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Great job Nana. Keep on marching.

I came to the realization after a month or so of quitting that it really didn't matter how many weeks, months or even years the cravings might go on. What mattered was my resolve to overcome them whenever they reared their ugly head. It's a lot more worthwhile to focus on the benefits you are attaining than dwell on the moments of temporary discomfort.

I believe that smoking (and most other addictions) often go hand-in-hand with deceiving both other people and oneself. Here is a something I wrote about that subject in 2016 and re-posted on QuitTrain in 2019: https://www.quittrain.com/topic/11725-the-lie/?tab=comments#comment-338534&ct=1592870502

Duh! There’s no disputing the science. Of course smoking may kill you over the course of time. Cancer, heart disease, COPD are a few of the ways smoking may eventually do you in. But you might not have to wait years or decades for those outcomes. You may be killed much quicker simply because the act of smoking causes you to touch your face significantly more than a non-smoker. “University of New South Wales professor of respiratory medicine Christine Jenkins says smokers may be more vulnerable [to contracting COVID-19] because of the number of times they touch their mouths and inhale repeatedly.” Whether it be slow or fast, the result is bleak. You know the solution….quit now!

Not One Puff (or wire hanger) Ever!

nope

Studies show that prancercising is the most effective way of creating social distance. People run for the hills when they see this coming at them. 13

6 We don't need those darn chicks!

No puffin' here

I'm here.

I won't be a puppet to nicotine addiction. nope

@HeatherDianne, @Lilley, @Nana20 and @JohnQ. Wishing you all success. Sounds like you have similar paths and the same goal of making this quit stick. You can do it, especially with the support of each other. Go team HLNJ.

Fantastic Mac. The foundation gets stronger every day.

I hate to tell you HD, but your lungs and heart don't care why you started again. They just know they're being poisoned and are restarting the horrible disease progression that may lead to an agonizing, early death. The flip side of that dreary coin is that you have it within your power to once-and-for-all get this done. Just accept the fact that smoking is not an option no matter what and you'll be assured success. If you think you have a valid reason to start smoking again you might consider posting an SOS. Reasoning and support usually help pull people back from the ledge.

That's pretty much everything in a nutshell. The only other thing I would keep in mind is that the more the weeks start to add up, the more you need to appreciate all that you've accomplished. You certainly wouldn't want to throw that away and start at day one all over again, right?

nope

Here's another shot. Hardly seems like exercise when this is your destination.

Had to hike almost twice the distance to get to Hidden Lake on Saturday since the usual trail head is still closed. I didn't mind. Total hike was 14.2 miles with 3,658 ft. of elevation gain.

Congrats Wayne.

Congrats Jillar. Your support and encouragement are much appreciated around here.

Southern people ate deep-fried everything Wafle

I asked the 8 Ball Fortune Teller if your decision to quit 8 years ago was wise:

8 weeks is a great achievement Amie. Good work. Any form of exercise is a great distraction. Keeps the body and mind occupied while helping to fend off the pounds.