2 years as a non smoker.
Saved so much I bought myself a boat.
And an iPhone :hee:
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proud of youze guys

2 years as a non smoker.
Saved so much I bought myself a boat.
And an iPhone :hee:
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Awesome Mike.
We got to work on Christian next.

2 years as a non smoker.
Saved so much I bought myself a boat.
And an iPhone :hee:
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good work Mike....
I just broke the year mark.....

nice! been a month and 3 days for me....

nice! been a month and 3 days for me....

good job! stick with it.....

I haven't had one in 6 weeks but it seems like its already been a year.

good work Mike....
I just broke the year mark.....

Great job Matt! you too Bart, keep it up. I just passed 5 years.

Just passed 5 years here!

It's been a full hour, BRB

Anyone trying to quit it sucks and there's withdrawl and there's nightmares and there's mood swings. And there's etc.... But once you got a few months in it gets easier every day. At about six months is where I finally went a whole day without thinking about smoking.
Well worth it, so keep at it!
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Today is two years for me. Now its time to work on the weight.

Just realized it'll be 2 years smoke free tomorrow. I don't miss those nasty things for one minute. I wish I/G would #^&#^&#^&#^&ing quit

I quit last year in the winter, not quite sure when. Maybe February. Smoked for 40 years. Smoked enough. Don't miss it anymore. Should have never started, waste of time and money.

14 months ago...smoked the last butt in the pk...tossed the empty in the trash......no patch.no drugs..no gum..nothing...it's all in the mind.wife smokes in the car,house...w/me in it and it doesn't bother me one bit....everyone said food will taste better....not!

14 months ago...smoked the last butt in the pk...tossed the empty in the trash......no patch.no drugs..no gum..nothing...it's all in the mind.wife smokes in the car,house...w/me in it and it doesn't bother me one bit....everyone said food will taste better....not!

ha!.. ya switched out to a corncob pipe..prince albert in the can or some schtuff!

:hiding:

14 months ago...smoked the last butt in the pk...tossed the empty in the trash......no patch.no drugs..no gum..nothing...it's all in the mind.wife smokes in the car,house...w/me in it and it doesn't bother me one bit....everyone said food will taste better....not!

yup me too. cold turkey. its all in the mind. you gotta want it. I make my woman smoke outside and brush her teeth before she comes to bed. I think it smells #^&#^&#^&#^&ing gross now.

3 1/2 years for me now never looking back!
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dry sawdust....pine,black walnut,cherry,yellow pine,maple all soaked in turps...:smokin::bounce:

2.5. Years for me. One of the best things I've ever done for myself.
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One year 4 months later :)
at $8.00 per pack how much did I save ...... ALOT

One year 4 months later :)
at $8.00 per pack how much did I save ...... ALOT
2 packs a day that would be $7760, I'm going to have to ask my wife to increase my allowance.

I bought myself a little boat

I quit a while ago, before the holidays, and the number one reason I did poorly in the Portly Angler (I thought I could do both at the same time - what was I thinking :rotf2: ?).

I still steal one on occasion when alcohol is involved or when I feel like going Postal.

saved money:confused:by not smoking....had to spend or the wife would smell it on me an she'd take it.

11 months today :) crushing 20-25 miles a week running and my deadlift is 100 pounds more than my body weight... Its a start :):uhuh:

11 months today :) crushing 20-25 miles a week running and my deadlift is 100 pounds more than my body weight... Its a start :):uhuh:


Look at you Vic :rotf2: Your a beast :rotf2:

going for strength or shape?

I bought myself a little boat

LITTLE? :rotf3:

BUMP!!
4 YEARS NOT SMOKING!! :musc:
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:jump:Congratulations Mike !!

6 days tomorrow without a drag
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BUMP!!
4 YEARS NOT SMOKING!! :musc:
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6 days tomorrow without a drag
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Great job guys!

I am getting the electric thing soon like this week and giving it hell. I smoke like its a job. Last time I quit I was in the gym everyday for two years almost. Now I am a tub. My dead lift is probably back around my body weight now. Sad.
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3 years smoke free. :uhuh:

11 months today :) crushing 20-25 miles a week running and my deadlift is 100 pounds more than my body weight... Its a start :):uhuh:

The 20 to 25 miles per week is awesome, trying to do the same so I know what it takes.

Gave up the butts 21 years, 5 months, 15 days ago but whose counting.

Hardest thing I ever did in my life, makes me feel bad for anyone with an addiction.

I told my kids I used to smoke and you would have thought I had the plague - it is good that this generation thinks this way.

