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"I am on Grandma duty. " My Kids know there Daddy, My duty to my kids grand kids and great grand kids is to love them. when they come over it is special time and nothing but. if they want to punish them you keep them Home, cause over my home it is a good time or they are learning something or going some where. Don't allow them to take your special away.

I am setting at my desk eating a cucumber salad with raspberry vinaigrette dressing. This was suppose to be for this evening But I got hungry and it just looked so good I thought it would be great for a lunch thing also.

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Congratulations Amy!!!

I don’t stop by often because I haven’t had a single craving since I quit on January 29th, 2021. But! I’ve surpassed 9 months smoke free after smoking for 20 years. I think that’s pretty spectacular and I just wanted to share it. I’ve saved almost $2000 since I quit as well! Fingers crossed for home ownership!

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Anxiety happens when you think you have to figure out everything all at once breath you're strong you got this take it day by day

@Kris “I am on Grandma duty.“ No grounding at Granny’s!!! Unless Granny does the grounding. LOL Not happening.

Its history, Now the next one I have will be larger have dries cranberry's, walnuts and almonds in it. Damn that was good, hell you could throw some popcorn shrimp in there to. Definitely work on this salad figure out what will be tasty with that raspberry vinaigrette YUM

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Congratulations @Amy R. Great job!

That is amazing. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Congratulations @Amy R., that's awesome!

@Linda glad to not see you on the board, hope you are resting and sleeping well. I know you have been ill and now worrying about family. You have to take care of yourself to care of them. Right now they just need to hear your voice or get a message to them that you are praying for their quick recovery. If the virus is on the move there, follow the protocols as before. Texas was way up there with it for a few weeks but has settled back down. This to shall pass and then we see what is next. K

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The official unofficial Friday anthem of every Morning Zoo Crew in the 1980s. Have a good weekend folks.

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

I haven't smoked in quite a while now and I've been riding the QTrain smoke free for 2,782 days

@Kris We celebrated our 25th the year he passed away Yes some days are harder then others but we have a lot of good memories to reflect on. So smile you have them too!!❤❤

Thanks @BAT I'm smiling,just one of them days!! I have no advice on the keto or low carb.I should check it out since I gained weight since not smoking!!

Thanks! I rewarded myself with some Chinese food for dinner.

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In my quest to rid myself of the pain of smoking over the last four years, my longest quit was 4 months. Second longest was 40 days. Here I am at day 40 again. Maybe there is something symbolic about it, i.e. that "40 day/40 night" thingy that has some import in our collective experience. Nonetheless, I decided to share some things that made it easier to get here this time. 1. Allan Carr's books. Do an in-person seminar. Its well worth the time/money. 2. Flash-cards are a tool that helps a lot, particularly to remind me of the insanity of addiction, e.g. "I smoke to feel like a non-smoker." All "reasoning" is circular but I have so brainwashed myself to believe that smoking was somehow necessary, beneficial even. It takes some mind-training to get out of the loop of denial. 3. No NRT. I used it (gum) in all of my previous quits. At Day 40 in the past, I didn't feel strong or encouraged. Rather I was just hanging on for dear life. This time, moods have smoothed out and cravings are minimal. I attribute it to not being on the nicotine train in any form. 4. Keeping a journal (which I do anyway) and reviewing all of the insights I have gathered from every source (including you all) daily. I remember in the seminar Jamie saying, "You are running a marathon by smoking and its over when you quit." That was a rather profound way to look at it. About three weeks later, I woke up to a "voice" telling me "The race is over." I am hoping this is a truth from whoever is in charge because, as I know, it certainly ain't me. 5. Focusing on the wins, particularly the relief of not having to smoke. Waking up in the morning without the machinations we all go through when trying to manage our addiction. Bloody exhausting. 6. Being grateful to have the energy to do the things that bring true joy, i.e. exercise. Getting out on the bike (at 9K feet) and not feeling like I am dying at the top of the hill. Of course this exuberance has a downside when on the downside due to the danger of going ass-over-tea-kettle. All must be tempered. I still find myself "romancing" the smoke. Maybe it will always be that way or a little bit that way. I think this is the nature of addiction in that we are forever trying to get somewhere other than where we are. As I practice living life on life's terms, moment by moment and day by day, the desire to orchestrate things to suit my perceived needs lessens. For me, smoking helped to manage my expectations. Perhaps giving up on expectations and just showing up is a better plan. I recall reading something where the guy finally gave up his attempts to quit. That allowed him the grace to actually release the smokes for good. Seems like a bit of a paradox but whatever works for each and every one of us to let go of that which harms us. Wishing you all a blessed day. Karen

I am on Grandma duty. The grandson is grounded right now from certain things ie video games, computer etc.. I don't like to be put in the position of enforcer. If the child is grounded, then the parents should be grounded to make sure the child understands the reason for the punishment. How do they expect the child to learn if they are not willing to take the time to enforce and have deep conversations with the child. I always felt it necessary to go back over the thing that got them into trouble. I don.t know who said it but "If you don't make trouble there will be no trouble" Now @Opahcan I have some of your salad?

Congratulations @Amy R.....you have a great Quit going ... Thank you for sharing it with us ....Reward yourself well today .. I'll drink to you .!!!!

They all tasted nasty. Every single one of those thousands of cigarettes.

Looking back ...they all tasted crap.....the clever Tabacco Company,s disguised it with all sweet stuff...

I could never taste any difference between brands. I could differentiate between menthol or not but that was it.

@Kris I thought we could use a laugh I know I could!!

I dont know what to say I am laughing to hard someone else help

So true @KEL. Guarding my quit because I am keeping it!

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Here's a skillet, since you asked. You're right, you didn't learn anything and never will until you understand that you have to keep your quit separate from everything else in your life. You have to keep it separate to protect it. Smoking was part of every waking moment of our lives. You cannot approach your quit the same way because regardless of what happens in life, your quit is protected elsewhere and cannot be touched. It must be treated this way. This will not be the last time a work trip is extended. More stressful things will happen too. People close to you will die, get sick, lose jobs, divorce and so on. None of that is an excuse to smoke. There are no excuses - only a choice to smoke which proves that you don't care enough about your quit to protect it. Today, your goal should be to implement a new mindset and a place for your quit where nothing can get at it. Protect it as if you were protecting a loved one from a murderer. Love yourself enough to protect yourself from an addiction that is trying to murder you. You will do this. No options. Tuck your chin and ride out the cravings. The more time you put in between your last cigarette, the easier it gets. Eventually, you will not even consider smoking. It won't enter your mind. Continue to learn about this drug addiction, treat it as a drug addiction and keep your quit separate from your daily activities. Trust me. It works.

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Enjoying following your journey Yoda.... Quitting the smokes is only the first part ....I always find it interesting what route a newbie takes ... Your finding new ways of becoming a better you ....I'm Lovin it .

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Congratulations on your 6 months! You are my example of how to get it done. Now if I could start getting some exercise. I did walk some and lift some weight but I don't think it counts. I went shopping for new walking shoes but came home with a new sherpa comforter, a new throw for the couch and a painting. I will try again on the shoes.