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Winchester, KY
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I smoked for 20 years and had worked myself up to 2 packs a day. I've tried several times in the past to quit by going cold turkey, trying to gradually cut back, using the patch, Welbutrin, Chantix, and gum. The patch and Chantix had no chance with me because I couldn't take the side effects. Welbutrin did nothing. I wasn't really commited to the gum. Cold turkey seemed to work the best if only I hadn't given in so easily that time. So cold-turkey it is. And this time is different because I have faith in myself. I've just come to realize that every major change I've made in my life (leaving my monster-of-an-exhusband, losing 80 lbs, becoming vegan, finishing college) took several tries before I succeeded but I did eventually succeed, so I know I can do this too.
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Winchester, KY
My default picture is me with my 3 children (ages 16, 17 & 19). They're all sweaty because it was a hot summer day and they had been running around the yard playing football and dunking their heads in the pool. Notice I am not sweaty. Guess why? I can't remember the last time I had the energy to run around and play with them. And I'm only 35. I am not as old as my body thinks I am.

I know what it's like to be pregnant, to nurture a little fetus and give birth to God's miracle. Morning sickness sucked. My body ached constantly. I still have the stretch marks. Labor was complete torture. But in the end, look what I did. I created life. I brought these 3 beautiful souls into the world, and all that discomfort that came along with it in the beginning is trivial compared to the outcome.

That is the closest thing I can compare quitting smoking to. My quit is like a precious little baby growing inside me. I can feel it getting stronger every day, but right now it needs my complete devotion. I will protect it with every fiber of my being. One day, I will look back at it just like I do to my children every day and be proud of what I created.

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I found this at www.healthbolt.net and want to share it with y'all: Can what you eat help you give up smoking ? Yes, according to Duke University psychologist F. Joseph McClernon. Based at the Duke Center for Nicotine and Smoking Research, McClernon “… kept hearing smokers say that certain foods and beverages made their cigarettes taste much better. He began to wonder exactly which foods these were — and whether any foods made smoking a worse experience.” Which, of course, got him thinking… Continue

Posted on January 30, 2009 at 8:53am — 4 Comments

melro1973

Out but not down

Just checking in to see how everyone's doing. I haven't been online in quite a while. Today is my 30th day of recovery, so I wanted to stop in and let everyone know I'm still standing!

Posted on January 30, 2009 at 5:37am — 7 Comments

melro1973

Dear Friends,

I just want to let you all know I'm not dropping off the board. I won't be able to be online as much from now on. Don't worry, my quit is stronger than it has ever been. I will continue to check in every morning, make my pledge, soak up your advice and encouragement, and check on how y'all are doing, but I may only be able to respond to posts, comments, and emails on the weekends. My classes have started again, I'm in the throes of planning my wedding (which is March 6!), and I hope to be starti… Continue

Posted on January 15, 2009 at 5:11am — 4 Comments

melro1973

Thank you!

I just want to say I am so grateful for each and every one of you who has offered me their support. You are truly a Godsend.

Posted on January 10, 2009 at 11:42am — 2 Comments

melro1973

Day 10!

I'm just gonna go back to bed. Out of coffee. Thunderstorming. Ugh. Drinking cranberry juice in place of the coffee, per everyone's advice. It's just not the same. Before I do go back to bed, though, I wanted to let all my friends here know that I am still going strong. The past couple days have been pretty bad, stressful. Family matters. I chewed the hell out of some celery but still didn't give smoking a second thought. I know if this had been 11 days ago, I would've been chain smoking. But n… Continue

Posted on January 10, 2009 at 6:11am — 2 Comments

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At 5:56am on May 9, 2009, Sue Otts said…
You are invited to a party at QPC (Quit Party Central group) for Melissa's 120 days as a non-smoker. Please come and join in the fun!
At 9:56am on April 19, 2009, Sally said…
Melissa has 100 days today! There is a party for her at QPC (Quit Party Central Group). Please come and join in on the celebration!
At 3:24am on April 12, 2009, Doreen said…
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At 9:08pm on April 5, 2009, Susan said…
Just checking in to see how you're doing. Hope you are well and out enjoying your new, smoke-free life. I sure am!
At 8:51am on March 18, 2009, Giulia said…
Hey Melro, what's doin? You still around?
At 6:40am on March 9, 2009, Doreen said…
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Just wanted to pop in and say HI and to let you know I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Its just this RA that has been kicking butt lately. Still - and always will be - smoke free.
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At 9:04am on March 8, 2009, Jim Taddeo said…
Dropping by to say hello.....how are you doing....Still maintaining that quit or what?
Jim
At 8:29am on February 16, 2009, Doreen said…
I'm still around. Hope all is well with you.
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At 6:38pm on February 15, 2009, Laurie Schaible said…
How are you doing melro1973? Just stopping in to say hello!
At 4:39am on February 15, 2009, Claudia said…




You still around my KY friend?
 
 

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