One Year For Shevie

[b][color=Maroon]Way to Go Shevie!![/color][/b] Congratulations on one year!! ;) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 79 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,381 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $258.33 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

Today was my Quit day - But I already screwed up. :(

Hi Meagain! I just have a few things to mention...... First, when we quit, we really learn stuff about ourselves. For me, one of them being, how [color=Purple]great[/color] I feel. I never felt like my smoking was making me feel not-so-good. However, now that I don't smoke, I realize what it feels like to really feel good. Compared to what I felt then to now, I [color=Brown]did[/color] feel bad. Did I make any sense???? :confuse: Secondly, you mentioned that when you did the workbook, you had no triggers. You will. For one, your home office. Once you quit, you will wonder what to do when you are in there. It really feels different. Every place you smoked will be a trigger. I agree with you on cleaning out that room. Gather [color=Green]all[/color] smoking related materials and trash them. Sprinkle some carpet fresh and vacume. Dust with some sort of spray. Then spray Fabreeze everywhere!! Once that room is disinfected, [color=Navy]DO NOT[/color] smoke in there. Regardless. Lastly, I would start back on your quit right now. I had almost a half a pack left when I crushed them. Of course, I was hypnotized. But, I never got to say 'good-bye' to them. I didn't realize I was smoking my last one. I thought, later in my quit, that if I had smoked my 'last' one, it would be different. Who knows, but I am over that feeling now. It really does pass. Just note that it is the addiction telling you that you would be better off waiting until you run out of cigs. It's a lie. Any way you choose to quit, whether it be by NRT's or not, and whether it be now or later, the choice is yours. Once you commit yourself, do not give up. Reach out to us! We are all here to support eachother, whenever we need to! You can do this... just take small, baby steps. And adopt [color=Red]N.O.P.E.[/color] ([color=Red]N[/color]ot [color=Red]O[/color]ne [color=Red]P[/color]uff [color=Red]E[/color]ver) Gain your strength, get mad, then fight!!! ;) 4my2girls [b][i][color=Maroon]What Consumes Your Thoughts Controls Your Life[/b][/i][/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 79 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,385 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $258.33 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29

I Gave in

Hi Andrew, Please, don't beat yourself up! All you have to do is pick yourself up and get right back on your quit. I would definately recommend a NRT. There are all different ones. You should consider seeing your doctor. You two can develop a quit plan together. It's worth giving it a shot, right?? Make your plan solid. Really give it some thought. These tools here on the left are perfect for that. Complete them, and bring them to your doctors appt (if you are making one). The more knowledge you have on smoking, and your reasoning with smoking will help you quit successfully. We sure hope you come back soon! Take care of yourself! ;) 4my2girls [b][i][color=Maroon]What Consumes Your Thoughts Controls Your Life[/b][/i][/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 79 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,383 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $258.33 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

Time for a new game!

Hey carpepax and Major Dude, We are neighbors! Sorry to intrude on this thread, but it's nice to know I have buddies nearby!! I am north??? of you (Simi Valley) Where are you guys at??

1st Try......Can it be?

Hi there! [color=Maroon]This is my first quit as well![/color] I will never go back. I fear hell week. I am a cold turkey quitter, and that was the worst thing I have ever been through. I laughed at Chicken's post. [i]"should I just smoke and get my first fail over with..."[/i] I have had those thoughts before. It seems that people say that they are stronger and more determined with each and every quit attempt. I used to think, wow, maybe I need more determination. But then I realized, that I already have it. I found my strength and determination my first week. I knew I would never smoke again. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,353 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255.06 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 10

I'm preparing again

Ann, You will do it. Keep positive thoughts. Come back soon. Let us know the new date. Read, read, read!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,353 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255.06 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

One MONTH!

Good job Shark! [b][color=Maroon]One month is Awesome!![/b][/color] Keep up the great work! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,351 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255.06 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 24 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34

Time for a new game!

17. My tomato plant. I never noticed the smell of a tomato plant, but I love it. I would have to say that my kids are wonderful smelling too. Each has her own distinct flavor........... And now they actually smell my hair when I hug them! It's kind of nice........ [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,354 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255.06 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

Looking for some support

Hello again Babs! I am so proud of you!! You are doing a great job!! Keep fighting that demon...... Push him out, then stomp on him. Then rid the thought. When you get that thought, or craving, just reconize it. It is a mind game. Then change your thoughts. The more you think about cigs, the more you have craves, and the more intense they will be. Throw those thoughts out!! Fill our mind with positive thoughts. Think of how good you feel. How good you smell. Think of how you have changed. Think of something you have found that you now enjoy. We discover so many things about ourselves when we quit. Make them positive. Focus on the positive. I hope you find a calm road ahead. You sure do deserve it. Keep your spirit high! Your determination is admireable!! You are a wonderful person Babs!! Keep up the great work!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/5/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 78 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,354 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255.06 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 34 [B]Seconds:[/B] 54

New Ideas PLEASE!!!!!!

Thank you guys for adding your ideas!! Bootsie: We love popcorn! I went and bought some of the kind you listed, and it is GREAT!! I cannot give out bread freely. We do eat bread for lunch. It must be whole wheat though. We eat jello all of the time!! I grew up on it. And you cannot even tell the difference between the reg and the sugar free!! Thank you!! Hummy: You are so lucky to have access to information! I have read and investigated for several years now. I have just come to realize that the problem lies with me. I am very perticular with food. Not very good with changing it. So I never offered my kids the variety that they needed. I am trying though. I now eat pork chops, and I love them. I tried a green bean casserole, and love that too. As long as they see me trying, they will catch on. I've never heard of Cliff bars, but I will look for them. The only "healthy" store we have is Trader Joes. I have started to go there regularly. We bought some soy pretzels. The girls love them!! We also buy soybeans-- love them!! Our stores out here (So. Cal) are just now adding in some diabetic stuff.... finally. Dried fruit.... excellent... I will check the sugar.... And I didn't even think of almonds!! My girls love them when I buy the mixed nuts. I am going to buy a can!! One can a week is all they ask......... Thank you for your ideas! I am going to ask for ideas from Trader Joes. A little bit of info from 100 people, and I will have 100 ideas!! N2K: My kids will eat red grapes, but not frozen. They "are too cold" for them..... go figure.. ice cream (frozen)... grapes (frozen)... how can that be??!!! lol What kind of veggies to you grill up? I do zucchini, yellow squash, all colors of bell peppers, red onions, and mushrooms. I sprinkle on Mrs. Dash, and spray with Pam, then put them into my grilling basket. My kids and hubby hate it. I love it. I will have that as my dinner. They literally gag. Just wondering what you grill?????? The star fruit!! I saw that in a magazine...... it looked really cool!! I completely forgot about that! I am gonna dig out that magazine and find the name. Thank you! Tofu...... hhmmmmmm. I'll have to be brave one day and try it................. Thank you all for helping! I am making my list of all of the things that peopl