Trying to be smoke free!

[Swinger]

Well, Im at my 24 hr mark without a cigarette:w00t: I got inspired by the OTC forum when the Mosh's were kicking the habit. I hold up ok untill I get done eating or am sitting in front of the computer and That morning smoke is the worst one for me to resist! I have been wanting to quit for a while and for the past 2 weeks I kept saying, tomorrow Ill quit. Enough procrastinating and get on with it already I figure! I use the mentality that the money I will save on these I can spend on my trikes! I want to be able to breath again and start running and get back in half diecent shape! Man this sux though!!!!! How you been holding up Mosh's? Anyone else out there trying to kick a bad habit?

[R-tifacts]

Good for you! I never got into that habbit but I have watched alot of my friends do it. I wish you the best of luck, just keep thinking of all the parts you can buy with the money saved! Keep strong it will get better.

[dcreel]

I quit last January 10th.. Best thing I've ever done.. (3rd time).. The wife and I both quit.. Mostly we did it for the kids. It's our habit, felt guilty putting it on the kids. Even though we never smoked in the cars, or in the house.. Nobody wants to smell like an ashtray. When our daughter goes to her dads for the weekend everything comes back smelling like @$$... Booster seat the whole 9... I can breathe, food tastes eleventybillion times better.. And I don't look like an idiot outside smoking in 10 degree weather..

I'm happy, My kids are proud... Best thing ever.. That's not even considering the money.. that will add up like crazy.. Keep it up homie.. Your life will be so much better without smoking. That much I promise.. I smoked for 20 years and definitely don't miss it.

[Swinger]

Thanks for the support, its greatly needed right now!

[Mosh]

I have back slid a little here and there. But I am still at it. I am at the point now where they taste like trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro. I can go 3-5 days without and then I have one or 2.
We were self rollers so we have about a pack left to roll. Once they are gone we will not buy more.
Now keep in mind I was not a social smoker. I was a pack and 1/2 day smoker for the last 10 years and regular smoker for 17 years. So it has been really hard for me.
I stopped cold for a week. They say, after 72 hours the nicotene is gone from your body.. it is the mental urge you have to kill, but that only lasts 3 minutes. Stay busy and it will pass..I found playing my guitar keeps me off them too. It is amazing how addicting these damn things are. I never thought I would speak out agianst them, but they really should be illegal.
Lotsa sunflower seeds and candy here, to get by..
Check this site out..Tons of good reading and helped me get through that first week.
The wife has the dinner problem ..After dinner is when she craves..I couldnt move without 2 in the morning before. I dont mind not having them in the morning at all now.
Stay away from beer..that makes you want them even more.
Good luck to you.

http://whyquit.com/

[hadar]

I used the nicotine gum then went to mint trident. Been off cigs for over 2 years now. Don't even want one anymore. Best of luck, just think of all the trike goodies you can buy with the $ you will save.

[fabiodriven]

I've gotta quit at some point. I'm not looking forward to it. Good luck!

[Swinger]

I been pacing all day but try not to think about it to much. My wife let a pack here with a few smokes in it, probably just to test me. I shook the pack this morning and heard the cigarettes in it. Didnt even open it to see how many but I keep thinking about them... DAMN!!!!! The drinking part would probably get me but have been sober from that almost a year(Dec. 13). Im a recovering boozer and figured I done to many bad things when I was drunk and did a little time for it in 05-06. Im an idiot when I drink so I just stay away but that is one thing that I fight on a daily basis. People go riding and always drink, partys,holidays, etc. Its everywhere but I think if I can kick the booze problem I should be able to do this. Well see!! Now I need a drink and a smoke, ha ha!

[hoosierlogger]

A buddy of mine bought one of those electronic cigs. He describes it as being like a glass of water when you are really hungry. It helps but doesn't make the urge completely co away. Best thing he likes about it is he can "smoke" it inside his workplace.

Good luck quitting it. There used to be a quit calculator floating around on the web that would add up the amount of money you would save. The number after 20 years is a huge amount of money.

[Swinger]

A quit calculator? Thats pretty cool but am afraid of what I might find out. Pack a day for 10 years now. Should have a caculator on how much of my life is gone because of these. Ive watched my grandfather die a painful death from these years ago but didnt stop me. I think the biggest thing is my kids! I coach football and baseball and now my oldest want to race BMX and me to race with him. This would be rough smoking but I still get on my BMX bike and can still tear it up pretty good for a 30 yr old kid:lol: We have a few jumps in our horse pasture that we hit every now and again but I am so winded, its just time to stop smoking and enjoy life with out the wheezing!

[Swinger]

I've gotta quit at some point. I'm not looking forward to it. Good luck! Cmon Fabio, jump on the wagon with me, we can be irratable bastards together:w00t:

[dcreel]

Cmon Fabio, jump on the wagon with me, we can be irratable bastards together:w00t:

I agree, it's time John.. Let go of that crutch.. :lol:

[Swinger]

Maybe make it interesting somehow. Get a few that want to quit and throw a few dollars up for a pot and whoever backs out loses their money. Gotta be honest and got to have someone neutral to hold cash or parts or what ever. This may not work but would make it interesting and maybe get a few to attempt(hopefully succeed). Anyone got any ideas to make this interesting? Just a thought, Im going through with it anyhow!

