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Pumpkin Quitting is easy when you're feeling good about yourself. It's those times when life sucks and everything's going sh|tty that your true resolve and commitment are necessary. Take a really long hard look at what's gone wrong and what you need to do right. There is an way to success (hint: NOPE) and it's all within your grasp. P.S. Remember to post an SOS if you're at the point of lighting up.

Did a 5 day backpacking trip on the Trans-Catalina Trail last week. It's one of the Channel Islands off the coast of California. Total of 46 miles end-to-end with a loop back to the ferry. Very up and down steep terrain - but some amazing views. Camped right on the beach and at the higher elevations. Great time. The thought occurred to me that I never would have had such an amazing adventure if I were still a smoker.

Great job Octain. Keep it up!

Congratulations Jayhawks (and Let’s Go Patriots)!

Clear the floor. WW is practicing her moves for the Lido Deck dance. Congratulations on the big 11.

Congratulations JB. Be proud of this great accomplishment.

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Lesson learned. There is NO situation, reason, or excuse to start smoking again. Glad you've come back.

Jo Regarding the bottom picture, please do not use images of my body (or parts thereof) without my permission.

Yup....definitely an intense rivalry. That’s what makes it interesting though.

And we'd respond with this.

Go Sox! Hit a bunch wicked fah ova the Green Monsta!

Maybe Shep is smarter than you think....

Sending a sexy Martian (Mars Attacks) to give you a big 9 month congratulatory hug.

I’m having a hard time training my dog to sit. He prefers to lay on the couch ? and moo. The truth is actually worse. I have a Burmese Mountain dog who is dumber than a cow. He likes to lie on the coffee table ?

* November quitters are also the best looking and most accomplished in the bedroom.

Nice. Give yourself a big pat on the back.

Nope. Not on Cbdave's anny.

On "Highway to Heaven", was Michael Landon an angel or a ghost?

Chris Thanks for 3 years of positivity despite saying NOPE all the time . Enjoy this day.

The force is strong with this one. Congrats on 8 months Catlover.

Welcome Deanna. I quit on a whim too and will soon be 3 years smoke free. You can do it. P.S. Click on the "Ticker" tab at the top of the page to create your own. If money is the primary reason you're quitting, the ticker gives you up to the minute tracking of the $ you are saving.

I gained 50 lbs. in the first 9 months after I quit. Can I blame that on quitting? No - I gave myself free reign to eat anything and any amount to alleviate the "suffering". The important thing though, is I recognized it was not sustainable. I changed my lifestyle (nutrition and exercise) and believe I'm in better shape than ever. Some people gain weight, some don't. Some have constant cravings, others have none. The main thing to remember is that quitting is the single most important thing you can do to improve your health. Do not use weight gain (or any other excuse) to dump your quit. You can deal with that other stuff later. As a matter of fact, many of the negative symptoms you experience in the early part of your quit (insomnia, coughing, irritability) just disappear naturally.

Well done albert. 6 months is a major achievement.

Congratulations Linda. Great accomplishment.