Keep it up TT, like I said you are doing awesome!!! :uhuh:

I am getting the electric thing soon like this week and giving it hell. I smoke like its a job. Last time I quit I was in the gym everyday for two years almost. Now I am a tub. My dead lift is probably back around my body weight now. Sad.
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The electric thing sucks and just makes you want to smoke even more. The patch has been working great. No real cravings even when partying with smokers this past long weekend. Yesterday I went without a patch just to see and I didn't need a smoke. I did put one on this am just to be safe and follow the program. I tried the e smoke for #^&#^&#^&#^&zz and giggles a couple of months ago. All it did was prime me up while I was indoors to go out for the real thing. I have been smoking for 21 years and I'm only 34. What a shame!:smash: 7 days without a butt and I'm not missing it at all so far. Hopefully this is the end. I have no real cravings or reasons to smoke. Plus now I can smell it on other people and it's friggin HORRIBLE. That's how I smelled for more than half of my life:yak4:

I quit last year in the winter, not quite sure when. Maybe February. Smoked for 40 years. Smoked enough. Don't miss it anymore. Should have never started, waste of time and money.
Still not smokin'
And happy about it!

Still never smoked....48 years and no intention of doing so!!!:rotf2:

Still never smoked....48 years and no intention of doing so!!!:rotf2:

:smokin: :laughs: keep up the good work!

:rotf2: Thanks Matt! Seriously folks you are all to be commended!!! Keep it up!!:uhuh:

1 year this past August smoke free. Completed various 5k's, ran the 10 mile blessing of the fleet road race as well as the providence half marathon. Running 3 days a week and crossfitting 3. On week 5 of a 12 week endurance program. While everyone is relaxing now is the time to train hard!! I smoked from 15 yrs old to 33. Deadlift is currently 20 pounds shy of double my body weight.

Put your mind to it and you can do it! I'm in northern RI if any if you guys need anyone to run or walk with you etc let me know and maybe we work out a time! Stay on it guys! Keep up the good work!
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Looking back to the guys just quitting. Speaking for myself the stopping part if lighting up was hard. I got rid of all lighters, matches etc. I didn't do the when I finish this pack thing. I think I had just opened a fresh pack and I crushed it and tossed it. The most hardest part for me was my own excuses. "What a great cup of coffee" time for a smoke. "I can't believe that woman cut me off " time for a smoke... "It's 10:15am" time for a smoke. I'm pissed off, time for a smoke.. The excuses are what I had to be aware of so stay strong!

Get your vehicle detailed and interior cleaned to be smoke free! You'll love it!
Also give yourself rewards can be something simple/ easy but something you'll have for a while that you can look at and remember I got that for myself at week such and such or month such and such.
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. Plus now I can smell it on other people and it's friggin HORRIBLE. That's how I smelled for more than half of my life:yak4:

You still stink now, it's just the other smell isn't covered up by the smoke anymore.

Seriously, congrats on quitting, man. Your kid will appreciate the extra years you have to spend with him. :uhuh:

If you have any more of the Acid Dirt cigars, you can give them to me next week. You don't want to be tempted by having them around, lol.

Looking back to the guys just quitting. Speaking for myself the stopping part if lighting up was hard. I got rid of all lighters, matches etc. I didn't do the when I finish this pack thing. I think I had just opened a fresh pack and I crushed it and tossed it. The most hardest part for me was my own excuses. "What a great cup of coffee" time for a smoke. "I can't believe that woman cut me off " time for a smoke... "It's 10:15am" time for a smoke. I'm pissed off, time for a smoke.. The excuses are what I had to be aware of so stay strong!

Get your vehicle detailed and interior cleaned to be smoke free! You'll love it!
Also give yourself rewards can be something simple/ easy but something you'll have for a while that you can look at and remember I got that for myself at week such and such or month such and such.
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thats awesome congrats on the accomplishment. Best of luck to all trying to quit. You will never regret that you quit but you will regret that you kept smoking.

You still stink now, it's just the other smell isn't covered up by the smoke anymore.

Seriously, congrats on quitting, man. Your kid will appreciate the extra years you have to spend with him. :uhuh:

If you have any more of the Acid Dirt cigars, you can give them to me next week. You don't want to be tempted by having them around, lol.

I have a humidor full of stuff in the basement but I haven't added water in years! Any way of reviving them?

Finally got it licked!!! Quit several times over the past 5 yrs or so. It looks like this time it stuck,,, thank God.
Started the gym and patch every morning at 5:00 (except fishing days :-)) several months ago. Off the patch and still on the gym.

