I finally did it!!!!!!!! - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

hotwingeatter · 01-09-2006, 07:17 AM

I finally did it!!!!!!!! I made it past my first weekend and got 7 days under my belt!!!! I didn't really think about the cigarettes; I spent so much time exercising After a week I ran a quarter mile with out being winded and after that I slowed down not to catch my breath but to rest my legs.
I have been smoking for 20 years. I relly hope this is it.

**historyteach** · 01-09-2006, 08:13 AM

hotwinger
That's FANTASTIC~!!!!

You've done the single best thing to keep your resolve against quitting. That's exercising. The smoke cessation counselor said that any positive addiction we replace the negative one with is good. But, one that would be harmed if we return to smoking is the best. I started going to the gym. It's been great! I'm in FL on vacation now, and I'm walking daily and swimming every day! I want to keep this positive addiction up!

Please do join us on the daily morning check in. It helps keep us accountable.

Also, post before you puff!!!
Good job; keep it up!

Shalom!

CAPTAINZING2000 · 01-09-2006, 03:39 PM

You know, I didn't even attempt anything until I had several years in. I'd quit and pick up a cig. after not smoking for a couple of years. My Mother has COPD. When, I have to take her anywhere, we always have to take a bottle of oxygen.

Why would I even think of pickin up a smoke is beyond me!!

I got a buddy in AA that always said I won't pick up if, you don't. I'm not going to smoke if, you don't. How's that!!!!!

keep that running up. It's cold where I live, I'm not even walking now !!!

PlanoTexican · 01-09-2006, 04:22 PM

Keep busy, busy, busy!

It keeps you from thinking about *******, plus you get lots of things done too as a side benefit.

roa · 01-10-2006, 08:35 AM

Yipee and Way to Go!!!!!!

Roa

hotwingeatter · 01-11-2006, 11:13 AM

it is not hard to keep busy. I can't believe I have gone 10 days now. Esspecially with all these people at work saying I need this now I have 4 projects that are needed now. And no body to pawn them off on. This so far is my toughest day I am SOOOOOOO stressed.
Already though when I run my legs get tired before my lungs do.

**historyteach** · 01-11-2006, 06:17 PM

That's fabulous, hotwingeatter!!!

What strategies do you have for yourself to deal with stress other than running?
Running is great, and it does help stress build up. But, we can't always go off running when we get stressed, ya know?

Deep breathing; meditation; prayer; taking care of ourselves spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally each day....
What works for you?

You are doing great, and we're all rooting for you. You CAN beat this nicodemon!

I am now one month and two weeks smoke free.

Shalom!

hotwingeatter · 01-12-2006, 01:07 PM

GOOD JOB ON THE MONTH. to releive my stress I guess is dismemberment. you know the old rip off their head and crap down their throat. seriously I just get angry and hold it in until I can get to my gym.

**historyteach** · 01-12-2006, 03:11 PM

hotwingeatter;
You made me laugh right out loud with that dismemberment,

My mom thinks I'm crazy, lol! Well, what else is new, lol!

Deep breathing really helps me. Stuffing that type of anger might make me EXPLODE!!!

Keep up the good work!

Shalom!

rider · 01-12-2006, 04:51 PM

hotwingeatter,

you sound so, so, good with your quit. keep it going!!! seven days seems years away to me. maybe this is the way to keep my life from whizzing by me so fast. the past two days have absolutely CRAWLED by.

hotwingeatter · 01-13-2006, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rider

hotwingeatter,

you sound so, so, good with your quit. keep it going!!! seven days seems years away to me. maybe this is the way to keep my life from whizzing by me so fast. the past two days have absolutely CRAWLED by.

I love being a quitter!!! First I quit high school, got my GED, Then I quit college Got a great job. after than I quit smoking, drinking and drugging several times. Today I finally look in the mirror and see a non- drink or drugie who is taking the next step and not smoking. I am going to run a mile tonight just for the hell of it.
If there was ever any thing I was good at in life it was quitting, why change now.

**historyteach** · 01-13-2006, 08:00 AM

Quote:

If there was ever any thing I was good at in life it was quitting, why change now.

This is one time where the quitters are the winners in life!

Keep up the good work. I can't run, but, I'm with you in spirit as I do my power walks!

Keep the quit and post before you puff!
Shalom!

hotwingeatter · 01-13-2006, 11:32 AM

thanks history.

hotwingeatter · 01-15-2006, 03:01 PM

14 days not a smoke, man it smells aweful when you ain't doing it.

