Hi Renee,
Like everyone else has said, this is a great place to come for support, knowledge and validation.
Read and read and post and post and most important -
N.O.P.E.
(Not One Puff Ever!)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 70
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,750
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $840.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 1 [B]Seconds:[/B] 29
Except I can't find your story in the HOF. :(
Does it take a few days??
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 70
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,750
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $840.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
Pete, this is the time when we need to make the decision NOT to smoke even when our mind is SCREAMING for just one. Because that's the only way to win this war - and especially in the beginning it really can be a battle! I really liked how Elaine described the Junkie Thinking,
[quote]it's THE most powerful weapon in our inner junkies arsenal -making a delusion look like a conviction [/quote]
You can do this trip smokefree and come back stronger than ever before in your quit!
No matter what (your mind tells you) do not smoke!
Faith
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 70
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,750
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $840.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
Liz,
Four days is AWESOME!
We all know how difficult the first week can be. That's why it's called Hell Week.
You're doing great.
Welcome to the SSC! :)
Faith
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 72
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,800
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $864.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 22 [B]Seconds:[/B] 33
Today I turn fifty! The big 5-0! I think I've been anticipating this day for all of the last year. And not really in a positive way. :(
However, the last few weeks, something inside has started to shift. I started thinking about this birthday in a way I can't really describe. And I know its all because I am smokefree. Smokefree in a way I've never been before. Does that make sense?
I said it when I was 30, I said it when I was 40. I will quit smoking when I'm ... Didn't happen. Lived with the "doomsday' feelings I had as a smoker. No wonder I was always somewhat depressed! Future never really looked very good cause , for me, there was always fear. Fear of dying a horrible, self-induced death. So at that time turning 50 only meant that I was getting old. More of the same.
Today, I can say with all honesty that I look forward to whatever tomorrow may hold with excitement and wonder. I MADE IT TO FIFTY!!!!!
Today, life is good! :)
Thanks SSC.
Faith
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 72
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,800
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $864.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 33 [B]Seconds:[/B] 13
Congratulations on ONE YEAR!
When I was coming around (lurking) last year I really enjoyed following your journey.
Now that I'm on the same road I don't see you around as much. :(
Hope you are doing well.
Faith
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 73
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,825
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $876.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
Thank you all so much for the wonderful birthday wishes!
You are an incredible bunch of quitters and I'm so happy to be a part of this community! :)
Faith
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 73
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,825
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $876.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58
Well I think I'd better carry a 3 lb. barbell in each hand. I won't say that I've been substituting food ... the scale may say it, I certainly won't! :)
Have a great smokefree weekend!
Faith
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]12/23/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 75
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,875
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $900.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 8 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 41 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
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