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Day 9 and Really Proud of Myself


16 years ago 0 71 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Congrats on the 9 Days.  The first two weeks were the toughest for me, then it gradually started getting better!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/31/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 323
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,305
Amount Saved: $2,543.63
Life Gained:
Days: 42 Hrs: 10 Mins: 15 Seconds: 30

16 years ago 0 2606 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Hi Steelroots,
 
Congratulations on being quit for 9 days! Keep up the great work and celebrate your double digit day! Continue to read through the forums and post often! 
 
What coping mechanisms have been working the best for you? 

 
Samantha, Health Educator
16 years ago 0 98 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
awesome steelroots!!!
 
Keep going!  i was feeling good too and when the crazy 2nd week craves hit you remember how far you have come!!! Never give up and you will soon be where i am ... yeah still baby craves but doing fantastic!!!
 
Never give into it!


My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/12/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 37
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 925
Amount Saved: $462.50
Life Gained:
Days: 2 Hrs: 23 Mins: 1 Seconds: 26

16 years ago 0 1904 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Almost missed this post. I usually look under 'Stats Parade' for celebratory stats. Congrats!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 352
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 9,856
Amount Saved: $4,188.80
Life Gained:
Days: 39 Hrs: 16 Mins: 8 Seconds: 33

16 years ago 0 109 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Just completed my 9th day - tomorrow is a "double digit" day - hurray.

I'm doing better than I did all the other times I quit - Maybe I should have tried "cold turkey" the first time. LOL

Many thoughts everyday but cravings low for the first week and I'm very thankful for that.



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