Archive through December 09, 2001
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Llkoolaid | Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 08:00 pm     Babyruth, that is a good idea, I have been using this site like therapy and when I get a little stressed I come on here for support and it has been great. I am going to do just that and find something to carry not just over Christmas but starting now, I think that is a great idea. Thank you so much. My best friend is thinking very strongly about quitting so I got her registered on here and she comes on and reads it all the time. I think it will be helpful for her when she decides to quit. She has a grandson who has asthma and she doesn't smoke around him and now she won't let people smoke in her house so that he can go there and it is smoke free. I think he will be the cause of her quitting because he is her world and this site will be a great help to her. She has cut back an awful lot and I think she is almost ready to quit, I am hoping we can keep this thread going so that it will be here for her when she is ready. I still need it a little, it is like a security blanket and I want to be here for Fruitbat who is due to come back on the 10th, also for Dilli who is new. I can't speak for Wargod and Franny but I think they like it here too. You cheerleaders have helped us so much and you are always coming up with new ideas. Thanks for all your help and I hope you stay on board for all the new non-smokers, it is the best help that I have ever had quitting smoking. |
Wargod | Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 08:07 pm     Yes, I like it here too. This thread has been invaluable for me in helping to quit. And I will be here to encourage all new non smokers too. I need the support I get here. |
Fruitbat | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 03:55 am     I will be leaving for 3 months on the 22nd of Dec. I will have a laptop with me but I will only be able to check in where we have connections and that will not be everywhere. I will have 2 weeks under my belt at that time but I wish I could check in daily. Anyway....7 days until quit day........ I will take you suggestion Babyruth and keep a trinket close by. I will sleep in my TVCH T-shirt for fortification too. |
Dilligaf | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 05:44 pm     I'm here and still smoke free! That is the good part........the bad part is that I'm trying to fit my fat ass in a wedding dress and now I'm starting to gain weight!!! I'm panicking and I'm getting depressed about it. Someone even said to me today........"well, start smoking again". YIKES!!!!!!!!!! I've gained 8 pounds since August. And now I need to lose 20 to fit in my wedding dress by June 1. SIGH............ |
Dilligaf | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 05:45 pm     Oh, and tomorrow is my 38th birthday......so you know what that means.........CAKE!!!!!!!!
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Llkoolaid | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 05:55 pm     Happy Birthday Dilli, today is my 24th anniversary. Dilli, you didn't quit smoking in August so starting smoking won't help. Maybe a walk in the fresh air when you want a cigarette will help and it would kill two birds with one stone. Please give yourself another month with the quitting because losing weight and quitting smoking at the same time is tooo hard. After Christmas you and I can go over to the lose weight thread and do it together. I was going to join that thread on the 10th when Fruitbat came back on here but changed my mind and thought that January 1st would be a good date and easier after all the goodies at Christmas. Anyway 20 lbs is not that much and you will still have 6 months to do it. If you lose a pound a week you will still have a month or so to spare. We can be partners and lose together if you want. The next time your friend tells you to start smoking again hit them with a wet noodle. |
Babyruth | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 06:17 pm     I agree with Llkoolaid! Only instead of a wet noodle, spray them with cold water from a spray bottle! That's a mean spirited thing for them to say. YOU KNOW BETTER THAN TO START SMOKING!!! Dilli, you can lose 20 lbs in 8-12 weeks on Weight Watchers or another good program, plus some daily walking. I'm trying to simply hold my weight steady over this month, which is a good goal in itself because I usually gain some holiday pounds. You've got plenty of time from Jan to June to meet your goal and maintain it. RELAX!!! Be nice to yourself, enjoy your holiday and I'll meet ya' at the weight loss thread Jan 2!! SMILE!!! ((((((Dilli))))))) Ooh! And Happy Birthday to you!!! And Happy Anniversary to Llkoolaid! |
Rabbit | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 09:06 pm     Fruitbat, glad to see you're so TVCH dedicated but, Wargod has just told us in Chat that she would never wear her TVCH T-shirt for fornication. |
Wargod | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 09:20 pm     Hey!!! Ok.....I did read that at first as fornication and not fortification, lol. I seem to have a small problem readint the letter "t" anymore. Wonder if that was an actual eye sight problem or something else???? Doing very good here today. Not one craving at all which was nice. I like Babyruth's idea, too! I'm hoping it will help with the numerous parties where smoking will be prevalent! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, LLKOOLAID! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DILLI! |
