Have you successfully quit a bad health habit?

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Potteplante · Accepted Answer

I no longer drink 5 days a week, I will on occasion still drink but I control it.

I do not take drugs anymore , I smoke joints (some argue that is taking drugs) and sadly cigarettes - the latter I'm working on quitting.

I've stopped binge eating - sadly that habit got replaced by another bad habit, also a working progress.

But I think the worst habit I've managed to change is the way I speak to and think of myself.

electromagnetic · Accepted Answer

It’s not really a health concern more than the fear it’ll shift my teeth over a period of time but when I get extremely stressed, I suck my middle and ring finger. Something I did when I was young. It doesn’t happen often and I can do weeks without doing it. But the moment my stress level is high, I know because I naturally do it.

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

yes I have...

drinking Coca~Cola on the daily was the worst habit I've ever had since childhood and teenage days

but I did stop doing that during my early 20's and ever since, I do have it in occasion only (like a BBQ party for example) or just during the weekends and no more than a smaller bottle, lol

exitseven · Accepted Answer

I gave up alcohol over 20 years ago. I was not an alcoholic. I was unemployed and not drinking anymore meant it was one less thing I had to spend money on. I was unemployed for a year but when I went back to work I decided to just give it up for good.

Jay3344 · Answer

Haven’t had McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Burger King in a decade. Stopped drinking alcohol 2 years ago. No maryjane in about 10 years. But it’s just a start of building a life without the necessity of substances. Doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy them, but I feel like they are better as small rewards rather then everyday crutches.

Paul09 · Answer

Yes! Cigarettes was the first, what a fool I was. I'm so glad it's so far behind me. I quit eating meat about a decade now. I quit drinking soft drinks. Only time I do drink any is with rum. I also quit being so angry. I still do from Time to time, but that's normal. Latest one I've quit is dairy products.

21Cowboy21 · Answer

Yes - key is to aim to make your new habit sustainable MOST days, not all. Moderation once a month is fine if you want to have a pizza once a month, or a sugary chocolate bar once a month - no problem. But most weeks should be eating healthy with half your diet as veggies and fruits. 1/6 100% whole grains - and 1/3 meats.

Sun_Kim-Ai · Answer

For the moment I've not had an alcoholic drink for two weeks, I'm trying to quit.

It's easier than I thought - at least for now - and I'm doing well, but sometimes my mother makes fun of me and teases me because I won't be drinking grappa with her.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes I've cut sugar down tremendously. I used to eat like 3-4 chocolate bars a day sometimes more. I would binge eat and sometimes skip meals and eat sugar

Anyways now I'm eating more meat fish vegetables and fruit and now I will just have a sweet treat, a small one every few days

earthcitizen7 · Answer

I used to eat ice cream more than 15 times a week. I LOVE great ice cream. Now I eat it almost zero.

I also quit soda, milk (I used to drink one gallon per day), fried food, all food made from pigs, and most foods with sugar in them. I eat all kinds of salads a lot, even though I usually don't like them.

abc3643 · Answer

I had smoked for 10.5 years since I had just turned 29 until I was 39.5 and quit around 11 AM on Monday 24 JUN 2002.

ShiftingMonke · Answer

I've quit smoking, just over 3 weeks without a puff, so far so good.  Now if I can just drop a cup size I'll be happy..

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

I managed to stop staying up after mignight. The payoff is being well rested as if it's Sunday. It feels great.

douride2 · Answer

I'm addicted to GAG. I have been trying to kick this habit for years now. I just can't seem to stay away though.

loveslongnails · Answer

Yes, I quit smoking after being an on and off smoker since I was 16 years old. It's been about 7 years now.

SaoirseS · Answer

I've never had any bad health habits since I eat "unhealthy" foods in moderation when I do eat them. I've cut back on red meat but haven't quit, and don't intend to.

LaFerrari · Answer

I quit smoking cigarettes and vaping completely cold Turkey 3 years ago

Anonymous · Answer

I was successful with one but need to pick up a good habit to make it better

krin_m · Answer

I stopped smoking, and that was long time ago. I do get cravings every now and then but I have been able to stay away from smoking completely.

poneglyphs · Answer

I did stop eating chips at some point but then I went back on it when my sister kept bringing boxes full of them and I needed a snack for my lunch 🫠

TrillXHippy · Answer

I don’t smoke and I’m not addicted to drinking. I do need to stop eating junk food

Agape93 · Answer

I've started cutting down on my drinking. Makes it harder to sleep, but oh well.

Cheaterssuck · Answer

Yes, I quit smoking 15 years ago and still can't believe I was able to do it. Huge accomplishment in my life!

midnightmoon05 · Answer

None yet.  my doctor said no spicy food … but it’s so hard…I pay the price when I cheat.

JustinTheGreat · Answer

Nope. Keep saying I’m gonna quit nicotine, keep saying I’m gonna eat healthier. Have yet to stop either lol

Damian69 · Answer

When I was 15-16 years old, I would cut myself. But after treatment and therapy, I was finally able to kick that habit. I've since recovered and most of the scars I got have healed now 😇

HippieVeganJewslim · Answer

I quit alcohol. I quit eating (processed) meat. I sort of quit drinking coffee, but I drink it now and then, especially when I’m enraged. I quit my habit of not praying.

lpoots · Answer

quit smoking  drinking  tea  coffee fizzy drinks  salt

dreamstar72 · Answer

Sex for a while it was to addictive, but as usual it’s to habit forming to give up.

jimmy2 · Answer

I had a 3.5pack a day habit on cigarettes for 10 years then stop

HaveNoName · Answer

For a long time I had completely given up on nail biting. I have noticed that over the past 6 months, the habit is coming back. I hate it.

the-mad-german · Answer

I stopped smoking and im once more losing some weight

Keishio · Answer

Sugar and alcohol. It's not gone completely but I have a far healthier relationship with it than I did

nawtee_me · Answer

Stopped smoking about twenty years ago. I had smoked for about thirty years and was up to two packs a day.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. I didn't snort any line since more than three years and opportunities were there.

AimeeKyle · Answer

I gave up soda right before starting cancer treatment and have never had any since.

Anemone978 · Answer

No, I'm actually hoping to shorten my life span...

Guardian45 · Answer

I have had bad habits that I kicked. And I will continue to kick more

Josssef · Answer

HELL YEAH ı did it lmao imagine being addicted to something like duh man it's too weak

Stupid-Guy-1 · Answer

I am still trying to figure out how to cultivate self control.

SpaceGalaxy · Answer

I had a habit of asking girls for anal sex on the very 1st date. Got too many F*** No from them that i eventually gave up asking on the 1st date

westsideman · Answer

Yes but these days I started drinking a little alcohol and smoke cigs because I feel so bad. Nothing goes well in my life. :(

Wise4myage · Answer

Yes, biting my nails.

Alex8736 · Answer

alcohol 3 years and counting

Nikki1989 · Answer

I quit smoking a couple of years ago.

Jessica405 · Answer

No, but I am completely teetotal between gins.

SnowedIn · Answer

I have done it before, yes!

Blackcupcake · Answer

yes… I stopped replacing my meals with redbull🤣

Date_a_Snob · Answer

If you find out let me know

LemiaOfThunder · Answer

Does biting your nails account

Sparkie460 · Answer

Yes I cut out using salt and sugar

mb120101 · Answer

That cheeseburger must have tasted disgusting

InsecureLivesMatter · Answer

Biting my nails.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. I gave up dating...

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