New Year's resolutions
30-Dec-22 11:53am
#1 MrBean
That time of year again. What changes are you preparing for and what do you truly want to stick to?
We all get super ambitious about big changes and sadly, most fail. I'm confident that my wife and I will be successful with our upcoming plans. We've learned a lot about ourselves recently and have done ample planning and structuring to ensure we succeed this year!
- After quitting smoking for 8+ years, I unfortunately went back to it after my sister passed away a couple of years ago. That is done once and for all, no more smoking! It has taken such a toll on me mentally and physically, so excited to be done with it.
- 30 day detox... No alcohol, or sugars. Hopefully to build momentum to further reduce poor decisions.
- Back to 3 legit workouts a week and regular bike riding.
- More water!
- More quality time with the family.
Best of luck to all of you with any small or large change you may have your sights on for 2023!
#1 MrBean
That time of year again. What changes are you preparing for and what do you truly want to stick to?
We all get super ambitious about big changes and sadly, most fail. I'm confident that my wife and I will be successful with our upcoming plans. We've learned a lot about ourselves recently and have done ample planning and structuring to ensure we succeed this year!
- After quitting smoking for 8+ years, I unfortunately went back to it after my sister passed away a couple of years ago. That is done once and for all, no more smoking! It has taken such a toll on me mentally and physically, so excited to be done with it.
- 30 day detox... No alcohol, or sugars. Hopefully to build momentum to further reduce poor decisions.
- Back to 3 legit workouts a week and regular bike riding.
- More water!
- More quality time with the family.
Best of luck to all of you with any small or large change you may have your sights on for 2023!
30-Dec-22 12:14pm
#2 SwiftJAB
- Reread Atomic Habits
- Define the traits I want to have
- Work at getting better in those traits little by little
#2 SwiftJAB
- Reread Atomic Habits
- Define the traits I want to have
- Work at getting better in those traits little by little
30-Dec-22 12:21pm
#3 ued222
I hate resolutions and never make them.
Some notables minus my usually sleep, eat, cook, study and work activities are.
-Buy another house possibly
-Try indoor sky diving or sky diving
-Buy my dream monitor assuming it is worth it. Just not willing to buy my three dream monitors to determine which one I actually want and return the other two
#3 ued222
I hate resolutions and never make them.
Some notables minus my usually sleep, eat, cook, study and work activities are.
-Buy another house possibly
-Try indoor sky diving or sky diving
-Buy my dream monitor assuming it is worth it. Just not willing to buy my three dream monitors to determine which one I actually want and return the other two
30-Dec-22 1:13pm
#4 egg
yeah, I think if I'd resolve to do something I'd just work toward that whenever I get a chance to instead of waiting till new year. (sorry to be a buzzkill)
Also in general announcing what you plan to do is self-defeating. It tricks your mind into thinking you're inevitably going to accomplish it, so as a result you don't bother putting in the effort.
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I only tell people when it's necessary.
#4 egg
yeah, I think if I'd resolve to do something I'd just work toward that whenever I get a chance to instead of waiting till new year. (sorry to be a buzzkill)
Also in general announcing what you plan to do is self-defeating. It tricks your mind into thinking you're inevitably going to accomplish it, so as a result you don't bother putting in the effort.
https://www.youtube....
https://www.youtube....
I only tell people when it's necessary.
30-Dec-22 1:46pm
#5 loztdogs
I’ve had a long term goal of retiring at 55. My resolution is to continue on that path and not get distracted.
#5 loztdogs
I’ve had a long term goal of retiring at 55. My resolution is to continue on that path and not get distracted.
30-Dec-22 1:54pm
#6 Foxhack
Sell the house, most of my video games and DVDs, and get the hell outta town before Summer.
Oh and contribute more stuff to MAME I guess.
#6 Foxhack
Sell the house, most of my video games and DVDs, and get the hell outta town before Summer.
Oh and contribute more stuff to MAME I guess.
30-Dec-22 8:41pm
#7 shadyfozzie
Last year my resolution was to cook more and I stuck to it pretty well.. I now have roughly 20 new dishes I can make with confidence and I plan on continuing this through next year.
