Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 This coming weekend will mark exactly 2 years since I finally gave up smoking for good. Was a long hard road after being a pack&a half a day smoker but by far the best decision I ever made for myself in my entire life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piker20 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Well done Steve, giving up smoking and losing weight at the same time is really challenging yourself. An inspiration to us lazy guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Two thumbs up, Steve. Now I understand the aquarium and Bonsai addictions. May will be 4 years for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fishingbobnelson 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Way to go Steve!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdewy 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Go job Steve, that sh*t'll kill you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
netabrookie 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Thats something to be proud of. I "quit" last May, but fell off the wagon in August. I think I will try to climb back on that wagon and go for the duration of the ride this time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 way to go bro its 3years for me to its funny our lives get more boring as we try to live longer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 18+ years of not having my car, my house, my clothes and myself smelling like an ash tray and not having nicotine stained fingers anymore. very liberating Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 I quit when my fourth child was born and the price of a carton went up from $13 to something like $40 after the lawsuit. I made it for six years without a smoke. Started back about eight years ago. Hope your path follows Norm's closer than mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2013 Congrats Steve, keep it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 over $8.50 a pack (here in connecticut) should be enough incentive to quit. especially when smoking 1 1/2 to 2 packs a day! i cant imagine what i would be spending! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mybadhabit 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Congrats Steve, the battle gets easier as time goes on, it's been 22 yrs this month since I put them down, and I never have gotten over the dislike of the smell of it. Blane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 Give yourself a pat on the back Steve - that's one hell of an accomplishment. Thats something to be proud of. I "quit" last May, but fell off the wagon in August. I think I will try to climb back on that wagon and go for the duration of the ride this time. Keep a lot of nicotine gum on hand and chew to your heart's content. The gum made all the difference for me after many failed attempts. I've been smoke-free for the past ten years after 2+ packs a day. Believe me, if I can do it, you guys can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted April 10, 2013 I've got several coworkers who have all quit using some of the new stream smoke things. Some of them are relatively cheap and you get ALL the same physical and mental cues that came with cigarettes, without the tars that are the main killer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prybis 0 Report post Posted April 12, 2013 I have been smoke free for 4 years now. I quit using Chantix and have had no desire to smoke. Cost of smokes keep rising and my company was going to raise insure rates 10% every year for smokers. Now all I need to do is get motivated to loose some weight. Congrats to being able to do both. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites