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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Help

Hi there jeniwho. Don't beat yourself up too hard. Life has its way of throwing some curve balls to us when we least expect. And you have been a smoker way more than a non-smoker. Was it just that one? Then I wouldn't worry. Have you went back to smoking since? Then yes, I would go back through my program, reset the meter and make sure I understand the trigger that caused this. But, whatever the case, come back on board. It is getting easier. I vouch for that.

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 93
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,255
Amount Saved: $423.15
Life Gained:
Days: 8 Hrs: 21 Mins: 15 Seconds: 22

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

4 months and loving it

I had no idea when I started this journey that one day I will get here. Life is good above the smoky clouds... who would have thought? I did not die when I didn't get "my fix". I managed to survive the anger bursts (so did my family and co-workers...lol). I managed to survive living with a smoker for 3 out of these four months (hubby quit as well YAY. He has a month under his belt!!!). I did not eat my weight in junk food - though I did put on a few pounds that I did not need... I did not turn into a beauty queen (guess that depends on genes more than anything else, huh?) but I do feel better, smell better, and more importantly breath better than I did in about 20 years. I am still thinking about smoking every now and then. The stinkin' thinkin' that "a puff would definitely feel good now". But I KNOW that I am an addict. I KNOW that one will never be enough. So I don't give in. And it goes away.

I have smoked for so long that I still have to retrain my mind on so many activities that were linked to smoking in all these years. But I am doing it. Was it easy to get here? NO. Maybe that is why I do not allow myself to slip - I don't want to go through these steps again.

I love being a non-smoker. I do not impose my quit on anyone else. I do not try to convice people smoking is evil. If asked, I just brag about how great it feels to breath. That is all.

So from the top of my lungs I say...

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 123
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,305
Amount Saved: $559.65
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 16 Mins: 56 Seconds: 5

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

All aboard for another warm train ride to .....

Count me in guys. I love Arkansas scenery so I'll meet you there. I'll try to ignore the weather and squeeze in a ride as well - Kaiser are you up for it? That'll give us a reason for that extra-drink at evening time...lol

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 123
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,305
Amount Saved: $559.65
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 16 Mins: 56 Seconds: 52

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

slipping is painful

Way to go Debbie. Looks like you have a plan and you are on your way to a better self. How about that??? Love to see the new you - more confident, looking the demon straight in the eyes when kicking it's ash... Great job! Have a wonderful non-smoking trip and check in whenever you can. You'll be missed.

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 123
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,305
Amount Saved: $559.65
Life Gained:
Days: 11 Hrs: 17 Mins: 9 Seconds: 45

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Creeping up on 120 and got hitched

Way to go SMC. Lot of happenings in your life. So, in my books that means lots of triggers as well... But you managed to stay smober and that is SO cool... Looking good, man. Looking good...

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 133
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,655
Amount Saved: $605.15
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 16 Mins: 17 Seconds: 13

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Sparky, you are such an inspiration to us all. With everything that you were going through, you still had the strength and kindness to stop by and encourage us every step of the way. So now, when it is your turn to start your journey, rest assured that I will do my best to be there for you. Welcome back kitty! Let's kick some ash...

Keep the quit

Cristina

MMy Mileage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 134
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,690
Amount Saved: $609.70
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 18 Mins: 33 Seconds: 25

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

lessons learned

Good God, look at you... I don't show up for a few days and you are blooming. Looks like this non-smoking thinggy suits you well Deb...

It is SO good to see you are feeling so much better. You are kicking some serious ash, you know that, right...?

Keep the quit

Cristina

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

NRTs

Good job Gimm. Isn't it amazing how now you actually feel you have control over what you can or cannot do with your money... I did not feel I had an option about buying/not buying cigarettes. But when it came to NRT (patches for me), I had the same "aha" moment when I realized I don't have to spend the money anymore. Part of the newly found freedom, I guess.

You are doing great

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 135
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,725
Amount Saved: $614.25
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 20 Mins: 51 Seconds: 0

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

100 days...already?

Great job Janet!!! You and your husband are kicking some serious ash...

Hope that soon things will start to calm down a bit for you guys...

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 135
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 4,725
Amount Saved: $614.25
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 20 Mins: 51 Seconds: 11

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Monday Morning Stats Parade

Hi there! Still here -sometimes. Missed you guys!!!

Proudly strutting this Monday.

Kaiser, how's weather in your neck of woods... We logged about 400 miles this weekend... Riding season seems to be here...YAY!

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 161
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 5,635
Amount Saved: $732.55
Life Gained:
Days: 15 Hrs: 8 Mins: 19 Seconds: 33

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