Don't ever give up trying,,, it can be done and the gym is fun,,, hey! that rhymes :)

Gup

I have a humidor full of stuff in the basement but I haven't added water in years! Any way of reviving them?

If the wrappers are intact and they don't fall apart when you pick them up, they can be revived. They won't be perfect, but they'll be very smokable. There are a few ways of doing it, but I usually just humidify the heck out of them for a couple weeks.

If the wrappers are intact and they don't fall apart when you pick them up, they can be revived. They won't be perfect, but they'll be very smokable. There are a few ways of doing it, but I usually just humidify the heck out of them for a couple weeks.

I'll trade them for one of your famous reach arounds. Remind me and I'll bring them to Bob's

I might still have a bunch of Cuba in there also

I'll trade them for one of your famous reach arounds. Remind me and I'll bring them to Bob's

You got it. And for the record, you would have got the reach around anyways. :rotf2:

I have a humidor full of stuff in the basement but I haven't added water in years! Any way of reviving them?

Flush them down the crapper.
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11yrs and couple of months for me.

I don't have many personal positive accomplishments in life but this does count as one of the few positive ones.

I quit 12/22/12 I figured the world didn't end so I had something to maybe live for, I went Cold turkey. I just sold the last 7 packs in a carton I had left today Maybe this time I will not start up again

I quit 12/22/12 I figured the world didn't end so I had something to maybe live for, I went Cold turkey. I just sold the last 7 packs in a carton I had left today Maybe this time I will not start up again


Freakin Huge Bob , congrats .....

It's been 2 years with out a butt or beer for me :uhuh:

The beer was easy, the cigs were a PIA, but now 2 years later I could care less... Funny thing is I work at UMass hospital and can pick out a smoker in a sec .. they way they talk , smell and just about everything else :buds:
ps, a little weed never hurt anyone :biglaugh:

pps, just watch what you eat because it is true you can now taste food sooo much better

Freakin Huge Bob , congrats .....

It's been 2 years with out a butt or beer for me :uhuh:

The beer was easy, the cigs were a PIA, but now 2 years later I could care less... Funny thing is I work at UMass hospital and can pick out a smoker in a sec .. they way they talk , smell and just about everything else :buds:
ps, a little weed never hurt anyone :biglaugh:

pps, just watch what you eat because it is true you can now taste food sooo much better

I'm not out of the woods yet, I still haven't smoked yet but I'm still at times wanting to smoke I threw away the open pack and sold the remainder of the carton I had so I wouldn't have them handy

I also don't drink or do any drugs I'm just a real boring guy :devil2:

I'm not out of the woods yet, I still haven't smoked yet but I'm still at times wanting to smoke I threw away the open pack and sold the remainder of the carton I had so I wouldn't have them handy

I also don't drink or do any drugs I'm just a real boring guy :devil2:

Congrats and "boring guys" are able to donate blood or blood products!:biglaugh: I'm scheduled to give platelets next Thursday.


I gave up pack 1/2 per day habit for 30yrs about 20yrs ago BUT I swore to never stop drinking good beer (in moderation). A LITE beer never crosses these lips.....although some Greek Coca cola might!

And the torture begins.........:wall:

And the torture begins.........:wall:

Yup. Or I get disqualified from the health insurance.......

As the old saying....."quitting smoking is easy, I've done it a thousand times." Not this time....I am determined. I'm mad and tired of it...once and for all I will beat the terrible grasp of this bad habit.
Good Luck to us....
A few things I found helped me in the past (well, it didn't help me stop obviously but it did help me mentally).
I did NOT tell my mother, brother, father, my wife, or friends that I knew would badger me that I was trying to quit....I let them figure it out. Once they did, I told them to NOT ask me "how I was doing." I made the mistake before and would get phone calls 3 or 4 times a day asking me how I was doing with the attempt. I cannot repeat my response here....you can assume. They all would say the typical things (that as a smoker we already know)...think how much $$ you'll save, think about how much better you'll feel and smell. Trust me...all smoker know this.....none will deny these facts. Its a matter of doing it.
:fury::fury::fury:

Mugz, all the best. I'm in the same boat. Sick of being a slave to poison and I'm sick of spending money on poison. Good luck man. Going to be a struggle for me as well...

going cold turkey seldom works.....

