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limeydave
Aug 2, 2007, 1:19 AM
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florida-rock wrote: Thanks Sean, I was smoking Ultra-Lights so hopefully I'll cough up 1/3 less tar. LOL. I'm taking my mountain bike down from its hook Friday. We have such nice mountain trails. Actually there are a few hilly parks that allow bicycles. I have begun working on a plan to be in the best shape of my life by the time I am 40 which will be in fourteen months; right after I finish this delicious home-made banana bread. I do catch myself yelling when it wasn't necessary. I made everyone at home a promise. I would do my best not to lose my temper. I think I have actually lost it less than usual. I just keep thinking good things, good things. Enjoy the good life.
Nice work mate - another day done.
Funny how when we were smokers we'd get anxious when we were about to run out....
Then you get used to not having any.
Then you only think about it every couple of hours.
I'm down to about twice a day it crosses my mind. (maybe 6 weeks quit?)
I know from when I didn't smoke 2001 - 2006 that eventually you don't think about it for weeks at a time....
Again nice work, and good luck
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limeydave
Aug 2, 2007, 1:21 AM
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And while I'm here...
Unexpected PageTurnForTheWin!!!11!
Kiss my face you Brent_e threaders - I own your meatbomz.. hahahahahahahahahahahaha
Sincerely,
LimeyDave
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markc
Aug 3, 2007, 1:59 PM
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Good luck to you, and remember to just take it as it comes. Some days may be tougher than others, but just commit to not smoking each day. I haven't smoked regularly for about 13 years, and haven't had any tobacco for 8 years or so. (I went through a dumb cigar phase for a couple months, and I smoked for a few days after my grandfather's stroke.)
I quit during a particularly nasty bout of bronchitis, which helped for the first several days. For me the weeks getting used to the change of routine were worse than the physical withdrawal. Supportive family and friends that understand why you're on edge helps. I didn't expect to have such a productive cough when I quit, and it took a little while for the lungs to clear out. It was a good reminder of why I wasn't smoking each day.
While I still glance at the cigarettes in the store on occasion, I can say not smoking gets easier the longer you do it. I still think of it as a daily decision rather than something I've given up forever.
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florida-rock
Aug 6, 2007, 3:12 AM
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Hey,
Friday evening I bought a portable air pump. I took it home and bolted it on my mountain bike. Saturday morning I woke up and did about ten miles. That bike has been hanging in my garage for about six years. The gear shifts don't half work, but it was fun to get out and pedal over the bridge without hassling for air.
A plane landed on a local beach.
I am still being extra careful not to eat everything in the house. My wife says I'm eating less than usual. I feel it is necessary until I don't want to eat as bad as I do. I'm eating two or three ounces of meat twice a day with a couple cups of vegetables and a roll or some kind of bread. Not too much per meal, but I did eat some home-made banana bread. I like banana bread.
Thank you for your support.
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barefoot_utah
Aug 7, 2007, 8:46 PM
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Thats awesome!! I did it and am almost at the 2 year mark, best damn thing I ever did for myself. Just keep at it and remember all the benefits of being a non-smoker and the deficits of being a smoker when those urges come. And they will, just be strong.
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hiyapokey
Aug 7, 2007, 9:11 PM
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I quit 7.5 years ago and I don't know if its a coincidence, but I started doing fun and fulfilling things after I quit. It was very difficult for me and even after a couple of years I still thought about it often. Each time I decided not to smoke again my conviction got stronger and denying the impulse got less and less painful. The best part of not smoking is not needing to when you've been at something for hours. Like when I'm at work or on an airplane or long car trips where the driver doesn't smoke and won't stop every hour and won't let you smoke in the car. Keep it going man its the best thing you can do for yourself.
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florida-rock
Aug 7, 2007, 11:35 PM
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ON-BELAY!
I've been riding my mountain bike here in the local mountain range. I went to a few different bike shops here in town to price some supplies, and to ask why only half the gears worked. Couldn't have anything to do with it hanging in my garage for the last six-and-a-half-years?.?
The bike shop where I'll be dropping money is the one where the mechanic told me to just grease the shifters and work with them and they'll free up. It worked. The others said I may need new shifters, just bring it in and we'll take care of it.
Oh yeah, nicotine. Well I usually only think about it when she says she is so proud of me for quitting. I told her thank you and that we needed to move past that. If i spend all my time thinking about not smoking anymore I won't be thinking about any thing else. So, I decided to day that I will concentrate more on my business, mountain biking, and climbing. I can actually breathe a little better already now that all the coughing up crap is over. I think Tuesday I'll go to Ocala State Park. They have great single track.
Thanks for your support.
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clymbrchk
Aug 8, 2007, 2:19 AM
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congrats man! you might want to check out this site called quitnet. they have this rad little counter that calculates how long you've NOT been smoking (down to the second), how much money you've saved, how many ciggies you've rejected, and how much of your life has been reclaimed. all said, it's pretty rad.
they also have a bbs, mailing lists, and tons of information on biologic impact of nicotine addiction; how it mimics bio-chemicals, what to expect, and so on. i stayed with the site for about 6 months and still check on my counter. (i just passed my one-year mark.)
the only down side is that the money saver is a straight calculation and doesnt take into account the rising cost of ciggies. i've saved over $1200 in the last year. yeah baby!
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dookie
Aug 8, 2007, 4:13 PM
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Great job, fla man. I've never been a smoker, but coming from someone who grew up with a 2 parent smoker household, your kids are much better off for it. Even if you didn't smoke in the house or cars, your kids notices these things and pick up on them. It's a great show of strength that you're teaching your kids.
As a young pre-teen I harassed both my parents about smoking constantly, and I'm certain they are the reason I didn't smoke because I hated every aspect of it so much. But that's not always the way it goes, a lot of kids who have smoker parents grow up to smoke. So you're doing them a favor in more ways than one. Keep up the good work!  
(This post was edited by dookie on Aug 8, 2007, 4:13 PM)
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florida-rock
Aug 13, 2007, 3:07 PM
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The last couple of nights have really been hard, but I got through them ok. When the jones came on for a smoke (because one of the guys on my crew smokes-a lot) I remember thinking as long as I don't ask him for a smoke I'm ok. I told myself all its going to do for me is make me stink and jones for another one. I don't want to jones any harder than I do when I do jones. It is hard keeping up with all these jonses. The jones quickly goes away when I'm not panting for air pedaling up a hill or over the bridge during my daily bike ride.
Victory over the evil weed is mine  .
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