02-17T11:10:00.000-05:00I was amazed at how much I did not like the taste ...I was amazed at how much I did not like the taste of smoking when I did slip up and cheat! Congratulations!nahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271150722494823997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-4112035185815649612009-02-17T09:30:00.000-05:002009-02-17T09:30:00.000-05:00I'm impressed that you've seen such great results ...I'm impressed that you've seen such great results so quickly! Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-37399166463074756522009-02-17T00:34:00.000-05:002009-02-17T00:34:00.000-05:00Congratulations on one month of no smoking - even ...Congratulations on one month of no smoking - even with slip ups.<BR/><BR/>I'm working on my goal of no soda, and almost made it two months - but slipped up recently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-90836056475535772722009-02-16T19:32:00.000-05:002009-02-16T19:32:00.000-05:00@Everyone - Thanks so much for the positive commen...@Everyone - Thanks so much for the positive comments<BR/><BR/>@J. Money - You crack me up man! <BR/><BR/>@FW - Congrats on 8 days! It does get easier. I wish I could tell you that the cravings go away but I'd be lying to you. <BR/><BR/>@Mominem - LOL, I will certainly have to use that one!<BR/><BR/>@Carrie - Yeah, not hacking up a lung is certainly an added bonus.SingleGuyMoneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525952724884778798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-57197865269807336682009-02-16T18:52:00.000-05:002009-02-16T18:52:00.000-05:00Congrats! That's awesome. I find that drinking al...Congrats! That's awesome. I find that drinking always hurts my bank accounts....so I could see how it could hurt your quitting smoking.<BR/><BR/>I sit next to a lady that smokes! It's horrible! She's sweet but hacking up a lung all day! There is something you can look forward to - not hacking when you're older. :)<BR/><BR/>Good Luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-21036995505434361392009-02-16T18:36:00.000-05:002009-02-16T18:36:00.000-05:00Good job, SGM! I've tried the patches, but never...Good job, SGM! I've tried the patches, but never could get them to stay lit! LOL<BR/><BR/>Keep at it and don't beat yourself up too much if you slip. The key is not to keep slipping (kinda like sticking to a budget!)<BR/><BR/>Good luck!<BR/><BR/>ValerieValerie https://www.blogger.com/profile/15325544341840920289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-9153600890767767932009-02-16T16:28:00.000-05:002009-02-16T16:28:00.000-05:00Congratulations! It is a huge achievement to quit...Congratulations! It is a huge achievement to quit smoking. I quit almost 5 years ago (which I still can't believe) by using the patches and quitnet. I set aside the money, too, and after a year I was able to buy a plane ticket to Germany! <BR/><BR/>I am now tackling my horrible addiction to sugar....and so far, to me, it's as bad as quitting smoking. <BR/><BR/>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-38627763105385725352009-02-16T13:25:00.000-05:002009-02-16T13:25:00.000-05:00Congrats! You also have great timing.I am on Day 8...Congrats! You also have great timing.<BR/><BR/>I am on Day 8 of cold turkey. It's rough. Does it get easier? I hope so.<BR/><BR/>I'm in that withdrawal fog so I cant even focus on money I am saving and see it as a bonus I'll enjoy eventually.<BR/><BR/>I've gotten good support at QuitNet.com, in case you want to check them out.<BR/><BR/>-FWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-15916142955996991202009-02-16T12:20:00.000-05:002009-02-16T12:20:00.000-05:00well done, boss! i bet it feels freakin' incredib...well done, boss! i bet it feels freakin' incredible :) and the whole "smelling better" is a funny one to me. for some insane reason, i LOVE the way smoke smells on women, even though the thought of them smoking turns me off...oh well, doesn't really apply here since a) you're a dude, and b) i'm a weirdo for thinking this stuff! haha..<BR/><BR/>Congrats though, keep it up!DINKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11310942434991302826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-615490013609764120.post-77887970277593254572009-02-16T11:18:00.000-05:002009-02-16T11:18:00.000-05:00congratulations. you should be so proud of yourse...congratulations. you should be so proud of yourself.from the desk of ....mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826501350643669692noreply@blogger.com