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16 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Deb,
 
Congrats on 100+days!  Thanks for sharing this support with others and letting us know your happiness!
 

Josie, Health Educator
16 years ago 0 1107 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Theresa,
 
When I was at my 10th  day, I never thought I would make it to 100, I really believed I was kidding myself. I smoked for 35 years.
 
When I got to 200.....Wow I believed!!!
 
The people here made it happen. Hang in there..believe in yourself...lean on us...
 
It will work!!!



My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/28/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 234
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,360
Amount Saved: $1,474.20
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 3 Mins: 53 Seconds: 44

16 years ago 0 126 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I'm only on my 10th day, but you guys give me tremendous hope and something to really look forward to. Let the changing begin!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 6/9/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 9
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 153
Amount Saved: $30.60
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 3 Mins: 45 Seconds: 37

16 years ago 0 567 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hey Guys & Gals,
 
I have noticed that the thoughts of smoking are certainly decreasing in number on a daily basis. I am not staying in bed longer to avoid missing that first cig with my coffee. Now, I really don't think about smoking until a stress of some sort pops up during the day, and at that point; it is usually just a passing thought, that quickly passes. So yes--it definintely gets easier with time.
 
The freedom of not planning your life around the next smoke is also huge. Partys, cooking, cleaning, visiting, traveling, work, play are all free of being managed by how you will fit a smoke in.
 
I am exercising with so much more ease. Both breathing and circulation have tremendously improved....
 
Yes--things have changed & it is sweet....So hang in there and reap the rewards that will certainly come your way if you hang tough....
 
Deb

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 109
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,270
Amount Saved: $735.75
Life Gained:
Days: 12 Hrs: 11 Mins: 23 Seconds: 58

16 years ago 0 228 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I am right there with ya Mike and the Rest.  I actually look forward to my morning coffee instead of my morning cigg.  I still have those days where it's tough but it's getting less and less!!
 
To all those who think they can't keep trying till you can!!  We did and so can you!
 
Congrats Pen to your 4 years that's AWESOME to say the least!!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/16/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 94
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,350
Amount Saved: $587.50
Life Gained:
Days: 7 Hrs: 8 Mins: 50 Seconds: 26

16 years ago 0 901 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
pen
thanks , and those celtics looked great playing lock down defense and winning the championship.
yes it is easier for me now. i will not let my guard down , but i'm not tempted much anymore.
 
and ron and tressa , i agree with you both as well.
 
and brenna , thanks for all that you do here.
 
what a great team we have here !
 
mike / astrofan


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 98
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 2,940
Amount Saved: $882.00
Life Gained:
Days: 16 Hrs: 1 Mins: 9 Seconds: 58

16 years ago 0 1153 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Astrofan,
 
Thanks for acknowledging that it does get easier and the benefits of quitting become more and more apparent as time progresses. 
 
Members, free free to share your benefits of quitting. Newbies - focus hard on your benefits now and soon you will really be enjoying them!

 
Brenna, Bilingual Health Educator
16 years ago 0 855 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
 Hello all, i lived through the no smoking ban in California and it was awful  i went down bite , clawing and kicking LOL i was very stubborn about my right to smoke until i found out i had no rights LOL. Now i look back at that person dont exist anymore , when i see people smoking i think i feel sorry for them becasue they are a slave to that ole nicodeamon, and i hate hearing  ( I CANT QUIT) i think that is a dumb statement,  I hate the smell,and iam very lucky i dont have to be around it unless its in front of a store etc out in public.  Being smoke free is just cool no matter how you look at it, i hope everyone can get er done :) Tresa

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/8/2002
Smoke-Free Days: 2141
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 51,384
Amount Saved: $8,992.20
Life Gained:
Days: 306 Hrs: 1 Mins: 19 Seconds: 22

16 years ago 0 1107 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Mike, I have to agree.
 
The other thing I noticed, is my entire outlook on life is more positive and I don't sweat the small stuff.
 
I"m arguing less, and I have a tendency to spend more time doing positive things.
 
Life is good!!

Could it be because physically I'm feeling better ?




My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/28/2007
Smoke-Free Days: 234
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,360
Amount Saved: $1,474.20
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 1 Mins: 42 Seconds: 53

16 years ago 0 2534 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Mike,
 
It helps you understand why many veterans now conduct themselves like non-smokers rather than ex-smokers!! You are getting there yourself, yeah?! Just keep doing it and today, don't smoke and listen out for the Celtics' cheers!!!!
 
Best Wishes
Penitent d1492

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 5/18/2004
Smoke-Free Days: 1492
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 37,300
Amount Saved: �9,325.00
Life Gained:
Days: 243 Hrs: 3 Mins: 46 Seconds: 24

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    Days: 1170 Hours: 1

    Minutes: 20 Seconds: 11

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