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C'mon, smile. You always look so serious. I used to hear those lines all the time, for over a decade. And there was a good reason. I kept my mouth closed like a vise (vice for you Brits). It all started when I was 39 and I made a routine trip to the dentist. He did that thing where he pushed a tool under my gums at each tooth and called out a number. 5, 7, 7, 9, 8, 5, 9, 8, etc. Apparently high numbers (on a scale of 1-10) were bad. "We're going to have to extract 4 teeth today and send you to a periodontist. You probably have some hereditary periodontal disease, but smoking for decades is likely the biggest contributor". WTF! I had used a Sonicare toothbrush ever since they first came out. At least twice a day. I flossed and used a Waterpik every evening. But those tools were not powerful enough weapons to combat the damage smoking was doing to my mouth. The sad thing is, I continued to smoke for another decade. And the problems grew worse. 4 bridges, 2 crowns, and receding gum lines that made my teeth look twice as long as normal. My solution was to never smile. ? Long story short, I had to have all my teeth removed last year. Had to choose between dentures ($10K out of pocket) or full implants ($47K out of pocket). I chose the later, and am happy with the aesthetic result, but it will never feel the same as my real teeth and I'll be paying off the implants for years. I know there are much more serious consequences to smoking out there. Cancer, heart disease, COPD, etc. But I just wanted to bring up one of the not so obvious damages that may occur as a result of long term smoking. Please throw this on your pile of concerns if you're young and considering quitting now. The good news is, I've never felt better since I quit smoking, and I now have good reason to smile about my life of freedom.

Linda.....so sorry the advice you are being given is laced with profanities. They do mean well.

Ladies please. Form a patient and orderly line.

Linda, in the grand scheme of things you're still in the early part of your quit. I can't speak for everyone, but I believe it can become a thing of the past. I have absolutely zero temptation to ever smoke again. I do not think back on smoking with fondness or longing. I know it was killing me and robbing me of my health. You'll get there too with time. It's the outcome that matters most Linda. Yes, you did the right thing. You did not smoke. That is a victory. ?

Great job Tammy! What seemed impossible at first glace has become a resounding success! Congratulations!

Enjoy your unplugged holidays. We'll try to keep the toad from leaping into traffic.

Indecision may cause you to crave Kate, but remember this. You only need to be decisive on one thing. DO NOT SMOKE. Bit by bit your brain will become rewired and accept the fact that doing things without a cigarette is natural. Keep up the good work. You're doing great.

His ass is hung like a horse.

Couldn't be one of the dudes in the foreground......Canadians wear Speedos.

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Just to cover both bases.....Congratulations Runfree. Enjoy your wonderful smoke free life.

^^^^^ I agree. Cravings are gone, kaput, nada.

Congratulations Runfree. 4 years is a great accomplishment.

Great quit IGT(T). 68 days is amazing! I'd tell you not to blow it on 69, but that would be contradictory (har har).

I always knew you'd be one of the successful ones Latoya. Congratulations on your one year anniversary. If I'm reading your post right, it sounds like your mom's kept her quit too. That's double the reason to celebrate!!!!

I was fat and sedentary when I smoked. Took an act of God to get my ass off the couch. 3 years later, I'm active, fit, and enjoying an energetic life. Here's a recent desert hike.

I too believe that excuses are irrelevant and there is no valid reason to ever light up again. I disagree, however, that you should "internalize this" and that "no one can help you but you". I think it's very helpful to have a place to express what you're going through and hear how others overcame similar situations. Take the advice of Sarge that says you need to be accountable and resolute. But also know that there's no shame in voicing your concerns and anxieties. Most of us had them in the beginning. I

Jared undressed Melania before orange-face. FLIRT

My Filipino friend at work told me the most watched show in the Philippines is the annual Westminster Dog Show. Strangely, the closed captions for the title read "Top Chef".

MLMR When all other avenues have been exhausted, cuss out your craving. Many a time, night and day, I would yell at my craving: F#%& you, you piece of craving!!!!!! I'm stronger than you and I'm damned well worth living a free and healthier life!!!!! I will whoop your ass!!!!!!

Jo Yup....you really are worth it. ? I'm curious though. When you say we're all worth it, does that include Bakon?

Run Stewie run.

Very creepy video...but I like the song.