Thus far things are going as expected. I had a mild desire to smoke my pipe when I got up to walk my 5 miles. I knew that would be minimally challenging to ignore. Through the working day, the desire to smoke my pipe was even more manageable with only very limited cravings. I figured this also would be the case as my smoking pattern at work is wildly variable under normal circumstances. Some days I do not smoke my pipe at work, other times I smoke quite a bit... but the variability inherent during the day made it relatively easy to not indulge. My first of two very challenging times has also occurred. I would say that from my prior attempt, not smoking my pipe immediately upon arriving home is either the MOST difficult time I have, or at least the second most difficult time I have.
It was hard when I came home. It was quite hard. But, I made it through and feel focused again. The pipe time right before bed will be the other big challenge. I love the deep feeling of mental relaxation a heavy bowl of robust pipe tobacco has on me before I go to sleep.
Please continue to wish me luck. In addition to my five mile outdoor walk this morning ( a warm 14 degrees ), I jogged a half a mile on the track at the gym in addition to the weight training.
I already noticed a more open and less phlegmatic feeling in my chest. That too seems on par. I need to focus on these and other positives when I am challenged.
PipeTobacco
Keep after it.
ReplyDeleteMaybe I should go for a walk instead of waking up the computer and making a pot of coffee.
One good way to get away from the need for a few puffs, for me, is to lay down for a nap, hopefully a two hour one.
I dream of sex and tits but at least I'm not wanting a puff. :-)