Petra

Hi Ariel, It may sound like people are not being supportive, but the opposite is true. yes, we have all quit - some cold turkey, some using patches or other nicotine replacement, some with Chantix. We are all addicts and being rid of smoking is incredibly freeing, and you will feel so much better, stronger and confident. Do some reading on this site, keep posting. We would love to help you become a non-smoker. It took me a couple of "tries" to quit for good using various methods, patches, ecigs, will power, gum, etc, etc. I would go a couple of days or a couple of weeks and be back smoking. Finally, I chose not to smoke. I quit cold turkey and even through very tough cravings, I kept choosing NOT to smoke instead of smoking. I remember one day in particular - about 10 days into my quit on my way home from work. Oh, I wanted to smoke so badly. I drove by every store and kept telling myself , go to the next one, go to the next... I pulled over into my neighborhood, about to make a u-turn and head to the nearest store to buy smokes. Instead, I logged in and read and posted. It got me through, and I remained smoke free. I'm sharing this to let you know it can be a struggle at times for all of us, but we need to make that decision to not smoke and stick with it no matter what.

Welcome!!! The more the merrier around here! Congrats on your quit! Don't mind Bakon - you'll get used to him. lol

listening to my tunes tonight and came across this one for the Quit Train boys. Some nice patriotic scenes for the fourth for y'all too.. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj96QFzOL5Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVGINIsLnqU

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Hit Barbell class yesterday. Not sure if I'll make it in today, but at least I've had three days of good workouts.

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Great chatting with you! Thanks for the intro! So nice to "meet" you! Welcome!

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-3 poor Bakon! So ignored.

Great job, Corey!!! We're happy you are here!

Way to go, LAdies!!! And since cheater Bakon didn't post a number, I'll take that nice O after my workout! Thank you!! :)

You crazy. Bakon. I ain't sayin' nuthin.

Off to Step class this morning. Get in a little cardio and Step class is great for legs. :)

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We're happy to see you when we can! I hope you feel better soon!

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You are doing AWESOME!!! All the cool hobbies you have seem to be keeping you well distracted and successful in your quit! YAY you!! :)

-3 Dang! Looks like those sticks had a good day yesterday. That was nice of us chicks to help Corey get a couple wins.