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Just for today....NOPE !!!

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Present and accounted for!

Thank you guys so much!!! What a blessing!!!!! 1 full year.....holy crap..believe it or not....its so great to forget I was a smoker!!! Baby is doing great and should arrive in about 8 weeks....we r soooooo darn excited go meet him!! Thanks again and Happy New Year all!!!

Big NOPE for today

NOPE

Here! AND... Bakon gave me an upgrade for a new seat on Jimmy's bus!!

Me

Not it....sorry wrong game.

Babbles posted three hours ago... Mexican was here in 31st Sausage is all over buddy book Why haven't they posted? Jimmy? Pepe? I will tell u y. Cuz spelckek....those morons are two dum to figur eht haw to buy pass it.... Plus a lot of people are still pissed off on how much dd cheated on the counting games and picked on the guys....so they won't post on her threads.....notice any chicks that did check in are part of her cheating crew....

Nope I'm on the Quit Train

NOPE!

NOPE, no way, not today!

Below are resources related to questions or comments you raised here. Besides watching the top of the page videos, be sure to check out the links on the bottom of each page. "Most of the time I am OK but there are days and moments when I want one." http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-want-one/ "I have no cigarettes and do not feel like buying any." http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-am-doing-okay-im-not-buying-cigarettes/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/finding-cigarettes/ "Sometimes i worry about relapse because some people do." http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/the-fear-of-relapsing/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/its-inevitable-some-smokers-are-going-to-relapse/ "I cannot quite figure out WHY someone would relapse after months or years of not smoking." http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/complacency/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-will-control-my-smoking-now/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-know-too-much-about-smoking-to-ever-be-able-to-relapse/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/lost-long-term-quits/ " I guess we always have SOME level of desire but it weakens" http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/ill-have-to-use-willpower-for-the-rest-of-my-life-not-to-smoke/ "For those who DO light up after so long, what is it like? I imagine it to be pleasant somehow, like the first hit off the first cig in a brand new pack." http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/smoking-a-cigarette-will-help-me-secure-my-quit/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/ive-relapsed-and-i-hate-it/

Here are a few resource pages addressing different issues you raised here: http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/are-doctors-taught-about-nicotine-recovery/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/every-quit-is-different/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/past-successful-quits/ Since you mentioned feeling deprived last time: http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/no-thank-you-i-cant-have-a-cigarette/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-gave-up-smoking/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-the-advantage-of-quitting-with-a-positive-attitude/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/some-people-wont-be-happy-until-they-relapse/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/intentional-relapses/ I am glad that you did not experience the ongoing depression this time around. Your attitude may have played a factor in this. At the same time though, I don't want people reading this who may be experiencing ongoing symptoms to automatically write them off to attitude issues and not seek help for ongoing problems. The following pages address this issue: http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/when-you-may-really-need-to-talk-to-your-doctor-about-quitting-smoking/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-regarding-mental-health-issues/ http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/will-this-get-better/ One extra resource I want to make people here aware of is the page http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/resources-to-pass-along-to-health-professionals/

Present!

Did I get the booger off the end of my nose yet??

Here and exercising already :(

Here!!

Joe is in the house!

So...since I quit the smokes and spend a bit more time trying to keep healthy it looks like I may have to do some retirement planning. Apparently the advice is to have 10 times your annual income saved by age 67. So...how is everyone doing on that target figure? Just curious. The good news is the money saved from forgoing the smokes makes saving for (or indeed, just having) retirement a bit easier. Still, are we really supposed to have north of a half million in the piggy bank? OMG!

I am going on three months since I quit blackening my lungs. Most of the time I am OK but there are days and moments when I want one. The two things that keep me from doing it are - I have no cigarettes and do not feel like buying any. I know I would just be back to square one. Sometimes i worry about relapse because some people do. I cannot quite figure out WHY someone would relapse after months or years of not smoking. Oh sure if someone relapses during their first week or two, that is understandable cause the desire to smoke is still pretty strong. I guess we always have SOME level of desire but it weakens. For those who DO light up after so long, what is it like? I imagine it to be pleasant somehow, like the first hit off the first cig in a brand new pack. But more often than not, people report otherwise like it is gross. So which is it? I am not about to find out, just wondering.

Just because your city is shut down doesn't mean you can cheat... -11

^^^ I agree on all the parts I understood

Video explaining how I am joining up at Quittrain and will occasionally participate at the site. Related resources: Is cold turkey the only way to quit? Sharing our materials at other quit sites I realize I forgot that some of my relapse prevention materials can also cause a bit of controversy. I will avoid ever posting or engaging in any of the slip/relapse discussions that may happen at the site. I do feel that the “Why people smoke” materials and the “Why people should quit smoking” materials can help all people no matter what approaches they are choosing to use to quit. Most of the relapse materials too will be good for all members and readers but some people may want to steer clear of the resources touching on the slip vs relapse issue. About Joel Spitzer Link to the new index page

I think what Jules said is probably the overwhelming feeling you would be left with. Crushing disappointment! I have never heard of a person relapsing and happy about it after the fact. Whether there is or isn't some momentary "pleasure" or dizziness in conjunction with that first drag is secondary to the sudden realization of what you have just done. Killed your quit and now have to start all over again I also think anyone who would do that never really quit smoking. They can abstain for long periods of time but eventually the lure of the cigarette reels them back into active addiction again. They never really understood and believed that this addiction does nothing good for you and only does harm because once you DO get that part of it, it's easy to turn your back on smoking for good.