[hoosierlogger]

Cmon Fabio, jump on the wagon with me, we can be irratable bastards together:w00t:

Can you imagine what would happen to the membership numbers if Fabio quit smoking? LOL People would be dropping like flies.

[dcreel]

Can you imagine what would happen to the membership numbers if Fabio quit smoking? LOL People would be dropping like flies.

Who knows.. maybe it would mellow him out.. NAAAAAAA!!! LOL

[Swinger]

Ha ha, now thats funny right there!

[Mr. Clean]

Quit 9/23/96, never forget the day. Best thing I ever did was to quit. I was somewhat lucky towards the end of being a smoker....a puff of cig and I would start to dry heave so quitting was not too bad. Mosh is right tobacco should be illegal, but the gubment would lose a ton of tax money so that's not happening anytime soon. A pack of smokes when I quit was around 3 bucs, I was in line behind some lady who bought three packs of Marlboro's and the total was freaking 20 bucs, what a rip off!!! :rolleyes:

Right before I quit a 70 year old man told me the craving would never go away, for me it did...for others it does not. So For once in your life be a quitter!!!

Do not bum any more smokes and quit buying them-simple. You are now a non-smoker!!

[hoosierlogger]

Quit 9/23/96, never forget the day. Best thing I ever did was to quit. I was somewhat lucky towards the end of being a smoker....a puff of cig and I would start to dry heave so quitting was not too bad. Mosh is right tobacco should be illegal, but the gubment would lose a ton of tax money so that's not happening anytime soon. A pack of smokes when I quit was around 3 bucs, I was in line behind some lady who bought three packs of Marlboro's and the total was freaking 20 bucs, what a rip off!!! :rolleyes:

Right before I quit a 70 year old man told me the craving would never go away, for me it did...for others it does not. So For once in your life be a quitter!!!

Do not bum any more smokes and quit buying them-simple. You are now a non-smoker!!

So if you smoked a pack a day, quit in September 96 and they were $3 bucks then, and they are $5 now. We will say they cost $4 per pack. You saved $22,185.78 according to this calculator.

http://darrenfauth.com/calculators/money-saved-by-quitting-smoking

[Swinger]

They are over $6 a pack where Im at! Still $22 grand is a nice chunk of coin to save or put into big boy toys:naughty:

[hoosierlogger]

If my neighbor quit smoking and drinking 20 years ago he would be a millionaire today. LOL

[tri again]

ok, now for some stupid stuff, based in science.
I lied to the lottery hotline and said I spent my last 2$ on a ticket and couldn't even buy dog food.
The 2$ was true, but my dog's been gone since 1986.
anyway, they said I qualify for free counseling because it's, well, funded by the lottery.
and they need to show customers to keep getting grant $, or grant monkeys or lunch money, I wasn't really listening.

But the bottom line is:

FREE counseling for whatever ails ya! and it's usually $150 bucks an hour.
I think most states with lottery tickets have an 800# on the back and set aside $ for the addictions
and related side effects surrounding it all.
Heck, casinos are the ONLY places where smoking is still allowed so it's definitely connected.

They'll address issues from marriage and family counseling to any and all addictions so it's a great resource.

ALL addictions increase dopamine and seratonin, be it skydiving, ANY chemical, alcohol, nicotine whatEVER
all it really does is promote the natural feel good chemicals.
Now this is new research info. I'm tending to believe..
Seems also to be the theory why SSRI's were so popular with stressed and depressed folks.
They would keep seratonin levels high so we'd feel good.
Too bad the side effects of ssri's can be intensely more hideous than any other life condition imaginable.

Associate with pain - a simple rubber band on the wrist and SNAP it when you feel like..a smoke or drink or
dropping a nickle in the slots..whatEver.

3 bucks a day? what do smokes cost anyway? 6$?
times 30days = Trike parts!
New plastics! can be paid for in a month.

I was chewing last summer logging tractor time during the fire season
but that's hideous without even wanting to quit.

My fav was the little cylinders, had cotton soaked with nicotine and you could breathe thru them on airplanes
and other places to not smoke.
Haven't seen them in a while.

ok, this really IS stupid. Like counting calories when trying to lose weight...yeah..let's all focus on Food!

I'm gonna look for a rubber band.

[jays375]

It is damn tough.I started chewing when around 12.Did that until 16 started smoking,roughly two packs a day.Really loved those Camels,probbally would have walked a mile.Did that until around 22,cold turkey.Then started chewing again until 32.Quit tthat and drinking at the same time.Not because I really wanted to either.Anyway was good until a year ago.Then had one Backwoods Honey Berry cigar and now it is 1-3 of those a day.Still no booze though.It is a really tough habit to quit.

[Texaskev]

Been smoke free for a bout a year now. Best advice I can give is never try and cut down. Cold Turkey is the only way to go. Get up in the morning, and just refuse to pick them up. If you are an trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro, just go with it. Every day will get better. If your wife or whatever smokes, it will be 10 times harder to quite if they still smoke.....Don't hang out with smokers.....same thing. Good Luck!

