A Diary of Quitting Smoking Month Two

[@Grace-E-21]

Have a ever smoked in my life? No. Do I intend to smoke ever in my life? Not in any form ever. Did I click on the video before, and now this update anyway? Absolutely. I’m very proud of you Jack and you and your cat continue to brighten my life. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us, it’s very noble of you.

[@Moon_Thief_420]

That was the hardest part after I quit. It's been 24 years and I still occasionally crave a smoke with my coffee. Seriously proud of you for quitting! 🎉

[@sunshine3914]

Haven’t smoked in like 30 years, can’t stand the smell, but every once in a great while, I’d smell one that made me wish I still smoked. That hasn’t happened in 5 years or so, thankfully.

[@cutratedrugs]

7 years and I still get cravings too. Quit drinking alcohol around the same time and I never have a craving for that though.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Good that you’re keeping track and happy that you’re feeling better.

[@infinity09vii71]

SO PROUD OF YOU I KNOW ITS NOT EASY QUITTING BUT ANYBODY CAN DO IT ITS YOU 🥰🥳

[@colleenmills1950]

Don't feel bad about wanting a cigarette. I quit in January of 2009 after 23 years of smoking, and I still catch myself every now and then thinking, about having a cigarette. Just keep going one day at a time! You got this!❤

[@gloryliberty]

I’ve never smoked myself, but i grew up in a household with smokers who tried multiple times to quit, with varying levels of success. I’ve watched the struggle, so I’m glad that you’re seeing success even through the triggers. You got this! Sending good vibes your way! 🙌🏻

[@walkinginwatercolourswithmicah]

Pretty soon your taste buds ought to really kick in.....that was the BEST ever.

[@Ace-Lee]

Salute to both you and Ses.

[@trumpetgirl525]

"Who enjoys cardio?" Hi, it's me 😂 Former distance runner - cardio is great, trying to convince myself to lift is a STRUGGLE. I find getting outside and listening to podcasts makes it go so much faster - worth trying when the weather warms up. I'm so glad you're doing well and starting to feel like yourself again. I was lucky enough to see you at TST and you (all) were incredible.

[@katisawriter]

Best cardio is dancing/aerobics. My ADHD will not let me do anything else. Get some DVDs from the library ❤️ proud of you for quitting. 🎉

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Yeah, The only form of exercise I can tolerate is dance cardio, Granted, I find dancing fun so that might be a prerequisite.

[@moni_monaka]

Absolute truth - I LOVE dancing as cardio. Even aggressive cleaning to some really good music - it makes it so much more enjoyable.

[@nataliegraham9552]

​@@moni_monakaI love that - 'agressive cleaning' 😂 I will need to keep that in mind the next time I need to get some chores done and need to turn on some tunes to help.

[@thegingergeek6842]

addiction sucks so bad. I'm currently struggling with a different kind and those moments of "I really want a ---- right now" are the hardest part. Massive kudos to you, this is huge!!

[@Vanit1]

I started intermittent fasting at the same time you released your last diary (a coincidence), but your video couldn't have come at a better time and gave me a huge boost to my motivation. Just seeing someone else working through their bad habits, stumbling and then picking themselves up again, it was reassuring to see someone as mighty as Jacques Ze Whipper going through this. So I just wanted to say thank you for sharing this side of yourself with us

[@Wigmore72]

Congrats! Very proud of you. I'm praying for you! I quit on Sept 11. Been a smoker for 44 years. I was 2-3 packs a day when I quit. If I can do it, you can too!! You got this!

[@OopzyDayzy]

i just lost my Mom, a lifelong smoker, to a lung cancer that metastasized. she was 59. im proud of you for quitting, and i know she would be too. she tried several times to quit but the circumstances never worked out well, and the damage stacks up. You will be able to continue cracking whips and jokes for so much longer without the death sticks!

[@Arachnia_Sea]

❤ lemon juice and tea will help clear your lungs Good for you and Ses!

[@scilamaccagno2206]

Congratulations! May you and Ses continue on your paths to health. Thank you for sharing your journeys. Be well.

[@McBummly]

You got this brother! You got our suport and as time passes you will feel even better, its a journey, and on the side note yeah i hate cardio as well lol

[@SinasdaTheThird]

You know, seasonal depression may have had a role to play with your down times. Thankfully, we are out of the darkest weeks of winter! I know I had my moments too, during these last couple of months. But, you are doing great at staying with it! We are here to listen!

