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Welcome mr Hamilton!

Here's my advice...don't be afraid! 1. Look at it like a learning experience. Watch them...watch how they get fidgety when they aren't smoking. You will be fine during those moments because you aren't a smoker. Now that is freedom!! 2. Notice how they stink--YUK!!! 3. Don't try to avoid them...if they all go out to smoke, don't be afraid to go with them. It's not the smoking that socializes them....it's the socializing. Believe me, they will be envious of you for being so strong. 4. Unless someone seriously wants to talk about how you quit smoking..(send them here) I would avoid talking too much about it. Just because I feel smokers like to protect themselves and they aren't ready to hear it. 5. Dance your butt off! Because you can and you won't be huffing and puffing like your friends 6. Smoking isn't even an option for you...so, have a wonderful time and enjoy your first party with the smoking crowd...after that it will be easy peasy whenever you are in their company again.

awesome accomplishment!!

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I can't believe how much I was running!!! I was doing that along with 5 days a week for an hour of intense workouts Here I think I am doing great at 3 days a week I did run on the treadmill the other day and it felt great..but my endurance sucks time to get back to it!

I just want to weigh in here I never saw Boo's posts as trying to prove himself at all. I found them inspirational and motivating as hell! I always used this thread for accountability to myself (I would have NEVER completed The Babs Abs 30 day challenge without coming everyday and posting that I did it) I also felt that this thread was a great motivator. No matter your age, ability, strength or endurance. Just keep moving! Nobody should feel bad for not exercising...but also nobody should have to apologize when they are. If that makes any sense? Obviously we are all here because we wanted to improve our health...and this thread is an extension of that desire... after quitting smoking. Love you all! Back to business at hand..... The holidays are approaching...and so is menopause for me..so I am trying to get a grip on my fitness before I fall back into that black pit of unhealthy habits and deep dark depression. When I was in the best shape of my life , i was here daily. Once I peaked though, it felt a little futile and repetitive.. so I naturally stopped the daily postings even though I was still working out. But......it's creeping back...slowly...and I will be damned if I undo all the hard work I did. TIme to get a grip!

Welcome Cader!! You've definitely come to the right place You can absolutely do this! Your baby will never know you as a smoker....starting....NOW stay close to the board and do a lot of reading! Education is the key and lots and lots of support always have water handy and some fruits/juice and even sweets if necessary...your blood sugars will tend to run low during the next few days.

well done!

ooh I do hope Rez and Tracey stop by! Would be great to hear from them! Miss the good old days when Rez would do his news reports...hysterical!! Happy 5 year anniversary Rez!!

well done Sally!! You have been a blessing here on the quit train! Thanks for all that you do!! Babs

It only gets better!

well done Cristobal!! You are an inspiration! In celebration of your 6 year smobriety...I made the guacamole. Just like you showed me.

honestly if I wasn't a fan from the beginning I wouldn't even watch it. But....I can't quit now...haha

I am thinking TWD is losing their spark. I hate this season

It's time to celebrate!! You have done well, my friend!! That is an understatement! Not only has that decision to quit and stay quit 5 years ago been a gift to you and your family...it was such a gift to us here at the QUIT TRAIN!! You have given the opportunity for so many people to come here and find support! Out of the kindness of your own heart and your dedication to helping people escape that nasty addiction. On your own dime! Never once asking for any money or promoting an products. I can't thank you enough! For your help, for your friendship...and for your dedication!! Celebrate in a big way!!!! Woo hoo!! Party on the train!!

my man bakon....6 years! awesome!! Feels like just yesterday when I earned the nickname babbles! Well done sir!

great job Mark!!

excellent!!! Thank you for all that you do here to pay it forward! Well done!

babs is on the train! Yeeeehaw!! niece turned me on to snap chat filters...haha. what fun! A girl can dream, can't she?

welcome back! Not One Puff....EVER that's what makes you a non smoker. Not one...not a single cigar, not a single vape, not a single drag off your friends cigarette...not one You stick to NOPE...you will succeed. Guaranteed

WELL DONE!! since we don't have a lido deck on the train....you've been bumped up to first class! Let's party!

Congratulations Shelly!

Yay Doreen!!! Congratulations on the best decision of your life! Celebrate!

I can't believe almost a month went by and I forgot my Quittaversary!!!! First time ever!! Thank you all so much! Pippa and Paul! Been a while Update: My mom is still smoke free and enjoying good health Because my sister was so inspired by our quits.....she is now 4 years smoke free