[ATCeeya]

I smoked a little over 10 years and quit in June of this year. I did cheat a little bit, and went to an electric ciggarette. I dont have the weak ones either. I bought a Reo-mod mini with Organic all natural Vape-juice. It make the transition a piece of cake really and i can basically go days without vaping no problem if i want to. My breathing is 10x's better and its wayyy cheaper than smokes. plus the bad smell is gone. If you need a little help a vape-box is a good transition. beats going back to the pack.

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[thestud25]

I have gradually, and I mean gradually cut back since I quit bartending 3.5 years ago. I was a 8-10 packs a week then, weaned myself down to 1-2 packs a week recently, and the last month and a half I have bought 4 packs total. I have smoked 1 cigarette in the last 17 days. I do pop a Skoal Bandit in from time to time, but I hate the taste of that stuff so much, that it only stays in for about 10 mins. I have been eating Jolly Ranchers left and right, and that seems to help when I get a craving.

Good Luck!

JOHN, get you ass on the wagon!!

[badass350x]

Wow its funny you posted this as I just quit a month and and four days ago! 2 packs a day for 25 years, I just woke up that one morning lit one and asked myself WHY, twisted the pack of cigarettes and in the trash they went! As Mosh stated beer makes it hard and the other part is just the habit part like reaching for the smokes
.hang in there its tough but we can get through it... and yes the parts are coming in every day almost. Lol

[Swinger]

Man I just got done eating and its killing me for a smoke. I got kids screaming and that just makes it worse. I am trying to get to the shop and check some things out but my wife insists on the oldest one sitting on time out and he keeps messing up so more time is added. Im gonna freak out!!!!!!:mad:

[dcreel]

Relax.. take a deep breath.. Feel that? That's oxygen.. See, you're on to something.. LOL You need to find a new way to manage stress..

[Swinger]

Relax.. take a deep breath.. Feel that? That's oxygen.. See, you're on to something.. LOL You need to find a new way to manage stress.. I was hoping to do some well needed wrenching but that is almost impossible with the kids constantly wanting to do what daddy does. What Id give for a heavy punching bag right now!!!! Or even my trike to run would be a great stress relief but that is a whole other story, I bought a bottom end off of a guy on ebay and turns out that he has been posting this and doesnt even have it. Now gotta try and fix my busted left case because everything sucks!!!! Sorry!

[Mrs.Mosh]

After a meal is the worst for me. I find that as soon as I am finished eating...I do the dishes. Staying busy helps a lot.
I was eating Werther's candies as a substitute. Not real good for the teeth, so I stopped eating those.
The "good" thing about wanting one after I eat is I am not replacing smoking with food. They say a lot of people do that, and gain weight when quitting. For me, if I eat I will want to top it off with a cig, so that keeps me from the extra snacking. If I do snack, it is fruit. Something about fruit doesn't trigger me to want one.

I am also a coffee addict. So when I think I want a smoke, I will have a cup of coffee and that also seems to help...for me anyway.
Like Dcreel said...take a deep breath..I have been doing a lot of that. Deep breath...it'll pass in a few.

EDIT: I also want to add that I feel SO much better in the mornings. I haven't noticed a head ache in awhile now either.

[Swinger]

Thanks Mrs. Mosh! I was just in the garage getting greasy and that kinda helps, till I get pissed, ha ha. I think the first few days will be rough then Ill be ok. I told my wife she has to smoke somewhere where I cant smell it- outside! I got a killer headache now but maybe Ill try the coffee thing. I just picked that habit up a few months ago- helped me quit the monster drink addiction! Ha ha.

[Swinger]

Cudos to all who have quit this and any other addiction! I was freakin there a bit ago but took some deep breaths like I needed to do and walla!! Ok for now. Thanks guys, your support is greatly appreciated!

[dcreel]

Another thing is set yourself a goal, and a reward for that goal.. If it's a week without smoking.. You should have $35 for a reward you wouldn't have had before..

[Mosh]

Thanks Mrs. Mosh! I was just in the garage getting greasy and that kinda helps, till I get pissed, ha ha. I think the first few days will be rough then Ill be ok. I told my wife she has to smoke somewhere where I cant smell it- outside! I got a killer headache now but maybe Ill try the coffee thing. I just picked that habit up a few months ago- helped me quit the monster drink addiction! Ha ha.
That will be hard, you quitting and her not. Fortunately Tammy has been really supportive in my case and does not smoke around me. She (your wife) is going to have to smoke outside. She wont like it, but tell her to do it for you and the kids..
I will tell you, the 3 first days without having one for me, a few peeps came into the shop and the smelled like smoke/ass..Bad..and it stinks. I cant believe that is how I smelled to others. After just 3-4 days, your breathing gets probably 40% better..did for me anyway..
I would like to consider this thread a "help group" from here on out. Lets try to back each other up here and help one another.
I have not found myself getting disturbed over them and not having one..I guess if you get real cranked up, you can always lock yourself in the bedroom and "push the bush"..
Instead of a punching bag...

Seriously..Read that link I posted on page 1 whenever youy get the urge to have one..It helps!

[Swinger]

Mosh- that is too funny, "push the bush":lol: I may just have to give it a shot!!!

[Mosh]

Mosh- that is too funny, "push the bush":lol: I may just have to give it a shot!!!
Do it...And play it like John Madden calling a football game..

