SMOKERS... LETS KICK the HABIT!!

[Lady Pamela]

Often when we read sayings like this, we think of those we care about or for.

Today my challenge for myself and you is this,

Look inward with such love and praise.
Show yourself just how special and WORTH IT you are!

Name out loud or on paper, everything you are greatful for.

Do this everyday for a couple weeks,
And see the shift that happens.



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[Lady Pamela]

Looking forward to my year mark...ha!

I will take another month please...smiles

[Scuba]

CONGRATS BLAZE, FUNKYFEMME, PAMELA AND ALL QUITTERS!!

Just stopping by to say that it's been a good 2 years since I last smoked. Breathing is a beautiful thing and one I think we kind of take for granted!!

KEEP IT UP!!

[Justin]

Ok......time to start gearing up yet again to quit again, and I hope this time for good. Stress or life changes is always my downfall. I'm so tired of this monkey on my back so to speak....uuuugh I'm so done I hate it!!!!

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by Scuba

CONGRATS BLAZE, FUNKYFEMME, PAMELA AND ALL QUITTERS!!

Just stopping by to say that it's been a good 2 years since I last smoked. Breathing is a beautiful thing and one I think we kind of take for granted!!

KEEP IT UP!!

Just wanted to say Thank You..from all of us.
Support is one of the greatest gifts I hold very dear.

Keep up the great work yourself.

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by Justin

Ok......time to start gearing up yet again to quit again, and I hope this time for good. Stress or life changes is always my downfall. I'm so tired of this monkey on my back so to speak....uuuugh I'm so done I hate it!!!!

Congrats on your desision.
Lots of great ideas on this thread and great people for support..smiles

Hope to see ya posting.

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[not2shygrrl]

Originally Posted by Lady Pamela

Congrats to you for the 21 days!
Keep it up!

As for the 21 days in my own opinion, I think it is a personal journey and has no time frame.
Just the fact that you are 21 days clean is amazing and should be credited. Ya know what I mean...smiles

As for myself,
I work very hard at staying in the moment with any addiction.
Over confidence has lead to relapse in my past.
And that simply is not an option for me anymore.
So I stay in the here and now, hopeful for tomorrow's
And celebrate the me I am becoming...Make sence?

For all of you on this ride,
Stay strong today.
Know you are not alone.
And check in often...smiles

there are soooo many success stories here from peeps who are now non smokers !! It is wonderful to have that control over our selves and for the betterment. To have any one of you "quitters" (as I affectionately call us) join and have your own story allows other to be empowered and hopefully supported here. Each journey is different, but it is our results that bond us here, and though getting here having been a smoker was damaging to me and others around me........I am pleased to be in the presence of each one of you here.......you are like me....human....willing.....supportive....hopeful. I know there are successes and failures, but both are learning tools. They are equally important here.

LP, I borrowed your post to add to.....well......just because ....I am totally proud of each of you here, it's not easy, but it is a choice you have made.

[Strappie]

Hi all..

I have to admit I took a long hiatus from this thread because I just didn't have it in me to quit.

I am here today to say I have 6 days Smoke Free under my belt. Some may say I'm cheating but to me it's not. I stopped putting all the toxins that cigarettes have in them in my body. I still get my nicotine fix with the help of a new eCig.

eCig's have came ALONG way since I bought my first one. A friend recently took me to this new place called ecigshopmn.com. I'm sure they sell the same ecigs in other states. These are NOT the same things that you can buy at the local gas stations or C-stores. These cost a bit more because of a few things. One (most important) Battery life. These things last much longer. My old one only lasted maybe 6 hours top. My new one lasts 24 some will last 3 days. Grated they cost a little more, I have two differnt kits. One cost me 59.00 and the other (my first one) my friend bought it for me it was $99.00 honestly I like the cheaper one the best.

This ecig is the best darn thing.

I guess if soemthing helps for you just do it... don't listen to anyone else. This works for me and I'm going to stick with it.

Good luck all!!!

[tazz]

Originally Posted by Strappie

Hi all..

I have to admit I took a long hiatus from this thread because I just didn't have it in me to quit.

