I guess for this moment in time I am the new kid on the block here. I just wanted to introduce myself, I look forward to leaning on all of you as I really want to quit this disgusting, nasty habit! Today is Day 1 for me. I'll be visiting here frequently for support and guidance. :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 0 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 0 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $0 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 0 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

welcome!!!! You are not alone,the 25th was my first day of quit also Keep strong Tsikos from Greece [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 41 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �5.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 1

Oh Goody! I love new kids on the block! Come out and play with us! You are welcome to my Cranky Club if you ever need to vent. I'm not the smartest one here - but i'm here for support and there are so many supportive, caring and wise people to help us along the way. Welcome! Windy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 295 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $70 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 37 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30

Welcome, welcome, Determined. This is the best place to be when you decide to give up smoking. Lots of support and advice, and a great place to share your feelings. We're all going through the same thing here, and one more added to the party is great!!! Keep strong and keep posting here, Determined. Best of luck to you, Jan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/11/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 14 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 444 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $126 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 48 [B]Seconds:[/B] 57

Welcome Determined! Glad you're on board with us. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/18/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,359 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $275.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 55

Determined welcome. One day at a time :)marie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 6/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 104 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,574 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $416 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 13 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 12 [B]Seconds:[/B] 48

Welcome, Determined! Glad to have you with us! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/8/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 923 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $144 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 35 [B]Seconds:[/B] 12

[IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Daniwiz/901ukbv6zmfw5.gif[/IMG] Congrats on your decision to quit smoking. Knowledge is power, so get prepared. Get prepared for your mind to deal with emotions without the mask of a drug. Know that the nicotine in cigarettes has caused you to be physically addicted. Take comfort in knowing the physical withdrawal will stop approximately 72 hours if you can resist nicotine products. Be fully aware that your life routine will have to be experienced without smoking cigarettes for you to be quit. So throw them away. Do not save any. What is your routine? When do you smoke? Make a list of your triggers (when you would normally smoke). It is better to think about all of these things ahead of time so that you can go into battle prepared. Replace your bad habit (smoking) with good habits. Read about healthy ways to deal with stress/emotions and start practicing your new coping skills. Get yourself ready physically by walking more, take in more fluids, get plenty of rest and avoid becoming overtired. Tell people around you that you�re going to quit. Get yourself a Quit Buddy who will be there to provide you personal quit-smoking help and support. Fight the urge to protect yourself from looking silly if you don�t make it all the way. Believe in yourself from the very beginning. Make it come true. If you don�t make it this time, what matters is that you get back up and try again. Also, don�t forget to make rewards a part of your plan. Quitting takes a lot of work, so you want to make sure you give yourself credit along the way. Keep a list of rewards you look forward to - it will help keep you motivated. Watch out for alcohol, social situations, other smokers, weight gain, and bad moods/depression. These things can make you fall off the Quit Wagon. Like I�ve said � be prepared for these things. We�ve quit. You can too. We�ll be here to support you if you need us. I look forward to celebrating your milestones with you. [IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a17/Daniwiz/NOPE.gif[/IMG] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 136 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 4,105 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $544 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 11 [B]Hrs:[/B] 12

Determined, welcome. I am not new to this site, but this is the first day of my quit also. For other reasons, I chose to go out and smoke. I want to tell you, it is a lot easier to deal with withdrawal, than facing yourself in the mirror after you smoke that monster. Please visit often and read everything you can. If you need help ask for it. Someone is always here to help. Enjoy your quit - the good, the bad, the ugly. It does get better if you stay with it. Look at me giving advice and I am on day 1 also :blush: Hang in there it can be done.

determined, Welcome to our support community! You have come to the right place and we can be of great assistance to you. Take the time to look around the site and use the available tools and tips provided. Our online support group is what can assist you most. These individuals have knowledge and support to guide you through :) Ask as many questions as you like and post often, we are always here :) Keep Strong, Josie ______________________ The SSC Support Team.