"you need to get good Penetration"
"You gotta hit that hole and hit it hard if you want to score"
"Look at that gash for the ball carrier"

[badass350x]

The craving only last "Tops" 10 seconds then its gone,Again Mosh said it! I feel so much better in the mornings food taste better, smell better, breath better,no more stuffing up in the nosee, but the biggest thing I noticed is feeling better in the morning! Coffee not good with me " makes me wanna smoke!! Everybody is different you need too find your thing that works for you.

[Swinger]

Im here for ya if you need someone to vent to- Im currently partially employed so rainy days I am home and on 3WW. Slow time for me so if anyone needs me Im usually around! Support groups are a great thing to have when you need! We can do this!

[badass350x]

84t3,,,,,,,,we all have too sit back and CHILLAXX!!!!! LOL

[dcreel]

Definitely a great idea...

This is the 3rd time I have quit. The first time was alone and did it cold turkey with the help of weightlifting. It lasted about 3 years and a divorce got me smoking again.. 2nd time, I used SmokeAway. You can buy it at WalMart and it worked great. Lasted 2.5 years and a custody battle and I was smoking again.. Third time was with my current wife and we both quit cold turkey. She tried Chantrix but had awful suicidal dreams and quit taking it.. Lasted about 4 months before she started again behind my back, when I found out I was smoking again with her.. The last time Jan 2011 I had a major surgery and we both quit cold turkey and this time we are in a good enough place it stuck. It'll be a year in January, and life is 1000% better..

Mosh is right, with the temptation in front of you it will be sooo much harder to quit. It would be awesome if you could get her to quit with you.. For any reason out of 100 reasons.. Bottom line is I felt extremely foolish for paying money to shorten my life, and lessen my ability to enjoy my life with my family.. Remember why you want to quit, and remind yourself when you are feeling like slipping..

[badass350x]

DAM RIGHT WE CAN! That's the way Im looking at it.

[badass350x]

Chantex is no good, please nobody take that stuff.

[badass350x]

About 10 years ago a friend told me your only going too quit when your ready! I said too myself yeah right I will never stop smoking Im too addicted, well ten years later he was right it hit me and as I said earlier I woke up one morning and I was ready ..... go figure!

[tri again]

About 10 years ago a friend told me your only going too quit when your ready! I said too myself yeah right I will never stop smoking Im too addicted, well ten years later he was right it hit me and as I said earlier I woke up one morning and I was ready ..... go figure!

Yupp, dad quit at age 75.
At the huntin' cabin with a bunch of friends, they all went outside to smoke at 12 below zero,
and they realized, all of a sudden, after however many years that it was StOOpid!
and they all threw what was left in the woodstove.
Middle of nowhere and no way to get more.
It worked for every last one of them.

[torque]

good work guys. i quit close to 2 years ago now, i used one of the perscription aids to to help me . cant think of the name of the drug right now but it worked amazing, would highly recomend some kind of aid. just stick with it it does get easier

[oldtime3wheeler]

I started smoking Reds when I was like 13. About a pack a week. Within 2 years it was a pack a day. I quit over 5 years ago cold turkey. Just told myself no more. I smoked for close to 20 years. Tried a few times to quit, but this last time has been the longest. What I did this time was instead of staying away from cigerette smoke at work or out at a bar was I just hung and delt with it. Seemed to work for me. Plus instead of telling myself to wait 10 seconds when I wanted one. I told myself to wait till tomorrow. It helps alot. I stopped watching the clock waiting for 10 seconds to go by.

[whyzee]

I been pacing all day but try not to think about it to much. My wife let a pack here with a few smokes in it, probably just to test me. I shook the pack this morning and heard the cigarettes in it. Didnt even open it to see how many but I keep thinking about them... DAMN!!!!! The drinking part would probably get me but have been sober from that almost a year(Dec. 13). Im a recovering boozer and figured I done to many bad things when I was drunk and did a little time for it in 05-06. Im an idiot when I drink so I just stay away but that is one thing that I fight on a daily basis. People go riding and always drink, partys,holidays, etc. Its everywhere but I think if I can kick the booze problem I should be able to do this. Well see!! Now I need a drink and a smoke, ha ha!
Nice to hear some good honest talk. We all have our demons and they are hard to beat. 1 day smoke free is great! Its kinda like your first true love breaking up with you. You couldn't breathe, eat, sleep without thinking about her every second. As time went on those seconds turned to minutes And minutes to hours. After awhile you might go a few days without thinking about her.
Fast forward a few years and look at you now :)

[Swinger]

84t3,,,,,,,,we all have too sit back and CHILLAXX!!!!! LOL I tell my kids that at least 10 times a day!! I dont even know where I got it from or maybe even made it up, not sure but been saying it for a long time now and its stuck in my vocabulary! I been telling myself this a few times today. I actually started restoring a first gen Tecate tank that another member asked me about but cant remember who it was. This seems to be working for me really good, along with chewing gum. My jaw muscles are gonna be stronger than Chuck Norris in a week. Ha ha!

[dcreel]

And just remember...

