When did you notice a significant change...

[jackson123]

I need something to look forward too. When will my body start to have a noticable change and what are some changes? Thanks

[DharmaLei]

I think it was a couple months before I started to notice major changes. When I was out on a walk one day, I realized my leg muscles were tired but that I wasn't even out of breath. Not long after someone commented that I looked more relaxed and younger. And of course I noticed when my full sense of smell returned. Smoke didn't smell different to me for several months, and then all of sudden, it smelled terrible. That felt like a milestone.

Congratulations on quitting!

[jackson123]

I like that looking younger part.

[historyteach]

People said my color was better.
(You know, face had color in it instead of being ash color)
That was about a month into my quit.

Shalom!

[Five]

I like the idea of being more relaxed. Looking forward to a better peace.

[namommy]

My skin became clearer within the first month.
My sense of smell has come back full force. (I don't like that part, the world stinks, lol) I hate walking into a store past the ash trays, they smell really bad.
Food tastes different too. Some for better, some not.

[runningstrong]

I came here needing help dealing with something else, and saw a place where I can be a helper!

I quit smoking 8 months ago (was a smoker for 11 years)

Jackson, there's so much you can look forward to. Somethings that I experienced.

1. Those hacking morning caughs. Completely gone after 2 months for me.
2. Feeling that I've got a lump I can't swallow in my throat (about 1 month for me)
3. Better skin. This was so cool for me because I always thought I had good skin until about 3 months after, people were telling me that looked like i was glowig. I can tell now, my skin feels really hydrated and dry bumpy patches under my arms are completely gone.
4. I couldn't run a mile ever - even when I was younger. Just as an experiment, I began jogging about 4 months after I quit. I started off making the half mile mark the first month. Each month I did a little more and now I am upto running full 3 miles without stopping. Gave me a new goal this year - to be able to run 6 miles. This was great because I gain about 10 pounds after quiting, and since I started running, I lost it and another 10 pounds on top, so now i feel healthier and look better too.

I hope you get to experience these soon. Congratulations!!

[jlo34]

My sense of smell has been even more enhanced (always was good, now it's really good). My taste buds are definitely a LOT different. Food tastes a lot different to me. I have noticed some things I thought I really liked, I really don't (sadly, choocolate and fatty foods aren't included *sigh*). My muscles burned BEFORE my lungs!!! I could walk without getting winded. My very favorite...I can look at other smokers and be so thrilled that I am no longer held in the bonds of the smoking addiction. I am so grateful for that one!!!

You can do it - just keep telling yourself that!!! After the first 2 weeks, it gets a whole lot easier!!!

Jen