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  1. 10 points
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  3. Nope. Smoking is not an option.
    9 points
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  9. G’day My thoughts on smoking NOPE As simple as that!
    6 points
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  11. Well, day 4 now and still going good. I had to chuckle last night after posting about the banner. After posting I thought, "Time for a cig now." That wasn't a craving, it was just a habit thing after spending some time on the laptop. The habit side of this is very powerful, like all addictions I suppose.
    6 points
  12. NOPE - I don't smoke anymore.
    6 points
  13. Just look at how much I've saved already in my ticker - £13.86. That must be a brand new World currency created just for me. I'm honoured. It looks like a fortune don't you think?
    5 points
  14. This was a great inspirational post back when you wrote it ....and reading it again today buddy .... It's still a great inspirational post now .... I have had the best time ...watching you grow day by day ....and your such a massive support to all that ride the train ... Whatever direction your life takes you in the future ...I wish you every success and happiness... And hope to still be hanging around in it somewhere ....
    4 points
  15. There's an issue using the pounds money symbol. It adds those wacky symbols in front of the money amount for some reason. For now, you could just redo the ticker in your signature (delete the one you have now and redo it) and use the $ or the Euro symbol instead. Those two work and you'll know it's pounds you are saving. I see Doreen's ticker shows $ and she's in England.
    4 points
  16. Huge congratulations, mightyboosh, on blowing through the first three days, and if you're already chuckling about smoking thoughts you're way ahead of the game. So glad it just "clicked" for you and you knew it was time -- that knowledge and determination will carry you through. Keep up the great work and good humor!
    4 points
  17. Wow, they look amazing. What was the event? Anyway, I am a pie expert of world renown and they look the business. When I say of world renown I mean I should be recognised as such but everyone just laughs when I claim that. What's wrong with everyone with their mocking tone?
    3 points
  18. I've just walked around the park, a couple of miles, and stopped four times to allow my leg to calm down. It took about 45 minutes so I'll do that as often as I can and compare times. I know that just 5 days ago, before I quit, it would have taken much longer and have been more painful. It's quite useful this strange oxygen stuff.
    3 points
  19. I was ruminating earlier today, at least that's what I call it when take a brief break to just stare off into space for a little bit. Got to thinking how eventful the last three years have been. Things have been happening fast and the next year is looking to hold some big changes personally and professionally. Not coincidentally, three years ago is when I decided to quit smoking. There were a few factors at play when I decided to start making some major changes in my life. However, quitting smoking was the catalyst for change that set off a chain of events that transformed every facet of my life. Anyhow...I was going to write a post about how the process of quitting can set off a ripple effect in your life. Then I remembered that I already wrote a post like that.
    3 points
  20. I will always remember you all as part of my support group to stop the cigarettes . I wouldn't have made it without you. Didn't even think i could do it ,but coming up here everyday doing the daily nope and collaborating with people that had the same goals as me pulled me through. It will be 2 years December 12th. I am a firm believer that groups like these really work if It worked for me. I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart
    3 points
  21. I haven,t heard this ...but it's good to keep a check on your blood pressure as your quit grows ... Quitting helps your body in so many ways .... Love your ticker ...
    3 points
  22. Quitting smoking should lower your blood pressure some. Have yourself checked once you've been off the smokes for a while. For some reason, I used small mint candies, little peppermint things that looked about the size of a headache tablet. Filled with sugar they were but they kept my mouth busy. I quit using those a few months in and haven't had one since. It was weird because I never really liked peppermint candies before.
    3 points
  23. Yes, it does Phil lol. And yes, the habit is much harder to overcome than the actual addiction in my opinion. There's just so many times over the course of so many years that it was 'time for cigarette'. That's why we have the one year commitment. It's a pledge to yourself that you will stay on the board for one full year minimum to get you past most of the triggers you'll face on a regular basis. I took it and many, many others have to. It's pinned to the top of the main forum if you want to check it out
    3 points
  24. Now, you start to confront all your triggers. Your brain's reward system has been gangstered by nicotine and you will resume control one nicotinic acetylcholine receptor at a time. How Nicotine Works (there are a bunch of good videos embedded in this thread) Your Brain Beating A Crave and The Significance of Rewards (it is very important to reward yourself for every crave conquered ! ) This quitting smoking business is a journey with unexpected rewards and delights. As you learn and understand about nicotine addiction, you will have the tools you need to succeed. Congratulations @mightyboosh, you quit smoking ! It is great to see your NOPE !
    3 points
  25. Today my neighbor and I started our 6: 30 AM walking ritual - we went 6 blocks (3 there and back) and was a good 20min walk for our 1st time. Came home and drank a protein shake to help me maintain the weight. So glad we started this. I might even add 1lb arm weights for tomorrows walk.
    3 points
  26. Hey everyone - I'm Roark and I'm on day 38 after quitting. This is my second quit. The first came in my late 20s after about ten years of smoking and I did it with nicotine patches. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in my late 30s and had a rough, rough time. At several points I lost up to 20 pounds in the space of a week, only to put it back on with the help of steroids. Discovered the link between smoking and UC and went back to limited smoking to help control symptoms. Have been through about five rough years of trying to get UC under control. Was facing down a pretty significant surgery when the doc finally hit the right medication that is controlling the UC by itself. And to prove that, I put the cigarettes back down because I really need to know if the meds are handling the UC without the help or if I needed to move to the surgery anyway. And 38 days in, my blood tests are better than they ever have been. The meds are working and it seems I've finally hit remission. And that's awesome. But after 38 days I am struggling with this quit in ways I never did with the first one. And I've found that reading other's stories helps me keep my eye on the ball. I'm not folding on this one, no matter what but this is one tough ride that is kicking back a lot harder than I expected.
    2 points
  27. Hi and Welcome! Glad you’re here. The ticker is great motivation! I noticed you used the phrase “gave up”. Remember you haven’t given up anything! You’ve regained control! This is a positive move! Congratulations on taking the leap into freedom!
    2 points
  28. I've got a tin of small but very strong liquorice tablets called nippits. I used them the first time I gave up. The problem is that they say liquorice raises blood pressure and I'm already on medication for that. Anyone know more about this subject?
    2 points
  29. NOPE in honor of your sister, Queen B !
    2 points
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