Here but needs a vacation.

Forgot to nope to a new year day.......NOPE not for this new year!!!!+

I imagine you would puke a lot and be sick to your stomach man...

First part: This is so true. On a previous (failed) quit, I was having such a hard time with moodiness, depression, feeling deprived, grieving, all that tough stuff, that I went to see an MD, who is the much-revered, oft quoted guru of smoking cessation at a major health system in NYC. Her advice to me was to start using the patch and start taking Wellbutrin because clearly, I was unable to stand being without nicotine and I needed to be medicated for depression, so why not take an anti-depressant that might help me quit. This advice came, mind you, at about the 6-month point of my quit. I did not follow this advice... nor did I keep my quit. I felt that if I couldn't be without nicotine, I would prefer to smoke it than absorb it through my skin. So I went back, quite decidedly and fully intentionally, to smoking for another few years. I smoked much, much less but still I wasn't able to gear up for another quit until about 3 years later. This time has been completely different and I'm so grateful. Second part: Classic!

2 I got to go get on a train porky. Handle it

Thrilling to see you here on the Quit Train, Joel. You are an iconic figure to me as I watched so many of your videos during the earlier part of my quit which made it so much easier to keep my quit and, as you famously say, “never take another puff.” I was one of those who believed I could never quit until I learned enough through you and others here to believe I can. And I did! Thanks ever so much for what you have given me and the quitting community. Best wishes in 2018 and beyond!

You are my idol DD! Admirable quit and style!

Welcome Joel! How exciting to have you on board! Wonderful way to start a new year!

Glad to have been able to help Devil Doll. I'd write more but just getting ready to release a new video and have a few quick announcements I need to get out. Actually, here is the link to the new page with the video now: http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/its-cold-outside-boy-do-i-need-a-cigarette/ I need to work out a protocol as to how to announce new videos here at Quittrain. For now you may be the first to see it since its first public announcement is here in a reply to you that I believe you are getting a notification for by me using your quote. As you can see from above, I am just getting used to this new system.

Thanks reciprocity. Now I have a better understanding of how this works.

Nice to see you here too ILikeTurtles. I believe we have had quite a few conversations through the YouTube comment section over the past year. Most people on that channel just ask a question or two or send a simple thank you. There are a few people though who are I have had more regular and ongoing conversations with--and I feel like you are in that category. Later I will go check through the comment section on the channel and remind myself what our major topics of our conversations were over there. Whatever they were, I hope that you found them all helpful. Look forward to seeing you around the board here now. Joel

Hi Joel! Welcome. I´ve been talking to you occasionally on youtube under the nickname "ILikeTurtles" ;´D I barely think of smoking anymore but back in 2016 i watched your videos a lot. Man, i was climbing walls, watching your videos and drinking cold water nonstop! :´D Thanks a lot for your materials and all the work you do. :´)

Glad to have been able to help Sazerac. Don't give me too much credit for your success though--your work and your efforts is what made your quit successful. The page http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/i-couldnt-have-done-it-without-you/ addresses this issue. Also, I think you will appreciate the page http://whyquit.com/joels-videos/quitting-smoking-can-be-a-very-lonely-experience/ Congratulations on your four years of freedom--and remember to keep the streak going is as simple now as remembering to never take another puff. Joel

I am glad that you have found my materials helpful reciprocity. Congratulations on what looks like your 11 months quit.

If you have just quit or plan on quitting soon, be sure to watch Joel Spitzer´s video for 2018 New Years Quitters, and then check the resources link for additional support. JOEL SPITZER - Resources Link Cristóbal

I quit this year and have found your videos plus the support from members here a huge plus in my quitting tool-kit. Thanks!

It's a traditional time to of renewal. 2018 could be smoke free. A clean break.

Hey Lisa. Got in 6 out of 7 days this past week, being off and able to get to the gym every day except Christmas: Sunday: 45 minutes kickboxing Monday (off) Tuesday: 60 minutes kickboxing Wednesday: dance aerobics Thursday: 60 minutes kickboxing Friday: 30 minutes Zumba; 45 minutes kickboxing Saturday: 45 minutes Zumba not a great variety but I love my kickboxing and get it whenever I can- usually just once a week when I'm working.

Thanks Babs.... I started smoking when I was 12, I quit the first time when I was 59.... Just gone sixty now and am determined this will be my sticky quit! Cigarettes were never the anchors in our lives that hold us steady.... they were the ropes that kept us tied to the dock while life sailed by! - jwg It is not because you quit...it is because you smoked. It will pass! - Nancy