What works is .....lighting up take one hit of nicotine
and putting it out very carefully so you can do that repeatedly
for as long as you can on a single cigarette
soon you will reduce your dependence

then, increase the time between hits larger and larger
let yourself down slowly... that way
to fool the body....by mentally thinking you had smoked a whole one.
but never do that... again .... jmho

I'm pulling for you guys,,, you can do it!
The patch worked for me and it wasn't the first time but it finally stuck a couple years ago. Toothpicks are helpful also.
Hey! A pack a day buy a hell of a lot of store bought plugage a month.
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Good luck to you all trying to quit. 4 years smoke free here. I tried for many years to quit also trying all the different methods. Only one way works IMO. Just stop and don't have another one. That simple. The withdrawal is going to suck but it will pass. Best wishes for a Happy, heathy smoke free 2014!
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I started this thread 1-1-09

Today marks 5 years non smoking!
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Nice work guys.

I am in that very edgy beginning of withdrawal...... Better half left a few hours ago. She will be in her CT office for two days. It will be better for our relationship.... especially if she stops txting me to see how I'm doing....:smash:

@ $10 a pack now, just thing of how much diesel fuel got paid for.
Good going.






I started this thread 1-1-09

Today marks 5 years non smoking!
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Mugz, all the best. I'm in the same boat. Sick of being a slave to poison and I'm sick of spending money on poison. Good luck man. Going to be a struggle for me as well...
Same here..day 2 for me and no one has been killed or beaten which is nice. $300.00 a month to slowly kill myself, after 25 years I've had it. Hopefully it sticks this time.

Good luck guys! It may damn well be the hardest thing to do. Think about a beginning walking or running program to put some of that energy into. Couch to 5k is a good nice and slow program so you don't end up hurting yourself.
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Same here..day 2 for me and no one has been killed or beaten which is nice. $300.00 a month to slowly kill myself, after 25 years I've had it. Hopefully it sticks this time.

Go Andy go. Good luck to you.

Same here..day 2 for me and no one has been killed or beaten which is nice. $300.00 a month to slowly kill myself, after 25 years I've had it. Hopefully it sticks this time.

good for you Andy

maybe keep the safety on just in case :hidin:

good for you Andy

maybe keep the safety on just in case :hidin:

Safeties are for sissies ..and thanks.
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Good luck! I have been mostly off for a while now and just break down on some fishing or going postal situations!

Stick with it fellas,you won't regret quitting.

Still keep thinking I was about to do something, and realize I am looking for that "reward" from lighting up.....

Keep it up Guys and good luck, It's been 1 year for me as of 12/23/13

Hope you guys are still at it!
If not just start again,,, it will stick at some point,,,,

good luck

Still going day 10.
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Still going day 10.
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Sweet!

Still going day 10.
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You got this.
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Still going day 10.
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That's awesome keep it up.
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3 years tobacco free July 28th.

Smoked from age 15-33

3 years tobacco free July 28th.

Smoked from age 15-33

Good for you Vic!!! I haven't had a butt in a week.
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Great! I snuck one on Cutty and one last week.

I'm down to 100 a day or so. Seriously just started Chantix.
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5-1/2 years off the butts.
The boat is cheaper
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Nice to see a real quitter
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I personally don't smoke, but I've treated a lot of smokers, alcoholics, and drug addicts. You guys got your end handled which is great but believe it or not, Acupuncture can really help you guys quit too.

Unless you request full body (always the best option) treatment, there is an old protocol that is done in the ears (5 needles in each ear). Typically for smoking there is 1 point in the wrist that actually makes you unable to deal with a cig in your mouth as it will taste nasty (not permanent unfortunately but it lasts for a bit) and will also help stop cravings. There are clinics all over the place that do this detox protocol and helps preserve your health at the same time.

If I didn't see the success in it, I wouldn't make this suggestion.

To prove how effective and well received this route is, the man who created this protocol was a Doctor in the 70s working in a Methadone clinic who was trying to find something to substitute using Methadone for stopping Heroin addiction. Like any new approach, there were some miracle cases while others it proved to be helpful in keeping addicts from relapsing, out of rehab, and getting rid of cravings as well as calming the anxiety surrounding kicking the addiction. Not much later did practitioners all over use this protocol and applied it to many drug addictions (Smoking and Drinking being the 2 others).

The treatment is cheap, will not interfere in using a patch or something like that to help control cravings if you still need it, and you can get it done as frequently as you want. Some places put you on a time limit for a session, others let you stay until you feel like you are good to go.

You can search it in Google or whatever engine you use, it is called the NADA protocol. Depending on the area, a local hospital may even run community style settings where it is you and a group of people getting it done at the same time (it's pretty cool).

If it hasn't been mentioned, trim those cigarettes back so even if you have a moment of weakness, you get enough out of the cigarette to keep you from going on a bender and at the same time you are weaning yourself off.