This year I have a few:
1) build things.. I have a lot of tools that I've hardly ever used and this year I want to start making stuff with my hands.. gonna start with making a wooden oven cover, and if that goes well, other stuff for around the house.
2) Manage our money better.. We just got our PMI taken off our mortgage because our appraisal came in WAYYY higher than what we thought, so we took out a small home equity loan to pay off all our debts and consolidate.. we are gonna save about $500/month by doing so (equity payment vs. multiple credit card payments), Then its SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!
3) Sell off a lot of stuff on Facebook marketplace.. I've been sitting on a bunch of stuff that I just want to get rid of and have been pushing off posting on FB for some strange reason. Gonna start doing that to make space/$$$
4) Do more stuff with the wife.. Setting up dinner dates and such.. ya know, spending more time together..
5) Purge my kid's legos.. WE have WAYYY too many, so we are gonna start rebuilding the sets they no longer want and selling em off.. we have a lot of Junior sets that they just don't play with..
6) Lose more weight.. I've done a good job last year, but gonna continue to do so by eating healthier and exercising more.
There are probably more, but this is a great start.
#7 shadyfozzie
Last year my resolution was to cook more and I stuck to it pretty well.. I now have roughly 20 new dishes I can make with confidence and I plan on continuing this through next year.
This year I have a few:
1) build things.. I have a lot of tools that I've hardly ever used and this year I want to start making stuff with my hands.. gonna start with making a wooden oven cover, and if that goes well, other stuff for around the house.
2) Manage our money better.. We just got our PMI taken off our mortgage because our appraisal came in WAYYY higher than what we thought, so we took out a small home equity loan to pay off all our debts and consolidate.. we are gonna save about $500/month by doing so (equity payment vs. multiple credit card payments), Then its SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!
3) Sell off a lot of stuff on Facebook marketplace.. I've been sitting on a bunch of stuff that I just want to get rid of and have been pushing off posting on FB for some strange reason. Gonna start doing that to make space/$$$
4) Do more stuff with the wife.. Setting up dinner dates and such.. ya know, spending more time together..
5) Purge my kid's legos.. WE have WAYYY too many, so we are gonna start rebuilding the sets they no longer want and selling em off.. we have a lot of Junior sets that they just don't play with..
6) Lose more weight.. I've done a good job last year, but gonna continue to do so by eating healthier and exercising more.
There are probably more, but this is a great start.
31-Dec-22 5:29pm
#8 HEHEHATE
Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest effort to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward doing so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.
#8 HEHEHATE
Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest effort to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward doing so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.
31-Dec-22 6:09pm
#9 MrBean
HEHEHATE wrote:
Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest effort to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward doing so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.
Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A less expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing!
#9 MrBean
HEHEHATE wrote:
Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest effort to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward doing so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.
Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A less expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing!
31-Dec-22 7:11pm
#11 Staraang
I think people’s paths to quitting smoking are highly variable. My dad was able to quit cold turkey but a lot of people have a hard time doing that. I think one thing that can help you shape your strategy is to think about what smoking does for you and then try to replace cigarettes with an alternative that would at least partially provide the same benefit. Like if smoking helps you deal with stress consider healthier replacements that would help relieve stress like exercise or meditation.
There are, of course, meds you can use like Chantix, Wellbutrin, and nicotine patches/gum. Some people swear by them and others aren’t helped much. Also avoiding other smokers if possible. A lot of this is trial and error but being willing to keep trying until you find something that works is what ultimately gives you the best chance of success. Basically don’t give up and don’t despair if you relapse. Relapsing is common and doesn’t mean irredeemable failure.
#11 Staraang
I think people’s paths to quitting smoking are highly variable. My dad was able to quit cold turkey but a lot of people have a hard time doing that. I think one thing that can help you shape your strategy is to think about what smoking does for you and then try to replace cigarettes with an alternative that would at least partially provide the same benefit. Like if smoking helps you deal with stress consider healthier replacements that would help relieve stress like exercise or meditation.
There are, of course, meds you can use like Chantix, Wellbutrin, and nicotine patches/gum. Some people swear by them and others aren’t helped much. Also avoiding other smokers if possible. A lot of this is trial and error but being willing to keep trying until you find something that works is what ultimately gives you the best chance of success. Basically don’t give up and don’t despair if you relapse. Relapsing is common and doesn’t mean irredeemable failure.
