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ok...I'm gettin' ready (;)
| Thu, 08-28-2003 - 4:03pm |
for my quit day on the 4th...now I know there are tons of wonderful ideas on the health website...however...any tips would be greatly appreciated!!
Like what should I start doing now??? Water Water and more Water, I know...anything else??
I found this quote which should help me...Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. And lo, no one was there.

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Mae, I have no more power than you and I did it, or should I say AM DOING it. I am Not a strong person - - I just hated myself smoking.
You are ready for this. Take a big breath of CLean Air and do it hun!!
I'm rooting for ya and if I can help you just holler!!
hugs,
tracy
Yay Mae!
Start making a list of why you want to quit. Think of as many things as you can.
YOu can always change it and probably will along the way. :)
And find a big glass jar to put the saved butt money in!
That's your reward to you! :)
~Golly
"Mel on Wheels"
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**How about making sure you are going to be very busy that day of the 4th ..
Plan extra things to do, to go places.
Have some fun, healthy foods in the house ...
More than normal ..
Also know you can and will do this
Have faith in you as I do that you want this really bad!
And we are here to hold your hand, always :)
~Hugs~
Edited 8/28/2003 9:36:40 PM ET by cl-ivhhugs
I looked back, and unfortunately our old BTSH board is gone. I wanted to suggest you go back & read those posts from when you tried to quit last January. But, alas, they did NOT save our archives as some of us had wanted. But, perhaps you can think back, and remember what was going on in your life that caused your slip. We HAVE to learn from our mistakes, and whatever *triggered* you to start back then....don't let that *trigger* overtake your mindset again.
Think about what triggers your desire for a cigarette ~ be it after a meal, driving, whatever. Avoid these triggers, and get you some *STRAWS* ~ I swear, they were, and still are, my favorite *tool*. Start thinking about what you can do INSTEAD of smoking...taking deep cleansing breaths, getting on that new treadmill of yours, posting here!!! I will never forget one night when Tracy posted probably 10 times during a hockey game she was watching on TV. Yes, it was a bit *crazy* , but it got her thru her ~crave wave~.
Believe in yourself, girlfriend ~ you can do this!!! You have come soooo far, and accomplished so much, getting the loan, working with the contractors, seeing that barn go up, moving rocks, etc. etc. etc. If you can do all that in these past 8 months, you can quit smoking....I just know you can:)
And last, but not least, keep your sense of humor. You can't feel sorry for yourself. Get you some more great quotes and post them all over your house. I've got bunches if you need some:) And here's a little joke to end my ramble..............
"A smober guy goes outside and bums a cig and sets it aside. Then he asks for another one from the same guy. He gives him the cig & watches him light up. He says, "I watched what you did and I don't understand why you pushed the first one away and are smoking the second one!" The smoker says, I've been on this smober board and they said WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T TAKE THAT FIRST SMOKE!!!"
* stel *
* Stel *
>>I watched what you did and I don't understand why you pushed the first one away and are smoking the second one!" The smoker says, I've been on this smober board and they said WHATEVER YOU DO, DON'T TAKE THAT FIRST SMOKE!!!"
***roflmao, ohhhhh myyyy! Love it lol!!!
~Golly
>> our old BTSH board is gone
**It has been gone since we switched to the new boards :(
So sorry hon ..
Your post was awesome Stel!
Thank you so much for everything you said!
~Hugs~
TOo funny bringing up my Hockey game trauma....I DO remember that....but it got me thru and that is what counts.
Thanks for the Smober joke - - again, you come up with some of the best!
xoxo,
tracy
Tracy: I sure hope you're right about the self esteem thing Tracy...Cause I'm tired of feeling inferior when I know I'm not.... and you bet I WILL holler (;) thanks!
Mel: Yup...I'm a patchin' it...
Stel: You're so sweet...but do you remember that storm when the wind pushed my truck into the barn? That brain fog ...ick...not looking forward to that at ALL (;)
Hil: I think your feeling is right (;) This IS it (;)
Golly: Ok, here's my list...
I wanna live a HEALTHY Life and be able to work on the property and ride my HORSE for a very long time!!
I'm tired of being out of breath going up stairs...funny tho that I don't get out of breath anymore going up my hill (;0
I'm tired of stinkin' like smoke
I have GOT to keep my teeth white (;) not gonna spend ANOTHER $500 on them (;)
I'll add more later...gotta get to work (:)
Hugs...thanks for the BUSY tip...I was kind of hoping to relax and just ride...but I'm SURE I'll find something to do (;) Won't be too terribly difficult (;0
You are all angels to me!!! Thanks so very much!!!!!!
xoxoxoxo
Mae
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