Any other questions feel free to PM me guys, congrats on your victories each day :)

6 year BUMP!

Congrats Mike, great job
I will 5 years in march,
How about Tattoo Bob ? Hope your on the other side
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Had my last one Monday morning @ 8 AM!! Have not had one since. That morning cup of coffee without the smoke is a killer. My weakest time but have resisted so far.

Vic

Had my last one Monday morning @ 8 AM!! Have not had one since. That morning cup of coffee without the smoke is a killer. My weakest time but have resisted so far.

Vic

Keep it up, that's a big deal!

Keep it up, that's a big deal!

Yes it is! ;) Favorite smoke spots, everyone has them...just think how much $$$ you are saving. With time, maybe 3 months you will have WON and start feeling better, even food tastes better.

Quit: 1992 after 25yrs
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Phil's retired and the biggest fishbum around home drinking designer beer from his hottub right now.
That's incentive!

Had my last one Monday morning @ 8 AM!! Have not had one since. That morning cup of coffee without the smoke is a killer. My weakest time but have resisted so far.

Vic

That's a heck of a good start Vic, congrats,,, watch out for the weekend! Them beers are the devel and can sneak up on ya :cheers2:

Thanks for the encouragement!! Still Going strong and the financial incentive is BiG, $8.90 a day!! Just thinking short term that's $89 dollars every 10 days!! Something you don't really think about when you just want a smoke.

Vic

Haven't bought any since the summer? Haven't bummed one in months.

Phil's retired and the biggest fishbum around home drinking designer beer from his hottub right now.
That's incentive!

Hahaha,... yup Mike is right and ALL because I saved my pennies from the time I quit smoking! :) :) BTW: last pack of cigs I bought cost under $2 !

Anyone else work with someone who is a chain smoker and smoking is not allowed inside building ?
:behead:

Anyone else work with someone who is a chain smoker and smoking is not allowed inside building ?
:behead:
Yes. They are outside constantly while I cover for them. No more!:mad:

Yes. They are outside constantly while I cover for them. No more!:mad:


We got a few.
Swear they should just put a gun in their mouth and arrive to the end result that much quicker.
I've had a front row seat to a few close relatives who died from lung cancer as a result of smoking, not a pretty sight !
Between lung cancer, close to $10 per pack and the disgusting stench of a smoker, I don't get why anyone would smoke !
Certainly don't know why any employer would hire a smoker knowing thew will be outside more than doing their job.

Get RICH by quiting:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-are-the-financial-costs-of-smoking/

I'm on day 2. Desperate to quit... I can't believe how much I smoke now. I'm honestly scared for my health and I'm only 32. Any words of encouragement, ball busting, tough love, whatever would be appreciated. Thanks.

Rob

Its not going to be easy Bart but hang in there, find something to take the edge off go for a walk, go for a run, rig some eels pretty much anything to keep your mind occupied.

Wash, wax and detail your own vehicle, that's a big one because if you're a smoker as soon as that seat belt goes on you're reaching for a cig. You'll be less prone to fire one up in your vehicle if it does'nt smell like an ashtray and you think to yourself: Crap I worked on this 3-4 hours no sense in turning it into an ashtray in 7 minutes.

4 yrs zero nicotine July 28th 2015, when I quit they were $7.68 a pack.

That's great advice about cleaning my car. It's pretty much using reverse psychology...I like that.

Congrats and thanks, Vic

Bart,

Today is Day 20 for me. Was a smoker for 20+ years....quitting is easy, I've done it a thousand times. I would quit for a week (with no cheating) knowing in the back of my mind that I would go back to smoking....to only relapse and feel like an idiot for torturing myself for a week!! Then the depression would kick in, kicking myself in the arse for relapsing after doing so good for a weeks time.
I had a health scare and I'm 44....I will never smoke another butt again. The 2 weeks waiting for test results were brutal....I was literally planning my funeral and feeling selfish and stupid for putting my family through the "unknown news" as well. The results came back negative....all is good. But, I got the swift kick in the arse I needed I guess. Quit before you have to go through it...
I wouldn't have been surprised in the least if something WAS seriously wrong with me though....and that doesn't mean there still can't be something that happens down the road....damage is done.
I found that the nicotine gum at CVS helped...AND TIME. I also found it was more mental this time for me....different than any other time I tried to quit. As they say..."You have to WANT to quit."
Good Luck....it does get easier and easier. By the way, my truck is ash and smoke smell free....and to tell you the truth I pat myself on the back OFTEN....it's a good feeling.