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[atc007]

I Would Never pick one up,,never understood it?? I have watched it ruin many good people,,financially and physically... MY Real problem,,,despite being VERY allergic to it.. Is seeing these HELPLESS children,,LOCKED in smokers vehicles,,,cruising down the road like there's no care in the world.. Torture chambers... Anyhow,,,My hat is off to all of you battling this,,,I can't imagine. I am SO proud of ALL of you !!!!! And I am not just blowing smoke. Stick with it,,before you know it,,it will be Christmas and New Years,and you will be SOLID ,NON Smokers !!!! Stay with it !!!! I'll tell ya what,,To ANYONE seeing this,,,You QUIT,,, NO cheating,,1 month STRAIGHT,,NO Smokes.. I will send you a set of grips ,your choice in color,a new plug,and a set of brake pads,all for shipping.. Does THAT show my HATRED of smoking??? Get in here guys,,QUIT that filthy habit !! Clocks ticking..

[Swinger]

Ha ha ha, thats great!!!:lol: I think Im gonna head to bed and take some aggression out on the ole lady! She will appreciate it!! I already told her she has to make sure she dont smell like a smoke or she isnt getting any. Maybe Ill hit the 2 minute mark and not be outta breath!:lol: or finished in general:naughty:

[Swinger]

I Would Never pick one up,,never understood it?? I have watched it ruin many good people,,financially and physically... MY Real problem,,,despite being VERY allergic to it.. Is seeing these HELPLESS children,,LOCKED in smokers vehicles,,,cruising down the road like there's no care in the world.. Torture chambers... Anyhow,,,My hat is off to all of you battling this,,,I can't imagine. I am SO proud of ALL of you !!!!! And I am not just blowing smoke. Stick with it,,before you know it,,it will be Christmas and New Years,and you will be SOLID ,NON Smokers !!!! Stay with it !!!! I'll tell ya what,,To ANYONE seeing this,,,You QUIT,,, NO cheating,,1 month STRAIGHT,,NO Smokes.. I will send you a set of grips ,your choice in color,a new plug,and a set of brake pads,all for shipping.. Does THAT show my HATRED of smoking??? Get in here guys,,QUIT that filthy habit !! Clocks ticking.. Your on!! That will give a few guys some insentive, now just have to figure out what machine to put these on:D

[briano]

I am also quitting, my reason was born on Monday Nov. 28. Her name is Hadley Rene and is a beautiful baby girl. I bought her a Suzuki alt50 a few weeks ago and I am taking my smoke money to fix it up for her. I am actually still at the hospital with her and mom. I finally realized its time to quit, I'm outside in the damn snow smoking like an idiot.

[badass350x]

That's way awesome atc007! Hope we all quit smoking and get rid of this deadly habit!

Merry Christmas too all.

[bkm]

I'm not a smoker, but chocolate ice cream and soda are my two bugaboo's.

Good luck 84t3 you can do it. My grandfather smoked since he was 12 years old and at age 63 the doctor told him quit or he'll be dead in a year. He quit cold turkey and managed to live another ten. He was up to close to 5 packs a day and that's not an exaggeration either. If he can do it anyone can.

[baycitysteve]

WOW !! think i might finally have to give this quitting a try !! not for the free stuff but for my son who turns 9 saturday and wants
to see his dad ice race this year . see i'm a four time national ice racing champ for district 14 here in michigan , he's never seen me race
cause i quit right befor he was born !! wanting to run the 450 studded class but might have to do the rubber class though cause ama
changed there rules last year and now you have to have full fenders front and back like the bikes and they look like poo .. wanted to see how the 25 year
old 350x big bore stroker could hang .. wish me luck for both !! starting tomorrow morning . or 12:00 a.m. i guess !!

[dcreel]

WOW !! think i might finally have to give this quitting a try !! not for the free stuff but for my son who turns 9 saturday and wants
to see his dad ice race this year . see i'm a four time national ice racing champ for district 14 here in michigan , he's never seen me race
cause i quit right befor he was born !! wanting to run the 450 studded class but might have to do the rubber class though cause ama
changed there rules last year and now you have to have full fenders front and back like the bikes and they look like poo .. wanted to see how the 25 year
old 350x big bore stroker could hang .. wish me luck for both !! starting tomorrow morning . or 12:00 a.m. i guess !!

Hell yes.. That's the perfect reason... Good Luck man!

[Swinger]

This is great guys! We have a few people now that are on the wagon with me. Its morning time and still no smoke yet, damn this is rough! Ill manage and hope everyone else is doing ok.

[badass350x]

One more day smoke free for both of us buddy! Keep busy and let's stay this way.

[Swinger]

Man, I about lost it! Was craving one pretty bad and decided to get my brothers old tack shoes out and go for a run! Wow, its been a while. Probably didnt even run a mile and was ready to die! I used to run a mile before I even stretched out to get warmed up when I was in high school (11 yrs ago). I used to be pretty good at track and finished 13th in the state for long jump when I was a junior and then 9th when I was a senior and 17th in the tripple jump in the state. Used to love to run and today felt good until I couldnt breath and taste blood- probably coming from my lungs. Im gonna keep it up and try to run when I can to help my lungs clean up good and fast! Good job badass!!! We can do this man!

[briano]

I have gone 9 hours without a smoke now. That is really good for me and I am not giving in to cravings. We brought our new baby home this morning and I am doing this for her.

[beets442]

I quit 22yrs ago. smokes were $1.35 a pak. I had http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluracy. It hurt to breathe, like someone is stabbing you with an icepik.
The best thing to do is stay away from people that smoke and stay away from gas stations that sell them. I chewed a piece of gum when ever i had those cravings.The cravings stopped after about 2-3 weeks.Good luck!.... Fight the good fight!