[@sarahng5191]

these are very comforting and encouraging, thanks. and i enjoy the boy screaming

[@veryberry39]

I know this is a totally random thing to latch onto, but there's no shame in however late anyone (including you!) decides to sleep til. It's not a mark of laziness, it's not some low morality thing. But especially, IT IS NOT LAZINESS. I say this as someone who's been shamed for late sleeping all my life, and I'm tired of it. We weren't all gifted with fantastic "I only need 6 hours of sleep" genes. My body was gifted with the need for 10-12 (and yes, internet, I've gone to a sleep doctor and am on cpap. Hasn't changed anything. It's mostly hormonal). Anyway. Just a tender spot. :P I'm proud of you for still chugging along! You're doing great!

[@Lizee27]

Try substituting a normal piece of gum (big red, trident, etc) in place of the nicotine gum, and maybe slowly you can stop the nicotine gum😊 It will give your mouth something to do in the interim until the next piece of nicotine gum. Cause let's be real, the oral fixation is probably 50% of the battle. Keep going, you got this😁

[@forced2makethisbloodyaccou355]

If you are missing the tactile response of one in your hand..I found a cheap and easy replacement. A plastic ( non-bendy) straw is the same weight and can be used to satiate the physical feel that may be missing.

[@BoostedMooseGarage]

I techincally quit 3.5 years ago when my son was born had a few relapses did end up smoking for a few weeks on the down low maybe a year in and quit again. then ive had a few intermittantly i took a puff probably 6 months ago after not having one for several months and was like i dont really want this set it down and forgot about it and havent had one since. walking past my coworkers toolboxes and seeing a pack everyday tickles my fancy but its more of a i miss smoking not hey i need a cig. Keep up the good work it does get easier wih time. Im definitely invested in following your journey so be sure to keep us posted

[@HackerJack42]

I smoked for 25 years. The last few I had switched to vaping while dialing back the nicotine. I've been completely off everything for a few years now. The hardest part was breaking the rituals. Wake up....smoke. Eat lunch....smoke. Before bed....smoke. Congrats on your progress. The craving never completely goes away, but it does get a lot easier to ignore. I like to remember how good a nice medium-rare steak tasted a couple of months after quitting. That alone is enough to never pick up a cigarette again.

[@ferretyluv]

For a smoker, you have amazing skin.

[@catcolb11]

Magnesium deficiency can cause eye twitches. Try adding a magnesium glycinate supplement (or add more foods containing magnesium to your diet).

[@judd442009]

One of the hardest things to do -- it took the doctor saying, "You won't be alive in two months if you keep smoking." That was said to my mother after 55 years of smoking before she finally quit after having tried to quit for years.

[@Raiaka]

Becoming disgusted by the smell, if it's something you want, is not something that will happen on its own. It's something you have to actively condition your brain to do. When I was quitting, I had to make a conscious choice whenever I smelled it to force a somatic reaction of disgust.

[@brief402]

I'm here just to support your journey. Keep it up! 😊

[@brief402]

If you haven't looked up the chart of what things heal/begin healing at what time intervals after not smoking its actually quite interesting

[@cxfxcdude]

Hell yeah Ses! Kick some butt with your weight loss journey brother! And of course Jack, massive kudos to you as well. Please give sweet sweet boi cuddles and give your Mrs our best. She’s a very important lady. *nods sagely*

[@NoQueso_]

Huge congrats to you!!

[@morosenberg5571]

Hell yeah, I'm rooting for you! 💗

[@catcolb11]

❤

[@Azylys-]

Keep going buddy, you're looking way calmer and more yourself. Good luck to both you and Ses !

[@AlisNinsky]

Thank you for sharing!! It’s wonderful that you are sharing your experiences.

[@kleines_ren]

oh, I also have the eye twitch, but for me it is a stress indicator. It is so annoying! As is cardio. I recently got a mini trampoline and since then, for the first time EVER, cardio (or working out at home) has been ...fun?! You supposedly have the same benefits in a quicker time (10mins jumping is like 30 mins of running or something) and you can listen to unhinged songs while doing it and just let some stress go. I am still working on doing it regularly, so hearing you and Ses being so damn accountable helps me with being motivated - so thank you for sharing

[@colleenmarin8907]

Thank you for the update and I wish you the best in your journey!

