Monthly Archives: April 2013

Well, it’s been a week since I last posted (didn’t want to be too overbearing!) but thought I’d catch up and let you know how it’s been going.  The answer?  Pretty good actually.  🙂 The Champix have kicked in good … Continue reading →

I want to take my time over this one because I have a lot to cover, but I am so enthusiastic about it I may type too quickly, get carried away, miss an awful lot out or bore you to … Continue reading →

And woah, it would appear that some of you have actually found my blog quite good to read and I have even had the comment that it has been “entertaining” … so, spurred on by these positive comments, I thought … Continue reading →

Here I am 7 days in and almost one week smoke free – well, I will be by this evening.  I have no intention of taking up my 15-a-day habit again now, so am proud to say I’ve made my … Continue reading →

OMG – last night was a terrible night.  I had THE most worst argument with my husband I have ever had, in almost 13 years of being together.  An experience neither of us wish to repeat.  I was ready to … Continue reading →

As the title says really.  I’ve had a few tough moments today.  I find evenings once the kids are in bed to be particularly hard.  Nevertheless, I am proud to say that I’ve stuck with it and am still motivated. … Continue reading →

I looked into this further and have found the following: Cigarette smoking increases a person’s metabolic rate in part by forcing the heart to beat faster. When a cigarette is inhaled, the smoker’s heart may beat 10 to 20 times … Continue reading →

Yesterday I had two and a half smokes (forgot I had one at 9pm).  At 10pm I was going to have another one, but I got to the back door and then I thought “No, I really don’t want this, … Continue reading →

Wow, admittedly I’ve had a very hectic day today, but it’s been a good day.  I had a ciggie at about 8.20am – not long after I’d got up.  Then my next one was 4-5 drags at about 4.30pm.  (8 … Continue reading →

I’ve had 6 cigarettes today – big improvement on the usual 15 … but I DO need to start eating earlier …. all these things that I do with my life have such a big impact on how much I … Continue reading →