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thanks everybody for all the support over these last 4 months. you folks definitely gave me the assist to get me past the tough times.

Will ya look at this ....4 months ...gone...Puff.... Youv,e got / had your troubles ....but through all that crap..... pardon the pun ..... Your achieving a mighty fine Quit ....Well done ....Must keep doing ...what your doing ... I proud of you .👍😁🐸

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Congratulations @intoxicated yoda on your fourth month quit! I really think things will start turning around for you now😊 Take it easy today and celebrate your success, you've earned it😊

You guys are doing great and now that you got your first Christmas over with, next year will be so much easier 😊

It has been very quiet here. Family did not gather because of the new variant. Did have some cravings but none that brought me to my knees. When I start getting a craving I just log on and see how everyone else is doing until it passes.The only thing I want is some cold winter weather. If I had a pool I could be out there starting a suntan.

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Congratulations @intoxicated yoda 4 months smoke free is awesome!

@intoxicated yoda Congratulations on 4 months smoke free!!

December 26th, 2021...today is the day the journey to real health starts, and since I was kind of planning to start from the bottom the universe was not going to disappoint. I think I feel worse today than any day since I quit smoking. Every joint in my body is stiff as a board which sucks cause it's a beauty of a day. The sky is crystal clear with no signs of getting sprayed. Temperature is almost 60 degrees and winds are a very light breeze. Here I am barely able to move. But that's ok, that's why I'm here. I'm going to fix that over the next few months. Starting weight is 199.5. I was going to do some other stats but I don't feel it really matters. The mirror will give me all the feedback I need for the exterior and my mood and flexibility will give me the feedback for the interior. Day one begins. The goal: survive it.

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NOPE! Merry Christmas to everyone here. 🎄

NOPE, I am however am indulging in Chrismas goodies

Thought I would start a thread to share how my holiday has gone so far and in the hopes others will share too! Had a bit of a rough week leading up to Christmas-a work thing that brought up all the old triggers. The craving returned although it was but a mere shadow of its former self. I stayed close to QT and my AA group. Ironically (or maybe not so much), the "issue" relieved itself within about 36 hours. Oh I am not saying its "resolved." I just don't have the same attachment to it, the attachment which made it reasonable, in my junkie mind, to smoke. As a reliever don't you know. Not "relieving" the issue with a smoke actually relieved it faster methinks. So there is that wonderful realization. I grabbed the Christmas Eve shift at the shelter so the other night managers could enjoy their families. A client showed up, schizophrenic but in surprisingly good shape. Reeking of cigarettes which is pretty much the norm with the folks who walk through that door. I fixed her some tea and tucked her in with snacks. A restless night ensued with random thoughts as I listened to her snore like a choo-choo train. Wondered if I snored like that when I was smoking. Or (horrors!) do I still snore like that? Woke up after a few hours and started mopping the floors. Made the client a cup of coffee which I delivered to her as she was outside smoking. I was so grateful that I didn't have to light up. So grateful I didn't WANT to light up. This good feeling has continued and I am pretty shocked not to be suffering from holiday smoking triggers. I should be but they just aren't there. I have no idea why; I am just going with it. The thoughts of smoking are still with me and there is always the fear that something will catch me unawares which finds me at the Shell (gas) station. Keeps me on my toes; keeps me showing up here multiple times a day to check in. Thanks to everyone on the QT for sharing the magic with me. Love and blessings to all. K

Congratulations to all who stayed the course over the holiday. For those who slipped up congratulations for staying on the train. No matter what happens stay on the train. You need to be here, and we want you here. Good things happen on the train so face forward and lets all ride into the new year smoke free.

@KEL so good to read that your cravings are lessening. keep winning.

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Congratulations on four months, @intoxicated yoda! You are amazing and your contributions on the forums are very helpful. Looking forward to watching the next four months of your quit. 😎

Merry Christmas Joe ..To you and All your Wonderful Family ... A Safe and Happy New Year .🐸

@intoxicated yoda Congratulations to a job well done. Thanks for all the entertainment you have provided during your quit. Now you are at it again, a new challenge that I am sure you will conquer!

