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16 years ago 0 3207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Lightshines Here's some encouragement for the new work week. You keep up that quit, ok? Before you know it, you will have a full week! btw, for some reason when I try to access this thread through Today's Active Discussions, I get an error message, but no problem coing in through the Forum for new users..weird -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 74 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,960 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $503.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 8 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12
16 years ago 0 82 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks aloha, that's a terrific mantra to have. Loving the way your family chimes in with you. My husband quit smoking 7 years ago so he's is totally supportive and helpful. I'm trying to think like my friend who is and has always been a non-smoker. When I think about having a smoke, I say to myself, "VK wouldn't even be thinking about this so I won't either." So far so good. I'm managing well and maintaining my quit. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $4.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
16 years ago 0 3207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
here's what i do lightshines I say to myself "yeah, I feel like a cigarette" and then I ask myself, "But am I going to smoke one?" then I answer "No" Then I ask, "Why aren't I going to?" Then I answer, "Because I don't smoke anymore, I'm a non smoker, and nonsmokers don't smoke!" ...lol....i do this out loud....still..or do it with my family..they are used to it now..and they either laugh or chime in midway through. It is my all the time, anywhere mantra...I will not smoke, no matter how much I feel like it, no matter what is going on around me or in me....I will not smoke! You know why? Because I'm a nonsmoker..and nonsmokers don't smoke! Period. The End. Keep the quit, lightshines....I know you can -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 72 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,880 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $489.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 10 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
16 years ago 0 8760 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
LightShines, Good job! Way to show that nicodemon who is boss! Danielle ______________________ The SSC Support Team
16 years ago 0 82 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone. I left work and went to the car wash so my car could be cleaned inside and out, nice and fresh. So, I'm standing there waiting for my car to be finished and this lady comes to stand RIGHT next to me! Of course she was smoking. There's this huge area and it was empty except for her and me. I had been doing really well until I smelled her smoke. Much as I wanted to, I didn't yell or anything. I just moved far away from her. But it was kinda hard. When I got in my car I turned up the radio really loud and sang really loud all the way home. By the time I got here I was better. Whew! That felt like a close call. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 2 [B]Mins:[/B] 3 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1
16 years ago 0 3541 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Excellent for your first day, Lightshines! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/13/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 19 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 380 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $209.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23
16 years ago 0 1543 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hang in there... Just think... tomorrow will say.... Day:1 take one day at a time. Your doing great. Mercy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]1/21/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 131 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,620 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $585.57 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 6 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 8
16 years ago 0 3207 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Fantastic, Lightshines! You're doing it. Keep close and post if you need help. We're here for you. Remember to drink lots of water, get that nicotine out of your system -aloha [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/22/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 71 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,840 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $482.80 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 9 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 44 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
16 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Way to go! Sounds like your first day's going pretty well! Be prepared for some rough days, though... just don't let your guard down. But it sounds like you might have an easier quit than some, and that's great! Congrats on making it through your first day! Crave the Quit! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 714 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 17,850 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2,948.82 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 50 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 10 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57
16 years ago 0 82 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Well, I'm half way through the first day of my last quit! So far things are going really well. I've been on Chantrix for the week leading up to today. I'm not feeling any cravings right now. I feel maybe just a tad antsy, but it's not bad so far. I've been reading lots of posts here and I really think it's helped prepare me mentally for this quit. Whenever cigarettes come into my thoughts I'm trying to push them immediately out and remember that non-smokers don't sit around and think about smoking! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/1/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 22

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