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Penitent Hits Two years!


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Penitent � This gentle Englishman is the definition of inspiration: At 8 months: This post is not for me; it is for all the new quitters here, especially those who are finding it hard. I want you all to know that whatever day you are on in the first 3 months of your quit I have seen that day. Whether it is day 6, 45 or 74, I have been there and coped. Whatever difficulties you are having with cravings, triggers and emotions, please always focus on the fact that they are not insurmountable, they can be overcome and I implore you meet them head on day after day until you reach my happy position of beating this terrible addiction because I know now at 8 months that I have won. It is over and finished, I am a slave to the cigarette no more, it is done! It can be beaten and I am testament to that, please join me. -At 406 days: When I quit smoking in May 2004 I was very unfit and believed that I would remain that way for the rest of my smoke-shortened life. After quitting smoking I felt better just for that fact and then began to exercise, gingerly! A year later, I am walking regularly between 3-6 miles 3 times a week, taking in the gym 3 times a week (cycling/rowing/running/free weights/stomach crunches) and swimming at least twice a week. I am fitter now at 48 than I was as a smoking 23-year-old. I have lean muscle tone and not an ounce of fat on my body. I have added 14 lbs and weigh a healthy 190 lbs for my 6' 2" frame. I look so much better. Life is grand. The moral? I never thought I would ever be in this position but after demonstrating the same will and determination that conquered smoking and allowing time to take its course, here I am. You can be here too, join me? Pen, You have been a guiding light during my quit. Thanks for being there. [size=4][color=Red]CONGRATULATIONS FOR TWO BIG FAT YEARS OF FREEDOM !!!!![/size][/color] Not cravin', never cavin'. Hummy [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/5/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 380 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 15,215 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2470 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 49 [B]Hrs:[/B] 7 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 49
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Hiya Pen! When I grow up I want to be just like you! :p Congrats on an fantastic achievement!! and thank you for saying what you think...you're cool. [color=Purple]~bugg huggs~[/color] [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/17/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 426 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 22,605 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2811.6 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 41 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Truly it has been your positive attitude that has set you apart. Congrats on this major achievement and the best is yet to come... Sandra
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Dear Pen, I have always admired your approach to this quit smoking lark; your quiet fortitude, easy-going sense of humor and unrelenting determination. I agree with Sandra, you have set yourself apart and have inspired me in ways that are far-reaching. I am so proud of you for all that you have accomplished. Congratulations! All my love, lunaxxx
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Hey Pen, cant believe its been two years already, you have done so well, CONGRAULATIONS way to go Tresa ;)
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Dear Pen, I am so very late getting here and I apologize. I have been out of town and while I was, I remembered that your quit date was in May. Congratulations, my friend, on being quit for 2 SOLID years. LOL....you always TOLD IT LIKE IT WAS....and you proved it worked for you. I have nothing but the greatest admiration for what you've done....and I LOVE the WAY you did it... 'Sides....you were always one of my most favorite people here.... ;) I hope yours and Luna's lives are full of.....[i]TRULY MAGICAL DAYS[/i]....these days. Much love, Melanie Smoke-Free Days: 1396
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Hey Pen, Congratulations my friend on your 2 years! How proud you must feel :) Your quit was always solid and there was never any doubt that you would succeed. So.....from Kent to Essex....here's one HUGE pat on the back. I raise my very large red wine glass to you ! Rachel xx Two years, two months, two weeks, five days, 22 hours, 35 minutes and 45 seconds. 16198 cigarettes not smoked, saving �3,644.55. Life saved: 8 weeks, 5 hours, 50 minutes.
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Pen, So long ago you were my knight in shinning armor who helped me through the tough times. It's so exciting to see you hit 2 years. (I never had any doughts that you wouldn't) Keep up the great work. You are always in my thought and prayers. Huge hugs Koala
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Mega-Ditto's! You have fought a galliant fight and slayed the dragon. Well done good and faithful friend. Lindsey [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 9/10/2001 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1710 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 102,625 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $17100 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 352 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 15 [B]Seconds:[/B] 34
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Congratulations Pen! Two years. :) :) You have done Essex proud. I hope you have a good reward plan involving a special lady. love, Lizzie :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/23/2003 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 1125 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 16,878 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �5062.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 109 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21
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