Dilligaf | Monday, December 03, 2001 - 09:22 pm     Thanks LL and Baby! I needed a good pep talk. I just went out and bought some new walking shoes to get motivated. I know I can lose the weight before the wedding. I'm guessing that trying to maintain over the holidays is a good goal and then start losing January 1st. I'll be over there in the other thread with you guys!! And no, I won't ever start smoking again. I'd rather be plump than dead...... |
Dahli | Tuesday, December 04, 2001 - 02:41 pm     Hey guys remember the words of wise ol' LLKool.... I am a NON SMOKER!! this was key when I stopped and helps to repeat it often and believe it always. Non-smokers do not smoke under any circumstances,and especially not at a wonderful time like Christmas I think this holiday season is a particularly special one and freedom is truly important this year, including freedom from the stupid destructive and filthy nicotine monster. Congratulations NON-SMOKERS!! |
Llkoolaid | Tuesday, December 04, 2001 - 06:10 pm     I just have a minute to pop in today and say everything is great, I had a busy day and am very tired but I couldn't go to bed without checking in here. Hope everyone else had a good day. Thanks cheerleaders. |
Llkoolaid | Wednesday, December 05, 2001 - 02:15 pm     Dilli, I forgot to tell you that around 2 weeks I found it had and I think it was Wargod that was also having a hard time then too. It passes and things get much better. I am doing great today hope everyone else is. |
Twiggyish | Thursday, December 06, 2001 - 10:11 am     Keep going we're with you! |
Llkoolaid | Thursday, December 06, 2001 - 03:07 pm     Another great day , where is everybody. |
Babyruth | Thursday, December 06, 2001 - 03:40 pm     YAY!!! Way to go, non-smokers!  |
Chance | Thursday, December 06, 2001 - 03:41 pm     I just noticed this thread today. I quit for 10 years..used the patch... then a little over 2 yrs ago I went back cause my mom was dying and I got stressed. My friend wanted to quit a few months ago so I started with her but wasn't mentally ready and went back after 7 days. THen I got myself ready and quit again on thanksgiving day. I am using the patch again and today is day 15 (I think) and I'm doing fine. I am so afraid, tho , of gaining weight. I gained 55 lbs the 1st time and it took me 5 yrs to lose the weight. The 1st 2 days I ate like there was no tomorrow but have slowd the eating considerably since then . I have put on a few pounds but am hopeful !!!! I will make it a point to check into this thread alot from now on !!! |
Wargod | Thursday, December 06, 2001 - 04:51 pm     Chance, the great cheerleaders and advice we get here is invaluable. It's great to be able to tell how you are doing, or ask a question, and get support here. I'm doing pretty good here. Haven't had any bad cravings in a few days now. Still a little concerned about the holiday parties coming up, but I will make it through! |
Llkoolaid | Thursday, December 06, 2001 - 08:10 pm     You'll make it Wargod, I think it just has to be a dry Christmas this year which isn't a problem for me. When you are at the parties, try sticking to the non smoking crowd as much as possible. Another thing that helps me is really look at another woman with a cigarette hanging out of her mouth. What do you really think, don't you just feel a little bit better than her, that you have a little more self control. Doesn't it make you just a little glad that no one is ever going to look at you like that again. As long as you keep those thoughts to yourself, who are you hurting, just use it as a little incentive. You should be proud of yourself for having come so far so when you are at those parties just remember how good not smoking makes you feel about yourself. You have just done what a lot of people think is impossible. You are a non-smoker. Welcome aboard Chance. You will love this place for all the wonderful help these people are. |
Llkoolaid | Saturday, December 08, 2001 - 12:02 pm     My mother started the patch yesterday, she has smoke more than a pack a day for over 45 years. I didn't bug her to do it, she did it because I quit and my cousin quit. I hope she sticks it out. |
Moondance | Saturday, December 08, 2001 - 12:05 pm     That is GREAT Kool... send her our support! |
Dahli | Saturday, December 08, 2001 - 05:15 pm     OOOOH Kool, get her 'the book'!! My dad's wife has now officially quit, she finished the darn book finally and says she now 'gets it'! We are thrilled - with three down and one (my mom) to go.... |
Misslibra | Sunday, December 09, 2001 - 01:23 pm     HO, HO, HO!! GO NON SMOKERS GO !!! |
Llkoolaid | Sunday, December 09, 2001 - 03:55 pm     She's still not smoking, I think this is the longest she has ever gone without a cigarette. |
Lancecrossfire | Sunday, December 09, 2001 - 04:22 pm     Chance---welcome to the group of non-smokers!!!! All the best of luck to you continuing down that path with the others! Kool, War, Franny, way to keep this up! Way over a month, and headed into the holidays!! You guys are the best! Bat, looking forward to your day as a non-smoker as well. I know you can do it! Kool, it's great that your mom has made this progress. Let her know others are rooting for her success, even though she doesn't see us. |
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