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It's the challenging moments that make you stronger. Those moments in the early days of the quit, when the cravings feel intense and your mind is consumed with thoughts of smoking, are the times when you build a steely resolve that will serve you well in the future. On the road to a better way of living, you will encounter some bumps and obstacles along the way. The journey is well worth the challenge. Drive on.

Welcome aboard Jacqueline. You've come to the right place for support. Take advantage of the information available here on nicotine addiction. The articles and videos here shed light on the true nature of nicotine addiction and cigarettes. Doreen mentioned Allen Carr's Easyway to Stop Smoking, that book helped many of us dispel the myths and lies of smoking. When you make the commitment to quit and see it through, you will not only experience the expected benefits of quitting but also reap rewards unforeseen. The process is awesome. Enjoy the ride.

6 Sticks wins...who's keeping count?

Get your week started right. Don't be a dope, just say NOPE!

3 A recap of today's action...

20! Good work Joe. You're crushing it today. (As soon as the PC is back up, I'll post the obligatory obnoxious gif.)

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10 It's particularly handy when the power goes out. The last time we had an outage like this was when a squirrel blew up a transformer. Poor little squirrel, he never stood a chance.

8 Working from the iPad today, so may be a little slow on the draw.

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+4 Let positivity reign!

+2 Joe and Rec ran the table and restored the proper order. Good work Sticks!

-8 Just another day on the Train. Give it time, the weirdness of this place will grow on you.

Welcome aboard Parsley. Glad you found us. Quitting is a positive experience. One of the best things you will ever do for yourself. The hard parts of quitting really aren't all that hard...a few moments of agitation and some initial mental fogginess. It's a small price to pay for a lifetime of freedom, improved health, confidence, calmness, etc., etc. The benefits just keep coming. Your attitude coming into this quit will serve you well. That simple flip of the switch from "I don't get to smoke" to "I don't have to smoke" makes a world of difference. When you change your perspective, everything you see changes. Congratulations on making a great choice.

-7 Don't mind me, just passin' through...

-4 Doreen's sausage addiction is well documented.

-4 I know how to distract Doreen...Sausage power!

-2 My attempt to scare the chicks off failed miserably. That leaves only intimidation...

Our lungs have a remarkable ability to heal themselves and improved lung capacity goes hand-in-hand with that. Recent lung research provides good news for those of us who abused our lungs for years. Cells in the lungs not only regenerate, but also differentiate as needed. Type 1 cells can take the role of Type 2 cells and Type 2 cells can take the role of Type 1 cells as needed to repair the lungs. Research is also finding that beyond stem cells regenerating, mature cells "awaken" in response to injury. Our bodies are not invincible, but the survival instinct is strong within.

Good work Pumpkin. The smokefree days are adding up and momentum is on your side now. Onward and upward.