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5,366 days ago - I quit. You can do. Paying it forward..... Quit Stories and Journals

Started 12/1/22 by WhiteKnight (whynot44m); 792 views.

Msg 7 of 15 to Jerthie123Jerthie123

In reply toRe: msg 4

From: SusanK1960

12/2/22

Happy Birthday Jerthie! Good for you quitting smoking at 41! I was 59.5 years old when I got the quit to stick!

I am a game player, which I still play in this forum everyday. Every month, I would try different “things” to assist with the quit. One month of sticky notes in normal smoking places, like car, porch, phone, with questions on them, changing the questions weekly, a month of meditation and relaxation music I hadn’t listened to normally. The next month ice water thru a straw. The next month, finding my favorite sayings, such as Turtles first one, which I still have hanging in the cabinet where I kept my cigs, etc.. For me, it kept my quit ‘fresh’ and occupied me with coming up with different activities to help.

You are already a success! You are just cleaning up the edges

Edited December 2, 2022 6:20 pm by SusanK1960

Msg 8 of 15 to SusanK1960SusanK1960

In reply toRe: msg 7

From: Jerthie123

12/2/22

Thank you everyone for believing in me!!!

Msg 9 of 15 to Anne2020Anne2020

In reply toRe: msg 6

From: WhiteKnight (whynot44m)

12/2/22

Perfectly said Anne!

"..... It becomes something that you used to do, and that is all. ..."

Love it!

You're approaching 3 years!!!! Well done!!!

Msg 10 of 15 to SusanK1960SusanK1960

In reply toRe: msg 7

From: WhiteKnight (whynot44m)

12/2/22

Susan

Love Love Love the games you devised to get you through your quit. What a super idea!!!!!

Well done and congrats on your quit

Msg 11 of 15 to WhiteKnight (whynot44m)whynot44m

In reply toRe: msg 5

From: Jerthie123

12/3/22

Whynot... Thank you. I wish you every success in accomplishing your weight loss goals. You seem focused and determined. Good luck and again, thank you for your encouragement!!

Msg 12 of 15 to SusanK1960SusanK1960

In reply toRe: msg 7

From: Jerthie123

12/3/22

Thank you Susan! Your words are appreciated more than you know!!

Msg 13 of 15 to WhiteKnight (whynot44m)whynot44m

In reply toRe: msg 1

From: modCindi (CindiS319)

12/3/22

Excellent post and EVERY word is SO TRUE!!! Thank you for keeping your promise and coming back to inspire others! Best of luck on your new dragon to slay! I recently (9/28) started a weight loss and exercise journey myself. I was doing pretty well and had some recent set backs due to family issues. I will get right back on the train very soon.

I don't think there is anything bigger than the dragon that you have already slayed. Thank you again and be sure to check back in on your progress! We're here to support you with that too!