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I can finally say, that I am successful with this quit and Im not smoking because I don't want too. (THANKS TO EVERYONE THAT HAS HELPED ME)

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val b
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Phoenix, United States
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Hi I'm val b and started smoking at 30 yrs of age, I've smoked for over 15 years, my mother would always say to me you waited until you are almost a half of a hundred and start a dirty habit like smoking, what is wrong with you? I got divorced and started partying and used cig for my feel good while i learn how to party again tool. and than I found out smokes work for every occassion. You know the rest , I got an addiction and could not quit so easily. Well I'm on track now. congrats to me, I have tried to quit b4, I know its hard, but I will becoming an ex soon. because I want to be an ex smoker and it takes sometime for the mind to register that, so I will be kind to it and let it know that the body will do what the mind says and the mind says, body you want to feel better and I want to spend my money on diff things now, so we are going to stop smoking, there is going to be some urges to smoke, but we are going to use every tools out there to succeed starting with letting everyone know I quit, get some support buddies and educate my mind about what tobbaco company are doing to keep us hooked and what smoking is doing to me. and after doing all that, just know that no ex smoker would wish this horrible addiction on anybody, so if they take the time to tell you they care that you succeed, its because they really care about themself first and then reaching out to help others has become there duty and compassion to help you, so you dont have to take another puff...Im here for you...Im getting stronger everyday and I don't take my quit for granted...I know it only takes one puff. but I know too much to take that one puff now. im nicotine free... and im still getting all the support I can get to stay that way...I can do this.

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I DID IT!!!!!!

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congrats and you've come to the right place, take all the good advise you get because like you, no one would wish this nasty and deathly habit on anyone. You can do this, let everyone know that you... Read More »

Picking a QUIT DATE!!!

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I must congraduale you for making the decision to quit, thats awesome, You will get a lot of good advice on this site. Don't underestimate your will power and the ability to educate yourself bout w... Read More »

Something an Ex blogged about with regard to lack of instant energy we get from not smoking.

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Thanks Polly, I remember as a child I ate oatmeal and I really like it with diced apples and a little ganola on top. I think I will go back to eating oatmeal at least twice a week for breakfast or ... Read More »

 

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85 days without a puff July 17, 2008--Thursday
I stopped smoking on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11.30 am,
It has been 11 weeks, 2 days, 0 hours, 0 minutes since I quit.
I have saved $577.60 by choosing not to smoke 1711 cigarettes. More importantly, I saved 1 weeks, 6 days 1 hours 45 minutes of my life!
I HAVE TO RESIST THE UREG TO TAKE A PUFF, ME AND ME ONLY HAS TO FOCUS ON OTHER OUTLETS THAT 'S INTERESTING AND FULFILLING TO ME, SMOKING WAS NEVER AND WILL NEVER BE A FRIEND OF MINE (Im not smoking because I don't want to smoke anymore.).

http://quitsmokingcounter.com

PART TAKEN FROM THE MANOFSTEELE COMMENTS:

You need to picture smoking differently. Like picture smoking with thinking about hospitals, chemo, radiation, breathing your air through tubes, not being able to walk up stairs, nurses trying to pull blood samples and doctors and more doctors telling you they are doing everything they can for you and death at a premature age .

CIGARETTES SUCK.... they are sucking your life away .....SNAP out of it....

The nicotine is out of your body now...... its all about head games and how bad you want it .... how bad you want to start loving yourself.

PS
Tobacco smoke contains ammonia,ddt, cyanide, arsenic and 200 additional poisons.

TAKEN FROM SANDEE PAGE:

Don't say that you don’t want one when you do, rather acknowledge the desire but ask yourself, "Do I want all the other cigarettes that go with it. Then, do I want the package deal that goes with the others? The expense, social stigma, smell, health effects, possible loss of life. Do I want to go back to smoking, full-fledged, until it cripples and kills me?"

Stated like this it normally is not a back and forth debate. The answer will normally be, "No, I don’t want to smoke under these terms," and those are the only terms that a cigarette comes with.

Normally if viewed like this the debate is over almost immediately after being pulled into focus. Again, if the focus is only one, you can drive yourself nuts throughout the entire day. If you focus on the whole package deal, you will walk away from the moment relieved to still be smoke free and sufficiently reinforced to NEVER TAKE ANOTHER PUFF!

