Boo

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I knew smoking was controlling too much of my life when I quit, but I had no idea how much of a pain in the ass it truly was until I could look at it in retrospect a bit. As for feeling better...when I was still smoking I thought I felt good. I felt normal, but now I realize there was potential to feel much better. Hindsight and such... Same here. I'm glad we all quit. Freedom and energy beat the hell out of slavery and lethargy.

And that's how it's done. Congratulations and enjoy your newfound freedom.

Shout it loud and proud. I was being cynical when I first read the "YIPPEE" line by Allen Carr. Turned out I was wrong and he was right. There's real merit in getting your mind tuned in first thing in the morning. And yes, I stayed quit with no plans of going back. Freedom is nice.

Good to see you again TAC and congratulations on the quit, the business, etc., etc.

Happy Birthday Captain.

NOPE!

-12 Chow time.

If it rains hard we still do a bit of creek boating. A good dry suit is a necessity for winter creeking. I do a lot more fly fishing in the fall and winter when the water cools. One of my river rat buddies is way into rock climbing in the cooler months. I've gone to the climbing gym with him a couple of times and enjoyed that. So I may start climbing a bit now that I'm in better shape. We find ways to amuse ourselves regardless of the weather.

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Giddy Up!

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Cowabunga dudes!

-14

Well...I've never been a boot scootin' buckaroo, but I am pretty good with ropes. I know how to tie all the knots, so, you know...I've got that going for me. And remember kids, always cowboy responsibly...

Can you do this? Absolutely. And, don't listen to those people. Most every quitter has to deal with a bit of the crab mentality from those they know that continue to smoke. Crabs in a barrel will expend more energy pulling escaping crabs back into the barrel than they will in attempting to free themselves. Any doubts or disbelief others heap on you is not about you, it's about them. Prove them wrong and set the example.

DoingIt, good work powering through that crave episode. As for the morning routine, it's a good idea to "set" your brain first thing in the morning. Allen Carr suggested telling yourself "Yipee, I'm a non-smoker" upon waking. Initially, I thought that sounded goofy. In reality it is a great idea. The first 22 minutes of the day sets the tone neurologically for the rest of the day. You may not yell YIPEE, but some positive affirmations and sound reasoned thoughts first thing in the morning set you up for a successful day. You're doing great, stay with it.

NOPE!

Congratulations P&P. ...and still nowhere in sight!

0 Don't worry about me. I'll just keep chipping away...

Cool.

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Good work Doing It. Congratulations.

NOPE!