Hello Ashkickers!
You know, when I first visted this site I had not quit yet. I was a week away from quitting. I remember looking at everyone's stats and being amazed at 50 and 60 days. Now, I sit here over 60 days myself! Those first few days I didn't know how I would make it to 50 days and once I got to 50 days I wonder why I didn't do it before. I know that I haven't visited as much the past few weeks or so. I have to say it is because everything is going so well with my quit that I really haven't been thinking about smoking. And, I have been so very busy. I have thought about all of you and each evening tell myself I need to stop by... I won't say that I am leaving, because I won't ever leave for good... but will be honest and say I won't be here daily. Will check in as often as possible and of course pop in if/when things get rough with my quit. You are all a big part of my success. There were times when just reading the words on this site helped me through a crave. I plan on trying to be around some so that I can help someone the way everyone here has helped me.
So, an update on me... I am over 60 days quit!!! I feel great. Still having some sleep issues, but started some Melatonin... gonna see how that works. I haven't taken any Chantix in forever. After the starter pack I was doing so well... also I kept forgetting to take the pill. I didnt want to spend that much money on pills I forget to take... so, I decided to try to go without it. Have done awesome! One of my main concerns at first was gaining weight. I started dropping weight in January and didn't want to put it all back on. Well... my first week I lost 3 pounds and have been maintaining my weight since. Been at my goal weight since week 1 of my quit! I am drinking about 96 ozs of water a day and have cut all by 1 (maybe 2) sodas out! I have faced some major stress and triggers in the past few weeks and have not smoked!
You are all doing great! I can't close without saying... April Ashkickers are AWESOME!!!!
Now, I want to flash my stats!!!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]4/18/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 62
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 930
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $186.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24