Winners never quit...but us quitters will ALWAYS win!

Today marks 6 months smoke free for me (well 180 DAYS), and I figured I would just post props to myself because no one can be as proud of me as I am! Also congratulatory celebrations go to Cindy (Cazmataz) and Woody who are also at 6 months! WE DID IT GUYS!! Keep it up, we're doing great!

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Today I hit 150 days, 5 months of no smoking, and it is all on me! Now don't get me wrong, I have had tremendous support from friends on this site, along with many family members, but ultimately at the end of the day it comes down to whether or not I have the strength to say no and continue to choose a healthier lifestyle over one that can ruin me in myriad ways. I guess the one thing I wanted to say is that for primarily everyone who is relatively new to quitting and finding it extremely tough… Continue

So my friend is a dj and has a gig up in southern Wisconsin right over the border (we live in northern illinois). She and I have been singing together for several years and haven't had the chance lately, so last night I decided to go with her to her show so we could sing and maybe try some new songs. Unfortunately Wisconsin is one of the remaining states that does not have a smoking ban; I was not looking forward to sitting in a smaller bar filled with smoke. Let me tell you, it was a lot of fun… Continue

I just wanted to put into words that I am pretty thrilled about reaching day 80. Wasn't sure this day would ever come, regardless of how much i ever smoked (or did not smoke), but it has and I'm feeling a big sense of pride and accomplishment. This is largely due to the great friends I have made here and the support they have shown me! I just wanted to thank them for their friendship. Of course there are some moments that seem tougher than others, but I am doing it and will continue to do so suc… Continue

I am officially 32 today, and I am so proud to say that it is the first birthday in 12 years that I will not be smoking. I feel so good about that, so there really is no going back! Some coworkers took me out last night after chaperoning a dance at school, and some of them were going out every 5 minutes in the rain to smoke...I sat inside and it really didn't bother me! It is getting a little easier each week, but tonight is a big one because it is special to me that I am really doing this and I… Continue

ok for real...i am at my wit's end and fighting the ultimate battle right now. i was out tonight with coworkers, and my friend from high school is in town (although i didn't see him yet, for some reason that gives me a reason to think i can "party"). yah i haven't seen him yet, but i am looking at everything right now as an excuse to smoke. i have done well, but i set myself back 2 weeks ago after 11 offical days. you know everyone says "good job missy, 13 days! keep it up you can do it!" etc et… Continue

Last night I was out with my friend. I was nervous because I had a minor set back last Friday night while being out, having some drinks, being around smokers, and ultimately caving. My friend whom I was with last night was a pack a day smoker, but back in May or June she had an illness that affected her lungs, and was told to quit right away. She did so, but I hadn't seen her since beginning of June, so I wasn't sure if she was smoking again or not. If she was, could I keep it together and fi…

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Yah I screwed up. I will admit it and welcome the ridicule from whoever feels it necessary to give. Last night was our first "teachers club" outing to open the new school year and welcome new staff members. I thought I could handle it so I had several drinks and ended up smoking 2 cigs. This is why I haven't drank more than 2 drinks in a sitting in the last month and a half, and I proved to myself last night that I am not ready to handle anything more. I am so irritated with myself but know ther… Continue

I just wanted to say that I wish the Olympics would last for an additional 2 weeks, cuz it is the only thing that has kept my butt home and on the couch this weekend instead of going out and being tempted to smoke. I could watch MIchael Phelps swim all day! Also a big thank you to those who have made some of the postings entertaining for me, or have pointed out some previously entertaining posts! I am glad to see that even though this is a difficult thing we are doing, people still find time to… Continue

OK right now I am feeling aggravated. I sent an email out to a group asking for advice. My quit date came and went yesterday, and I have an unsettling, unfinished feeling due to the fact that I am/was a smoker only when I drank, and I did not get to "go out with a bang" since I had to start back to work yesterday and couldn't go out (meaning have a last hoorah with some cocktails and a couple smokes to say goodbye to this habit). I don't see what would be wrong with possibly having a couple over… Continue