[@teeteepalooza]

It *will* be worth it in the end. I promise. Hardest thing ever tho. The drive to FL will be a trial but you can do it! At this point it’s probably not the nicotine but the habit, the mental & emotional crutch. Stay strong & remember the support you have and your strength. (I keep hearing Rob Schneider in my head saying “You can do it!”)

[@Luvs24-x8x]

So proud of you!🎉 Keep it up!

[@janieweyers6230]

Thanks for keeping the videos up and well done on your perseverance.

[@marianajmj]

Keep up the good work! You're definitely making progress. You can definitely do this.

[@rollednatural20]

So proud of you! Keep with it! I think my mother would’ve lived beyond her 40+ years if she had never smoked, she got lymphatic cancer that killed her way too early. Want to see you live a long, healthy life. ❤❤❤

[@Malka2004]

My aunt quit cold turkey after my father was diagnosed with lung cancer. She would eat pistachios everywhere she'd gotten in the habit of having a smoke. Her car's trash bag was overflowing with pistachio shells, but she did it. I'm proud of you for doing it, Jacques! My dad would be 86 if he hadn't smoked and gotten cancer. You can do this!

[@smith395]

Honestly when I quit about 14 years ago I had a 5 lb bag of jolly ranchers to help

[@Freiburgerpdx]

🤗

[@WrenStanchen]

These videos really encourage me. Thank you, Jacques!

[@Jack-eo5fn]

Me too. Keep going bc I promise you it keeps getting better. 🎉

[@debrabrooks6138]

Congrats! Wishing you the best!

[@chariswilson5180]

Good for you...keep up the good work!

[@sarahbenson4492]

Congrats on getting this far! You are doing wonderful things for your health. Also a salute to Sess!

[@Alexis84DE]

Soooo envious. I would like to quit but I haven’t been able to. Stay strong, this is your health…. It’s important to pull through this. Good luck 🍀

[@rebeccabrink723]

Congrats man! Breaking habits like that is incredibly hard and it's something to be proud of

[@dolphinschild62]

The hardest part is changing the habits that come with it. Its reprogramming your muscle memory, neuron transmitters, etc.

[@CoroHuh]

Keep it up whipper!

[@Pale_Empress]

Good for you! I quit a little over a year ago and some days I still crave a cigarette. But we all got this in the bag ❤🎉

[@TheWiddy]

Well done, boss. Well done.

[@kendrasmokeywinnieriggs6654]

Good for you Jacques Ze Whipper

[@whowhenhowwhy]

Congrats on going clean. If it helps, one thing that helped me stop was drinking water everytime I wanted a smoke.

[@ginak6775]

So stinking proud of you! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Tardisntimbits]

When my stepdad finally decided he could make the effort to quit, it didn't take long for him to a: find his sense of smell was better (he was a chain smoker, so 2 or 3 packs a day), and b: realize how much money he had to spend on other things as a result. Both he, and my father had multiple bouts with cancer, so between that, and my nerd habits, I have no desire to ever smoke. You can do this, you just need to set your resolve, and keep in mind whatever is motivating you to quit. Heck, I say put money in a jar daily, amounting to what you would have spent in cigs, and see how far that gets you!

[@scottk8638]

I smoked for years and I feel you on every trigger you mention. I also wanted to have a smoke while gaming. I used to LARP for Vampire the Masquerade, and a big part of that was "secret meetings" which were always outside and the perfect time for a smoke. I will say I started smelling smoke all the time, so that's a thing. But to this day I will go outside with my friends who still smoke and "second hand" with them.

[@Krelen107]

Keep it up!

[@teri2466]

Your body is going through changes and will for a bit. The eye twitch will fade. It could well be a response to stress, which you previously handled with a cig. Keep up the great work! ❤

[@thespeia.51a]

Proud of you and Ses!

[@hildisvini_art]

I'm on my quitting journey (vaping) your videos have really helped me identify those pesky trigger moments ! Debating having the gum but worried I'll just get hooked on that. Distractions and keeping busy really helps ✨️

[@scbtripwire]

Good for you for quitting! I know how difficult it is, but your future self will thank you. You've bought yourself time on the end of your life. ❤🙂 Wait 'til you get your ability to smell back, you'll be so glad you stopped!

