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Some quit on a whim, others quit making a sensible plan and map it all out as best they can. There are many successful quits between the extremes. The important bit is the seminal moment in your life when you say, 'I quit smoking'. I spontaneously said, 'I've quit. If I don't feel better in a few days, I can always smoke but, let's see your mettle and give this an honest try' I had no idea the process took a lot longer than a few days. I had no concept at all about nicotine addiction. I was supremely ignorant. To be honest, it actually takes nicotine a lot longer than a few days to completely leave your body. Think about it...we have nicotine infested tar in our lungs clinging to our cilia. Tar, ffs. This doesn't disapate in a few days. Ever have tar on your feet ? It takes a solvent like gasoline to remove it. The miracle is that our bodies do purge themselves of most. Still, remnants remain. Remants remain forever in our DNA. A sobering fact. After a few days, gathering more knowledge about addiction, I extended the premise of starting smoking again 'if I don't feel better in ...days...weeks...' Some days, I thought, if I don't feel better in five minutes I can always smoke. There were many times when acknowledging the choice saved my quit. My decision to quit smoking held and my resolve to commit to this choice grew minute by minute. It grew by quantumn leaps every damn crave I beat. I'm sharing this thinking about new quitters and smokers on the fence, before the choice to quit becomes clear and non negotiable. You may not have a serious dose of resolve about your decision to quit. Do not worry about this, resolve grows with knowledge and time. After a while there should be no turning back, you will know too much and will have a deeper power committing to your decision. This decision to quit smoking is one of the best decisions you can make in your life. It teaches you about commitment. It nurtures your self respect, self confidence. It saves your life.

Good morning fellow NOPErs and welcome to Blueberry Muffin Day. I would have baked some for everyone but I only had apples and mandarins in the house. So if you like a blue berry muffin to day is the day to indulge. Blueberries are heart food. But as to smoking, that's a resounding: NOPE ... cos nothing controls me but me. Topic of the Day: sticking with Chocolate

I went to the bar last night, a mere 6 hours into my quit. I already decided not to drink because obviously I would normally be chain smoking at the bar and the first couple times after I quit I just want to go without the alcohol included. It was a major success. I didn't even consider bumming from any of the many smokers there. It was also a 40 minute drive from my house. Man, I thought that drive was boring before! Well, I just turned up the radio and sang away. I was home before I knew it.

^^^ As they say in the McDonalds ads .............. I'm lovin' it! LOL Welcome back T2B ?

I love this, includes swearing!

Quit on a whim or plan a quit. Ive did both. Planning doesnt 'prepare' you. It just prolongs the inevitable. That scared, uncertainty you feel when you begin a quit... we all feel...whether planned or not. You never feel 'ready' to quit. You just have to go for it, with gusto! I had seven planned quits prior to this on a whim quit, so i am all for on a whim quits. But know, of course, planned quits do work also. Horses for courses, we are all individuals. Just Not One Puff Ever! Make ya mind up and go for it!

Gdaay its NOPE for me C

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I am a big supporter of facing triggers head on as soon as possible to get it over with. Otherwise, I feel the fear and anticipation builds up and makes it worse in your mind than it ever is. My biggest obstacle at the moment is sleep. That is all I want to do. I am pretty sure I am going to my car to sleep on my lunch break. I slept 9.5 hours last night and even though that is a LOT more than normal, my body doesn't think it's enough. Sipping cranberry juice and trying to snack to keep my blood/sugar up isn't even helping. ?

NOPE not today or ever

10 July is Teddy Bears Picnic Day... so this ones for Grandma....

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Better late than never as they say.... but today as been a NOPE from me.

Congratulations @SmokeFree for being a non-smoker for 2 years! Well done for reaching your second Lido Deck celebration. Your special 2 year recliner is in place, you have cemented yourself a seat at the olde phartes table and you are inspiring all of us coming behind you with your daily posting in the NOPE thread. Put your feet up, and do something special to celebrate this milestone.

NOPE - I do not smoke anymore. Not one puff for two years!

YES!! I hope you're doing well today. I think keeping the long term thoughts away is critical and worked for me in early days. I also accepted that I would have cravings, urges, addict thinking, etc. I accepted those and acknowledged that it's just part of quitting...not a bad thing but a great and wonderful thing that I'm doing for myself. Congratulations and stay strong!

No ... only the ones you used to win at the carnival You pulling ma leg slippy..? Geez Jillar you're one smart cookie, who do you take after ?

Is anybody else reading that and thinking how the heck do you stuff a goldfish when they only the size of tour pinkie.??

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Am i not too young to bake cakes?

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NOPE! Never again!

Welcome aboard Sneaky Turtle. Personally, I think any elaborate planning for a quit is a tricky proposition. Things I planned for, those moments I just knew would be tough for me, turned out to be of little to no consequence. Meanwhile, the craves that really hit came out of the blue, totally unforeseen. If you really commit to never smoke again and are unwavering in that decision, everything else with the quit sorts itself out. As for a mantra...NOPE is track 1 on the greatest hits album around here. When I felt a crave coming on and my mindset wasn't quite right, I went with FIDO. The family friendly version of that being: forget it, drive on. You've made a great choice. You're doing the right thing. You've made a valuable commitment to yourself. Proceed.

Brilliant post and absolutely this! I did not have a clue when I set out, but the further down the path I get the bigger the accomplishment and the more precious that accomplishment is.

^^^ Rose knows Accept the yuk of your early quit days, knowing none of it will last long and embrace the process of staying smoke free each day and one day at a time. Keeping a positive attitude does wonders for you in the early days. Don't forget to NOPE every day too

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Around 25, but only 7 are Koi, the rest are goldfish and guess which are the sods that breed? We have Fred the Redhead, Fin (because one is missing) and Nemo, who ended up getting sucked into the filter system, where he lived for around 6 months.

Is that like catsnip spray?

Hold on a minute, how come fluffy got a fish named after her, wheres the jillar and weegie?

They don't get that big if I'm in charge. should I change my name to fish killer?

Is that done on purpose Jillar so you won't have to cook?

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. But reallly those chicks, always removing numbers and making fun of us sticks, idunno....i dont like them. We don't like you sticks either !!!!....

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Me Smoke ....errrr NOPE !!!

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Joining a forum ...made this quit different to all the fail ones that went before... Having support 24/7...is so much better than doing it alone... I'm have met the most wonderful people here...who will support you every step of the way.. We laugh...quitting doesn't have to be miserable.... We try and help through life's problems ...so your not over whelmed..... What have you got to lose.... Nothing...but it could change your life ,like you couldn't,t imagine...

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