OT: Just me. In a nutshell.

 Yikes, giving up all your vices at once.  You are very brave. Good luck and you'll feel so much better once you've kicked the smoking habit.  Hugs. Muriel

I remember the morning I decided to quit, 6 years ago.  Had a brand new carton, wrapped it up and mailed it to my best friend in Quebec...lol...and I was done, never looked back...never craved it either...the power of brainwashing myself...lol   Once I decided to "quit" eating, I remember telling myself, oh my goodness, I would quit a 100 times smoking before doing this again, just meaning that smoking was not hard for me compared to eating right and blah blah blah that comes with being "healthy".   After reading and knowing you a little more everyday, I know you can rock this too.  You are strong and determined and if you have a moment of weakness, you know we will be the first ones here to help you!   Maybe you can pick up knitting, I need socks, I'm always cold...lmao

Nathalie

Watch out gigantic money grabbing cigarette and alcohol companies - Karen will no longer be supporting your existance - she will be supporting her own!!!!

You go girl!!!

Hi Karen

So sorry I didn't respond sooner, I just saw this now. It will be a challenge especially to do both at once, but you can do it.
You have all of us here to cheer you on. This is a big step and a very healthy one as well

You can call, text, e-mail me anytime if you need to talk .
I admire anyone who can quit smoking especially, I know it is very hard.

Take care and keep us posted
Actually, I don't think I knew that you smoked LOL

Karen, I wish you all the best in your efforts to improve yourself.  All the hard work, great advice and support you've sent to all of those here in OH is coming back to you tenfold.  You've come a long way, so don't doubt yourself.  Good luck.
Roy