CAPTAINZING2000 · 01-15-2006, 05:14 PM

c how easy that is

01-09-2006, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
hotwingeatter Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VALLEY CENTER, KS Posts: 197	I finally did it!!!!!!!! I finally did it!!!!!!!! I made it past my first weekend and got 7 days under my belt!!!! I didn't really think about the cigarettes; I spent so much time exercising After a week I ran a quarter mile with out being winded and after that I slowed down not to catch my breath but to rest my legs. I have been smoking for 20 years. I relly hope this is it. __________________ SOBRIETY DATE 9/12/05

01-09-2006, 08:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	hotwinger That's FANTASTIC~!!!! You've done the single best thing to keep your resolve against quitting. That's exercising. The smoke cessation counselor said that any positive addiction we replace the negative one with is good. But, one that would be harmed if we return to smoking is the best. I started going to the gym. It's been great! I'm in FL on vacation now, and I'm walking daily and swimming every day! I want to keep this positive addiction up! Please do join us on the daily morning check in. It helps keep us accountable. Also, post before you puff!!! Good job; keep it up! Shalom! __________________

01-09-2006, 03:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
CAPTAINZING2000 ZING Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 5,333	You know, I didn't even attempt anything until I had several years in. I'd quit and pick up a cig. after not smoking for a couple of years. My Mother has COPD. When, I have to take her anywhere, we always have to take a bottle of oxygen. Why would I even think of pickin up a smoke is beyond me!! I got a buddy in AA that always said I won't pick up if, you don't. I'm not going to smoke if, you don't. How's that!!!!! keep that running up. It's cold where I live, I'm not even walking now !!! __________________ LIFE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD

01-09-2006, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
PlanoTexican Support our Troops. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Republic Of Texas Posts: 453	Keep busy, busy, busy! It keeps you from thinking about *******, plus you get lots of things done too as a side benefit. __________________ Doing the right thing, when no one else is looking. -Bob Hook 'em 'Horns

01-11-2006, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
hotwingeatter Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VALLEY CENTER, KS Posts: 197	it is not hard to keep busy. I can't believe I have gone 10 days now. Esspecially with all these people at work saying I need this now I have 4 projects that are needed now. And no body to pawn them off on. This so far is my toughest day I am SOOOOOOO stressed. Already though when I run my legs get tired before my lungs do. __________________ SOBRIETY DATE 9/12/05

01-10-2006, 08:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
roa Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: somewhere in time Posts: 83	Yipee and Way to Go!!!!!! Roa

01-11-2006, 06:17 PM	#7 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	That's fabulous, hotwingeatter!!! What strategies do you have for yourself to deal with stress other than running? Running is great, and it does help stress build up. But, we can't always go off running when we get stressed, ya know? Deep breathing; meditation; prayer; taking care of ourselves spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally each day.... What works for you? You are doing great, and we're all rooting for you. You CAN beat this nicodemon! I am now one month and two weeks smoke free. Shalom! __________________

01-12-2006, 01:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
hotwingeatter Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VALLEY CENTER, KS Posts: 197	GOOD JOB ON THE MONTH. to releive my stress I guess is dismemberment. you know the old rip off their head and crap down their throat. seriously I just get angry and hold it in until I can get to my gym. __________________ SOBRIETY DATE 9/12/05

01-12-2006, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
historyteach To Life! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: centered again Posts: 8,073	hotwingeatter; You made me laugh right out loud with that dismemberment, My mom thinks I'm crazy, lol! Well, what else is new, lol! Deep breathing really helps me. Stuffing that type of anger might make me EXPLODE!!! Keep up the good work! Shalom! __________________

01-12-2006, 04:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
rider Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: northeast Posts: 60	hotwingeatter, you sound so, so, good with your quit. keep it going!!! seven days seems years away to me. maybe this is the way to keep my life from whizzing by me so fast. the past two days have absolutely CRAWLED by. __________________ he asked, "what were you thinking?" i said, "i wasn't thinking, i was drinking."

01-13-2006, 11:32 AM	#13 (permalink)
hotwingeatter Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VALLEY CENTER, KS Posts: 197	thanks history. __________________ SOBRIETY DATE 9/12/05

01-15-2006, 03:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
hotwingeatter Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: VALLEY CENTER, KS Posts: 197	14 days not a smoke, man it smells aweful when you ain't doing it. __________________ SOBRIETY DATE 9/12/05

01-15-2006, 05:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
CAPTAINZING2000 ZING Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ILLINOIS Posts: 5,333	c how easy that is __________________ LIFE IS GOD'S GIFT TO YOU WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR LIFE IS YOUR GIFT TO GOD

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