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Congrats on 4 Months free, always good to get the first 3 months over with. Time will speed up now. stay determined 🤗

@Sal I hope you are hanging in there, That you are asleep. It will come again in the morning. Try to change things up, instead of coffee have juice or a hot chocolate. Crossword puzzle books would help keep your mind busy. Go to a hobby store and get regular puzzles, model cars, planes, things you can put together. They now have coloring books for grown ups that keep your hands busy.

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I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We had all the kids together for the first time in 3 years! There is now 24 of us! 😳 if I can attach a couple pics, one will be the annual “group photo” and one of our youngest granddaughter and grandson.💙( Laney and Nolan)

ok...got through the first day of no carbs and I have to say it always amazes me how fast the body starts to respond. It's only been about 25 hours since my last mouthful of whatever crap food I ate was and already the cigarette cravings have diminished to barely noticeable and the bloating while not completely gone is tons better. I have survived day 1. Day 2 will be about the same as today but day 3 is when the sugar cravings will kick into overdrive. through my research I have found that a trick to use on sugar cravings is to drink a tablespoon or 2 of apple cider vinegar diluted in water every time the cravings start. I'll let y'all know how that works out. The bad news is that I slept for about 10 hours last night which means I most likely won't be able to sleep tonight. It usually works out that I can sleep good about 2 nights out of the week. I tried the gummies and while they didn't put me to sleep i did enjoy the hell out of being awake. 🤣

@Gus so glad to hear you are getting back to normal this evening. I'd like to second that thankfulness for all us newbs making it through. I did struggle a bit but I know mine were all self inflicted wounds. Here's some kudos for you, Kel and Kris.

@Gus I am so sorry it was so rough for you. I feel the same way. I have found I would just rather be home alone. I just don't have the strength to pretend anymore. Everyone finally gets it and I am given a pass to come and go at will.

I did not have any craves to do deal with over the Christmas holiday. As I’ve mentioned before though, my anxiety issues are worse than when I smoked. So Christmas Eve and Day are the worst two days of the year for me and they were particularly rough this year. I found myself horribly and unceasingly anxious and it has carried over into today, although not as rough. I was super tense and it was hard for me to maintain my ‘ain’t life grand’ facade. Anyway, this evening I’m pretty much back to my normal self. I’m thankful that as far as I can tell none of us newbies lost our quit this past weekend. Y’all be sure to remain vigilant this upcoming weekend though. 🤗

G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

Two regulars are sitting at a bar when one of them casually points to a couple of drunks across from them. “That’s us in ten years,” he says. His friend takes a sip from his beer, sets it down on the bar, turns to his friend, and slurs, “That’s a mirror.”

Congratulations Yoda, this is a great start towards your forever quit. So, well done and don't forget to reward yourself today.

@intoxicated yodaCongratulations! That is amazing and hard-won. I appreciate your presence here-you've been an inspiration for me (and apparently others!). Keep on the train and I will too.

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Sal ....hope your still sitting on the Train ... If you smoked ...Dust yourself down ...and come back ....more determined....🐸

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Merry Christmas @joe! You have a great looking family there!🎄

Hi @joe, what a beautiful family! I'm so happy that you all were able to be together. Merry Christmas to you and yours 😊

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I will give it a try. I know I should these things but when I stopped working years ago. I did not want anything to do with a computer or a phone. Everything I knew, I lost on purpose. I wish I could do that with smoking as well.

@Mac#23 I keep it there, the mantle is right next to the back door, to wave at my big dog to get him back inside if he is barking.

@jillar you need a few, fold them up and know where you are going with the pan before you grab it. depending on how hot it's only good for a few seconds.

Holidays can be especially difficult, but don't let them be your excuse. Do you have a list of things to do instead of smoke? The CD is great, but have some other stuff in your arsenal. (gum, mints, a quick walk, a shower or bath, come here and read or play games, singing always helped me, a lollipop, cuddling or dancing with a pet if you have one) You can do it.....you really can! Do you have a favorite mantra yet? I repeated Smoking Is Not An Option - NO Matter What You will be surprised how strong you are once you commit to the quit.

You may not be exactly where you want to be right now, but you're on the right path. With time and repetition, what feels weird today will become your new normal. Relentless forward progress...it is the only way.