[Swinger]

I have gone 9 hours without a smoke now. That is really good for me and I am not giving in to cravings. We brought our new baby home this morning and I am doing this for her. Good for you briano!! Your little girl will be the greatest inspiration for you on alot of things!! Keep up the good work man. Lets see a pic of the little angel that is helping you through this! Congrats to being a new Daddy also!

[briano]

I will try to get a pic up from my iPhone. I'm not very good with that kind of thing. I just had to run to the store to pick up a few things and it was hard to not get cigarettes but I made it, I got lots of gum. My jaws hurt already. Lol. I really hope I can do this, me and my gal both smoke, she quit while pregnant, but we are trying to support each other.

[fabiodriven]

I've been off the computer for a few days and I just popped back in here. I was really surprised to see my name mentioned so much! :lol:

I've been smoking for 15 years, most of which I was a light smoker. Almost three years ago I had a very big change of lifestyle. Amongst the many things that changed in my life at that time, my smoking habit was the worst. I went from an under half pack a day smoker to a pack a day. I used to be able to quit at will and I would do it for weeks or months at a time just for sh!ts and giggles. The last time I tried it wasn't happening. Now I can't smell or taste anything, I hock up loogeys all the time (especially in the morning), I wheez, etc, etc...

The time has come and I know it. Not to mention the dough I'm blowing.


They are over $6 a pack where Im at!

Try $9 a back here. God bless the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

I've been debating those electric smokes for quite some time now. Maybe it's time to take a better look. If anybody has any wisdom to share about those things. What with this Reo thing ATCeeya?

[jays375]

Holy crap $9 a pack!Went deer hunting today and spent the day in my box blind.I smoked my brains out today 3 Backwoods + 1 after dinner.I will do it all over again tomorrow.Maybe it will be my New Years resoloution.

[Swinger]

I know what you mean briano- my jaw is killing me but my breath is minty fresh and not ashtray/ass! Fabio, you really pay $9 a pack- holy smokes, literally! I quit once before for 9 months and ended slipping up, dont plan on it happening again!

[badass350x]

Fabio tried the electronic cigarette, the part of that was I kept the habit of grabbing for what wasn't satisfying me! So I went right back to smoking, It is hard no matter how you look at it. I found the cold turkey way seemed too be the easiest way for me, but the habit as hung around for almost a month ,,,, as of now it seems too be gone and keeping busy is a good way too keep the mind from thinking about it. All I can say is I feel like a new man in the mornings.

[Swinger]

My father in law and brother in law both tryed chantix and said it was crazy. Suicidal dreams and they would snap like crazy about stupid stuff. I dont think Ive heard any thing good about that stuff yet! Maybe a nicoderm patch if need be, but those are pretty expensive. Im trying the cold turkey/gum approach for now and hopefully that will do it!

[just ben]

I have been smoking 20 years and smokes in ny are up to 9-10.00 bucks a pack.I remember saying I would quit if they got up to 5 bucks a pack. That price came and went and all I did was switch to the house brands at the reservation (2.90 a pack now). I think its time though,I have an 8 y/o I wanna make sure I am around for

[Swinger]

Well jump on the wagon Ben!! Everyone is doing it.... All the cool kids arent doing it.... Look how cool we look with out a cigarette hanging from our lips. Bout time for some good peer pressure, dont ya think? This could be catastrophic! Lets see how many members we can get to jump on the wagon!

[badass350x]

Jump in full force ben, let's do it not only for ourselves but our little ones and loved ones!! I'll tell you and everybody else as well as myself! Its like riding are trikes without a helmet, you never know when that one bad time might come..... like smoking you never know when that one time comes.......CANCER!

[Chazz of Blades]

Out of my closest friends, I'm the only one who doesn't smoke. I'm a 12 pack a day caffeine addict though, it's horrible for me, and is one of the hardest things to quit, but at least it only hurt me. It's hard to resist smoking sometimes though, the knowledge that any time you asked, there's at least one person who'd bum you one.

It's sad though to see my best friends, both under 18, not able to simply go for an hour long ride without having to stop and smoke.

My grandfather quit smoking, cold turkey, the day he had to pay $1 for a pack. My great-uncle quit cold turkey after he got deathly sick after smoking local stuff in Vietnam.

[Swinger]

Caffeine will get ya too. I was hooked on the big monster drinks for almost 2 years. They cost $3 ea. and was drinking 2-3 a day! If I didnt get one I would have a horrible headache. Well, I switched from those to coffee and now that Im not smoking, coffee doesnt taste too good anymore either! Its first thing in the morning now and is the hardest part of the day for me but all is well so far, hows everyone else holding up?

[atc007]

Keep up he good fight boys !! Chazz,,,hope you can come off that crap your on too. Soda,energies? No wonder some of you guys are always broke!! Holy crap,,,there is NO WAY I could feed these addictions!! I'm rootin for ya all! You can do this...But my name is Bill,And I can't resist 3 wheelers.......Please Don't tell me to go cold turkey!

[Swinger]

Ha ha, thats funny Bill. Thats one addiction that costs me a pretty penny and doesnt hurt my health, unless the wife finds out about the parts I have hidden...He he he!!!!

