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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 363

1. Being at the hospital visiting a loved one, having to walk at least 1/4 mile to a smoking area, once getting there, smoking 2 instead of one, because it's such a long way from the room your visiting. 2. Avoiding eating out at resturants because of the no smoking laws. My Mileage Smoke-Free Days: 82 Cigarettes Not Smoked: 3,946 Amount Saved: $787.20 Life Gained: Days: 11 Hrs: 22 Mins: 4 Seconds: 39

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$40,642.88

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Days: 1090 Hours: 10

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5955

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178,650

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 29

And doing that how many times during the day. At least four for me. Than you come in freezing and cursing the fact that you smoke and that you really need to quit. And don't forget standing out in the pouring rain under umbrellas. Thanks joyfulspirit, I have something to look forward to not doing this winter! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/4/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 18 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 360 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $63.00 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 1 [B]Hrs:[/B] 10 [B]Mins:[/B] 59 [B]Seconds:[/B] 37

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 715

1) Stand out in the cold during a blizzard in minus 50 degrees windchill during their break. Wow, reading Tom's post made me want a smoke, lol. Addiction is so friggin CRAZY...the insanity of it all is amazing. Just breathe.......ahhhhhhhh [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]8/16/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 4 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 80 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $19.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 0 [B]Hrs:[/B] 9 [B]Mins:[/B] 40 [B]Seconds:[/B] 58

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$29,418.00

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Days: 650 Hours: 16

Minutes: 43 Seconds: 42

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4903

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98,060

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 8760

Freemom, Way to challenge junkie thinking. Thanks for posting your experience. I'm sure many will see themselves in this post. Danielle, Bilingual Support Specialist

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 848

Just to be honest, I have plenty of moments when I worry that while I'm secure in my quit right now, down the road I may want to smoke again! But I have to remind myself of how much easier life is now (relatively, LOL) that I don't worry about running out of cigs, stealing away to smoke, smelling, etc... Plus, if I started and had to quit again, I might gain ANOTHER 15-20 pounds! Still working on getting back in shape as it is! :blush: I believe the key is staying quit today, tomorrow, the next day, etc and then the future will take care of itself! :) [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 140 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,680 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $571.20 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 23 [B]Mins:[/B] 42 [B]Seconds:[/B] 2

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$120,721.19

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Days: 6554 Hours: 2

Minutes: 30 Seconds: 25

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45858

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412,722

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17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 97

Great post freemom I still have a lot of hard cravings since i'm only 20 days into my quit, but I enjoy the freedom of being free from having to worry about when and where I can have a smoke makes life so much easier :) Its still hard for me to drive by a gastation because I still have that nic demon in the back of my head saying that having one smoke wont do you any harm type of thinking. But as we all know just having one puff can lead you to becoming a full time smoker again which I never wont to be. I know its a real real hard journey for me down the road but i'm ready to fight the nic demon with everything I got when ever he comes into my mind :) Best of wishes to all of you in staying smoke free [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]7/26/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 20 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 100 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $28.75 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 2 [B]Hrs:[/B] 4 [B]Mins:[/B] 32 [B]Seconds:[/B] 47

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1148

2) Drive around town at 3 o'clock in the morning looking for an open convenience store. 3) Cough often or constantly. 4) Leave in the middle of your child's band concert to step outside for a few minutes. 5) Not go somewhere because smoking is not allowed there. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 153 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $642.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 31 [B]Seconds:[/B] 52

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1148

That was a great post Freemom! I could see myself right there with you. Who else would set a cup they're drinking from on a garbage can in front of a convenience store. Aside from smoking, what else would a smoker do that we wouldn't? 1) Stand out in the cold during a blizzard in minus 50 degrees windchill during their break. [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/15/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 153 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 3,060 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $642.60 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 24 [B]Hrs:[/B] 18 [B]Mins:[/B] 30 [B]Seconds:[/B] 40

17 years ago 0 +0 / -0 848

Hi. Just wanted to share an example of the range of thoughts we quitters can have in a short time. To set up, this all happened after I finished exercising and was on my way to 7-11 for iced coffee. Thought #1 - "Wow. I can't believe not so long ago I'd be going to buy cigs along with the coffee. Yuck! What an awful thought" Thought #2 - As I was leaving with my cold drink, the couple behind me had just bought packs of cigs and was stopping to light up and I thought "Oh, remember when I'd be able to stop and enjoy that feeling of lighting up" Thought #3 - "No way! Look at them - they are so hooked they can't even wait to get home, etc - they are standing with their coffee cups resting on the garbage can just so they can get their drug into them! I'm so glad I was able to break free!" Point of all this - That nicodemon is persistent, even well into our quits, but we CAN succeed if we just ride out the wave of those smoking thoughts and cravings. Hope this helps others! [B]My Milage:[/B] [B]My Quit Date: [/B]3/29/2007 [B]Smoke-Free Days:[/B] 139 [B]Cigarettes Not Smoked:[/B] 1,668 [B]Amount Saved:[/B] $567.12 [B]Life Gained:[/B] [B]Days:[/B] 12 [B]Hrs:[/B] 22 [B]Mins:[/B] 19 [B]Seconds:[/B] 24

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$120,721.19

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Days: 6554 Hours: 2

Minutes: 30 Seconds: 25

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45858

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412,722

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