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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 2:00 am
(((Dipo))) you have the right attitude, let it go and start over fresh, dont beat yourself up. You want to quit and have started the process, thats a huge step. Good for you! Pls keep cking in here for support. xoxoxoo
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 8:48 am
So sorry, Dipo. It IS hard, that's for sure, but when you want to live free of it more than anything else, you will do it. You got to be watching for ole Whammy ALL the time, or he'll sneak in and get you. Sigh ...
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 10:02 am
Dipo, you can do it this time. I know what it is to have to start over again and trust me, the second time you are just more determined than ever. You know what to look out for and you are more prepared this time. You go, girl!
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 12:36 pm
(((Dipo)))) I am so sorry. You are human and it could have been anyone of us. We are all addicted and have to take this one day at a time. Last night I had a weird dream. Dreamt I was talking with my mom, who quit smoking about 1 1/2 years ago after the doctor told her she had too because she had had a small stroke. My mom quit because she will do anything to prevent being a "burden" on her children. Her word, not ours...lol. Anyway, I dreamt my mom was smoking and we were discussing smoking and I was agreeing with her that my life was not any better because I quit smoking...except for, I just didn't smoke anymore. Some days I feel exactly like that dream. Some time I don't know why I don't smoke except I just do not want to become a SLAVE to nicotine again. If I thought I could control it, I would...I know I can't control it...it will control me in no time and I would be a slave again. So for today, I will not pick up a cigarette, I will not smoke. Kearie hows it going? Like the others said....do this at your pace! I also took Chantix for about 3-4 weeks before quitting, then I continued for another 2 weeks before stopping taking Chantix...I weaned myself off, just like you wean yourself on to Chantix.
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 9:39 pm
quote:my life was not any better because I quit smoking...except for, I just didn't smoke anymore.
You are doing it for the intangible future benefits. Twenty years from now, you most likely will still be alive, and laughing about how silly was the despair you felt over divorcing a killer. Duh!
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 5:41 am
I know, I know Juju. You are exactly right. You would think the choice would be easy, but it isn't. Maybe feeling a little sorry for myself lately...lots going on the last couple of months. Treated myself to a 1 hour massage yesterday....NOW, I can do that once every two weeks with the money I save by not smoking or I can spend that money on cigs....hhhmmm One I totaly enjoy, ok both I enjoy, but one is good for me, relaxes me, and the other is bad for me and makes me a slave. Would seem like a no brainer but it isn't, at least not always. I knew there'd be days like this...lol Glad I can come here and get told straight out.....Duh! I feel a Pamy cheer coming up soon!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 2:47 pm
There there, Boberg. There will be better days. Yeah, I am feeling a big bundle of Pamy about to explode on us too.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 3:08 pm
BO, YOU ROCK!!!! I am so proud of you for not giving in! How awesome does that massage feel? esp knowing that it is also helping to get toxins out of your body...you are going to be feeling even better after more treatments!! YAH BO!!!! I had jury duty today and had a craving big time because I usually serve once a year and my habit was to take breaks outside and smoke, so when they said take a break I instantly wanted to go have a cig! I even looked outside at them smoking and thought that looks good, I cant believe I really want one!!! Then I popped a piece of gum, sat down and started reading my magazine and the thought went away. Later when I left bldg I walked thru the old smoking area that is now an enclosed outside patio and BOY! did it stink!!! it was horrible!!! and I thought I am so glad I dont stink! I am so proud and happy to be a non smoker!!!!! We recently got cleaning people again!!! The money I save pays for them to come twice a month! Bill is redoing my puter/makeup room, it was only room I used to smoke in. It has new paint, new pink Barbie curtains(hand made by Bill ), and it will soon have new furniture( I just cant find a makeup desk I like) You should have seen how yellow the walls were!!! GOd, I am so embarrassed I smoked in here!! Thank God I dont anymore!
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Friday, July 04, 2008 - 6:39 pm
DON'T FORGET, YOU DON'T HAVE A CIGARETTE LIGHTER TO LITE THE FIREWORKS THIS YEAR! Happy 4th of July all you Powerful No Puff People!