Get RICH by quiting:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-are-the-financial-costs-of-smoking/

Yup people can get rich by not smoking......X smokers did not need that money when smoking to pay bills....putting that money away till it builds enough to start seeing a financial adviser and start investing....does not take much to start investing...

Congratulations to those that have continued not to smoke....keep up the good work.......:)

keep at it.
I haven't smoked since this thread started in January 2009.

Smoking isn't going to kill me....Can you say the same?

Mugz, thank you for the thoughtful response. I'm glad it was just a scare and nothing more. I'm worried I'll have the same scare in a few years...if I'm lucky.

Fly Rod - I like money so thank you for re-posting that! When I start to think about how much I'd save a week (~$85) it's quite alarming although encouraging. Definitely good incentive right there.

FF - I cannot. Thank you for your post and congrats on continuing a major feat.

I quit though I did buy one pack this year, one evening, and have bummed a couple more. I have had one in 7 months. And over hte past few years have been 90% quit.

It is hard, harder for some than others.

Tell the bride you want some nookie every night you are not smoking. Request didn't work for me but I tried ;)

Good stuff, John. You should be proud. Good advice, too :hihi:

Bart, Stick with it, it ain't easy. I am still tobacco free but not nicotine free. I started vaping the following week after I stopped. My son turned me on to it. he has been successful with it as well.
I started out with the tobacco flavored juice in the highest nicotine level. I was a 2 pack a day smoker. The highest level is 24 Mg of nicotine. After a week I tried some different flavors and now I can't stand the tobacco flavor. I am now down to 3 Mg of nicotine in my juice and it is working for me.
The next level is 0 nicotine and that should be sometime next month keeping with the rate I have been dropping.
So I have replaced one addiction with another, (not really its the nicotine so same addiction). I feel much better as there is no smoke involved. It's a vapor. No more coughing up a lung in the morning, no shortness of breath and i can't stand the smell of cigarettes. Its also a lot cheaper.
It's an option to look into if you find yourself having a hard time with quitting. If you choose to go that route I can offer plenty of advice on what to buy and what not to buy as far as equipment. As far as flavors there are a million different ones.
If i can be of help don't hesitate to ask. I don't post a lot but read a lot and check in regularly here.
I am not going to say good luck as there is none involved.

Stay strong,

Vic

Thanks, Vic. I really appreciate the thoughtful response. I tried vaping for a while, but always used the crappy ones that still tasted like cigs because the others just didn't do it for me. But I'm definitely not opposed to trying a better e-cig if this doesn't work. I'm hoping it does.

48 hrs down. Thanks, all.

I am guily of Vaping too....but a buddy of mine said " if your trying to quit smoking, then why vape a flavor almost the same?" I started with the formula they said was as close as it got to a cig....then changed to something else. Sweet Tart of all flavors...call me a fag but its damn good. I gave away the cig flavor. Now its just about the haul and the 3mg of nicotine I get. I find that it helps my 4 or 5 cravings a day....but I dont see myself doing it forever. With a few beers I vape.....still better than butts though. By the way...no one thought Id make 20 days....no one. I keep getting calls from buddies asking how it is to be back to smoking....they assume....but they are wrong. Will power....and the thought of my health.
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Just keep it going u guys, get mad, you're not going to let those freaken things run your life, ruin your health and make u feel like an outcast any more,,, and stay mad ,,, u can do it

The preacher

Its funny you talk about getting mad....Everytime I quit I had to be careful who I told. Constantly being asked "how you doing with quitting smoking? " They could be a supporter but man do you just want to tell them STFU and slap em.....or they are they ones who want to bust your balls when you fail. Either way, it sucks....but man no way is easy. They are evil little sticks....getting mad is a good way to look at it!
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Thank you both and awesome job, Mugz.

I'm definitely mad...going militant on this #^&#^&#^&#^&

Again, thank you!!

72 hrs without a cig...can't remember the last time I could say that.

It was crazy - I think all the nicotine finally left my body around noon yesterday because it was like getting hit in the head with a shovel. Could barely keep my eyes open. Was so tired i slept for 12 hrs last night and that never happens. I'm guessing it's because nicotine is a stimulant that my body was dependent upon. Crazy what these things will do to you.

