[paulapoo]

Hi Nikki, Congrats on being smoke free! I wasn't a heavy smoker, during the week I only smoked in the evenings, but I LOVED it. I quit with Chantix in November. My advice to you would be to take the Chantix for the recommended 12 weeks. I had to quit the medicine after 4 weeks because my insurance didn't cover it and it was very expensive. I have really been craving it lately, but I"m staying strong. (The girls in chat always help and support me) So take the medicine as long as you should. I also haven't drank since I quit, the 2 seem to go together for me. It was a habit that I had to unlearn, and figure out what I was going to do in its place. I've gained 10 pounds but have started getting it back off. YOU CAN DO IT. Stay strong. Remind yourself how expensive it is to smoke. And make plans for what you will do with the money you save!!!