Nancy

Thank you for changing your name! Blondie is much easier!!

I will join you all...NOPE!

Dear Jimmy, you have been a guiding light for me for my entire quit. I thank you so much for your guidance, and generosity of spirit that have and always will be, an inspiration to me, and many others. I am proud to know you and proud to celebrate 18 months with you and your lovely bride!

oh, that totally almost sent wine through my nose!!

You better be resting up!!!

I understand, now!

So you are signed in with your old password, but you don't remember what it is? I think I would send a pm to MQ...sorry I am not more help..

Great news, Wendy!! You are doing so well!!

Tracey, you are so brave! I certainly understand why you would feel isolated...have you had any luck with the volunteer work? Is there a YMCA or gym that you could ride your bike to, both to work out and to meet others?

HI, Tracey...here is a link, you can save a pdf from here. Your plan to read and watch videos is a good one. I think you have been through so many changes lately that you think you are missing you old friend...your friend that all he ever asked was to be allowed to kill you in a slow and painful death... dead at 53.. love you to pieces, Tracey!!

Welcome, Natalie! I will try to answer your questions. There are varying opinions on NRT. Some people believe it helped them to step down the nicotine gradually; they just didn't believe they could do it without help. I was like that, but I chose Chantix instead of NRT. Others believe Cold Turkey is easier, it gets the nicotine out of your system more quickly. I've seen it compared to taking the band aid off slowly, or ripping it off all at once. Whatever you decide, we will be here to support you. As far as weight gain, I would recommend putting your quit first right now, and dealing with any weight gain later. I gained 8 pounds, but now weigh less than when I started. Keep healthy snacks and juice handy, quitting plays havoc with blood sugar levels so you need to eat frequently. Congratulations on your decision to quit!

I think I am right when I say: the anticipation is killing me!!

Hell week is done, Wendy!! Good for you!!

No smoking for me, today!!

Good for you, Jackie!!

Not even in a wrap?? You are so funny!!

Sounds fabulous!!

So happy for you!! One year is such a huge milestone!!

Absolutely not!!

So funny!!

So happy for you!! Eight months is fabulous!!

Well done, Sandy!! Hopefully your husband and sister will join your journey very soon!!

Oh, Beacon, so excited for you!!

So glad you hung in there, and you will have such fun on your bikes!