57 hours and 56 minutes

[popsjumper 2]

Go do something...get your mind off of tracking minutes....

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[weegegirl 2]

No more tracking minutes. Just blew a lot of energy at the gym. Feel better now. Cravings aren't as bad as yesterday. I'm going to kick this things ass damnit.
Come on... who else wants to quit with me??? This ain't so bad!!

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No more tracking minutes. Just blew a lot of energy at the gym. Feel better now. Cravings aren't as bad as yesterday. I'm going to kick this things ass damnit.
Come on... who else wants to quit with me??? This ain't so bad!!

WOOHOOO!!!

Here, I'll go start again, just to quit w/ you...

Naw, it's a disgusting habit... I don't really miss it!

You know how freeing it is to say that???

I miss Lee.
And JP.
And Chris. And...

[DeNReN 0]

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Come on... who else wants to quit with me??? This ain't so bad!!

I am gona give it up after 27 years of the filthy habit come July 17 when I turn 40......expect me to be one cranky bastard for several months

keep at it girl...beat the fucker

[wmw999 2,584]

Quit it today, so that you can honestly say that you're an ex-smoker when you turn 40.

That way you're not hanging a whole lot on the day; instead, you're owning the day, and you can enjoy your birthday and be given shit by your friends without biting their heads off.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[weegegirl 2]

why am i doing this again?

[popsjumper 2]

so the guys will know they re kissing you instead of an ashtray.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[soulshine 0]

Because right now your Old Man is holding pompoms and cheering like a little girl at a football game.

Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity!
~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~

[weegegirl 2]

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Because right now your Old Man is holding pompoms and cheering like a little girl at a football game.

Thanks. That's exactly what I needed to hear.

Damn... tonight has got to be the hardest. I was seriously sitting there after a very good meal going... why I am I quitting? Why am I putting myself through this? But you're right. Thanks.

[leroydb 0]

giving birth? or not smoking?

Leroy


..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

[bob.dino 1]

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Because right now your Old Man is holding pompoms and cheering like a little girl at a football game.

In a pink tutu?

[sartre 0]

I went to a cadaver class a few years ago. The woman had been a life long smoker. We were able to take her various organs out and look at the cancer spots that had spread throughout her body.

Her main impetus in donating her body was to help others resist or quit smoking.

If there's anyplace around your home that you can view something like this, it may further motivate you to keep fighting the fight.

Of course, it's not a good idea if you're squeamish. As they unzipped the body bag, the fellow beside me thought he was going to be sick, so he turned and ran for the door. Trouble was, he passed out as he reached it, falling into the door knob and knocking out 8 teeth. So you may want to do the buddy system if you think you might not be able to handle it.
My parents have been 'trying to quit' on & off for over 20 years. My mom can't even walk up a set of stairs without oxygen. I'm thinking jumping out of a plane with a tank of liquid O2 strapped to you won't be too easy.....

Better to break the habit now than after another 5, 10 years of smoking. Good luck!!

[LisaH 0]

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I went to a cadaver class a few years ago. The woman had been a life long smoker. We were able to take her various organs out and look at the cancer spots that had spread throughout her body.

Her main impetus in donating her body was to help others resist or quit smoking.

If there's anyplace around your home that you can view something like this, it may further motivate you to keep fighting the fight.

Of course, it's not a good idea if you're squeamish. As they unzipped the body bag, the fellow beside me thought he was going to be sick, so he turned and ran for the door. Trouble was, he passed out as he reached it, falling into the door knob and knocking out 8 teeth. So you may want to do the buddy system if you think you might not be able to handle it.
My parents have been 'trying to quit' on & off for over 20 years. My mom can't even walk up a set of stairs without oxygen. I'm thinking jumping out of a plane with a tank of liquid O2 strapped to you won't be too easy.....

Better to break the habit now than after another 5, 10 years of smoking. Good luck!!

Have you ever seen "Body Worlds" exhibit? Amazing!

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[weegegirl 2]

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giving birth? or not smoking?

sure feels like both right now.

[leroydb 0]

it wasnt me... there isnt any video so it didnt happen, wasnt me

Leroy


..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

[sartre 0]

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Have you ever seen "Body Worlds" exhibit? Amazing!

That would be a good one for someone wanting to see the effects of various abuses on one's organs.

Honestly, though, I was bored at it. But I've studied the shit out of the human body, particularly musculature, & so much of the info was stuff I've already seen plenty of.

I would still recommend it, however. Particularly for any students studying anatomy & physiology.

[Andrewwhyte 1]

How does it feel to no longer be a punk to Big Tobacco? You are not a slave.

[d_squared431 0]

I commend you for stopping. I know it can't be easy but you will find a way to keep yourself for picking up another one.

Good luck

TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1
I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH
You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly

[kirrz 0]

you know what.. whenever i have quit for a while (ie. over a month) and go back to have a ciggie, it's gross. i think when you smoke regularly, you become accustomed to the taste.. if you ever go back and have a ciggie a few months after you've quit, it will cement your plight because that first puff is gross and will gross you out.

i'm quitting at the end of next week for good. i've tried so many times but living in a bloody college dorm & being able to get duty free cartons regularly really didn't help.

Edit to add: good luck! and go you!!!

[yoink 321]

Keep it up Liz! You can do it!
when you get cravings, try doing something else that you don't associate with smoking.

I never used to smoke on the phone, so I called all my mates and talked shit to them for the 5 or 10 minutes it took for that craving to pass... after a while, you'll get it less and less.
Grabbing a shower or doing some exercise work well too. It's those little peaks of crraving that at the hard ones.

Good luck!

[weegegirl 2]

I'm off the wall with energy. It's too funny! I used to hate mornings and the last two days I have litterally JUMPED out of bed.

So I feel great. Last night I was all sorts of neurotic, crawling out of my skin, with nic fits out the wazzooo. But, I can do this.

YOU GUYS ROCK!

The support is unbelievable. I honestly thought to myself at my worst moment yesterday - I can't smoke, I would be letting down EVERYONE!

Thanks, guys! Awwweeee!

[wmw999 2,584]

Not only would you let us down, but someone out there would probably kick your ass

Your dad is proud of you.

My ex-husband quit smoking just before he turned 30; the first couple of days were definitely the worst. Doing different things that took time and physical action (we painted the living room and wallpapered the dining room) really helped.

So go make someone a sammich, woman

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)