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THUNDER HANDS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:12 PM
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For Those Who Are Keeping Score At Home - 270 Hours Without A Cigarette
That's 11 days and 6 hours so far.

I'm experiencing no cravings whatsoever. This is just pretty damn cool.

I've now beaten my personal record for longest time without a cigarette. Actually, I shattered it because my old record was just 7 days.

I'll give another update if I can make it to 14 days. I'd like to thank everyone whose been so encouraging and supportive. Even though I don't seem to be having it that hard, I know that for a lot of people quitting is a lot of pain and anguish.

Hopefully one day, you'll be doing just as well with it as I am.


:)
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ohioliberal Donating Member (458 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:13 PM
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1. Great Job!!!!!
Now if only I could quite.
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Minimus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:13 PM
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2. good job! keep up the good work. that is so good.
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name not needed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:13 PM
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3. Congratu... ah fuck it I can't spell
:)
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:13 PM
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4. You are now a non-smoker.
Big congrats!
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Telly Savalas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-28-04 01:27 AM
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35. And nonsmokers don't count the time since their last smoke
You're a badass nonsmoker now. Donating money to the tobacco lobby is a thing of your past. So quit counting the hours! Marking time is something people that are quitting smoking do. So long as you're quitting, you're vulnerable to falling off the wagon. You're not quitting, you've quit. (I know that seems like a minor semantic issue, but it's crucial distinction if you're going to maintain the proper frame of mind to stay a nonsmoker.)

Good job, man.
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UrbScotty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:13 PM
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5. Congratulations!
Way to go!

:thumbsup:
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fluffernutter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:14 PM
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6. you rock! keep it up :)
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NightTrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:14 PM
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7. That's awesome!
Cigarettes killed my father, so I'm glad whenever I hear about a smoker successfully kicking the habit. :yourock:
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eleonora Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:14 PM
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8. Yay! Congrats!
That's a huge accomplishment, don't underestimate it! Buy yourself something nice with the money you saved ;)

(I quit March 7, 2004)
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The Doctor. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:14 PM
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9. Well done...
I went through 2 weeks of hell when I quit.
Did it cold turkey from a camel non-filter pack-a-day habit.

The first week was physical - I wanted to hit people.
The second week was psychological - you see it on TV and you want one.

Then... nothing.

It's been 13 years.
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THUNDER HANDS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:17 PM
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12. dang, Camel non-filter!
big ups to you. That's a hell of a cigarette to quit doing. All I had to kick were wimpy Marlboro Menthol Lights.
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The Doctor. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 09:08 PM
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30. MENTHOL!!!!
Ughhhh!
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gollygee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:17 PM
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10. WOW!! Congrats!
That is fabulous!
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The Doctor. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:17 PM
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11. Get into regular exercise too. It helps channel all the stuff
Cigarettes were for.

I practiced freestyle hung-gar sword forms.

And I lift.

What do you like to do?
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THUNDER HANDS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:18 PM
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13. i'm lifting weights
well, dumb bells. 20 lbs. Not a big deal, but its something. :D
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The Doctor. Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 09:12 PM
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31. Something I teach my clients...
"Knife Throwing"

Yes, real honest-to-God-Gil Hibben-style-knife-throwing.

My female clients are especially impressed with the satisfaction of sinking a heavy blade one-quater inch into solid oak at 10 paces.

You'd be amazed at how good it feels... real therapy!
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Telly Savalas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-28-04 01:31 AM
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36. If the exercise becomes a hobby...
then it becomes one more reason to avoid inhaling poison. Starting smoking again would involve giving up what's become an important part of your life. In my experience, on the occasions I get a mild craving, I just think to myself: "if I were to have a smoke, it would seriously fuck up my marathon training."
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Child_Of_Isis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:20 PM
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14.  Good luck to you.
I have gone from 2 packs a day down to 10 cigs. The cravings doesn't seem to be the problem with me either...it's physical discomfort. It's making me pretty ill.
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jrthin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:21 PM
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15. Excellent!
Keep up the good work.
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Robeson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:22 PM
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16. Good for you! Here's two snaps!
Snap! Snap! :thumbsup:
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:23 PM
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17. TREMENDOUS!!!!
I'm so happy for you, and proud of you!

Keep up the good work.
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:24 PM
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18. "I've now beaten my personal record for longest time without a cigarette."
Wow! You started smoking when you were less than 11 dys old? :silly:
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redsoxliberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:38 PM
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21. you pinko commie smartass
:P
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KDLarsen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:27 PM
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19. Good job so far!
With a family where just about everyone smokes - and where most of them have been through the trying to quit phase - I have all the respect in the world for someone who's able to quit smoking.

I guess I'm fortunate enough to never having associated smoking with being cool (when I was in 7th grade, all the other kids in my class were smokers!).
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peacenik chik Donating Member (6 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:32 PM
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20. Good job!
I quit on Feb. 17th after 25 years... you can do it. I did cold turkey, no patch, no gum, no fake ciggies. Was doing fine until Thanksgiving when I was surrounded by smokers. It kicked off my cravings, but I'm holding off.

So that's 9 months and 10 days for me. You can do it!
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Lefty48197 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:40 PM
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22. Way to go! Hang in there.
One day at a time. one HOUR at a time.
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Dez Donating Member (826 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:41 PM
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23. Great! You're stronger than I am! n/t
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azoth Donating Member (408 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:43 PM
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24. Good for you! Kicking nicotine is hard. Sounds like you're winning!
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TheDebbieDee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:46 PM
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25. Go, Magic Rat! Go!
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rurallib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:46 PM
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26. Food should be tasting better
about now. You'll be amazaed at some of the subtle flavors you've been missing.
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Phentex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:57 PM
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27. excellent!
keep going!
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smbolisnch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 08:58 PM
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28. That's so great!
Keep it up! Wait till you realize you have more cash than usual! :bounce:
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gottalickbush Donating Member (90 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 09:01 PM
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29. Good Job
Good job!! I know you can do it. You're over the hard part now. We'll be pulling for you.
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shesemsmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 09:37 PM
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32. HEY!!!!!!!
:yourock:
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skygazer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Nov-27-04 09:38 PM
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33. That is so wonderful!
Congratulations! Welcome to the clean lungs club! :party: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :party:
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borlis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-28-04 12:12 AM
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34. Way to Go, think of all the $$$you'll save!!!! and be healthier!
My sister-in-law is a smoker and thinks we don't know because she doesn't let on that she smokes. The thing is that every time we get a gift from her it absolutely reeks of smoke!!! Especially the tissue paper she uses in boxes and gift bags. Too gross. Never had the nerve to ask her about it though. Keep up the good work in your quest to be a non-smoker!!
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