31-Dec-22 8:06pm
#12 Mattman2
I’m starting a monumental journey of beginning to date again to find my person that I’m with hopefully until I’m dead and gone many years from now. With that said I have to get back into fighting shape as I’ve put on a decent amount of weight since my divorce due to varying issues with COVID, working from home, and just plain letting myself go due to some mental health struggles. The dating scene has never been this bad, all my friends are in relationships or are already married so they haven’t dated in years and don’t believe me it’s so bad out there. With the introduction of tinder and other “swipe left” dating apps it feels like I don’t get anyone of substance to match with so online dating is out. How do people even meet anymore?
So this next year will be a mixture of eating right, exercising, etc. and updating wardrobe, etc. in an effort to attract a new lady friend.
At the tender age of 36(soon to be 37) it all makes me feel like I’m in a Rocky movie and the training montage is about to kick in. These next 12-18 months are going to SUCK.
All I can do is ring the bell. Ding…Ding….
DRAGOOOOO! 😂
#12 Mattman2
I’m starting a monumental journey of beginning to date again to find my person that I’m with hopefully until I’m dead and gone many years from now. With that said I have to get back into fighting shape as I’ve put on a decent amount of weight since my divorce due to varying issues with COVID, working from home, and just plain letting myself go due to some mental health struggles. The dating scene has never been this bad, all my friends are in relationships or are already married so they haven’t dated in years and don’t believe me it’s so bad out there. With the introduction of tinder and other “swipe left” dating apps it feels like I don’t get anyone of substance to match with so online dating is out. How do people even meet anymore?
So this next year will be a mixture of eating right, exercising, etc. and updating wardrobe, etc. in an effort to attract a new lady friend.
At the tender age of 36(soon to be 37) it all makes me feel like I’m in a Rocky movie and the training montage is about to kick in. These next 12-18 months are going to SUCK.
All I can do is ring the bell. Ding…Ding….
DRAGOOOOO! 😂
31-Dec-22 10:30pm
#13 nonamesleft
Mattman2 wrote:
IÂ'm starting a monumental journey of beginning to date again to find my person that IÂ'm with hopefully until IÂ'm dead and gone many years from now. With that said I have to get back into fighting shape as IÂ've put on a decent amount of weight since my divorce due to varying issues with COVID, working from home, and just plain letting myself go due to some mental health struggles. The dating scene has never been this bad, all my friends are in relationships or are already married so they havenÂ't dated in years and donÂ't believe me itÂ's so bad out there. With the introduction of tinder and other Â"swipe leftÂ" dating apps it feels like I donÂ't get anyone of substance to match with so online dating is out. How do people even meet anymore? So this next year will be a mixture of eating right, exercising, etc. and updating wardrobe, etc. in an effort to attract a new lady friend. At the tender age of 36(soon to be 37) it all makes me feel like IÂ'm in a Rocky movie and the training montage is about to kick in. These next 12-18 months are going to SUCK. All I can do is ring the bell. DingÂ...DingÂ.... DRAGOOOOO! 😂Drago? From Rocky? As in, "I'm going to get super into shape like Drago"?
Good luck! I hope you find someone great.
#13 nonamesleft
Mattman2 wrote:
IÂ'm starting a monumental journey of beginning to date again to find my person that IÂ'm with hopefully until IÂ'm dead and gone many years from now. With that said I have to get back into fighting shape as IÂ've put on a decent amount of weight since my divorce due to varying issues with COVID, working from home, and just plain letting myself go due to some mental health struggles. The dating scene has never been this bad, all my friends are in relationships or are already married so they havenÂ't dated in years and donÂ't believe me itÂ's so bad out there. With the introduction of tinder and other Â"swipe leftÂ" dating apps it feels like I donÂ't get anyone of substance to match with so online dating is out. How do people even meet anymore? So this next year will be a mixture of eating right, exercising, etc. and updating wardrobe, etc. in an effort to attract a new lady friend. At the tender age of 36(soon to be 37) it all makes me feel like IÂ'm in a Rocky movie and the training montage is about to kick in. These next 12-18 months are going to SUCK. All I can do is ring the bell. DingÂ...DingÂ.... DRAGOOOOO! 😂Drago? From Rocky? As in, "I'm going to get super into shape like Drago"?
