Comments on: Social Factors in Quitting Smoking

By: Jill a.k.a Nerdy Bird

Jill a.k.a Nerdy Bird — Sat, 24 May 2008 02:28:58 +0000

Unfortunately from what I’ve noticed, the ripple works in reverse too. A bunch of my boyfriends friends quit smoking along with him. Then a few more quit. But once one of them started back up again the rest followed soon after. It’s a shame,

By: Nicci J

Nicci J — Thu, 22 May 2008 16:33:56 +0000

I’ll rub against ya’ll in July, see if any resolve wear off

By: freakgirl

freakgirl — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:10:08 +0000

Of course you can do it, Nicci!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:32:41 +0000

You can do it!

By: Nicci J

Nicci J — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:07:21 +0000

Now I’m sad. I really need to quit again. We did so well last time, weight gain aside.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:52:11 +0000

And we quit because we got some motivation from friends who quit, too.

I think it’s more the camaraderie. Misery loves company! When you can share the hard parts, they’re easier to take. Unless, of course, you’re surrounded by enablers. Jeremy and I are having a hard time bonding together over eating better and losing weight because we enable each other.

By: Michael

Michael — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:43:30 +0000

My sister is starting one of those Biggest Loser groups at her work next week, Grey Rainbow. I’m interested to see how it goes for her. I wonder if it’s the competition or the camaraderie? Both probably.

By: Grey Rainbow

Grey Rainbow — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:15:52 +0000

at my work, we have a “biggest loser” group of about 7 women. they have a weigh in once a week and if you gain weight you have to pay $5….and i think after 12 weeks whoever loses the most weight wins all.

seems to be working b/c when we have hostage lunches, these girls are breaking out their salads and healthy alternatives….so, yes the group thing seems to work!