Happy Great American Smokeout Day!
 

[url=http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-great-american-smokeout-20101118,0,7102084.story]Smoking: Heeding the message of the Great American Smokeout - latimes.com[/url]

I quit 13 years ago, one of the best decisions I've made.

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I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.

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First you stopped killing your lungs and gave them a chance to heal. Perhaps you aren't seeing immediate positives, but its great for the long run.

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[url=http://www.everydayhealth.com/smoking-cessation/immediate-and-long-term-benefits.aspx]Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Quitting Smoking - Smoking Cessation Center - EverydayHealth.com[/url]

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I have not been a regular smoker since January of last year. I make very long spells with no cigs at all, but unfortunatley, time to time i do have 1 or 2, only when i am drinking or around my dad. I wish i could find a long term way to never have another 1.

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im a non smoker. yea for me!

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Never needed cigs in my life! My family has enough health issues without inviting smoking into the picture.

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The Government has 2 websites to help those looking to quit:

[url=http://www.smokefree.gov]Smokefree.gov[/url]
[url=http://women.smokefree.gov]Smokefree Women: Quit smoking today! We can help.[/url]

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My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

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[quote=firstdown;760262]My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.[/quote]

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

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I don't smoke but I sure have a habit of dating smokers.

Cloves... GAG. I tend to like black and milds though. I'm cool with those.

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[quote=saden1;760316]BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.[/quote]

Amen.

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Good job matty, first and solid.

i have been smoking since i was about 12, i quit for about 2 years back in 2002 ish i didnt have one smoke or drag cold turkey, then i moved back to Maryland from stress free california, got a stressful clerkship job, was living with my parents, would often find myself going to chiles were a few HS friends worked bar, ended up bumming a drag here and there which turned into people just giving me a cig to me just buying a pack.

i tried to quit again a few years ago, went thru major chemical withdrawls this time, something i didnt feel so strongly the first time. i only lasted 1 excruciating week til i had to go back to smokes so i could cont my job.

i am convinced that Phillip MOrris increased the level of nicotine (or whatever drug causes addiction) in response to the increasing trend of people being able to quit smoking. i think they tried to make it harder. if this theory of mine is true, i wil be the first to sign up for the class action lawsuit.

i really really want to quit but given how debilitating it was last time, i cant afford to miss time from work or not be on point at work.

sometime after i get moved and settled into my new home and before my first child is born i will renew my commitment to quit. this time with some kind of prescription or drug to help fight the chemical urges/withdrawl.

well, yet another long, winding post from me. im working on it.

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[quote=saden1;760316]BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.[/quote]


Are you even married?

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[quote=firstdown;760262]My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.[/quote]This is my favorite post in the history of The Warpath.