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Post by Dot on Jan 27, 2007 17:50:59 GMT -5
Thank you for accepting my invitation. I used to hang out here all of the time, and now here I am again. Even though this is a very small group, it is full of wonderful long-time quitters, and has been in operation for many years under other names. It's much easier to navigate around this place...quitnet overwhelms me at times, although quick answers and support are always there. The archives (past posts?) here are filled with great inspiration and information.
I hope you'll both stay around and be my quit buddies!
Dot, at day 17
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Post by Don on Jan 27, 2007 17:58:36 GMT -5
Quit buddies are an excellent support.
We''re all quit buddies at some level.
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Post by Vanessa on Jan 27, 2007 20:41:20 GMT -5
Welcome Mary and Joyce!! It's always great to have new quitters join us. Tell us something about yourselves. I found great support here when I first quit and you can, too.
Vanessa
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Post by ncpops on Jan 27, 2007 21:12:49 GMT -5
Hi Ladies. Welcome to the family. I'm sure you've read much about how to begin your quit. Now you provide the determination to win the war against the nicobeast.
Board members here have all been down the same path, we'll help you all we can.
KTQ Jimpops
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Post by dj on Jan 28, 2007 9:09:28 GMT -5
Hi and thanks for the welcomes!
About myself huh?
Ok, I'm married and a mom of 3 boys ages 2 /12, 13 and 15 years old. Yeah, had one late! We live in Idaho and have been here now for a little over 10 years, but are thinking about moving. We're originally from California and we have never gotten used to Idaho's cold, long winters!
I've been working on becoming healthier in the last few years. I guess it hit me that I wanted to live to see my kids grow up and hopefully know my future grand kids! I've lost 80 pounds and have become addicted to exercise. Now it's time to quit those smokes!
I've only tried to quit smoking twice before and neither time lasted more than a day without sneaking a puff here and there, so I really don't even count them as a quit! This is the 1st time I've actually, totally quit!
The hardest part right now is my husband, who still smokes. He's being good about things though. He's keeping the cigs locked up in his truck, only smokes outside, (which we've always done), and even puts away the ashtray when he's done! I'm hoping that he'll quit at some point, but I'm not holding my breath!
Anyways, I really think this is it for me. I've had enough of those darn things! I've learned to hate them over the years and I think that has helped me this time. Now, if I can just keep the weight off while I quit!
Joyce working on day 6!
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Post by Don on Jan 28, 2007 9:28:23 GMT -5
Hi again Joyce!
A healthy hatred of your addiction can really fuel your Quit. You have to want to quit more than you want to smoke. Getting angry does help....so when those craves hit...get angry and fight back.
As for a smoking spouse....many of us here can relate. In fact, my wife stopped smoking first and became a role model of sorts for when I decided to quit. And this is an important thing...you must quit for YOU. This is your quit.
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Post by mprny on Jan 28, 2007 15:10:00 GMT -5
HI everyone!thanks for the welcomes, a little about me,lets see.. I am 47 years old,empty nester,p/t fitness trainer only very few people knew I smoked,smoke a pack aday for 31 years,try quitting many times,longest quit was 6 months with hypnosis, my fear was always weight gain that brought me back to smoking, now I just know I am to old to keep smoking,I should know better, but I do need help I already gained 4lbs in 2 weeks,I am working out more,but eating alot too,past 2 days I have really using the nicotine gum more as a diet aid than for smoking,I have 20 days quit and dont want to lose it,I want to say quit this time,and deal with the weight as I go,its is hard because well I work in a gym they do expect my to look a certain way, thank you for having me here,and listening to my whining,
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Post by Vanessa on Jan 28, 2007 22:24:15 GMT -5
Hi Joyce,
If you could lose 80 pounds, you can certainly quit smoking! I think it's great that both you and Mary are already exercising alot as that will certaily help. I tell myself that smoking unnaturally kept my weight down because it's inevitable that you will gain weight after quitting. I'm trying to increase my exercise now, but it is not easy. Still, I would rather deal with added weight than the effects of smoking. I could definitely use a trainer ~ I'll have to think about that ...
In any event, don't get discouraged with a weight gain. The first step is to overcome the nicotine addiction.
Vanessa
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Post by batman on Jan 29, 2007 6:14:51 GMT -5
welcome to our family. "hate the cigs" "don't want to lose my 20 days" GREAT ATITUDES!!!
be hateful of the things that want to hurt you and yours. the cigs may not kill you but they will give you emphysema and they will laugh about it.
do not let anyone or anything take away your quit. it is yours, you worked for it and you can keep your head high that you deserve it.
stay with us and we can help batman
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Post by Graciedonovan on Jan 29, 2007 15:32:25 GMT -5
Welcome ladies. This is the greatest support group in the world. We may be small, but there is a lot of experience here to draw from. Ann (our resident mom) posts wonderful inspirational posts. Browse thru to see her words of wisdom. Remember that we were all newbies at one time. If we can do it, so can you.
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Post by dorothy on Jan 29, 2007 17:30:02 GMT -5
Welcome ladies. I can relate to the weight gain. I lost a almost Three Year quit because of it. And the only thing I lost was my quit. (grrrrrrrrrrr) KTQ GOING! Love Dorothy: Three years, three weeks, one day, 8 hours, 58 minutes and 43 seconds. 44734 cigarettes not smoked, saving $9,707.48. Life saved: 22 weeks, 1 day, 7 hours, 50 minutes. Roger: Five years, one month, one week, four days, 6 hours, 28 minutes and 47 seconds. 74730 cigarettes not smoked, saving $16,216.58. Life saved: 37 weeks, 11 hours, 30 minutes.
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Post by Flo on Jan 29, 2007 19:16:19 GMT -5
Welcome! I'm relatively new here too. I've been off cigs since May 18/06 and I've loved every minute of it. I gained some pounds too but I'm losing it now. I've added exercise to the diet and it really makes a difference.
But first things first. Concentrate on your quit and you will be successful if you follow the one cardinal rule: Never take another puff.
Simple. Each time you face a crave, a situation in which you used to smoke, you are that much closer to no more craves. The craves only last a minute though it seems longer. Ride it out, know it will pass and that particular crave will never come again. As long as you never take another puff, you will be ok.
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Post by slim on Jan 30, 2007 10:42:56 GMT -5
somebody has to keep the graphics coming sheesh - Liven this place up a bit....do we need another class for you'all? Nice to have you ladies aboard. I found that online support was the one thing that i was missing in all my previous attempts at quitting. I have learned so much from online support and i credit this bb as my life savor!!! I do wish we had all our just4u and southbeach archives for you to read...but smokebusters is growing in that regard and there are many inspirations here and lots of wisdom and support. It's funny, when ever Dot comes back to us( and this time for the long haul!!) this bb gets hopping and that is wonderful. She will be a good quit buddy! Post your thoughts, your concerns, your challenges, your triumphs....we are all good listeners. I think I will start a "tell us your story" thread soon so we all can get to know one anther. Maybe we can get some of our OLDBIES to come back for a visit. KTQ and
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Post by Don on Jan 30, 2007 10:50:09 GMT -5
..there once was a story 'bout a man named Jed ,a poor mountaineer barely kept his family fed, and then one day.... Graphics! Holly Hannah!
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Post by Graciedonovan on Jan 30, 2007 14:06:21 GMT -5
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