Good luck! I hope you find someone great.
31-Dec-22 11:44pm
#14 Mattman2
nonamesleft wrote:
Mattman2 wrote:> IÂ'm starting a monumental journey of beginning to date again to find my person that> IÂ'm with hopefully until IÂ'm dead and gone many years from now. With that said I> have to get back into fighting shape as IÂ've put on a decent amount of weight since> my divorce due to varying issues with COVID, working from home, and just plain letting> myself go due to some mental health struggles. The dating scene has never been this> bad, all my friends are in relationships or are already married so they havenÂ't dated> in years and donÂ't believe me itÂ's so bad out there. With the introduction of tinder> and other Â"swipe leftÂ" dating apps it feels like I donÂ't get anyone of substance> to match with so online dating is out. How do people even meet anymore?> > So this next year will be a mixture of eating right, exercising, etc. and updating> wardrobe, etc. in an effort to attract a new lady friend.> > At the tender age of 36(soon to be 37) it all makes me feel like IÂ'm in a Rocky movie> and the training montage is about to kick in. These next 12-18 months are going to> SUCK. > > All I can do is ring the bell. DingÂ...DingÂ....> > DRAGOOOOO! 😂 Drago? From Rocky? As in, "I'm going to get super into shape like Drago"? Good luck! I hope you find someone great.
Yup exactly, Rocky training in the snow to fight Drago in Rocky IV.
And thanks brother! I’m going to need all the luck I can get.
#14 Mattman2
nonamesleft wrote:
Mattman2 wrote:> IÂ'm starting a monumental journey of beginning to date again to find my person that> IÂ'm with hopefully until IÂ'm dead and gone many years from now. With that said I> have to get back into fighting shape as IÂ've put on a decent amount of weight since> my divorce due to varying issues with COVID, working from home, and just plain letting> myself go due to some mental health struggles. The dating scene has never been this> bad, all my friends are in relationships or are already married so they havenÂ't dated> in years and donÂ't believe me itÂ's so bad out there. With the introduction of tinder> and other Â"swipe leftÂ" dating apps it feels like I donÂ't get anyone of substance> to match with so online dating is out. How do people even meet anymore?> > So this next year will be a mixture of eating right, exercising, etc. and updating> wardrobe, etc. in an effort to attract a new lady friend.> > At the tender age of 36(soon to be 37) it all makes me feel like IÂ'm in a Rocky movie> and the training montage is about to kick in. These next 12-18 months are going to> SUCK. > > All I can do is ring the bell. DingÂ...DingÂ....> > DRAGOOOOO! 😂 Drago? From Rocky? As in, "I'm going to get super into shape like Drago"? Good luck! I hope you find someone great.
Yup exactly, Rocky training in the snow to fight Drago in Rocky IV.
And thanks brother! I’m going to need all the luck I can get.
1-Jan-23 4:17pm
#15 Alaisiagae
Last year I made a resolution and I've stuck with it: floss my teeth every night. I think that's the first time I've kept a New Year's resolution.
As for this year, I would like to play video games more - maybe an hour over the weekend would be doable. The hurdle is that my work from home setup is in the exact same space as my gaming setup: by the time the weekend rolls around, I want a change of scenery.
I've managed not to gain weight the past year, but it has been a struggle (medications and health conditions stack the deck against me). I'm not sure what tricks I can employ that would make it all suck less. I'll just try to make the most use of the tools and skills I have, I suppose.
#15 Alaisiagae
Last year I made a resolution and I've stuck with it: floss my teeth every night. I think that's the first time I've kept a New Year's resolution.
As for this year, I would like to play video games more - maybe an hour over the weekend would be doable. The hurdle is that my work from home setup is in the exact same space as my gaming setup: by the time the weekend rolls around, I want a change of scenery.
I've managed not to gain weight the past year, but it has been a struggle (medications and health conditions stack the deck against me). I'm not sure what tricks I can employ that would make it all suck less. I'll just try to make the most use of the tools and skills I have, I suppose.
1-Jan-23 5:50pm
#16 HEHEHATE
MrBean wrote:
HEHEHATE wrote:> Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest effort> to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried> about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward doing> so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm> officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips> or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.> |> Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A less expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing!
