I know there are soooo many good reasons to quit smoking. And sharing these reasons can, I think, be a constant motivator and reminder of why we come to this forum. I posted these once but it was at the bottom of a discussion thread that was abandoned shortly thereafter. But, for what they are worth, here are my top 10 reasons to quit smoking:
1. Enjoy middle and old age with my wife (in my 50s now)
2. Not get sick or become pathetic wreck or be a burden to my family due to smoking
3. Watch my children continue to grow and be around to enjoy my grandkids
4. Not isolate myself or feel like a sneak (I live in CA so this is a big problem for smokers)
5. Not smell like cigarettes
6. Improve my sense of smell and taste
7. Prove to myself that I can do it
8. Avoid having to feel like the biggest idiot on earth if I get lung cancer
9. Save the money
10.Improve my lung capacity
So there you have it. Ten pretty good reasons. Let's see what more the group can add.
- DTQ
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/14/2006
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 13
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 137
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $26
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 30
No more freezing my butt off outside. (theres no smoking here anywhere)
Cool rewards :)
Being so proud of myself.
Taking back your life.
Smelling the great outdoors.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B] 4/21/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 340
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 8,517
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $2550
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 44 [B]Hrs:[/B] 13 [B]Mins:[/B] 17 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