[Swinger]

Hows everyone doing out there! Anyone slip yet??? Im to the point where Im feeling pretty good and think its just in my head. Still is a little rough at times when I get stressed out but I take a breath and try to chillaxx a bit! I was gonna try some of those snus pouches for when I get done eating to kill the urge for a smoke but stayed away from it and been hanging on so far. My whole body is still soar from jogging the other day, man am I outta shape!

[badass350x]

Good job buddy, keep up the great work.... it gets easier , Im still going strong and the urges are almost gone.

[Swinger]

Good job Badass!

[Rookie]

Fabio, this is the e-cig I use. https://www.zeecigs.com/default.ht I started doing some research on e-cigs in Jan. I started smoking when I was 15, I'm 48 now. It was time to quit. A guy at work came in with one of these so I went with this brand. I use this brand of " juice " . http://www.johnsoncreeksmokejuice.com/product/J001/juice . you can get diff flavors and strengths. Made in the USA. I smoked, smoke 2 packs a day and this helped for me. I used this for 2 weeks and didn't have one cig. Breathing was alot better along with taste. The setback came when my mother had a stroke. I was on my way to the hospital and my e-cig ran out. Didn't have extras with me so I stopped for a pack. Stress, makes or breaks ya. It broke me . Fast forward to now. Mom is doing great, not 100% but close to it. Me, still smoking, But, I did order somemore " juice " the other day. Time to give it another try. to all you guys " chillax'n " , good for you. I don't know when I'm gonna do it but it's in my head pretty strong so it's gonna be soon. Keep the faith.

[Swinger]

Its good to hear that your mom is doing better. I know what you mean about the stress making or breaking you. Its so easy to go back to what was always there before to comfort you! Gotta find something to temporarily replace it.

[briano]

I slipped, just got way to stressed out. I guess it's just not my time to quit, I am going to try again because I really do want to quit. I need another way to deal with cravings cuz gum just was not doing it.

[Swinger]

If at first you dont succeed- cheat and get a patch, ha ha!! Thats ok man, dont go hog wild and build your nicotine level up just try some type of aide or something. I got faith in you man!!!!

[fabiodriven]

Fabio, this is the e-cig I use. https://www.zeecigs.com/default.ht I started doing some research on e-cigs in Jan. I started smoking when I was 15, I'm 48 now. It was time to quit. A guy at work came in with one of these so I went with this brand. I use this brand of " juice " . http://www.johnsoncreeksmokejuice.com/product/J001/juice . you can get diff flavors and strengths. Made in the USA. I smoked, smoke 2 packs a day and this helped for me. I used this for 2 weeks and didn't have one cig. Breathing was alot better along with taste. The setback came when my mother had a stroke. I was on my way to the hospital and my e-cig ran out. Didn't have extras with me so I stopped for a pack. Stress, makes or breaks ya. It broke me . Fast forward to now. Mom is doing great, not 100% but close to it. Me, still smoking, But, I did order somemore " juice " the other day. Time to give it another try. to all you guys " chillax'n " , good for you. I don't know when I'm gonna do it but it's in my head pretty strong so it's gonna be soon. Keep the faith.

Thanks Rookie, but your first link doesn't work. I'm curious to see what you've got there.

[atc007]

I slipped, just got way to stressed out. I guess it's just not my time to quit, I am going to try again because I really do want to quit. I need another way to deal with cravings cuz gum just was not doing it.

Tomorrows another day!! Start over fresh again! Keep up the good work guys!! T3,,you are kicking azz !!

[Swinger]

Last night was my test! Went to the wifes familys x-mas party and everyone was drinking and smoking and having a good time while I sweated it out! Im a recovering alcoholic so this is very hard for me in the first place then nicotine to top it off. The gum just wasnt doing it anymore as I would imagine what I looked like with 3 pieces of gum in and chewing it like a cow on speed. My jaw is soar as hell! My wifes uncle says here put a chew in! I have chewed since I was 12 and this is actually harder for me to give up than the cigarettes. I held off but wanted something so bad then my brother in laws shows up to my rescue. He had fake snuff- nicotine free- all herbal! I still get the craving but it was just a quick comfort and helped me fight the demons. Another BIG milestone cleared- public peer pressure! Where is the rest of my nicotine free friends at with some words of encouragement????

[CRAZY70MAN]

I remember when I quit....8 yrs ago. I chewed copenhagen for 20 plus years...skoal, redman....you name it. I started smoking to try and quit snuff?? Real smart...then found myself doing both...lol I ran out of snuff one day and made my mind up and never looked back. It was easier for me than the cig battle. Took me 4-5 times to do it. I was a hermit at home for 2 months......never even went out to the garage or had beers. I knew it would up the odds of smoking again. Man after I quit......I noticed the beer intake increased to make up for the idle cig. time I usually had. It all eventually worked out. It was not easy.....I still like the cig smoke smell but never really feel the need anymore?? If you want to quit you can.......it may just not be that time deep down somewhere in your mind ya know?? Good luck fellas......rough battle. I took the cold turkey route on both and made it......not to say I was not an assh%$# along the way.lol I guess the habit is more than just the cig. I tried to break the whole ritual I guess....comin home, crackin a beer and fireing up a cig and workin in the shop. You gotta break some other habits as well along the way to help. Beer was one of them for me. Beer tastes way better now.