I'm just worried about the meds im on and doing it. going off smoking being on mood stabilizers is going to be a challenge. I'm hoping chantix will be enough to nudge me off as there's no chance im going cold turkey
#16 HEHEHATE
MrBean wrote:
HEHEHATE wrote:> Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest effort> to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried> about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward doing> so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm> officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips> or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.> |> Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A less expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing!
I'm just worried about the meds im on and doing it. going off smoking being on mood stabilizers is going to be a challenge. I'm hoping chantix will be enough to nudge me off as there's no chance im going cold turkey
1-Jan-23 6:00pm
#17 theyrhere
Squatting 3 plates. Not sure what my max is right now, probably sitting somewhere around 285 or 290 but I bet I could get it by the end of the year.
#17 theyrhere
Squatting 3 plates. Not sure what my max is right now, probably sitting somewhere around 285 or 290 but I bet I could get it by the end of the year.
1-Jan-23 6:02pm
#18 theyrhere
HEHEHATE wrote:
MrBean wrote:> HEHEHATE wrote: |>> Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest> effort |>> to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried |>> about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward> doing |>> so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm |>> officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips |>> or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated. |>> > |>> > Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A less> expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely> helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing! I'm just worried about the meds im on and doing it. going off smoking being on mood stabilizers is going to be a challenge. I'm hoping chantix will be enough to nudge me off as there's no chance im going cold turkey
If you're not opposed to other sources of nicotine that definitely dont mess you up as much as smoking, maybe try pouches. I quit smoking like a decade ago but not long after switched to dip, and the Zyn punches are a lifesaver and definitely make me feel way better than tobacco
#18 theyrhere
HEHEHATE wrote:
MrBean wrote:> HEHEHATE wrote: |>> Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest> effort |>> to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried |>> about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward> doing |>> so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when I'm |>> officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips |>> or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated. |>> > |>> > Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A less> expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely> helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing! I'm just worried about the meds im on and doing it. going off smoking being on mood stabilizers is going to be a challenge. I'm hoping chantix will be enough to nudge me off as there's no chance im going cold turkey
If you're not opposed to other sources of nicotine that definitely dont mess you up as much as smoking, maybe try pouches. I quit smoking like a decade ago but not long after switched to dip, and the Zyn punches are a lifesaver and definitely make me feel way better than tobacco
1-Jan-23 6:11pm
#19 HEHEHATE
theyrhere wrote:
HEHEHATE wrote:> MrBean wrote: |>> HEHEHATE wrote:> |>> Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest |>> effort> |>> to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried> |>> about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward |>> doing> |>> so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when> I'm> |>> officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips> |>> or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.> |>> |>> |> |>> |>> Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A> less |>> expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely |>> helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing! > > I'm just worried about the meds im on and doing it. going off smoking being on mood> stabilizers is going to be a challenge. I'm hoping chantix will be enough to nudge> me off as there's no chance im going cold turkey If you're not opposed to other sources of nicotine that definitely dont mess you up as much as smoking, maybe try pouches. I quit smoking like a decade ago but not long after switched to dip, and the Zyn punches are a lifesaver and definitely make me feel way better than tobacco
I don't think the fixation is as much for me from cigarettes as it is having something in my mouth constantly. For years as a kid it was thumbsucking i didn't give that up till i was like 7-8. I don't even remember how i did it but i never did it again after. Then i went to sweets, gums and i had(have) a terrible fixation with my fingernails. I'd bite them down and constantly used them for tooth picks. From there i went to drugs at around 15 then at 19 i picked up smoking. I've been a pack a day guy bear minimum ever since. I tried the tobacco to vape route and while it dropped me down to all day vaping and a 4 cigarette day minimum I still couldn't kick it. Tried the patches they were hit or miss. Pretty sure i've tried lossanges before as well. I don't know how the packets would work for me since my teeth are terrible as is and I think it would just make me eat more and I'd ballon up from 210-300 easily.
I still plan on smoking regardless i live in a recreational state and fully partake. so i think the big thing is eliminating the 3 factors that i know make me smoke. boredom, situational and reactional.
