It's Time

So I've Decided to Finally Quit Smoking

There are many reasons behind this and they all came together on Tuesday morning after I coughed for half an hour because I had a smoke right after I woke up. I thought to myself "This is crazy! Why do I do this to myself?"

So know I am embarking on a rough road to try to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

I started journaling on my Facebook about this and a friends suggested I start a blog instead, so I did. I have no idea if anyone will read this, but that's not important to me (sorry!) the point is the journey. I'm doing this to hold myself accountable to my friends and family and anyone who does read this.

Since I've tried the patches (I got hives), the pills (they made me sick), and countless books (they collect dust on a shelf), I've come up with a new plan!!

The Strategy This Week:

• Start out slow so I don't give up!
• Time my cigarettes (to all you non-smokers this may sound silly but it's the key to my plan)
• I have to wait an hour between smokes
• Try to wait an hour after waking up and going for a brisk walk after getting up and eating breakfast first.
• No smoking with coffee or right after meals
• Drink lots of water to help with any cravings

I'm really nervous about doing this, will I be successful?? I need to be able to do it. I want to be a better, healthier person and a better role model for the young people in my life.

I've smoked off and on for ten years now and as I approach 30 I've started to think about taking better care of myself and my body...so this is where I start..

My name is Breezy and I'm addicted to nicotine...and this is MY journey