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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 389

Thanks so much everyone. You have no idea how much your words means to me! I will let ya'll know how Saturday goes!

Have a wonderful evening!!

N.O.P.E.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $47.25
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 2 Mins: 25 Seconds: 30

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 251

Great job Janet

I "heard" the determination in your postings since the first day. There will be ups and downs... but you can do it. Hey, I'll take that back. You ARE doing it

Keep the quit

Cristina

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/5/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 45
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 1,575
Amount Saved: $204.75
Life Gained:
Days: 4 Hrs: 5 Mins: 15 Seconds: 6

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6

Great job Janet. You were a big help to me on my first day and now I am on day 4.

So far none of the cravings I've had before. I guess this time was the right time.

Thank you again : )

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/16/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 3
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 30
Amount Saved: $10.95
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 8 Mins: 22 Seconds: 40

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 303

Great job Janet! Keep pushing forward.

Mr Q

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 8/4/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 472
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,328
Amount Saved: $3,540.00
Life Gained:
Days: 52 Hrs: 14 Mins: 55 Seconds: 24

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14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 230

10 days is awesome Janet!! woo hoooo. Thanks for the gum girl!!...I've definately become a gum chewer during this quit lol...In fact, I'm chewing a piece right now!! lol........Hang in there, you are just a few days behind me, it's getting better day by day. I really admire you for going cold turkey!! That is amazing!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/6/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 13
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 585
Amount Saved: $146.25
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 12 Mins: 34 Seconds: 24

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1387

Whoo Hoo!!! you are doing fantastic. Reward Time!!

Kaiser

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 7/30/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 477
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,925
Amount Saved: $596.25
Life Gained:
Days: 96 Hrs: 3 Mins: 2 Seconds: 7

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 389

You know, it's funny - he hasn't said one word to me about smoking since that day. Think he got the message that I was not too happy with his comments.

Thanks!!

N.O.P.E.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $47.25
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 1 Mins: 56 Seconds: 3

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 802

You should hold your head high every day - you're a non-smoker now! 1 day of life gained, and into double digits of smoke-free days - hmmmmm....wonder what Jeff would have to say about that?? lol
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 1/3/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 686
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 13,720
Amount Saved: $5,213.60
Life Gained:
Days: 74 Hrs: 21 Mins: 10 Seconds: 4

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11215

Congratulations on the day of life!

Have fun at the tree lighting ceremony but remember to GUAAT! Don't forget your emergency coping plan:

AVOID the situation.
Identify the situations when you normally smoke or feel a craving for a cigarette. For most smokers, high-risk situations include work breaks, finishing meals, having coffee or being in a bar. Plan how you will avoid these situations for a few weeks. Plan for alternate activities.

LEAVE the situation.
If you find yourself in one of these high risk situations, leave if you can. And, leave before you get a craving.

DISTRACT yourself from the craving.
If you find yourself in a situation you can't leave and you get a craving, distract yourself from the craving by:

· Thinking about something else, like your benefits of quitting smoking (or how much money you’re saving every week).

· Do something else to distract yourself like drinking water or deep breathing to relax.

· Think about an upcoming event in your life, such as a vacation.

DELAY taking the cigarette.
If you can't keep your mind off it, then make a deal with yourself that you will wait 5 minutes before you give into the craving. The craving will usually pass in a couple of minutes anyway. If you delay, the craving will go away.

Use SELF TALK

A craving may be accompanied by negative thoughts about your ability to resist it. Use positive self talk statements to combat your negative thoughts

Keep staying strong!

Ashley, Health Educator

Here to help :)

14 years ago 0 +0 / -0 389

Just noticing my quit meter - I've gained back a full day of my life so far! How exciting is that?! I told my mom and husband last night that they'd gained back a day and they were excited as well! We're all still going strong and are proud of what we've accomplished so far.

This Saturday evening will be a big test for me - we're going out to a tree lightening ceremony with some friends (2 of whom smoke); so I'm going to keep my head held high and remind myself that I don't smoke anymore. This will be the first time I've been around anyone who smokes since I started my quit; so I'm somewhat aprehensive about it but determined to get through it smoke-free.

N.O.P.E.

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 11/9/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 10
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $47.25
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 1 Mins: 39 Seconds: 36

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