Take a look...

at my quit smoking meter at the bottom of the page. I am quite excited about the numbers!!!!

Also, and more importantly, Dustin was saying tonight he is going to try to quit smoking and smoked his last cigarette. This is something he struggles with because he drives all day, which makes it a lot harder. Please pray he is able to quit smoking, if not now, eventually. Thank you!

Reasons I Stopped Smoking

1. To be able to get a breast reduction

2. To be able to breathe better

3. To save money for better things

4. To smell better :)

5. To extend my life expectancy

6. To make my family happy!

7. Because God wants my body to be a temple to Him

5 1/2 days

Can you believe it? I am over 5 1/2 days now. I am so excited!

Cinnamon Altoids

I asked Dustin to bring me home some sugar-free cinnamon gum. Well, he brought me gum but it was 2 packages of Cinnamon Altoids. I really did not think I would like them because I have had Altoids before and they were way too strong. I have been craving cinnamon since I stopped smoking so I was a little disappointed. I did not say anything but opened the Altoids and got one. Wow! They are so good and sure do a good job curbing the cravings!

So...recommendation #1 for stopping smoking...Chantix, recommendation #2...Cinnamon Altoids

Doing great

I am doing really well with not smoking. I know, from previous experience, that the third day is usually the most difficult. However, today was not that bad. I am having some cravings but nothing like I would have if I was not taking the Chantix. So my recommendation...know anyone that wants to quit smoking? Definitely check out Chantix!

I wipe tears from my eyes...

because of all the support I am being shown! Thank you all so much! (Chandler and Liz, my latest blog posting encouragers). am proud to say it has been 48 hours 12 minutes. I am on such a "high" right now. I know I will not start smoking again!

Did you see?

It has been 41 hours and 29 minutes! Can you believe it??? I have had some cravings but overall I am doing really well. I have had a lot of encouragement from my Mom and friends (thanks, Mom, Stacy and everyone at work!). I am a little concerned about this long weekend but I will keep praying and I know I will make it through!

10 1/2 hours and counting...

I am feeling great! I am sure it will get more difficult as the day goes on but I can do this! BUT BY GOD!

Thanks for the encouragement Tammy and Jodi!

****Tomorrow is the Big Day****

I am going to quit smoking tomorrow. Well, technically it will be around 9:30-10:00 tonight but tomorrow is close enough. I am really excited but really nervous as well. Prayers are always appreciated! I know God is with me and will carry me through the coming days no matter how difficult they are as long as I lean on Him.