It has all certainly changed...

[scottinpa]

Note: wasnt sure where to put this, so mods please move where it is appropriate.  thanks!

 

Well I am taking a couple minutes to give you all an update. I said I would in a thread a couple days ago, so here it goes.

 

First of all, I do still check in every so often but I rarely post anymore... not for any particular reason, its just seems my time has passed with the forums. I was never the one with the insight and strategies etc in regards to smoking and quitting smoking. I was the behind the scenes guy trying to keep a group together and getting to a full year quit. Posting on behalf of others and trying to keep everybody positive. I made a lot of internet friends.  I was on the forums all day and a good part of the night for about a year. It consumed me, but it got me through it and to where I am today.....

 

My quit smoking journey started in january 2013 and it was the beginning of a huge list of firsts for me. It was the reason for me to join my first ever forum. I had never been in a chat room before, didnt know what a PM was... lol! I am still techinically challenged. Those first few months were a serious ride, and I remember people talking about how their lives had changed because of quitting smoking. I thought I understood what they meant, but let me tell you, now I know I didn't . Change is not a strong enough word,, it is more like evolving.

 

I have a totally different outlook on my life now. I am now in charge of a bike group of about 20 people ( it is still growing ). I ride approximately 80 to 100 miles per week on average. I go to a gym at least 5 days per week and pilates once a week. I have lost 50 pounds  and am now the waiste size I was 30 years ago when I graduated high school. In addition to operatining my store, I was recently asked to be an auctioneer for one of the local auction houses, I also work on an as needed basis with two other auction companies.

 

I am enjoying my smoke free life...  I am so grateful to so many of you for getting me here, wether you knew you were helping or not! 

 

Tomorrow I will be 18 months smoke free!!!  :)

 

Life is good!!!  You all need to stick with this quit, Its a wicked ride in the beginning, but what a great ride when you look back on it!

 

You are all going to love it!!

 

I will be watching!  

 

Happy 4th of July!

[Nancy]

Wonderful post, Scott, and congratulations on 18 months!  You were a huge inspiration for my quit, and I thank you for that.

 

And you d*mn well better be here next Monday!!

[SueBeDoo]

Love it, your before and after pics in OTR are something else, massive achievement, well done on such a fantastic quit and you have completely changed your life for the better, I can't wait to be where you are in another 9 months.

It is great to have you here to look up to and help encourage and show how great life can become when you quit,

Great post, thanks xxx

[Devil Doll]

Great post Scott and even greater accomplishments. Congratulations on your 18 months. 

[El Bandito]

Thanks for that Scott. Really encouraging.

 

Congratulations on 18 months.

[Still winning]

Scott, Iam pleased you came back to say that. I am really moved by your words, what a fabulous story of hope for the future! 

 

My utmost congrats for 18 months and all of your additional achievements, it sounds amazing.

 

I only hope to have half the journey!

 

x

[Tink]

Scott whether you knew it or not you being around in my early days helped a lot thank you I am so pleased how things have turned around for you

 

Great post and a true inspiration

 

Make sure you drop in for your celebrations :)

 

Jeez 80 to 100 miles a week on a bicycle really??? My car doesn't even do that mileage and if I did that on a bike I would need a butt transplant!

 

Good for you x

[Paul723]

A message of hope we can't hear too often.

[JackiMac]

Scott thank you for sharing your amazing journey, cant wait to be where you are today, you have achieved so much xx

[Betsy]

Congratulations Scott! You are one of my favorite posters. :)

[Doreensfree]

Hi Scott...huge congrats with your quit.....

I will never forget your kindness to me ,when I first joined the board....

You are dear friend....thank you......

My best

Doreen

[sgt.barney]

Welcome to your life, Scott.

 

 

 

Easy Peasy

[Fay]

Scott, enjoyed reading your post.  You were such an inspiration to me in my quit!  Congratulations on 18 months of freedom!!

[soul]

e-v-o-l-v-e .....................................such a lovely journey

 

Congrats!

[action]

Good for you Scott - congratulations :)

 

And I want to say that you have helped me immensely in the past, too. Thanks for being so strong :)

[Petra]

So great to hear from you Hottie Scottie!!!!  And so happy to hear you are enjoying your smoke free life.  I was just thinking I should throw out a "Where is Scottinpa" thread and here you are!  

 

For sure you were a huge part of my quit, so thanks for that!  We may need to start a new Dreaming of Scottinpa thread just for old times sake cuz we miss you around here (though I'm not sure it would be the same without Avian/Jan)!  :)

 

Stop in again soon!  

[Pippa]

Hey Scott - great to hear from you and so happy you are enjoying such a great smoke free life. To behonest though - with everything you are fitting into your life I am pretty sure you wouldn't have time to smoke anyway !

[Jenny]

So happy for you Scott!  Enjoy your success, you've worked hard for it.  I miss seeing you here but I am happy you are enjoying your smoke free life.  Some of my favorite forum moments involve the many Scott threads, Keep checking in when you can. xoxo 

[bakon]

They made it legal in PA. When are we setting a date?

[El Bandito]

Oh oh..bags maid of honour!

[SueBeDoo]

Bwahahaha this I would love to see, going to go early to get front row seats ;)

^^^^ I'm inviting myself !!!

[babs609]

great post scott!

 

proud of you :)

[ChRiSpY]

Awesome post....awesome life... congrats.

[jimmy]

great post scott   18 months awesome   you rock

[scottinpa]

Thanks everyone, its nice to know that I was helpful... your quits were always important to me.

 

Sorry Bakon, 

But if I did play for that team, I bet you would be my first choice!  ;)