We all know the health risks of smoking followed by the dent it can put in the budget just to buy cigarettes. Did you also know that it costs smokers more money when they apply for life insurance, like it did for us? Who knew there would be such a significant cost difference for life insurance for a smoker and non smoker as you will later find out. It’s been over a year now that we butted out (January 29, 2102) and are both still smoke-free today. We will always give thanks to all the support along the way from not only each other but external motivation such as family, friends, our family doctor, the pharmacy team and of course The Smokers Helpline. The Smoking Memory As time went on smoking became less of a habit for us and more of a memory and now we don’t even think about it. We won’t lie and say that if someone sparks up a smoke that the smell is captivating because it still is. We smoked for quite a long time and every smoker knows that the first inhale is the best of a newly lit cigarette. When I’m at work it no longer bothers […]
Kick the Smoking Habit, Save Your Health and Budget Update Week 4
Here we are at week 4 already, can you believe this! We certainly are in awe over our accomplishments. If you would have told us 4 weeks ago that we would be smoke-free by the end of February 2012 we likely would have thought you were nutty. The reality is you have to want it so bad that you can taste victory. You need not wait until you or a loved one has a health scare to make this decision. This was one of the main factors of participants in that Quit Smoking Program we participated in at the start of our journey. For us it was Health first, money last and it should be that way for everyone who wants to quit. You only live once and you can’t put any amount of money on your own life. I have to admit though that this quit smoking process has been so easy it’s ridiculous. We certainly thought I’d be sleeping in a separate room by now. As we end this week with a bang we are now coming up for full swing “Driven To Quit Challenge” beginning March 1, 2012. If we have inspired you or yo are contemplating quitting you […]
Kick the Smoking Habit Save your Health and your Budget- Update Week 3
Hey there fans! It’s now Feb 19, 2012 and 21 days ago on Jan 29 @ 9pm Mrs. CBB and I made the decision to give up smoking. We had both been smoking for some time now and wanted to make a healthy change. My Mileage Smoke-Free Days: 21 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 210 Amount Saved: $67.20 Life Gained: Days: 1 Hrs: 22 Mins: 9 Seconds: 45 Although we are not heavy smokers saving $120 a month will certainly come in handy in our budget. We’re making changes to our budget as it is important to always tweak it if you need to update it like we need to. Check in next week as I do our monthly budget to see how well we chopped the budget in February. Wake up and smell the roses…. boy did I ever! It was a celebration for me in the shower the other morning when I went to apply body wash to my loofah. The overwhelming musty smell of the product rushed up my nose. It was not a scent I recall smelling so vibrant, yet manly. It was at that moment I realized I am moving in the right direction. Smell is a gift so beautiful and we should all experience it in its glory. Throughout the Days……….. […]
Kick the Smoking Habit, Save your Health and Budget- Ending Week 2
Forever is just the beginning to a Healthy New You! Baby Steps, baby steps, you can do it, the words of our support system. We have ended week 2 quitting smoking and thus far its been the best decision in our lives besides marrying each other. Aweeee… I know, I’m sweet that way! Have you ever considered quitting smoking? We had over the years but mostly my wife as I never thought I could do it. Most of the time the negative reasoning got the best of me and ended any further conversation on the subject. What thoughts were running through my head? I love smoking too much What will I do with my time What do you mean I smell, I don’t smell anything I don’t smoke much I can’t, I need it to relax after I eat, at work, in my truck Everyone I hang out with smokes, I can’t possibly quit What I was missing were 2 important facts; Smoking Kills! My father passed away while having Heart By-Pass Surgery Smoking costs a fortune at $30 a week you crunch the numbers. I know some couples that spend $150 a week…. OUCH! What side effects have we […]
