MarylandQuitter

Really? You had to go there? lol

You guys are far too kind. Thank you! I will be celebrating today with a coffee from Starbucks during my lunch break and once home, followed by more coffee and this or even a couple of those. :) Normally I never really made too much out of my quit milestones but this time it's been different for me. I really am proud of myself because this is a HUGE achievement. When I look back at what has happened in the last year and I didn't smoke, it makes me hold me head high because I've been through some things that in the past that I would have used as an excuse to smoke. Not this year. :) I am living proof that anybody can quit with the help of a good support group. I can't say that I'd still be quit without Quit Train. Oh, by the way, this forum has a purpose and it will still be around for as long as people are still smoking. We have our own history here and we're still making it. This place isn't going anywhere, ever. PS, coffee mugs (assuming the color is right this time) will be here very soon. :) More to follow on this shortly.

Happy Birthday!

You don't need to bother with trying to be stronger than your nicotine addiction. You just have to be smarter. Are You Stronger Than Your Cigarettes? This video discusses the importance of understanding that you won't be able to quit smoking and stay free by becoming stronger than cigarettes but rather by becoming smarter than nicotine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxLxDuTOCT0

When I woke up this morning to start grinding beans, I saw that it was 39 outside! Needless to say, I turned the heat on so the little ones don't wake up to a cold house. It was 60 in here as I left a window open all night. :dirol:

WOOTS!!!!!

S, no tea or tomato juice in Brasil! hahaha I'm going to download that song, not just because it's catchy, but also because I'm going to play for everybody that enters my home and put it on repeat. Non stop!! hahahahahaha

Cool. Just came in to check it out and glad to see it's been resolved. :)

hahahahaha I love those choices as any of of them could be true! Especially the one to get some friends! :rofl:

Man, that is making me hungry, Leanna!

Welcome back, fellow Marylander!

Acknowledge The Negative But Dwell On The Positive Video discusses benefits of working on developing a positive attitude about quitting smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbu6onu0N_s

Acknowledge The Negative But Dwell On The Positive Video discusses benefits of working on developing a positive attitude about quitting smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbu6onu0N_s

is that you may not ever quit again. This is a very realistic outcome if you choose to smoke again. We've all heard that smoking doesn't make anything better when in fact it makes it worse. It's doesn't calm you down, solve your problems and instead costs a small fortune and kills you. If you've started again, quit and right the ship. If you're thinking about smoking again, quickly get that thought under control and make a decision based on facts, not emotion. Emotion is what has always caused me to relapse. I was pissed off, stressed or in some funk. Here are a couple of videos to give you some things to think about work through this. Just hang on, before you know it these rough times will pass. :) Stay positive and stick around here. With the nuts we have here (I'm the lead nut, thank you very much) you can't help but stay at least a little bit positive. The Power Of Nicotine Addiction Video explains the full power of the grip that nicotine can take on an individual and the consequences that can be faced if a person does not quit smoking. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpYRrZG5l8A Who Wants To Go Back To Smoking? This video discusses how former smokers at times think they want to go back to smoking, but if they really remind themselves of the package deal that goes along with being a smoker, it will be easy for them to stick to their quit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG9qGjf2hd8&list=PL76365B6CE2DA076B Are You Stronger Than Your Cigarettes? This video discusses the importance of understanding that you won't be able to quit smoking and stay free by becoming stronger than cigarettes but rather by becoming smarter than nicotine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxLxDuTOCT0 "It's Inevitable, Some Smokers Are Going To Relapse" If you are a member of any quit smoking support group, whether it be online or a live program, it is likely that some members of your group are going to fail. You should not interpret this fact to mean that it is likely or inevitable that you are going to fail. Video spells out the major difference between people who relapse and those who don't. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ego_dpPmfOk

One of my favorites from GL!!! I love the sound on "Endless Wire". Takes me right back to the 70's when I was a little tike. :)

Isn't that what turned George Costanza purple? :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHdAM3qmrao

5 more freaking days. Just proves the fact that anybody can quit.

We have enough space for 50 people in chat at a time. Could you imagine 50 in there at one time? It would be like Thanksgiving with the Sarges' and him telling his sister that cooking the Thanksgiving turkey is easy peasy and stop complaining about it. lol I wish I had that little story I wrote about that. Thanksgiving is coming up.

Mike, welcome back! You're back on track and right where you need to be. Very glad to see you back. Anything you need, just ask. We're here to help you in any way we can. Today is a new beginning. Glad to see you're taking advantage of this gift. Don't beat yourself up too much. Onwards and upwards. :)

Fight for the moment and before you know it, you will have won the battle and will just have to remember that nicotine addicts can never take another puff. Put the work in now so you can enjoy a lifetime of clean air and good health. You're lungs and heart will reward you by reversing much of the damage and in some cases, all of it. All of us started with not smoking the next one and built hours, days, weeks, months and years from not smoking that one cigarette. Anybody can quit. Anybody. [1] Chew gum instead. [2] Footnotes: 1. This means you 2. Chewie Stewie

Wow. I see so many people texting and fiddling with their phones while driving and even all the new laws aren't deterring anybody. Thanks for sharing this! This will get a frequent bump! :)