Ambrose,

You have my prayers and best wishes. According to my ex-wife, the drug and alcohol abuse counselor, it is tougher to kick tobacco than it is to kick cocaine. Cocaine adicts psychologically, while tobacco addicts both psychologically and physically.

I smoked for 23 years, and I weight a hundred pounds more than I ever thought I'd weigh.

August 1 will be ten years ago that I quit smoking. It took hypnosis to do the trick, but even that won't work without determination and desire.

If there is anything I can do, beyond prayer and encouragement, send me a PM. I'll be glad to help as much as I can.

After you've gotten over the worst of the smoke cravings, maybe we can work together and get both of us into better physical condition.

Good Luck and God Bless.