Thinking of all the money I'll save has really got me in a good mood :)

*edit* Was in a good mood until I read the EEZ thread. Still not smoking :)

NICE.....22 days for me. They say it takes 22 days to kick a habit. I think for me it was sooner than that. It's funny how once you get past the first week you find yourself NOT thinking about it as much. I found that I needed to do things to keep my mind off of it....then when I did think about it, I would say to myself "wow, I didn't think about having a smoke for the last 2 hours." Baby steps, baby steps....
Keep up the good work....like I said, it DOES get better. Kind of like nursing a wound....every day it gets better.
Also, I have found that I used avoid the stairs up to the 3rd floor at work.....now I take the stairs and am realizing that I'm not as out of breath as I used to be....I cough less in the morning, and can tell that I can breath more deeply. Ahhh.....
Just some words of encouragement for ya...:claps:

Oh yeah, and money wise I used to look at my bank statements and see that I would take out $20 for a pack of smokes at least every other day if not daily....yikes!! That would leave me with $11 in my pocket....well, some of that would go to a $5 scratch ticket. So, I am saving myself trips to the store, saving myself from buying freakin losing scratch tickets and whatever other nonsense I would buy with the change from a $20 bill.....:doh:
Plus, there are a lot less swipes of my debit card at the local mini mart too...crazy how it all adds up.
Which gets me to thinking...what can I buy, what can I buy?.....:walk:

Just think, Half a plug a day

Keep it up guys, one of the best changes you can do in your life! Those things are evil. Been smoke free for 9 years now, never going back!
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That's awesome, Mugz. Good for you, man. Keep it going.

I'm 4 days in and hanging tough. Having vivid nightmares and food cravings, but have been trying to offset that by working out like a beast at the gym. This weekend should be a test. I also haven't been fishing since I put them down because of how much I smoke when I'm out there. Pretty sad when you really think about it. That will be the true test, when I get back in the surf.

Thanks, fish4striper. Awesome accomplishment.

Been done with nicotine now for 4 years, not really sure exactly when I quit. If I was awake I was smoking.
Getting to the point where i go thru just 2 packs of Trident a week!
The smell of cigarettes actually bothers me now. I hate to see kids (AKA anyone under 30) smoking and give them chit.
You can do it, even if you have a setback keep going down the no nicotine road.
I have not had bronchitis since I quit either, I always thought it was a winter cold.

Thank you! Congrats on your accomplishment!

Bart, the gym was a big help for me, keep it up

There's something about smoken a cig on the way to the gym just doesn't feel right! LOL :conf:

Crazy thing is I used to smoke them on the way to the gym. And on the way home. Absolutely disgusting.

Made it through the weekend, which wasn't easy. Happy to be on day number 8....

Crazy thing is I used to smoke them on the way to the gym. And on the way home. Absolutely disgusting.

Made it through the weekend, which wasn't easy. Happy to be on day number 8....

LOL

Keep it up, your getting there, it only gets better

8 days is good. Keep it up!
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Good job Rob. Think of the money you have saved in 8 days.

Excellent.....day 28 for me. Although, the Vapes do help from time to time (especially if I'm having a few brews).
Haven't touched a piece of nicotine gum since last week...no matter what anyone says, it does help with cravings. It helped me for up to 3 hours. In those 3 hours I wouldn't get a craving. 3 hours is 3 hours.....
But, I have to say...I have no DESIRE whatsoever to pick up a smoke again. I think I engraved it in my mind weeks ago....so, it really does get easier.

Good job, Mugz. You should be really proud. Almost a month down!

Thank you all for the words of encouragement. About to pull a fishing marathon so this should be a true test. Will load up on gum. Tight lines!

Hang in there bro you got this!

Good beef jerky, almonds, sugar free dried cranberries, does'nt always have to be gum.

Great job you guys keep it up you can do it!!! Don't you guys feel better already?

Vic

I must have went they 50 pounds of dumdum lollypops but if helped!
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1 month today....seems like it's been a heck of a lot longer than 1 month though. Seems like soooooo long ago that I had my last smoke. Kinda crazy.....never looking back. Wow.....1 month without a smoke. I never thought I could do it....nor did a lot of people around me. Freakin A.....ahhh....feelin pretty damn good too.

Your turn bart.....:cheers:

Nice work Mugz!

Woo Hooo,,, great to hear this, I hate those freaken things for all the times I tried and didn't make it, for all the times they made me feel second class,,,,

U guys are down hill now!!! :-)

That's awesome, Mugz. Congrats, brother. That's a big time accomplishment :cheers:

I made it through 48 hrs of fishing without a cig. 11 days now :)

Good suggestions, Vic. Thanks

Awesome job guys!

The best revenge is living well, outstanding work men keep it up!

"The best revenge is living well."

I like that.

Thanks, guys :cheers:

4 weeks!!

Damn....I was wondering how you were making out. Excellent...your over the hump for sure. As for me, I don't even think about it anymore.
1 month, 17 days. Nov 1st will be 2 months. There's no going back anymore....I have a physical tomorrow (just my yearly check up for insurance purposes). I expect nothing but good stuff from my Doc.

