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Poprivet · 04-10-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mistral blue

No smoking for me this year!

Lots of eating though.

I guess it's always something.

Just go ahead and eat. You can fix the damage. What you can't fix is the damage fron smoking

Goin camping · 04-10-2007, 09:10 PM

Four months and 10 days. Still fighting the fight and winning. Glad to hear you guys are still at it too. Now I need to get me some excersize

clancy_boy · 04-10-2007, 09:47 PM

You guys are doing great - Keep Up the Good Work.......

ROBERTSUNRUS · 04-10-2007, 11:13 PM

Hi, I'm glad to hear that so many of you have kicked the habit. Good for you. We are soooooo proud of you. As I said in an earlier post, I was a nail biter for 40 years, so I know how hard it could be to make that change. I also incouraged two co-workers to stop smokeing and they are both happy they did.

airstreamers · 04-10-2007, 11:24 PM

congratulations and thanks to all of you who are winning at quitting! long established habits are so hard to break. i know what little self-discipline and willpower i have so hats off to all of you who are overcoming such a strong negative force in your life.

eikel1we · 04-11-2007, 06:53 PM

whooooo hoooooo !!!!!!!!!!! Great going ya'll !!!!!

suz

RichardT · 04-11-2007, 07:35 PM

Just an update.
Since I started this thread I havent smoked or even wanted too.

I have also quit drinking soda.
I have cut probably 80% of sugar out of my diet.
I have stopped eating red meat.

I look and feel better.

I am glad to see other have stopped smoking as well.

I hope others figure out that quitting smoking is something they will never regret.

RichardT

markdoane · 04-11-2007, 07:46 PM

Gee, Richard, that's taking it to a whole nother level.

Thanks for helping me quit, but now you've gone where I can't follow. Congratulations!

Fyrzowt · 05-07-2007, 12:27 AM

OK guys, it's about time for an upate and a little bit of support from all of us, and from each other.
I hope you're all hanging in there, if not, get back on the horse and ride! The gains are worth the effort - not only for you, but also for those you love and who love you.
Keep moving forward.
Dave

streamer23 · 05-07-2007, 06:10 AM

Hi Dave.It will be 4 months on Thursday for me.

So far so good.The strange thing is that it is getting harder for me instead of easier.Thought it would be the opposite.

Auretrvr · 05-07-2007, 07:38 AM

I just put that teaser in to keep you reading

. That monkey is always there waiting to jump, and in the first months has still so much energy for it!! It is maybe like breaking a horse...stay with it until you wear it out! A day will come, when you will realize you haven't thought of a smoke for some time. It will truly feel strange and wonderful. Then all you have to do is remember the monkey, battered as it may be, will be looking for a chance to get back in the game.

My very best to you! (Been smoke free over 23 years after a heavy habit. Now spending the $ on Ernestine

...much healthier!)

And RichardT...you are a hero!

Goin camping · 05-07-2007, 02:26 PM

Still not smoking and still fighting it. It will be easier soon? Some day?

clancy_boy · 05-07-2007, 07:04 PM

It brings me lots of joy to hear that you guys have stuck wit your commitment to quit smoking. Easier? Better? I don't ever think that it will be either of these but I know you will breath EASIER and BETTER and that your family will find life EASIER and feel BETTER about having you around. Stick with it - good luck.

Mike

Fyrzowt · 05-08-2007, 12:11 AM

Mike, well said.

Those of you who have quit, I'm happy for you and also for those around you. I know it's not easy, I've watched others trying to quit. Great job, keep it up!
Dave

R&R · 05-08-2007, 02:48 AM

Hang in there....the urges pass and you will feel better for it as I did. I gave up ten years ago.

Fyrzowt · 06-11-2007, 08:51 PM

It's been a little over a month since the last post here - Just checking in to see how things are going, wanting to send some encouragement your way.

Fyrzowt · 06-12-2007, 11:31 AM

You guys still doing OK?

airnaught · 06-17-2007, 08:23 AM

What worked for me was telling myself that this was the last time I would have to go through this and did I ever want to do this to myself again? NO. Withdrawal is miserable; I stopped 23 years ago and I can still remember how terrible I felt. (Of course, I used to smoke in the shower.)

good luck to anyone who quits or who even thinks of quitting.

Lisa

Poprivet · 06-17-2007, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airnaught

What worked for me was telling myself that this was the last time I would have to go through this and did I ever want to do this to myself again? NO. Withdrawal is miserable; I stopped 23 years ago and I can still remember how terrible I felt. (Of course, I used to smoke in the shower.)

good luck to anyone who quits or who even thinks of quitting.

Lisa

Smoking in the shower should work - put those nasty suckers out every time!!

Fyrzowt · 06-18-2007, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airnaught

What worked for me was telling myself that this was the last time I would have to go through this and did I ever want to do this to myself again? NO. Withdrawal is miserable; I stopped 23 years ago and I can still remember how terrible I felt. (Of course, I used to smoke in the shower.)

good luck to anyone who quits or who even thinks of quitting.

Lisa

Lisa, Karma to you for a great first post. I've been pulling so hard for these guys.
I've seen the effects of smoking on the body, and I've also seen how hard it is to quit. I know some have had trouble. I feel bad, but I don't feel any condemnation - it is such an addictive habit.
For those who have quit, for those who would like to, for those who have had a set-back - I'm pulling for you!
Dave