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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

So I finally pulled the trigger on replacing a storm door that's needed replaced for about 6 months. It's one of those tedious, sometimes aggravating projects, w/ lots of steps that I really didn't want to do but it had to be done. From tearing off the old one to installing, then cleaning up the mess took about 6hrs. I was having huge cravings multiple times. This is the kind of project a cigarette would have given me a reason to take a break from the job. In the past, multiple times I would have come up w/ a reason to leave in my car (need a fresh fountain drink, probably need a tube of caulk, etc) so I could go have a cigarette and give myself a break. Instead, I just worked on it for 6hrs straight, forgetting to even eat lunch, just because I wanted it over with. So many times I thought how much I wanted to leave and go smoke. So many times I thought how when the project was done, I could tell my wife I was going to go hike, but buy a pack on the way. Nobody would know. And darn straight I would have enjoyed every last puff. But I made it through. I wanted to smoke about 6. But I did not want the 7000 that would come with the 6. And I didn't want to spend $4000 for those 6. I know full well I would lose all my mojo if I have even 1 and it always takes me well over a year before I can bring myself to start a serious quit. Should have taken a break and gotten on here cause it was getting real. But, it's good to get some experience learning how to deal w/ an aggravating situation w/o nicotene. OK, that's my whine.

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2817 Days

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2480 days of NOPES

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Very nice @JustinHoot99 and look at all that money saved and cigs not smoked already!

Say hello to my little friend - my new ticker.

1367 hard to believe days and not turning back!!

Not today! Short Riparian hike in New Mexico. Thought I heard a mountain lion growling at one point (one had been sighted) but it turned out to be my stomach ! I would not have been able to hike this if I were still smoking, assuming I would still be alive.

Yikes, that WAS a close call Justin! Glad you remembered the promise you made to yourself about having to smoke those 7000 cigarettes! Yes, PLEASE let us help you through it if it happens again. You don't have to suffer alone and sometimes just getting it out gets it off your mind and the crave lessens. And please, remember you still need to take those breaks, just do them in an area you never smoked in. You can also try sucking on candies. I was hooked on soft peppermint puffs my whole first year quit. Bought them by the tub lol. So find your go to candy or gum, it should help a lot too.

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G’day NOPE .....Not One Puff Ever.... (replace Ever with Min,Hour, Day as required)

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G’day A week to go and it’s 6 years since I smoked. Somewhere in that first year my mind slipped that gear and I changed from being a smoker to a non smoker. I celebrate each morning with a NOPE pledge then get on with the important task of living life..........

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Join me in showing it can be done. Just say how many days it's been since you had even one puff/chew of any tobacco product. 25 glorious days - I've had many hundreds of cravings, but not one of them twisted my arm, put my head in a vice, or used a taser on me.

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2 mile swim this morning- 7 mile run this afternoon in the heat. Long week is done. Time for a nap

I have had my arm twisted, my head put in a vice and been tasered and none of it has kept me out of the kitchen...but I have not smoked. I will worry about the weight later. I admire your strength!! K

2400ish days, which is also about how long the first few months felt to me. Big congrats on your first 25 and for realizing so soon what a glorious achievement each day is!

Almost 7 years (next month). It took a while but I finally came to the realization of how unhealthy I was physically and mentally having my life revolve around nicotine addiction. So glad I quit.

Congratulations Justin ... Heres a pat on the back from me ... Over 8 years Smoke Free for me

Sporting approx 234 awesome days of freedom!!

It's been roughly 518 days or 1 year 5 months and 28 days since my last smoke. I've had many craves along the way but everyone one of them was easily manageable. I can be done.

Its been 8 months and 23 days, it can be done. I have had many craves but finally getting past them. It just takes time, I smoked along time so it takes a commitment to NOPE!!!

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2,034 smoke-free days. That is approximately 64,171 cigarettes not smoked. If you laid all the cigarettes I haven't smoked end-to-end, they would extend 3.04 miles or 4.89 kilometers for our international friends.

I have maintained my two sessions per day, 2 miles each, on the treadmill. It takes 35-36 minutes for each session. I use a 2.5 to 3.5 % incline, the whole time, and set the speed to at least 3.5 mph. Total calorie burn is about 575 each day, from my workouts. I have not missed a single workout. It is part of my daily routine. I would feel disappointed if I skipped a session. It feels good to work out every day. My frustration is that my weight does not budge. Maybe the weight gain people generally experience when they quit is at fault. I initially lost about 10 pounds when I started working out, but now I have plateaued. At least I have not gained any weight…..

Here's mine PS. @JustinHoot99, have you considered adding a ticker to your signature so you too can easily see all the time, money and cigarettes NOT smoked add up?

Start date 9/24 start wt 179.0. Goal is to be under 174.0 for 3 days in a row by 11/1. Current - 10/3 - wt 175.8. Yep, 3 days in a row Exercise - Stretching . Eating Breakfast - 2 strips bacon, banana Lunch - Skipped lunch Dinner - Pasta dish Snacks - 1 soda, Bowl of ice cream. Last 2 days were intense exercise, so just stretching tonight. I do a combination of static stretches and movnat mobility exercises.

Congrats on 5 L4L!!! Simply amazing!

Congrats on your fabulous 5 and all the rest to come, L4L!!!

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@JustinHoot99 it's not a small thing at all. Congratulations on the month marker milestone! Great to see your attitude - every milestone is worth celebrating!

I do not have any support besides this board, I totally get it, the struggle, you have to remember this is for you and about you. Every one else can f... off. Just worry about you! K

Actually this is large victory, you have set a goal and have completed that goal with something physical (in more ways than one) to show for it. This is a strong victory and will do good for the mental aspect which is a huge part of your quit now. Well done, well done Justin!!!!!!

Love these words! I referred to that saying often in my early quit days. Now- I turn to it for other things- like eating better, exercise, etc.

Good work Justin. You're almost at 1 month! I'm about 2 weeks behind, so I'll be right there with you. Let's keep this thing going.