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18 years ago 0 2830 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
ex-slave, I completely understand where you are coming from! A smoke was our break and our reward for EVERYTHING!!!!!! So now, you MUST set up a reward plan... there are cheap and free rewards. Here's my reward plan, just to give you some ideas. Everyday free rewards: Coming to the site Playing computer games Watching a movie Taking a nice, long, hot bubble bath Weekly Rewards: Cold Stone Creamery or QDoba once a week Then, the monthly and big milestone rewards are usually bigger and differ quite a bit, BUT the daily and weekly rewards are JUST as important as the big ones. Don't forget to treat yourself, even if that treat is just time to relax... that's a reward in and of itself! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 245 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 6,141 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1011.85 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 17 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 52 [B]Seconds:[/B] 42
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You have the idea now, Run With It! Cheryl [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 7/4/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 362 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,688 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1031.7 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 47 [B]Hrs:[/B] 8 [B]Mins:[/B] 14 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24
18 years ago 0 19 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
YES I MISS THE "REWARD" AS WELL. I ALSO GET DEPRESSED AT TIMES AND WAS VERY CLOSE TO SMOKING AGAIN BUT I CAME TO THIS SITE AND IT REALLY HELPED ME. STAY STRONG AND REMEMBER WE ARE ALL HERE FOR YOU. WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER!! AND TAKE THE CIG MONEY AND BUY SOMETHING WITH IT. IT IS MONEY THAT YOU WOULD HAVE SMOKED AWAY. TREAT YOURSELF GOOD. YOU DESERVE IT AS WE ALL DO. THIS IS HARDER FOR SOME THEN FOR OTHERS, BUT IT DOES GET EASIER FOR EVERYONE AS TIME GOES ON. ITS BEEN ALMOST 6 MONTHS FOR ME AND I AM STILL CHALLENGED. CERTAINLY NOT AS MUCH AS WHEN I FIRST QUIT, BUT I AM NOT OUT OF DANGER YET. MAYBE NEVER WILL BE TOTALLY, BECAUSE I AM AN ADDICT. BUT THAT IS JUST THE WAY IT IS. MY PAST CAN NOT BE CHANGED BUT I CAN CHANGE MY PRESENT AND TODAY I CHOOSE NOT TO SMOKE. HOPE YOU DO TO!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 1/19/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 167 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,515 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $835 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 47 [B]Seconds:[/B] 7
18 years ago 0 610 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
I have been a little depressed lately. I think it is because at certain times during the day when I usually smoked, I get this awful feeling that there is nothing to look forward to. After work, Yeah! a smoke, on break, YEAH, a smoke, after dinner, YEAH a smoke. You get it. Now I get this empty, restless feeling of depression. I need to have something to look forward to during the day. Something besides FOOD! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 988 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $135 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 50 [B]Seconds:[/B] 51
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18 years ago 0 610 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Thanks Mr. Ed, I know that life is better without smoking. Thanks for reminding me. I have a friend staying with me that has cigs. He had quit for 2 1/2 months; went and bought a pack. I have chewed alot of straws since he moved in. But, I haven't asked him for a smoke. That is progress for me. I spoke to a friend at work today. It was her first day w/o smoking. She has tried at least three times in the past year. The conversation with her helped me get excited about being smoke free. Her words were, "I want to take control of my life back." I think that she is ready this time. I still have that empty feeling; but look forward to the day that it is gone. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 38 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,027 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $142.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 26 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2
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18 years ago 0 610 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
thanks everyone, I do need to be more reward conscience. I get restless and depressed, but i am thankful everyday that I am not lighting up. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 998 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $135 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 20 [B]Mins:[/B] 4 [B]Seconds:[/B] 53
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    $91,560.00

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    Days: 6056 Hours: 12

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18 years ago 0 1151 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
[list] [*]20 minutes after quitting, your blood pressure drops to normal [*]1 day after quitting, your chance of heart attack and stroke starts to decrease [*]2 days after quitting, nicotine by-products are removed from your body [*]2 weeks after quitting, walking and aerobic exercise becomes easier [*]1 month after quitting, your lung capacity increases up to 30% [*]1 year after quitting, your risk of developing coronary heart disease reduces by 50% [*]3 years after quitting, your risk of heart attack and stroke is as low as someone who has never smoked [/list] These are all GREAT things to look forward too. :p You are doing great at 37 Days! It's pretty normal too to get a bit under-excited with your quit around this time. It'll get better. Try to find really rewarding rewards like things you "never had time to do". Start a scrapbook (keeps the hands busy), put together a photo album, any hobbies you've always wanted to try? What things can you do now that you couldn't or wouldn't as a smoker? [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 8/5/2004 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 694 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 13,893 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3123 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 51 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 7 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40
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18 years ago 0 12049 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Reward yourself with something else! Make a list of activities that will relax you and other items that you can reward yourself with. Choose from the list everyday and see that it can be done! Keep Strong, Josie _____________________ The SSC Support Team

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