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, July 04, 2008 - 6:45 pm
lol!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Friday, July 04, 2008 - 10:10 pm
LOL Bo!!!! funny you say that cuz I was watching tv and heard the sound of a lighter flipping on and for a split second it made me want a cig, just a split second though LOL funny how old Whammy will try anything with me these days, he knows nothing works though. my house is so clean, thx to our new maids that are being paid for with my no smoking money!!! Bill painted my makeup/puter room and made me Barbie curtains! I will have the prettiest makeup room, it used to be worst one here since it was only one I smoked in
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Geri
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 7:22 am
Looks like the only good thing about the high cost of cigarettes is that when we quit, we save so much money we can do great things with the extra money!! Massages and cleaning services are not cheap but are now affordable since we don't smoke. That is a great incentive. Just came back from seeing my family and going to art festivals (my passion). It took my dad over a day to realize I hadn't gone out on his balcony to smoke (he is 83 so I cut him some slack) and he and the rest of the family didn't think I looked like I had gained 30 pounds. As the former thinnest member of the family, that isn't as wonderful as it could have been!! I have now spent so much money on earrings, I can't smoke again till 2009 even if I wanted to, to make up the difference!! One bad thing, I don't go to CVS as often as I used to so all those receipts for X$$ off are being wasted. I hate to waste money. Hope everyone is doing well and had a great 4th!! I just realized that once again, I completely forgot my quit smoking anniversary. That makes me really happy!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 9:07 am
Geri it's 3/3/08, Happy 4 freakin months!!!! I use those CVS coupons to buy cards/gum/tolietries/etc, they won't get wasted LOL about your earrings! I think it's great that your family didnt notice the little gain. I think I started eating better about 4 mo after I quit and started exercising about 5 mo after. I officially lost all the weight I gained by the 6th mo. So you on right on target, you gave yourself 4mo to be completely quit now you can start on the losing. It comes off faster than any other weight gain, maybe because it came on so fast. I am now having trouble losing more LOL clothes are fitting better but the scale isnt moving as fast as it did in the beginning. I am ok with it, figure slow and steady wins Good luck to you! ps...you can always find your quit date at top of this thread 
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 10:20 am
Congratulations on 4 months, Geri!!!
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 11:31 am
YAAAA for 4 months, Geri!!! At the 4th party I went to I was telling some friends that it had been 9 months since I quit smoking the second time and they were so amazed that I only have quit twice. They all quit so many times they lost count! So, I guess I can feel proud about that. LOL
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 2:07 pm
You can indeed, Twinkie!! Yay Twinkie!!!
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 3:12 pm
Twinkles, you can be proud that you made it thru the day and didnt smoke! Think of the millions of ppl that cant say that! Here's to many more proud days!!! xoxoxooxo
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 4:53 pm
Thanks, guys! Its funny, the crowd we spent the 4th with everyone has either quit smoking or never did smoke. Then we have another crowd that we party with sometimes that almost everyone smokes. Needless to say, I like partying with the non-smoking crowd best. LOL
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, July 06, 2008 - 9:33 pm
I still like smell of smoking so I enjoy playing cards with our smokers but I am now starting to feel it the next day
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Seattlemom
Member
05-10-2005
| Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 12:46 pm
CONGRADTS to everyone! It will be 1 year the 16 th of this month!!! I am so Proud of me. even though I gained 36 lbs in the first 4 mo. I havent gained anymore. (nor can i loose it lOL) But I am so glad to be done with it. Hubby still smokes outside but his weekend smokes are cut way down by smoking outside! So thats a good thing. The rest of the week he is on the road. But even though he isnt ready to quit he proudly tells me when he gets his cigs to last longer LOL. And Now My sister is 2 mo smoke free. YAY... Good Luck and Hugs All
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 2:33 pm
Congrats to you, Seattlemom!!! One whole year!!! WOW!!! Yesterday was the first time I've had the opportunity to tell someone I don't allow anyone to smoke in my house now. He had to go out on the porch, but didn't mind a bit. Hey, if I'm not gonna be smoking in my house I'm not letting someone else do it. LOL
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Lawrie
Member
08-03-2002
| Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 3:35 pm
Congrats on a year! That's a great accomplishment. And congrats to everyone else who is handling each day as it comes!
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 4:55 pm
Congratulations, Seattlemom!!!
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Boberg
Member
10-04-2002
| Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 5:04 pm
whoo hoo Seattlemom!!! Way to go! So, how has your life changed? What do you do with the extra money? I hear you on the weight gain. I have gained about 30 lbs since I quit on Feb. 2, 2008. I am trying now to lose it...it is extraordinarily hard. I am counting calories and increasing my activity level...we will see how it goes.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 7:21 pm
Seattlemom, ONE WHOLE FREAKIN YEAR!!!! wow!!! YOU ROCK!!!! yeah I agree with Bo, I want to hear how your life changed, etc. Bo, you will do it!!! just remember you are CHOOSING to eat better, its not a punishment.
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