January 22 – My Quit Date

Well, I “manned up” and went back to the becomeanex website. I watched every video and conceived a plan.

Next Steps

For the next three days, I will separate from my cigarettes more intensely and cut down my cigarette intake to five per day. (I think I can, I THINK I can!)

On Saturday, January 9, I will separate from cigarettes completely. (No SuhMOKIN’!)

From January 9 to January 21, I will give myself permission to smoke; although I am committed to not buying ANOTHER pack! At the rate I’m going, I would be smoking another 100 cigarettes between now and the 21st. That’s just waaay too many.

I’ll quit on January 22, 2010.

I have three nicotine replacements ready: nicotine gum, nicotine patches, and nicotine lozenges. I’ll also begin my 6changes on January 11th, the first one being daily exercise. This should help me stay quit. I know that hope is not a strategy, so I won’t hope to be successful. I will continue to work my plan.

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8 Responses to January 22 – My Quit Date
  1. Ross
    January 7, 2010 | 9:22 am

    You can totally do it. A guy I work with quit cold turkey and is still going strong now. Make it a goal every single day to stay away from them.

    Remember you are powerful beyond measure. You are WAY more powerful than those cigarettes ever were.
    Ross´s last blog ..Most Popular Posts from 2009 on rcThink

    • bloominglater
      January 7, 2010 | 5:12 pm

      Ross – you are man wise beyond your years. Thank you for your encouragement. It means a lot! I’ll keep you guys updated on my progress! My “official” quit date is January 22, but I believe I would be waaay ahead of the game if – I mean, WHEN, I enter the 22nd smoke free for two weeks! Everything else should be a breeze! Thanks so much!

  2. Dara
    January 7, 2010 | 11:56 am

    You can do it!! Think positively. Remember “The Secret”
    Dara´s last blog ..The Bachelor: On the Wings of Love

    • bloominglater
      January 7, 2010 | 4:40 pm

      thanks, D! I appreciate your support! it means a LOT!

  3. Mary Thompson
    January 7, 2010 | 3:03 pm

    I’m sure quitting is really hard to do. Good luck!!
    Mary Thompson´s last blog ..Personal Brand? Bah. Just be yourself.

    • bloominglater
      January 7, 2010 | 4:39 pm

      thanks so much, mary! you ARE awesome! i’m gearing up for the big day. thank you soooo much!

  4. Talley
    January 20, 2010 | 5:57 pm

    You can do it Tiff! I'm right there with you on being healthy & stop smoking. I've noticed that if I'm watching my food intake that I don't even feel right smoking. It makes me feel like I'm cheating. Good luck! I love your blog! You're so talented! Proud of you boo!

    • bloominglater
      January 21, 2010 | 9:07 pm

      Talley!!! Thanks so much or the encouragement, girl! tomorrow is the BIG day! stop by again! Thanks for the kudos! Means a lot to me!

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