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I'm glad you're back, Lilly... You CAN do it; this place is full of people just lile you...and we do it everyday. You know the drill, educate yourself, get MAD about it!! You deserve the feeling of freedom; just get a little taste of it and I swear you will never want to cover it with the taste of cigarettes again!

Linda Thomas, I'll kick your butt!! And then hug you silly because I know the feeling...take some deep breaths. I was going to tell you to buy a snickers and eat it on the car ride, but lake and whoppers is a much better idea!!

When he's done with your holes...please, send him my way...* have a plumbing problem for him to bang out?

Good to hear from you @Cader28 !! Even better that you are still rocking that quit! You find the rewards that are right for you because you know the best what makes you happy...I also like to encourage people to try new things because the non-smoking you might like things that you didn't as a smoker. Enjoy the freedom! Breath it in deep...life is good in the non-smoking section? (My youngest is allergic to dairy so I feel you on the chocolate?)

92%, not bad...got a couple of the NRT ones wrong (precentages questions) and #28 answer G. was the right answer but it was blank so I picked every other one first. Good stuff tho; always learning?

The lurkers too...hellloooo?? I guess I'll keep the windows clean til they get here...

@DoreensfreeI love you lady?

Another good read for new riders!! The first week chocolate and positive self talk. Also, I read everything I could about my addiction and found out WHY things were happening.

Or tell him to put his head in the toilet while you flush because the cold running water across his face will take them away... and voila! You've successfully given your husband a swirlie?

Yes! When you post on the SOS board it's an "all hands on deck" situation. So anytime you need us, please wait for at least 3 responses...and surely your "craving" will subside by then.

You have to just push thru... Your brain is sad...you're not giving it it's "feel good" drugs. Nicotine has changed the chemistry of your brain; every time you smoked it would give you a dopamine dump (that ahhhh feeling) and also a spike in blood sugar and heart rate that could be confused with extra energy. That's why we recommend snacking and fruit juice to give you that sugar dump and also rewards for the dopamine. Chocolate is a great replacement in the beginning quit because it hits alot of the same receptors. Distractions are good but education about nicotine addiction will help you understand WHY you feel the way you do. This helps fight the smoking thoughts with reason not just emotions.

Nothing else to say... Sometimes I can't be grateful enough that the universe has all of here at the same time.

This is EXACTLY why I try to check in on everyone!! I don't want to be nosy and annoying (well...maybe.?) but it's because I care and I don't want someone to fall back into junkie thinking that cigarettes are their only friend. You have friends here, come here when times get tough. Your wins are our wins, your loss is hard on us, too...because we truly care about everyone on this train.

That's awesome!! Love it, embrace it, take it out to dinner!! Glad you're feeling good (T)...gold stars for you!

Wanted to check in with you @Cader28! You still feeling good? Remember to give yourself a break; especially early in your quit so you don't become overwhelmed. Eat small snacks to get you blood sugar up and reward yourself!! Have chocolate cake for breakfast, paint your nails, buy fresh socks...just for you because you deserve it!!

Hello beautiful lady!! I see you keepin' that quit!

Ohhhh shhiiiii!! Time to get this train lit up!! CONGRATULATIONS JO!! Put up those tiny toes and enjoy your day! Thanks for your humor and random knowledge

Confession: I feel a *little* annoying when I go thru to check on our new train riders... But, I just want them to come play with us sooo bad...

Whoop!whoop! Fantastic farmgirl!! Do you feel good way down deep inside? You should...keep that fire burning, baby, because you're almost on the deck! Remember to reward yourself today and say it out loud "This is MY reward for 10 months free from smoking slavery!" (I love a themed party? )

Wanted to check in with you TobacNo...Hope you are doing well (Gonna leave some Jim-spiration for you)

I've never driven a motorcycle...rode on one but never at the handles. The Royal Gorge in CO has a great zip line! If y'all ever get that way, it's definitely worth it.

Gonna bump this up because it's good, encouraging information for our newbies (and I stalked on Markus when I saw him in celebrations ) Thanks for giving back!

Hey Pumpkin!! Just squirreling in here to see how you are doing... Hope you are feeling good, give us a shout if you need some cheers!

I prefer Netflix to Hulu (hulu carries some new game shows tho) because they do original shows and I can watch Korean sitcoms, plus no commercials ?

Congratulations Roryplog!! It was good to hear from you and glad your quit is still going well!!