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And He Coughs Part II

When you wrote that your Dad lit up when they praised him for smoking just the one, it reminded me how it was back in the days when I couldn't even go an hour, much less a day! What a long way we've come, and hopefully he will too! Rusty :)
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ONE MONTH

Pete, I'm so proud of you, but I know I'm not half as proud as you are. You so deserve this good quit and a great reward! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 453 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,706 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1585.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52
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Duffism

Thanks, Duffis, for running this. When I first saw this article on dailyom last fall, it really made me think and I saved it to my journal. I appreciate your posting these! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 453 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,707 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1585.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
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The Daily Diet Watch IV

I shopped today, so we'll see if my feet will hold up for more abuse. lol I bought a Cardio Dance Party dvd...HAHAHAHAHA! I will be doing this in the dark with no one else at home. But it's a change from walking in place. Breakfast was lowfat yogurt, Kashi, and a banana. Lunch was a Greek salad at the mall. Snack was 8 Triscuits with Laughing Cow. Dinner will be burgers. I went to the Y last night and did the machines for an hour. Hummy, I haven't been following Sonoma strictly...just the main principles. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 453 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,704 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1585.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
18 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Double Your Effort

Glad everybody is finding something for themselves in this post. I know I did. JohnW, I will drop you a line -- haha! Thanks -- you are a super friend and a super quitter. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 455 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,749 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1592.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
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03.13.06 Stats Parade

Here!~ Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 455 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,749 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1592.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 15
18 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Out of sight, out of mind

Time to haul out the old list of reasons for quitting. If you have just one thing on that list -- the "incentive" who's gone for the weekend -- then I guess you might have a problem. But I suspect if you really take a hard look at the truth, you'll find a few more. You can do it...look how far you've come! Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 452 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,674 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1582 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55
18 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Melt Down

Kare, 39 days smoke free is awesome! You have so very much to be proud of, especially under the stressful circumstances. Sometimes we go through a day or a few days that are tough than others. It helps to know that those get fewer as time goes by. I'm glad you found this site...the people here are always available to hold your hand. Rusty :) in Florida, too. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 452 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,667 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1582 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
18 years ago 0 2462 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
The Daily Diet Watch IV

Cheryl, I didn't know you had similar issues (did I?). I also thought Enbrel kicked in quicker than that. I will ultimately have to do the Enbrel/Humira route or the Remicaid IV thing. I'm postponing them both as long as I can...needle phobia. My prednisone is only for 6 days...6 the first day, 5 the second, etc. So tomorrow is my last day, but it has really made me feel ill all week. I've been tracking my foods on sparkpeople and I really like it better than fitday. Wednesday: b - yogurt smoothie s - apple l - tuna on wholewheat pita s - banana d - chicken and brown rice salad on pita, flan Yesterday: b - peach yogurt mixed with GoLean l - chicken scampi and salad at Olive Garden, water s - 2 thin mints d - bistec a la mexicana, refritos y arroz, water Today will be yogurt and GoLean for breakfast, a gyro with feta at a Greek place in town, and chicken/brown rice salad for dinner. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 452 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,665 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1582 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 25 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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Weekend Promise 03/10/06

The March winds are blowing me around, but I won't be smoking in the piney woods of North Florida. Rusty :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/13/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 452 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 12,665 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1582 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 62 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29