Nice going u guys, I was hoping u's guys where still on track...
Insurance? You should get a rebate now,,,, LOL

Nice going u guys, I was hoping u's guys where still on track...
Insurance? You should get a rebate now,,,, LOL

Ha....My physical is actually next Monday. And I DO get a rebate. There are several things that they give me $$ back for....Physical=$100, Cholesterol Blood Work = $200, Taking a health questionaire=$100.
So, at least they make it worth it!!

Thank you both! I have no excuse to ever go back. This past month had it's ups and downs (life) and I dealt with it without having a smoke. I crushed butts when I fished before and I;ve been fishing harder than ever, so that's been HUGE to see I don't need to take a butt break every 15 min during a slow bite.

Good job, Mugz! You definitely inspired me. Well done.

Thanks for your words of encouragement as well, Guppy.

:cheers:

Excellent work guys keep it up!

Quit 2 months ago after smoking for 10 years. More $ in my wallet and I feel great when walking long distances. When I was wetsuiting my chest felt like it was going to explode so it was either give up fishing or smoking and it wasn't a hard choice.

Great job by all of you guys!! You should all be proud of yourselves. Keep up the good work, your on the downhill side now!!

Vic

Easy peasy now.
Great job keep it up!
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Thanks, all! Nice job, cpollnow!

5 years in :)

About 15k not spent on smokes or closer to 18k at current prices.

More gear dollars
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Time for a boat, Congrats Victor

Wow...nice!! Sept 1st will be ONE YEAR for me. I can honestly say I never cheated in that span either!! I feel like a million bucks too....however I did gain a waste size. But I still feel MUCH BETTER. Which reminds me I need a snack.....

Time for a boat, Congrats Victor

The day K and M both have their masters I'm on it 😃

And Dangler oh god yeah THE GEAR!! 😍😍

Great work Mugz!
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5 years in :)

About 15k not spent on smokes or closer to 18k at current prices.

I've always wondered actually how much money I have not spent on smokes in the last 13.5 yrs.How much gear,how many dinners out with Jane or trips possible because I had the finances?

I'm no mathematician so this may take a while but I'm going to get a good estimate on what I've not spent.I'll post back later.

Day four.... I am not even concerned with money, savings or anything.... Just want to kill something. Had four. Out now. Not buying. Stupid dreams wake me around 2am wearing nicotine patch. Take it off before falling asleep. I'm in the deep suck stage......

Day four.... I am not even concerned with money, savings or anything.... Just want to kill something. Had four. Out now. Not buying. Stupid dreams wake me around 2am wearing nicotine patch. Take it off before falling asleep. I'm in the deep suck stage......

Wow... U can do it Ross
Take your time with the patch, don't get off them too soon,,,
If u just got to have one call me first, I'll tell ya what an a hole u are if u do,,, may help LOL

Day four.... I am not even concerned with money, savings or anything.... Just want to kill something. Had four. Out now. Not buying. Stupid dreams wake me around 2am wearing nicotine patch. Take it off before falling asleep. I'm in the deep suck stage......

You can do it !!!!

I had issues with the patch so I used the Nicotine lozenge. Get a 2MG or 4MG lozenge, break it in half, get more miles ;)

Crapmart pharmacy has the 108 counts for about $33 a box - best value out there.

If I did it (took me a while) you can do it too

Wellbutrin is a mind altering medication it can and does take the need to kill #^&#^&#^&#^& moods away. But that needs to be started in advance before you quit. It will generally help with your piss poor attitude while you are quitting.

Anyhoo I did bags upon bags of dumdum lollipops and a #64 rubber band around my wrist for a quick painful snap When I was starting to get inside my head.
The dreams last for a while. It took me about 6 months to stabilize.
8 years in now and never felt, or been, better.
Keep it up Ross. It's well worth it and when you kick this nasty habit you'll feel invincible
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8 years.
I bought myself a muscle car :bo:
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8 years.
I bought myself a muscle car :bo:
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And probably years added to your life !
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Keep going Ross

5 years for me

Mike can I drive it when its all done PLeeeeeeese

8 years.
I bought myself a muscle car :bo:
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You probably won't have time for the boat now
"I'm an excellent driver"

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LU1A0sHWYQg

Quit a two pack a day habit cold turkey with will power back in 1999 at the stroke of midnight after polishing off pack number three. Tried an occasional cigar in 2005 but decided those occasional cigars were becoming more and more dally, so gave them up too four years back.
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