The benefits of not smoking
Since I’m waiting for my brother’s birthday movie to download – 8 MB on a single ISDN line – I have some time to update my web log.
I’ve noticed that I’ve been getting quite some hits on my posts regarding my quitting smoking so I thought I’d share how I’m doing now, slightly more than 6 weeks after stopping.
I have to admit I’m a bit disappointed in the fact that physically I’m feeling pretty much the same. I don’t seem to breathe better, I don’t feel more energy, I actually have had an itchy nose for the last couple of weeks, almost like an allergy.
Probably due to the fact that my nose is no longer numb from smoke & nicotine 
So far I haven’t noticed any improvement in tasting and smelling – an often mentioned result!
Then there’s the fact that I’m still a smoker who isn’t smoking and not a non-smoker! I admit I miss it. Wrong, wrong… I’m supposed to be happy I no longer smoke.
But for those who want to quit… really, I am so much happier *mentally* that I no longer smoke. I AM NO LONGER A SLAVE OF CIGARETTES! I do not go out at 11 PM because I’ve finished my pack. And I no longer hear my 4 year old tell me that smoking’s bad.
Okay… so today I can put my first pair of pants away… I no longer fit them – gained a couple of kilos. But in my case that’s good. I have set a limit though. The moment I no longer can button my jeans… it will be time to watch what I’m eating!
Oh… and before I forget. For those interested or using Zyban… I finished the cycle last week – meaning I haven’t been taking the happy pills anymore and that has had no effect whatsoever. So that’s one thing less to worry about (you know, like a new addiction!) Actually the last couple of weeks often I forgot to take the afternoon one!
Okay… halfway done with the 8 MB. Signing off.
i just quit smoking too… 11 days smoke free… i dont feel much better physically either although i feel good about myself
You’re too negative!!