congratulations on your 100 days. I know what you mean about just thinking that you are taking a "break" from smoking instead of quitting permanently. This was my undoing in quit a few quits. But, those past quits got me ready for this quit. I understand now. I do not ever want to go back to smoking. Life is better smoke free, why ever go back???
new me
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]5/26/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 30
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 720
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $150.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 4 [B]Hrs:[/B] 3 [B]Mins:[/B] 23 [B]Seconds:[/B] 35
Thank you all and I know you're right.
In the past I've not been able to quit for the long-term so my doubts taunt me. Also in the past I quit on my own, I didn't seek out or receive help. This time my quit is stronger than I've ever experienced. This time I sought and am receiving help from more quit buddies and than anyone could hope for. I couldn't be more pleased with the progress I've made with their help.
There was a time when the weight gain would have been the straw that broke my quit's back, but not anymore. I can accept and carry a little extra weight for a time and will do this gladly to keep my quit. I have stopped gaining and am trading fat for muscle weight recently. It's only a matter of time before the pounds start melting away again.
All past quit attempts have brought me here. My quit buddies are taking me where I've never been able to go alone.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 100
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,000
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $420.00
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 16 [B]Hrs:[/B] 5 [B]Mins:[/B] 54 [B]Seconds:[/B] 20
Tom,
Remember the weight gain is temporary and will all be here to help you tackle this issue when you're ready.
You're rapidly approaching the beach, start packing!
Danielle - Bilingual Support Specialist
Hey Tom! Good post. The difference between the confessions and convictions, how obvious is the positiveness of the convictions when you put them side by side like that!
I am all for the positive, why?
Been there done the negative enough times to know it didn't work, it just made quitting a failure for me. :)
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/5/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 103
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 2,575
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $1,086.65
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 14 [B]Mins:[/B] 46 [B]Seconds:[/B] 36
Tom,
It sounds like the #1's are "junkie thoughts" and the #2's are your true desire to quit shining through. It's important to recognize the junkie thinking and combat it with logic and perserverance, which you have obviously done here. Great!
Crave the Quit!
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]6/17/2005
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 729
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 18,225
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $3,010.77
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 51 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 26
1) Much has changed since I made the decision to quit. I like most of these changes and accept them (I won't accept the weight gain), confession.
2) Not smoking is worth some short term weight gain, conviction.
1) During this quit I have thought many times that I would eventually go back to smoking.
2) I can quit for the long term with help from my friends.
[B]My Milage:[/B]
[B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007
[B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 93
[B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,860
[B]Amount Saved:[/B] $390.60
[B]Life Gained:[/B]
[B]Days:[/B] 15 [B]Hrs:[/B] 0 [B]Mins:[/B] 9 [B]Seconds:[/B] 38
