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18 years ago 0 4 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well, as you can see, I'm 11 days and counting. Never thought I'd make it this far again, but here I am. Do I have cravings, oh man yes. But they are not enough now for me to turn my back on my kids, my wife or my pocketbook. I mainly quit because here in Canada (Ontario) a pack of smokes goes for 7.50 or more. Now I was a pack a day smoker (average). That's over 225 bucks a month! I could pay for my son's daycare with that! I have also realized I can now go outside with him and shovel snow and play in it for more than 20 minutes...We got hit hard with a couple of good storms, and my son and I spent nearly 2 hours, just shoveling, playing and having one of those Hallmark moments you only see on TV. And I never needed a smoke or never needed a break to catch a second wind...just kept going until he finally got bored and a little cold. Wohoo! I outlasted a 2 1/2 year old. Thats so cool. Nope, never going back...so just thought I'd check in to see how everyone else is doing, keep everyone updated and will be back to share more great smoke-free stories. TTYL [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 11 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 215 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $74.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14
18 years ago 0 456 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
ALRIGHT UpYeKilt !! You have the perfrct attitude to make this quit not only FOREVER but, to make the cravings go away fast. How ? Stop thinking about smoking altogether !! Do not give the whole smoking thing the time of day.. If you feel a craving just laugh it off.. This is mind over matter now.. You're a winner !! Knight Christine at your service Are you a Knight ?? you should be !! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 486 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $66.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 28 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6
18 years ago 0 1079 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey UpYeKilt, glad your staying strong. 11 days is wonderful. Just think in a week or so, you'll be able to take on the 5 year olds! [IMG]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/saggysac/Happy_0391.gif[/IMG] Keep us updated, [color=Red]redrosie[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,213 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $415 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
18 years ago 0 635 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[size=4]WAY TO GO...AWESOME CARLOS [/size] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/19/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 124 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,866 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $124 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 19 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
18 years ago 0 2364 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations on 11 days [IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f190/cuddlebug230/dancer.gif[/IMG] Awesome Cuddles Knight Ash Kickin Joker [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 8 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 178 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $28.8 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22
18 years ago 0 1110 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congratulations you are doing awesome. I am from Ontario too, near Niagara Falls. Keep up the good work and dont forget a reward on a regular basis, you are worth it!!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 305 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,116 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2287.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 39 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 45 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

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