Anyone like to quit smoking with me?

[Beerplumber]

Okay I'm trying to keep up to you Steve , I'm not going to smoke in my truck any more, easy enough to not do and cuts me in half at least.  Did u pick up an e smoke?

[Threeme2189]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

[captain spaulding]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

O incentives are nice.    I'm in but I don't think i'm going to quit for a week or two so everyone else will have a head start. 

[captain spaulding]

I just got done smoking a cigarette and I found myself not even wanting to but I was just because of habit. I am taking today as my first day to quit. I am here to support anyone else who needs it as well as will most likely need some support myself.   

[tattoosteve99]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

Deal! Does that include the e-smoke?

[tattoosteve99]

Okay I'm trying to keep up to you Steve , I'm not going to smoke in my truck any more, easy enough to not do and cuts me in half at least.  Did u pick up an e smoke?

That will be on Thursday when I get paid if all is willing.

[AHB]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

Deal! Does that include the e-smoke?

It's still smoking steve...  

[Beerplumber]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

awesome! Thanks Threeme! I'm doing okay so far today, trying to feel good about the cigs i don't light, I've had about half what I normally would.  A mystery prize woot!  It is good incentive thanks again really.  So there's three of us now?  I don't want this to be as much of a competition as a support group... a tactical support group, I think we can do this together.

[Threeme2189]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

Deal! Does that include the e-smoke?

Nope
It's a surprise.

[AHB]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

Deal! Does that include the e-smoke?

Nope
It's a surprise.

A pack of Noblesse..? 

 

[Threeme2189]

The 1st one here to quit for 3 months gets a gift from me. And if you start again I get it back.
Deal?

Deal! Does that include the e-smoke?

Nope
It's a surprise.

A pack of Noblesse..? 

 

A hooka

[AimlessWanderer]

Good luck guys 

I'm not stopping as I'm not ready, but I'm right behind anyone who is 

If you want to stop - you WILL stop
Give yourselves a reward to aim for - a new MT for a smokeless month is great
Give yourself an alternative - If you get a craving have a glass of grapefruit juice
Take deep breaths - much of the "lift" you get from smoking is having a few good gulps of oxygen
Have something to keep your hands occupied ... that won't get you arrested  Pen twirling, pace beads, Whatever keeps your fingers from reaching for something else

... and there's more wise words here from a true master ... (WARNING: Slightly adult content)

[tattoosteve99]

What I meant was, does the giveaway mean I have to stop everything or can I still use the e smoke.

[Beerplumber]

lol I knew what you meant Steve and I figure e-smoke is only valid if it's nicotine free IMHO.  I don't want to be stuck chewing poopy gum   thanks for the tips 50, I've turned to flipping out OHO's to keep my hands busy.

[jerseydevil]

... and there's more wise words here from a true master ... (WARNING: Slightly adult content)

That was great! I've been trying to cut back and have made some progress. The absolute absence of nicotine? Not ready for that yet. Besides, that would mean that my cigars and pipe collection would go to waste, and we can't have that. Best of luck to you guys going all in!

[Tabasco]

Just found this thread,  and as a former, 3 pack a day, Marlboro Red 100 smoker  I must say... just don't give up. Don't underestimate the pure power of nicotine and habit. Many light and or non smokers simply just don't understand. Phillip Morris was my crutch and friend when there was no others. With a smoke , one may be under the illusion of never being alone. Quitting was VERY hard on me and took over a dozen attempts. Which was good, I was learning what to expect with each attempt. I run 6-8 miles daily, and I used to smoke 3-5 cigs on my runs. Sounds crazy,  I know , but somewhat normal behavior in my environment at the time  .  My blood work and vitals are well below normal for my age group. But, X-rays of my lungs tell a tale and what may await me in my declining years. Don't be afraid of initial failures and just don't give up.

[Threeme2189]

What I meant was, does the giveaway mean I have to stop everything or can I still use the e smoke.

I think no nicotine related substances is one of the qualifications.
I have high standards

By the way, this is my 1200th post!!!

[Mercury]

Good luck Beerplumber!  Kudos to you for quitting.  I am a severe asthmatic so I have never smoked but I understand addiction.  It takes balls to quit.  It's easy to run to the safety of a vice, we all have them and just don't realize it.  It's not so easy to tell yourself that you don't need it, it's even harder when yourself fights back!  I managed to quit caffeine 3 years ago(don't laugh, it's really hard), and the headaches I got were so bad I had to call in to work a few times.  They lasted two months.  I am ashamed to say I am back on caffeine, though not as bad as before.  I can only imagine the hell that nicotine withdrawals put you through.  Again, kudos my friend.  My mother quit for my 12th birthday and it meant the world to me, I thank her every time I can even 15 years later.

[captain spaulding]

While I am still smoking I am smoking much less lately. Only 5 or so a day. That's down form 20+ a day. 

[Grant Lamontagne]

Good clown! 

Def

[captain spaulding]

Good clown! 

Def

HAHHAHA.... 

[Beerplumber]

Good job man, I'm doing not bad, about the same as you but some days are good and some are bad... I'm wanting to put the pressure on myself as this month wraps up

[Mercury]

Good luck my friend.  Keep trying!

[tattoosteve99]

Bringing this thread back to life today. In hopes of winning that tool I went out and bought my electronic cigarette today. I'm at least gonna try it. So how are you doing beerplumber?

[captain spaulding]

Bringing this thread back to life today. In hopes of winning that tool I went out and bought my electronic cigarette today. I'm at least gonna try it. So how are you doing beerplumber?

Let me know how it works for you. I might try one myself.

[tattoosteve99]

Bringing this thread back to life today. In hopes of winning that tool I went out and bought my electronic cigarette today. I'm at least gonna try it. So how are you doing beerplumber?

Let me know how it works for you. I might try one myself.

Will do    I've been wanting to quit for a long time. Now that I have this tool obsession/disease (lol) I need the extra funds. 

[captain spaulding]

Bringing this thread back to life today. In hopes of winning that tool I went out and bought my electronic cigarette today. I'm at least gonna try it. So how are you doing beerplumber?

Let me know how it works for you. I might try one myself.

Will do    I've been wanting to quit for a long time. Now that I have this tool obsession/disease (lol) I need the extra funds.

I know exactly how you feel. 

[tattoosteve99]

Ok now I think I might paint it black and put a SAK logo on it. Lol

[jerseydevil]

Bringing this thread back to life today. In hopes of winning that tool I went out and bought my electronic cigarette today. I'm at least gonna try it. So how are you doing beerplumber?

Let me know how it works for you. I might try one myself.

Will do    I've been wanting to quit for a long time. Now that I have this tool obsession/disease (lol) I need the extra funds.

I know exactly how you feel. 

I'd also be interested as to how well the e-cig works out. As to the expense of smoking, I make my own smokes, and can put together a pack in about 10 minutes for around $1.05 a pack  . My mother is constantly in PA, and she gets me a pound bag of tobacco for a hell of a lot cheaper than I can get it here. Talk about enabling.....

[captain spaulding]

Ok now I think I might paint it black and put a SAK logo on it. Lol

Great idea.