I am here today to say I have 6 days Smoke Free under my belt. Some may say I'm cheating but to me it's not. I stopped putting all the toxins that cigarettes have in them in my body. I still get my nicotine fix with the help of a new eCig.

eCig's have came ALONG way since I bought my first one. A friend recently took me to this new place called ecigshopmn.com. I'm sure they sell the same ecigs in other states. These are NOT the same things that you can buy at the local gas stations or C-stores. These cost a bit more because of a few things. One (most important) Battery life. These things last much longer. My old one only lasted maybe 6 hours top. My new one lasts 24 some will last 3 days. Grated they cost a little more, I have two differnt kits. One cost me 59.00 and the other (my first one) my friend bought it for me it was $99.00 honestly I like the cheaper one the best.

This ecig is the best darn thing.

I guess if soemthing helps for you just do it... don't listen to anyone else. This works for me and I'm going to stick with it.

Good luck all!!!

***Congrats Strappie... Happy that you are taking the necessary steps to enjoy a toxin free Life... keep up the good work


~namaste'

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Strappie

Hi all..

I have to admit I took a long hiatus from this thread because I just didn't have it in me to quit.

I am here today to say I have 6 days Smoke Free under my belt. Some may say I'm cheating but to me it's not. I stopped putting all the toxins that cigarettes have in them in my body. I still get my nicotine fix with the help of a new eCig.

eCig's have came ALONG way since I bought my first one. A friend recently took me to this new place called ecigshopmn.com. I'm sure they sell the same ecigs in other states. These are NOT the same things that you can buy at the local gas stations or C-stores. These cost a bit more because of a few things. One (most important) Battery life. These things last much longer. My old one only lasted maybe 6 hours top. My new one lasts 24 some will last 3 days. Grated they cost a little more, I have two differnt kits. One cost me 59.00 and the other (my first one) my friend bought it for me it was $99.00 honestly I like the cheaper one the best.

This ecig is the best darn thing.

I guess if soemthing helps for you just do it... don't listen to anyone else. This works for me and I'm going to stick with it.

Good luck all!!!

Congrats on 6 days smoke free!

I would suspect it will be tough at the Reunion being around friends that you used to smoke with. Drinking also decreases our convictions to not smoke (or at least I know it would me, which is why I avoided alcohol and going out for a long time after quitting).

Good luck and everytime you want a cig, remind yourself as to why you are doing this.

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by Strappie

Hi all..

I have to admit I took a long hiatus from this thread because I just didn't have it in me to quit.

I am here today to say I have 6 days Smoke Free under my belt. Some may say I'm cheating but to me it's not. I stopped putting all the toxins that cigarettes have in them in my body. I still get my nicotine fix with the help of a new eCig.

eCig's have came ALONG way since I bought my first one. A friend recently took me to this new place called ecigshopmn.com. I'm sure they sell the same ecigs in other states. These are NOT the same things that you can buy at the local gas stations or C-stores. These cost a bit more because of a few things. One (most important) Battery life. These things last much longer. My old one only lasted maybe 6 hours top. My new one lasts 24 some will last 3 days. Grated they cost a little more, I have two differnt kits. One cost me 59.00 and the other (my first one) my friend bought it for me it was $99.00 honestly I like the cheaper one the best.

This ecig is the best darn thing.

I guess if soemthing helps for you just do it... don't listen to anyone else. This works for me and I'm going to stick with it.

Good luck all!!!

Way cool and nice to see you here.
Keep up the great work.


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[funkyfemme]

my 28th day without a smoke. It's going easier than I actually thought it would. I've had two drinks in these 28 days because I KNOW I will cave if I drink more than that. I kinda miss my wine at night but then again, I'm sleeping way better and feel tons better w/o it.

Like Dapper, I'm also avoiding going out with people that smoke because I just can't handle it right now. Yesterday while stopped at a red light I looked over and saw a cool little bar and all kinds of folks having a drink and smoking. That was HARD!! Damn I sooooo wanted to walk up and bum a smoke, have a drink and get my mingle on like the old days!! The good thing though was that as soon as the light turned green and it was outta sight, it was outta mind! YAY! I can do this!

Strappie, good luck to you and congrats on your six days!!

To everybody else, keep strong and congrats on all the days you've been smoke free too!!

