Just wanted to brag about my progress into my quit. I am onto day 7 and going strong. I had a rough time on day 2 but apart from that im going great guns. I had an old friend come and stay with us last night, and I was absolutely terrified. Our get togethers usually consist of many cups of coffee a packet of smokes each and great conversation. The conversation was still there, the coffee was replaced with tea, and the smokes were replaced with good old fresh air. I actually felt asthough I was letting him down and being rude for not smoking. Can you believe I actually appoligised. He was great about it and was so proud of me for quitting. The night has restored my faith in myself. A couple of times I was really tempted to have a smoke but just kept telling myself that it was only one night and it would pass and I would still be a non smoker. I made it. I am stronger. I am very, very, proud. I am starting to feel really confident. I have tried to give up smoking a few times and have obviously failed but something feels different this time. I actually feel like I am going to make it. I am hungrier for the quit this time and no one is going to get in my way. I have not had any major cravings so far (on the patches) but am aware that they may still come as I go to the next step. However I feel that when they come I will be ready. Ready to face them head on. I can do this. I will do this. Jo

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the support. It makes such a difference. I am so glad to have you all behind me and encouraging me. I keep forgeting to show my meter. I will remember this time. Jo [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/31/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 6 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 102 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $30 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 11 [B]Mins:[/B] 53 [B]Seconds:[/B] 59

Congrats to you Mummy! Strut those stats. I'm glad you are happy about your quit, you should be! And you have shared it with the right group of people. Because we are all super happy for you! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/12/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 25 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 764 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $100 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 27 [B]Seconds:[/B] 9

mummy22, Thank you for sharing your experience with us, I'm glad to hear your strength has been renewed. Keep up the good progress, Danielle ________________________________________ The SSC Support Team

Brag away!! You've earned it - hell week is not easy and you're through! It's not easy to be around friends who smoke I know but you proved to yourself that the quit is more important than anything. Way to go. Cheers, Skidoo [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/1/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 36 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 440 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $198 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 3 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 23

Jo, You brag as much as you like! First week over. Sounds like time for a good reward. Welcome to a new and much better life! Mr Ed :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 2/13/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 113 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,403 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] �847.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 18 [B]Hrs:[/B] 21 [B]Mins:[/B] 56 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38

that is great! Look at you go! Keep up the fantastic work!! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/15/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 22 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 448 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $99 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 21 [B]Seconds:[/B] 0

Mummy, Awesome for you - it's hard to be around friends that still smoke. Although I must say that I feel like they should be apologizing for smoking around me. It does bother me and I don't want to be near it. Most pals of mine just keep their smoking away from me now, maybe that's whay I expect it. The truth is tho that the rest of the world is going to smoke whether we like it or not. In short, you made it through a tough situation but most importantly, YOU MADE IT THROUGH HELL WEEK. TERRIFIC! -- Don't forget to show off that quit meter! CobenFan [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 3/25/2006 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 73 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,247 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $255.5 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 6 [B]Hrs:[/B] 19 [B]Mins:[/B] 2 [B]Seconds:[/B] 14

Jo, Congratulations on making it through a very tough and tempting situation!!!!! What strength and dedication you have!!! [color=purple][i]I made it. I am stronger. I feel that when they come I will be ready.[/color][/i] With that attitude, you will go very far! Congratualations on 1 week! Crave the Quit! Pam [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 10/28/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 221 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 5,534 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $912.73 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 1 [B]Mins:[/B] 39 [B]Seconds:[/B] 5

Jo, it ain't braggin' if you've done it. And done it you have. Remember this moment, this victory. You have faced the demon and won. Print out your post and carry it with you so you can refer to it if necessary. Congratulations, Jo. Awesome accomplishment. :) Shevie [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B] 5/23/2005 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 379 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 7,590 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1440.2 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 70 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 5 [B]Seconds:[/B] 21