Definitely won't happen overnight but I'll let you guys know how tuesday/wednesday/thursday goes on progress. My friend just quit herself so she can give me a lot of personal tips on how she did it and give me the support around here i might need.
#19 HEHEHATE
theyrhere wrote:
HEHEHATE wrote:> MrBean wrote: |>> HEHEHATE wrote:> |>> Not technically a new years, but almost one, but i am going to give an honest |>> effort> |>> to stop smoking at 33 going 34. Going the chantix route and I'm a little worried> |>> about it with my meds and my dr telling me its a lot of high risk/high reward |>> doing> |>> so. I'm stuck working tomorrow and monday so tuesday wednesday/thursday when> I'm> |>> officially off were going to buckle down and give this a stab. any pointers tips> |>> or suggestions for weaning vs going cold turkey are greatly appreciated.> |>> |>> |> |>> |>> Chantix was how I quit a decade ago, took a couple tries but it did the job. A> less |>> expensive and more beneficial route I've found this past year is CBD. Absolutely |>> helps to take the edge off. Yet the Chantix dreams are amazing! > > I'm just worried about the meds im on and doing it. going off smoking being on mood> stabilizers is going to be a challenge. I'm hoping chantix will be enough to nudge> me off as there's no chance im going cold turkey If you're not opposed to other sources of nicotine that definitely dont mess you up as much as smoking, maybe try pouches. I quit smoking like a decade ago but not long after switched to dip, and the Zyn punches are a lifesaver and definitely make me feel way better than tobacco
I don't think the fixation is as much for me from cigarettes as it is having something in my mouth constantly. For years as a kid it was thumbsucking i didn't give that up till i was like 7-8. I don't even remember how i did it but i never did it again after. Then i went to sweets, gums and i had(have) a terrible fixation with my fingernails. I'd bite them down and constantly used them for tooth picks. From there i went to drugs at around 15 then at 19 i picked up smoking. I've been a pack a day guy bear minimum ever since. I tried the tobacco to vape route and while it dropped me down to all day vaping and a 4 cigarette day minimum I still couldn't kick it. Tried the patches they were hit or miss. Pretty sure i've tried lossanges before as well. I don't know how the packets would work for me since my teeth are terrible as is and I think it would just make me eat more and I'd ballon up from 210-300 easily.
I still plan on smoking regardless i live in a recreational state and fully partake. so i think the big thing is eliminating the 3 factors that i know make me smoke. boredom, situational and reactional.
Definitely won't happen overnight but I'll let you guys know how tuesday/wednesday/thursday goes on progress. My friend just quit herself so she can give me a lot of personal tips on how she did it and give me the support around here i might need.
1-Jan-23 7:34pm
#20 beavis
Working out more is too general for me so my goals are
Bench - 240
Squat - 210
Deadlift - 200
Run - 1.5mile/12 min
Pull Ups - 10 straight
Push-ups - 70
December started with my back wrecked and as the month went on various things got in the way of working out (I had been consistent the past 11 months). So today I kinda started over.
Other than that I spent all of 2022 planning, packing, and moving my family myself from Raleigh, NC to Seattle, WA. Now that I feel like we are finally unpacked and settled, I’m taking 2023 easy and enjoying our new area. Hiking more, finding good restaurants, and enjoying myself.
#20 beavis
Working out more is too general for me so my goals are
Bench - 240
Squat - 210
Deadlift - 200
Run - 1.5mile/12 min
Pull Ups - 10 straight
Push-ups - 70
December started with my back wrecked and as the month went on various things got in the way of working out (I had been consistent the past 11 months). So today I kinda started over.
Other than that I spent all of 2022 planning, packing, and moving my family myself from Raleigh, NC to Seattle, WA. Now that I feel like we are finally unpacked and settled, I’m taking 2023 easy and enjoying our new area. Hiking more, finding good restaurants, and enjoying myself.
1-Jan-23 7:39pm
#21 theJaw
-Get in better shape
-Finish writing one of my scripts
-Read at least one book a month
-SAVE MONEY, OH MY GOD.
#21 theJaw
-Get in better shape
-Finish writing one of my scripts
-Read at least one book a month
-SAVE MONEY, OH MY GOD.
New Year's resolutions