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I lost count

Posted by val b on July 10th, 2008 at 11:26pm — No Comments (Add)
 

ITS MY BIRTHDAY JUNE 26,

Posted by val b on June 26th, 2008 at 6:24am — 8 Comments (Add)
 

A note to self

Posted by val b on June 24th, 2008 at 8:04am — 4 Comments (Add)
 

Dancing without being tired---49 days without a puff----June 11, 2008

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Somethin Unique ----- June 1, 2008 39 days without a puff

Posted by val b on June 1st, 2008 at 2:40pm — 2 Comments (Add)
 

1 MONTH WITHOUT A PUFF

Posted by val b on May 23rd, 2008 at 6:54am — 8 Comments (Add)
 

Leaving May 25, 2008 for vegas-I thought I would be blogging more this week.

Posted by val b on May 22nd, 2008 at 6:34am — No Comments (Add)
 

How sweet it is! (28 days without a puff)

Posted by val b on May 21st, 2008 at 1:57pm — 3 Comments (Add)
 

An educational night (almost 13 days without a puff) May 6, 2008

Posted by val b on May 6th, 2008 at 7:52am — 2 Comments (Add)
 

Almost 11 days without a puff (May 4, 2008)

Posted by val b on May 4th, 2008 at 7:28am — 2 Comments (Add)
 

YAAAAAAAAAAY, 183HRS WITHOUT A PUFF- (ALMOST 8 DAYS) MAY 1, 2008

Posted by val b on May 1st, 2008 at 2:00am — 3 Comments (Add)
 

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At 4:59am on July 21st, 2008, Mike in @lanta said…
Hi Val. I don't get here enough so when I do it seems I spend most of my time saying hello. But I always have to say hello to you because you're one of the main reasons I stay. Your enthusiasm & support of others is what it's all about. By now you probably know how much helping others helps our quit & you are helping yours immensely. Way to go Val. You're doing great.
At 7:21pm on July 20th, 2008, Sandee said…
Val b,
You are doing soo well...we are just about the same time on our quit...feels sooo good doesn't it!!!! Thinking of you and a big hug to ya.
Sandee - Free and Healing for 83 Days, 2 Hours and 21 Minutes, while extending my life expectancy 5 Days and 18 Hours, by avoiding the use of 1662 nicotine delivery devices that would have cost me $433.59.
At 9:06am on July 20th, 2008, polly said…

If you stay like this, there is no possible way that you can smoke without burning the house down. The only side effect is a smushy face!
Hugs to you from Stevey Wonder Dawg and me!! Hope this finds you having a wonderful weekend!! Keep on singing!!
At 9:59pm on July 19th, 2008, Babs77 said…
Val, just a few more days till you hit your THREE MONTH mark.
Woo-Hoo. Way to go Girl!!!
At 8:56pm on July 18th, 2008, Joni said…

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At 11:53am on July 18th, 2008, Giulia said…
(Just got back.) Thanks for the check in, Val. So happy to hear you're still going strong. You're an inspiration to many on here.
At 10:43am on July 17th, 2008, Susan said…
Hey Val,

You are doing great in this quit! 3 months is a major milestone and you need to start planning the celebration! We have supported each other through this and I hope we continue even when we know we are free!

Peace Val! Great counts!!

Susan Day 142
At 1:33pm on July 16th, 2008, Debbie said…
Hey Val,
You are almost 3 months WooHoo
I am a month behind you (May 17th)
Thank you for the kind words.
You are such a sweetheart!
A True Gift to this Site :)
Hugs Girlfriend
At 1:08pm on July 16th, 2008, hothula said…
aloha again val, can you imagine you are closing in on 3 MONTHS! it is amazing how strong we are. I also love the strength and self confidence you get with each day, week that you go without smoking. I am so happy for you. xoxoxox
At 11:33am on July 16th, 2008, Kozmik_Burd said…
Val,

You are a special and dear friend and my heart has a spot reserved especially for you that noone can ever fill but you.

You have no idea how happy I am for you that you are winning. I am certain you will find a few small struggles in your days ahead but lean on your faith and the support you know that can get here at EX.

It has been a pleasure my friend. Getting to know you and watching you SOAR like A BURD :)

I AM SO PROUD OF YOU VAL.

I am pregnant and weepy and crying all the time and your post brought more tears :D

THANK YOU.

(I don't even bother listening to the Jacci haters club-they obviously have their own problems).

I get my joy where it can be found and you are one place I always look. HAPPY FREEDOM VAL.

Much love to you friend.
 
 

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