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Been a good few months for me. Been running very regularly. My latest competitive run was a 10k which I completed in 58mins 08secs. I am still at an early stage in my running but I can feel the benefits of not smoking which is a great thing for me personally. Hoping that the fitter I get the more time I can shave off. When I go out for a drink I am still struggling with the demon ciggies but when not drinking I don't have any thought or need of smoking. It's a strange situation for me, but one I totally accept. Drinking brings my defences down. I hardly go out for a drink now so that's a bonus. As I say the benefits I am feeling from not smoking are amazing so I just need to keep on doing what I am doing.

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G’day Not One Puff Ever C

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Nope here too. Having too much fun bicycling and feeling my lungs work so incredibly well!

A belated happy Easter to everyone here on the Quit Train. I talk a lot about my healthy lifestyle choices here on the boards. In the religious tradition of confessing...last night my sister hosted Easter dinner at her house. I ate a bunch of ham, some green beans, more ham, potato salad, more deviled eggs than anyone should ever consume at one sitting, and after one more slice of ham, I enjoyed a couple of pieces of coconut cake. I've confessed, but can't truly repent...I regret nothing.

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Congratulations @MLMR for being 8 months smoke free. Well done MLMR. 2/3rds of your first year done and dusted. It has been great sharing your journey and watching you grow as you keep your quit. You should be so proud of quit. Make sure you take the time to do something special today to reward yourself because you deserve it.

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G’day NOPE.... Not One Puff Ever ( replace “Ever” with min, hour, day as required ) C

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Thanks a lot! Things are finally, finally calming down. It helped me to spend some less time here, deliberately focussing on other things than quitting. Smoking/quitting is fading to the background and moodswings are balancing out. I do have my moments (just got home from a nice weekend in sunny Germany and I really had to sit for 10' to enjoy the silence of my own house and to realise the slight unease I felt was normal and had ABSOLUTELY nothing to do with craving). I am so grateful for the simple passing of time, and for learning to trust the proces. To me, that might just be the most important side reward of quitting. Picture I took when I visited the SS Rotterdam three weeks ago (just for coffee ). The sign hit me, couldnt explain to my friend why! But you guys know!

You are doing awesome tocevoD. I think the challenge to run has really powered your quit. You may always have that little nudge to smoke when drinking but now you have the power to control. It is probably best to avoid those situations in your early stages of being quit. Keep that quit going and run on!!!!!

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I had a lung test performed at the doctor when he prescribed my Chantix (I was still smoking at the time) and the results were pathetic. Not wheezing when going to bed and not having to clear my throat all the time after a few days was cool, but the real eye opener was when I went back to the Dr. six (smoke free) weeks later, my lung capacity was somewhere around, 200% better.

This recent refinement is perfect! I really liked this new, bolder header and the snuffed out smoke for the i in Quit. Adding in the hands is a really nice touch because it was eye-catching when first introduced. This logo/header is very professional and incorporates a number of very compelling graphic arts treatments. Well done!

Special dedication going out to that Sheriff's Deputy in Pikeville that let me off with a warning yesterday. I appreciate it and will do a better job of observing the speed limits in Bledsoe County in the future.

Good job TocevoD. I'm no expert when it comes to running times, pacing, etc. I've accepted the fact that I will never be mistaken for a fast runner and just enjoy my time running around in the woods. That being said, completing a 10k in under an hour looks very respectable to me. Congratulations on your newfound freedom.

Great to see you're doing well tocevoD, and congratulations on almost four months quit

Thank you my friends, it is indeed revitalising to celebrate 10 months. Last month I came pretty close to buying a cigarette, standing next to a store and mentally seeing myself remove some change and taking one (they sell them here in single units as well), lighting it up and taking a puff. I could feel the relief as though I was smoking already as the vapour would leave my mouth...took all of what I value and have built up as my quit to not replay my thoughts in real life. I am so so glad I didn't give in because all it takes to reset the counter is that one puff. And next thing you know you're marginalising the second smoke of the day, and then the third and before you know it, you're lining the pockets of the tobacco companies with money and your lungs with tar. So damn not worth it. And these threads make that struggle worthwhile. Each one of you has won innumerable battles against this filthy addiction and are my guides. Each one of you has picked me (and so many others) up when I stumbled. Each one of you gave unconditional support when I needed it, and at times when I didn't even know I needed it. My quit is built of all these memories and my commitment to myself, that I will not abuse this chance. Thank you my QT family, forever and more.

When the stains faded from my fingers and my toes looked normal again. My toes were bright red year-round. I always though it was because of severe frostbite that I suffered as a teenager. That was not the case. Smoking effected my blood circulation. After a few weeks off of the cigarettes, my toes were normal skin color. And a lot warmer too!

Happy Easter!

A few things really caused me to quit. One being the fact that I could not laugh like a jack-ass when I found something comical. I would try to laugh and end up nearly choking. I would try to sleep but had to cough a certain way so my breath would quit rattling. I got pissed off at the cigarettes. But yeah, when I realized I was getting better, it was the first night in 15 years I fell asleep with NO rattle noises. It was also when I could laugh loud and obnoxiously again without coughing. You know thing that isn't discussed much but when I did smoke, I felt pretty guilty. I would buy something nice, maybe a new outfit, or whatever. The thought I often had was, "How long til cigarette smoke ruins this?"

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I’ve gone almost 3 years without getting those painful skin cracks on the tips of my fingers, plus my toes aren’t always freezing in winter. I think I could walk barefoot in the snow now

You and Doreen are probably right. However, don't be surprised if you have craves further on down the road. It's just the nature of the beast and should not in any way make you doubt the value of your quit.

I don't think I was his type. Although...It was kind of weird that he was on patrol with a cowboy, sailor, biker, construction worker, and an indian chief.

Good work. Setting measurable targets is a surefire way to make constant progress. I only quit timing my runs to protect my ego. Me: I ran a point-to-point on the Cumberland Trail today, ## miles! Other Runners: What was your time? Me: The whole concept of time is a mystery.

I am all for this header -- agree with what Reci says above -- Great Job!!!

The best things in life are worth fighting for. You’ve inspired many along the way. Congratulations MLMR!

I like this logo ....I like hands ...MQ do you want a poll ..???.....lol....

Congratulations on your 8th month MLMR!

Congrats, MLMR! Another milestone conquered on your journey...celebrate and KTQ!

Congrats MLMR, you're here, you made it. Pat yourself on the back, pour yourself a drink and celebrate the champion that you are.

Congrats on reaching the 8 month mark MLMR! You are two-thirds of the way to that 1 year mark. Thanks for all you have posted here over this time. You may not realize it but it does help others with their own quits.