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15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 763

I haven't been inside the convenience store where I bought my cigarettes...in nearly 2 1/2 years!!!!! Although, since I quit smoking, all the convenience stores here in Ontario must keep the cigarettes out of sight. They're still on the wall behind the counter, only there's a little moveable flap in front of each brand. Crazy if you ask me! People still know they're underneath.

So congratulations Andrea, you're fighting back with honour, and I can say we've all been humbled during this journey. It brings us back to reality. I am very thankful for each smoke free day.

Remember that a full arsenal of coping tools is a great thing to have right now. And don't look too far ahead. One crave at a time.

Keep going strong,

Jan

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/27/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 879
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 21,975
Amount Saved: $7,251.75
Life Gained:
Days: 103 Hrs: 2 Mins: 48 Seconds: 8

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 433

I know what you guys are saying.

It took a loooooooong time before I stopped scanning the rows to see if "my brand" was there.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 811
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 19,464
Amount Saved: $4,671.36
Life Gained:
Days: 107 Hrs: 7 Mins: 0 Seconds: 49

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

I hear you on the convenience store thing, Impala.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 415
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,620
Amount Saved: $4,938.50
Life Gained:
Days: 46 Hrs: 17 Mins: 29 Seconds: 16

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 639

Congrats, Andrea on winning another battle!!!! Remember to keep diversions handy. Continue to change and modify your routine. Convenience stores as still a touchy area for me today. Too many years of buying smokes. I simply avoid them.

You are doing so great. Keep posting, reading and fighting. You are in control!!!!

Keep the Quit,

Dave

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 1/19/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 517
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 15,510
Amount Saved: $4,071.38
Life Gained:
Days: 87 Hrs: 14 Mins: 51 Seconds: 14

Quit Meter

$55,255.91

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1330 Hours: 21

Minutes: 7 Seconds: 25

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6109

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

183,270

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 433

Hi,

Be proud of yourself! You are almost through HELL week! That name is for a reason... the Nicodemon misses you and wants you back. Run. Distract yourself and delay acting on the crave. Five minutes, ten minutes... just keep delaying.

Hang in there, you are doing so great!

(If you see your hubby's ashtray, go take a nice big whiff of it. That should make you good and sick)

We are cheering you on!

Best,

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 4/1/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 809
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 19,416
Amount Saved: $4,659.84
Life Gained:
Days: 107 Hrs: 3 Mins: 46 Seconds: 32

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 5

Thanks everyone. Today was also bad, soooo wanted to buy a pack. My hubby is smart enough to not let his pack out of his sight, so there is no way to sneak his if I wanted to. I'm trying to remind myself of my quit last time, when I was free and not a slave to the cigs.

On the up side of today, we began telling family about our pregnancy....my 7 year old daughter was so happy she cried. This is truly motivation to keep at it.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 6/13/2010
Smoke-Free Days: 6
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 120
Amount Saved: $48.00
Life Gained:
Days: 0 Hrs: 15 Mins: 6 Seconds: 14

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1843

Andrea, congrats on looking the nicodemon straight in the face and telling him that you weren't going to give in to him! You've reached 6 smoke free days, you're almost at a week! Keep taking it one day at a time, one hour at a time if needed! Please be sure to reward yourself when you reach the big one week smoke free! And don't be afraid of daily rewards too! They don't have to be huge, expensive rewards, just nice things to celebrate your milestones!
My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 8/20/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 668
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 26,720
Amount Saved: $6,680.00
Life Gained:
Days: 102 Hrs: 21 Mins: 53 Seconds: 22

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 1904

Andrea, congratulations! You are winning the fight. Every time you beat that demon back it gets a little weaker until it realizes that it has indeed lost its power over you. Stealth attacks are not uncommon. You have to realize you are dealing with something that is powerful, cunning, and baffling. The only way to quit smoking is to do exactly as you are doing: not smoke. And when a craving hits, remember: This too shall pass.

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 5/1/2009
Smoke-Free Days: 414
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 11,592
Amount Saved: $4,926.60
Life Gained:
Days: 46 Hrs: 15 Mins: 8 Seconds: 42

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2778

Good job, Andrea!!!

It sounds like you won a hard fought battle and kicked that demon's ash!!! We're all proud of you!!! Keep that list of reasons close along with those coping mechanisms! The only way that we can be successful on this journey is to live by N. O. P. E. !!! You will have more battles ahead, but just keep telling yourself that you made it through that monsterous crave and won and you can do it every time!

Reward time!!!

Jim

My Mileage:

My Quit Date: 3/5/2008
Smoke-Free Days: 836
Cigarettes Not Smoked: 20,900
Amount Saved: $3,448.50
Life Gained:
Days: 144 Hrs: 0 Mins: 40 Seconds: 15

Quit Meter

$48,225.00

Amount Saved
Quit Meter

Days: 1177 Hours: 7

Minutes: 54 Seconds: 29

Life Gained
Quit Meter

6430

Smoke Free Days
Quit Meter

192,900

Cigarettes Not Smoked

15 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2606

Hi Andrea,

Good on you for getting through the cravings. The first few weeks of your quit can be quite challenging. Work the program, use your emergency coping plan, and of course post often.

How will you prepare yourself for future cravings? What coping mechanisms will you use next time a craving hits?

Samantha, Health Educator

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