Y'all have a great rest of your week!!

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by funkyfemme

my 28th day without a smoke. It's going easier than I actually thought it would. I've had two drinks in these 28 days because I KNOW I will cave if I drink more than that. I kinda miss my wine at night but then again, I'm sleeping way better and feel tons better w/o it.

Like Dapper, I'm also avoiding going out with people that smoke because I just can't handle it right now. Yesterday while stopped at a red light I looked over and saw a cool little bar and all kinds of folks having a drink and smoking. That was HARD!! Damn I sooooo wanted to walk up and bum a smoke, have a drink and get my mingle on like the old days!! The good thing though was that as soon as the light turned green and it was outta sight, it was outta mind! YAY! I can do this!

Strappie, good luck to you and congrats on your six days!!

To everybody else, keep strong and congrats on all the days you've been smoke free too!!

Y'all have a great rest of your week!!

Just wanted to say WAY TO GO!
The hardest part for myself has been triggers in the social area as well.

I think at 30 days you need to treat yourself to something..ha
I had a yummy steak dinner at a great steak house...Seriously it does matter.
You would do it for someone else right?...Then why not yourself.

Anyway..so proud of you and keep it up!

Looking forward to seeing you in a couple days on your Month 1 anniversary!



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[funkyfemme]

Originally Posted by Lady Pamela

Just wanted to say WAY TO GO!
The hardest part for myself has been triggers in the social area as well.

I think at 30 days you need to treat yourself to something..ha
I had a yummy steak dinner at a great steak house...Seriously it does matter.
You would do it for someone else right?...Then why not yourself.

Anyway..so proud of you and keep it up!

Looking forward to seeing you in a couple days on your Month 1 anniversary!



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I will probably just see my 30 day mark and keep going. I've never been one to reward myself lol. I guess I see the reward in my wallet and in my breathing and the wonderful smells that are coming back strong.

Thank you for the sweet words and encouragement!! You rock!!

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by funkyfemme

I will probably just see my 30 day mark and keep going. I've never been one to reward myself lol. I guess I see the reward in my wallet and in my breathing and the wonderful smells that are coming back strong.

Thank you for the sweet words and encouragement!! You rock!!

oRRRR i DARE YOU TO TREAT YOURSELF AS WELL AS YOU TREAT OTHERS.

It is a good thing to pat yourself on the back, treat yourself to something or look at how incrredible what you are doing really is.
You would/have done it for others right?


Just razzin ya a bit...smiles

[funkyfemme]

Originally Posted by Lady Pamela

oRRRR i DARE YOU TO TREAT YOURSELF AS WELL AS YOU TREAT OTHERS.

It is a good thing to pat yourself on the back, treat yourself to something or look at how incrredible what you are doing really is.
You would/have done it for others right?


Just razzin ya a bit...smiles

Well alrighty, Ms. Thang!! I will take that dare and let ya know how it goes. And yes, I most certainly have done it for my friends. That's always more fun though!

*off to ponder what I shall do for me*

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by funkyfemme

Well alrighty, Ms. Thang!! I will take that dare and let ya know how it goes. And yes, I most certainly have done it for my friends. That's always more fun though!

*off to ponder what I shall do for me*

Awesome deal...smiles

Because the missing opiece to the puzzle is often knowing that



I am excited for you. Looking forward to future posts...smiles

[Tony]

I've been using an e-cig for a few months but have to admit still smoking. I have however cut way down. Still have a long way to go.

[Lady Pamela]

Originally Posted by Tony

I've been using an e-cig for a few months but have to admit still smoking. I have however cut way down. Still have a long way to go.

Remember, there are no rules.

I took a long time to cut down..then took a long time using aides before I went cold turkey.
Alot of people thought I was wrong, slow, whatever.
But today I am still smoke free..So for me it worked..smiles

Just saying.

And congrats on cutting down and working towards a heathier you.

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[funkyfemme]

30 whole days!

Feeling kinda down today. *&%^#!@ hormones!! Don't feel much like celebrating. God, it would be so nice to sit on the deck in the sunshine and slowly smoke a cigarette. *sigh* No worries, I will keep strong!

Hope everyone is having a great, smoke-free day!!

Toodles