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14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
i just got back from seeing a friend in the v.a. hospital

I am sorry to hear about your friend.  2 things(yes that is motivation for a newcomer) and (its a sad story to hear because it is the realty we all face if we pick up that nasty addiction again)  So tough to hear. What keeps someone smoking who is suffering?  I am sorry for him and hope he finds the strength to quit someday.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 17
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 170
Amount Saved: $63.75
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 46 Seconds: 33

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Day 5 Day 5!

Great job Gimm, it does get easier!!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 17
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 170
Amount Saved: $63.75
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 8 Mins: 46 Seconds: 38

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
hard day today

Rock-you said it perfectly!  I agree and know life is much better not smoking.  This situation would have been there whether I smoked or not and smoking just made it worse  So I know quitting when I did was the right decision. This whole situation actually has scared me enough to set it in my mind, I WILL NEVER SMOKE AGAIN< NOT EVEN A PUFF!  I dont want to go through anymore health related issues.  So hello healthy me, I think I will take a run today!

My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 18
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 180
Amount Saved: $67.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 9 Mins: 40 Seconds: 24

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Your guide to quitting ? More on stress

Go get the book by Allen Carr The Easy Way to quit smoking( I recommeded it before) you can probably rent it from the local library.  Just remember if you have one you sink right back into that nasty addiction.  Just walk away or listen and take deep breathes!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 22
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 220
Amount Saved: $82.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 17 Mins: 53 Seconds: 22

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
IMPALA HITS THE 300 days mark!

300 days is amazing Dave!  I can only imagine how great you feel!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 22
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 220
Amount Saved: $82.50
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 17 Mins: 53 Seconds: 32

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Why did I ever start smoking?

Hi Janet, still waiting on results..ugh!!  And started bakc to work yesterday after being home with my daughter for the last 3 years.  Lots of changes this last week.  I have had an awful day and am going to bed and saying N.O.P.E.  Sometimes if i just go to bed it gets me through the cravings.  Hope you are well.  Congrats on getting through hell week.
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 24
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 240
Amount Saved: $90.00
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 21 Mins: 32 Seconds: 52

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
When does it get easy?

Lance-I feel you today.  I asked myself that same question today.  I had actually been feeling amazing, but I went back to work after being home 3 yrs with my little one.  And all I could think about yesterday and today was smoking.  i have no idea why.  But I have been stressed to the max, still waiting on my test results and starting this new crappy job has pushed me over the edge.  But I am still smoke free.  And you should still  be smoke free as well.  I truly believe its that freaking nicodemon trying to get into my head.  A while back I spoke to a psychologist about life in general and some obstacles I was facing.  She told me the devil works in mysterious ways.  The devil will change your mind and make you try to do bad things(smoking), he roots you on to fail.   So when you feel him lingering, tell him to get the freak off my shoulder I'm not going there.  She was referring to smoking and telling that nicodemon to get away.  Scream it if you have to, who cares if someone thinks we are crazy, haha!!  I had to say it a few times today.  But I made it through and so will you.  Keep up the great work!!!


My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 25
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 250
Amount Saved: $93.75
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 23 Mins: 21 Seconds: 41

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
London, UK Smoke Free Get Together

I hope everyone has a great get together in the UK.  Maybe someday we will have one in the US.  Any midwesterners out there? 
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 25
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 250
Amount Saved: $93.75
Life Gained:
Days: 1 Hrs: 23 Mins: 21 Seconds: 53

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
CONGRATULATIONS TO ME!!! (300 DAYS)

300 days is amazing!!  I bet you feel great and are so empowered to be rid of that nasty addiction.  Keep it up you inspire the rest of us!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 26
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 260
Amount Saved: $97.50
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 1 Mins: 9 Seconds: 41

14 years ago 0 61 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Two Years for Moss! Yay!

Way to go Moss!
My Milage:

My Quit Date: 10/24/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 26
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 260
Amount Saved: $97.50
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 1 Mins: 9 Seconds: 43