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18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1040

Same as Rainie. Lose the false expectations and make your quit free of conditions. However it goes, accept that as the price of a new life... and set yourself to the business of living. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/6/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 21 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 547 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $194.25 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 4

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 420

Once you make up your mind to do something, and not allow the mind games, anyone can do it. Guaranteed! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 12/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 86 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,303 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $165.98 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 11 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 925

[size=4]Knowledge replaces fear.[/size] Many thanks golferman. Pat [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/28/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 58 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,355 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $812 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 58 [B]Seconds:[/B] 56

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$128,544.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 863 Hours: 22

Minutes: 9 Seconds: 57

Life Gained
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6695

Smoke Free Days
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321,360

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 591

I don't want to be a Smoker, so when the thought (trigger/crave/emotion) or whatever you want to call it comes knocking...I take a deep breath and remember something I learned right here N.O.P.E. :) It's been 3 months since I first read that little acronym...and it just stuck with me. It's posted at my PC and at my dining room table. I have not smoked thanks to the originator of this. I can't remember who it was. Sorry! auntdeb [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 85 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,283 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $403.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 25

Make a list of the disadvantages of smoking and the benefits of you quitting and re-read them often to keep yourself motivated. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/5/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 50 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,013 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $175 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 7 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

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$256,496.80

Amount Saved
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Days: 8738 Hours: 22

Minutes: 27 Seconds: 26

Life Gained
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45803

Smoke Free Days
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641,242

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 682

I have learned that if it is going to be it is up to me. There is no magic button to make smoking or rather not smoking completely pain free. But, look at some of those meters....is SO CAN BE DONE [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/25/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 61 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,231 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $251.32 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1155

This one concept has been really helpful (especially at "tough" moments): [color=Navy]You experience more cravings when you're a smoker than when you quit. As a smoker, you start craving a cigarette within 20 minutes of finishing your last smoke. As a non-smoker, your cravings are occassional and continusously go down in frequency.[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/24/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 31 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,104 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $201.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 15 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 6

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$1,145,075.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 6006 Hours: 13

Minutes: 0 Seconds: 29

Life Gained
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45803

Smoke Free Days
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916,060

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1073

this comment from August: [quote] 1. I HAVE MADE A CHOICE TO END MY SLAVERY. I made this choice while I was logical, level headed and KNEW from the bottom of my soul how much I wanted to me a non-smoker. While I am in withdraw/recovery, I am not being logical or level headed. When I want to smoke, I must remember that I made this decision (once again when I was being logical) and should trust myself to stick with it. I have tasted freedom before, and I know I can again. [/quote] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 740 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 41,470 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $5180 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 72 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 18 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20

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$55,327.50

Amount Saved
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Days: 978 Hours: 23

Minutes: 49 Seconds: 11

Life Gained
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7377

Smoke Free Days
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184,425

Cigarettes Not Smoked

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 12049

This is a great way to spread information and knowledge! Please post your thoughts :) Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team.

18 years ago 0 +0 / -0 154

No matter what anyone says, NO one actually ENJOYS smoking. The enjoyment is the momentary relief from a constant craving for a cigarette. It might FEEL like you enjoy it, but you DON'T. You are a trapped slave lying to yourself. I told myself this for many years... [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/9/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 169 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,865 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $598.26 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 57 [B]Seconds:[/B] 31

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$549,636.00

Amount Saved
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Days: 4347 Hours: 1

Minutes: 26 Seconds: 53

Life Gained
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45803

Smoke Free Days
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687,045

Cigarettes Not Smoked

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