re: For folks who have quit smoking...need some advice

I quit cold turkey about 12 years ago. It was not easy. Here is a list of things that helped:

- Stop drinking for at least 2 months, easier to do after football season

- Stop taking long road trips, this was crucial for me since I smoked more during travel

- Stop hanging around your friends that smoke for at least 2 months

- Find something to occupy your time and keep busy, I found I smoked more when I was bored.

- Hang out with people who are positive and will motivate you to quit

- Stop going to bars and nightclubs that allow smoking, plus you quit drinking as of now so no need to be in them

After about 3 months of not hanging out with my smoker friends I decided to test my will power. I went to a birthday bbq where just about everyone smoked. I was able to drink and have a good time without smoking. Once I realized this, it made it extremely easy for me to quit.