I stoped smoking (I am so proud)

That is AWESOME!!! Keep up the good work!!! I never really smoked so I don't understand, but I can see from others that this is a great accomplishment.

Glad to hear it violeta! I wish you luck in staying away from those coffin nails! I know just how hard it can be. I smoked for 16 years and was up to 3 packs a day. Then almost 11 years ago(How time flies!)I quit cold turkey. And I never looked back. My advice is to make an anniversary out of it. I know the exact day I quit and that shows me just how much backsliding would cost me. You're on the right track, keep it up! :)

Wow...that's great. Congratulations! You only proved that one can really succeed in doing what he/she must do, for as long as he/she focus and give his all, no matter what are the obstacles he/she may face. Again, congratulations.

wow, really cool. how did you make it? my family are trying methods to make my father not smoke, but we always failed,we almost give up now.but it's really bad for his health and he is over fifty now.

hi there violeta_va! congratulations on such a great achievement! to quit smoking is one of the hardest habits to break since nicotine is extremely addictive. quitting takes a lot of effort, patience and dedication. and you're one of the lucky ones who have finally quit the habit. in my case, i'm still a smoker, but i am gradually quitting it. i was about to quit cold turkey (although it didn't work too long last time... only 6 months) again, but i got a girlfriend who was a heavy smoker. i was influenced again and i'm smoking a bit heavier than the usual 3 sticks a day. then, God gave me a warning sign... my hypertension (which i had controlled and did not show up since 2005) started coming back with 140/100 pressure readings. i had a checkup with my cardiologist and found that i also have a heart problem called second-degree AV block. if i keep smoking, i might make my hypertension worsen and get a stroke, or turn the 2nd-degree block into the serious third-degree AV block. because of these, i'm planning to quit by january or february 2009. right now, i'm only having 1-2 sticks a day, and i do not smoke inside the house and during weekends anymore. i only smoke when i'm with my girlfriend. i'm also starting to scare her about my grandmother passing away from lung cancer due to second-hand smoke (she's not a smoker) and my current health problems. maybe she'll also quit soon. hahahaha! anyways, thanks for reading and happy mylotting! =)

congratulation you will healthier than before for sure

I am happy to hear about that. Though I do not know you but I admire you're courage to quit smoking. Many do try and fail at breaking that habit that easy. I guess your being pregnant is something that made you decide that. I do hope that you continue that when even when you are finish with your pregnancy as it may have an effect on the baby when you get back on that habit again. I am happy for you.

I wish my hubby is as strong willed as you are he doesn't smoke as much now but surely far from quitting it's a program from the insurance company that his workplace uses congratulations ! beating an addition isn't easy no matter what it is one day I hope my hubby can do this too

Congratulations violeta! not only for quitting for your little one but also quitting for yourself. it takes a lot of will power for that to happen especially when you smoked that amount before so you should be proud of yourself! it could be your new years resolution to continue it Happy Holidays!!!

YAY!! Good for you! That is a BIG acomplishment. I am not a smoker and never have been, but I do have friends who are smokers and have heard from them that it is hard to quit. I've heard and am sure that smoking is addicting, but I think if people really want to quit and put their minds to it, they can do it.

hmm congratulations.. so proud of u.. it is hard to quit smoking.. has been telling my dad to quit for yrs.. but he cant he says. hmm.........

wow congrats you really done a great job...hates of yar...i am trying to quit my smoking for past 3years but i was not able to do it...still trying hard but i am falling into it again and again...hope sure one day i too join your list...:)

congraruation violeta va, that's very hard to do and you did it, that's amazing. i tried to quit smoking like three months ago, it didn't work, now i'm trying it again. i just chew gums, any suggestion for quiting?

Congratulations to you as well! My dad by God's grace also learned to stop smoking about a few years ago. He did this after smoking for about 30 to 40 years or so. I do hope that it didn't damage much part of his body. Again congratulations and may you life a healthier lifestyle in the days to come! :)

[i]HI violeta, Wow..congratulations for that..I know it's not easy but keep it up..There is nothing impossible really when person is determined and focused! I am also very proud of my dad who quits smoking, he used to consume a pack or more per day but when he decided one day to quit, it was all the way until this time and it was like a blessing for the family, we are so happy![/i]

Congratulations! I'm trying to quit by cutting back one cig a day, but it's not working. I'll get down to 5 a day and the next thing I know I'm back up to 10. I need to just bite the bullet and not smoke that first one in the morning and take it from there. I've quit 3 times in my life, but always go back when a crisis hits. Gotta have my "crutch".

That is really something to be proud of, now what are you going to do with all the money you will save? Be kind to yourself and get something nice. THREE THUMBS UP FOR YOU.

that a great thing you have done....

Congrats for being strong willed. I hope you continue to be successful with this. Maybe you can share your secret so i can persuade specific people in my family to quit. I hate people who smoke around me and my son.

That is so great, Violet! I know how hard it is to try and quit. I have two little ones at home and tried to quit when I was pregnant with both of them. I did cut way back, but wasn't able to. I still feel a little guilty about that, but thank God both are healthy. I smoke about a pack a day again, and am starting to think about trying to quit soon. I guess I'm not quit ready to totally give them up. You are doing great, though! Hope I will be joining you soon.