[@tombstone1055]

Congrats! You've got this!

[@dannyd493]

You go Mister. It's been about 3yrs. 1st 3months I was in a coma lol. But take each day as it Comes. My dad would when he was giving up tell himself each day. I don't fancy one today. However if I pass someone who's having a smoke. I just have a quick sniff 😂😂😂

[@amydoel]

Very proud of you for quitting! I know its very difficult! You can do this!

[@domakkeiss2271]

Well done!!

[@jaded_gerManic]

👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉🦋

[@b.t.9071]

The internet is proud of you! I hope you are also proud of yourself. Quitting is hard and doable! The longer you go the easier it tends to get.

[@MERCENARYREVY]

Keep it up. No cigarettes. Trust me you will feel so much better.

[@btuller1772]

Funny I thought about your quiting smoking earlier this week and here's the video with the update. Never been a smoker but I do have a favorite brand of cigarette smoke that I like. So your comments about standing next to people smoking made me laugh. Funny I don't even know the brand I like but the once in a blue moon that I smell it I'm following that person around 😂😂. Best of luck on this chapter of your quit smoking journey. May it be your last chapter.

[@teeteepalooza]

Also, it’s fucking amazing not to get sick all the time! No more respiratory illnesses or morning hacking. Kitty boy will love you & wanna hang out more

[@ddragon4751]

I hope you can continue with your journey❤

[@bnikiz]

You’ve got this!

[@susanst-germain4028]

I'm proud of you

[@miciarokiri5182]

Congratulations!

[@joeydalroh]

💜🙏💜🙏💜

[@kylelantan9220]

Audio books or podcasts for cardio is probably something I would do for it.

[@Lightspren]

Hell yeah!

[@lawlexw6160]

Congrats

[@gaelle4328]

As a person who has stopped smoking a tip for the trip baby bel cheese or dark chocolate both give a hit to endorfines + some energy and the possibility to have a ” break”

[@MrMarina101000]

Yay!!

[@Maddening_Music]

My eye twitches too. I asked my eye doctor about it during a normal exam to get new glasses. I was told that stress and caffeine are the biggest triggers for that and to try to cut those out of my life. LOL I deal with the twitchy eye.

[@danielsykes7558]

(how are these videos on quitting smoking hotter to me than the whipper videos) Also, I love that cat so much

[@Gracka1_1]

Yayy go you

[@ImaginaryMdA]

Good job, dude! :D

[@Ailieorz]

Cardio is dangerous. I did sets of 7 deadlifts last week... nearly died.

[@paolagrando5079]

I hope this helps people to not start smoking too.

[@Garnetdragon2003]

That moment that you realize that you're currently wearing the same jacket thing that Jack has on...

[@slowbro1337]

It's not easy to do, man, but props to you Keep it up your health costs and body will thank you. When you hit 60 days you should have the habbits you need to move on from it.

[@jamiecollins9037]

Do you remember William from the Hammond Louisiana Renaissance Festival

[@forced2makethisbloodyaccou355]

Also- try controlling the muscle in your eye. Lemons help to make one feel the muscle in the eyeduct. It's a fun trick too

[@SkitSkat674]

I had to stop drinking coffee when I quit smoking. Quit both cold turkey but I wanted my baby son to be born and grow up healthy. Many years later I can drink coffee without the urge to smoke, lol.

[@BethW2112]

My eye twitches when I am stressed. I also feel you on dreaming of smoking, I did that for probably 5-6 yrs after we quit. I eventually recognized that I was internalizing the crapass process of having to quit. Might be something your therapist can help with?

[@tomacalin86]

Soooo... I have a story from my mom's uncle. he used rolled up beeswax and pencils to hold in his hand and twiddle around when he was quitting. It helps with the cig holding habits. not sure how much it would help, but... yeah.

[@Christyc250]

The eye twitch this could mean your either defiant in zinc or magnesium.

[@catcolb11]

Magnesium deficiency.

[@CloutDumpster]

Easy Way to Stop Smoking by Allen Carr 🙏 QUITTING WAS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE EXPERIENCES, thinking about smoking isn't a bad thing, it's a chance to remember that you don't actually want one, and to feel amazing about it!! ❤ u Whippy Man ❤