[badass350x]

I remember when I quit....8 yrs ago. I chewed copenhagen for 20 plus years...skoal, redman....you name it. I started smoking to try and quit snuff?? Real smart...then found myself doing both...lol I ran out of snuff one day and made my mind up and never looked back. It was easier for me than the cig battle. Took me 4-5 times to do it. I was a hermit at home for 2 months......never even went out to the garage or had beers. I knew it would up the odds of smoking again. Man after I quit......I noticed the beer intake increased to make up for the idle cig. time I usually had. It all eventually worked out. It was not easy.....I still like the cig smoke smell but never really feel the need anymore?? If you want to quit you can.......it may just not be that time deep down somewhere in your mind ya know?? Good luck fellas......rough battle. I took the cold turkey route on both and made it......not to say I was not an assh%$# along the way.lol I guess the habit is more than just the cig. I tried to break the whole ritual I guess....comin home, crackin a beer and fireing up a cig and workin in the shop. You gotta break some other habits as well along the way to help. Beer was one of them for me. Beer tastes way better now.


Awesome Crazy70man!! Have too agree on the beer thing. By the way your brake parts are going out first thing in the morning priority!

[Rookie]

try this one zigcigs.com you'll have to type it in. It wont let me copy it. Old name, same site. I got the preferred kit cause the wife used it too.

[atc007]

84 t3,,,You are kicking azz !!! I am so proud of you!! how's the wife doing?? I fear not as good? You are going to do this... Seriously,,there is NO doubt in my mind...You are thru the worst,,it aint gonna be easy,,but the worst is in your tracks. YOU KEEP IT UP!! When it's rough,,get in here and vent!! Look at those depending on you,,and stand tough!!

[Swinger]

Thanks Bill! The wife is still smoking but not around me anyhow. She said as soon as I am for sure done she will quit. I think thats the best thing anyhow because she is gonna be a royal b!tch when she is quitting so I think its better for us to do it one at a time. I have my moments for sure where I am on a short rampage but then Im like, What the hell was that all about!!! I cant wait for this to be all over! My father in law quit smoking 4 months ago and has put on almost 50lbs since then. I hope this isnt going to happen to me, I need to start running more and lose some wt. and get in shape again!

[atc007]

Why not!! Change everything for the better!! Keep it up!

[badass350x]

Well how we all doing? Hope its another smoke free day! Its been over a month now for me and last night for some reason felt like I really needed one! As always it only lasted a little while and it was gone. Still hanging in there 84t3 ?

[Swinger]

Still hangin in there indeed brutha!!! Been buzy all morn trying to get my car half way drive able and the erge for a smoke is happening less and less. Actually other than first thing this morning right now is the only time I have thought about it. Did everyone else bail out on us or are you other guys still hanging in there??

[Mr. Clean]

Did everyone else bail out on us or are you other guys still hanging in there??

Still with ya buddy!!!

So as of today I have been tobacco free for:

5,551 days which is equal to:

15 years, 2 months and 12 days which is equal to:

133,224 hours which is equal to:

7,993,440 minutes which is equal to:

479,606,400....401....402 seconds......

Keep it up QUITTERS!!!

[atc007]

There needs to be " LOVES this post " !! Awesome Mike. You are doing it T3 !!! Awesome man!!

[torque]

quitting sucks but not smoking is f*cking awesome

good work gents

[Swinger]

Well, another day down:D I had a craving so bad last night that I actually ripped the house apart looking for the pack of smoke my wife had somewhere! I found them and opened them up and just closed them! Almost lost it but Im stronger than that! The baby was up all night projectile vommitting and I was really needing some nicotine! I managed to handle it and still got the streak going:p Hope everyone else is doing ok. Alot of people quit checking in and has me wondering???

[badass350x]

Im still with ya buddy! one more great day of breathing better.:w00t:

[atc007]

I'm still here!!!! Good job man!! Look those little ones in the eyes,,,THAT is why you HAVE to do this!!! Keep it up man!! I'll soon be needing your shipping address!!!!!

[Swinger]

Well, I caved!!!!! I am sick as hell and my whole body hurts. Damn flu!!! I layed around all day thinking about a smoke and when the wife got home I ram sacked her. She tryed to resist but I needed one. I am smoking it now and feel soooo guilty that I let everyone down. It tastes horrible and I feel stoned off of it! I suck!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry guys:(

[badass350x]

Well, I caved!!!!! I am sick as hell and my whole body hurts. Damn flu!!! I layed around all day thinking about a smoke and when the wife got home I ram sacked her. She tryed to resist but I needed one. I am smoking it now and feel soooo guilty that I let everyone down. It tastes horrible and I feel stoned off of it! I suck!!!!!!!!! I am so sorry guys:(
Noooo you didn't!!!!

[Swinger]

The Devil made me do it!!!!! Im a sorry excuse for a man! Now gotta start all over! Keep up the good work badass Im jumping back on the wagon so make sure my spot doesnt get cold!

[badass350x]

You better get back on and get on quick, Im going too put restraints on the seat this time! Lmao.

[atc007]

Dam you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol. Get back on there,,,tomorrows a new day... You've got this...

[Mr. Clean]

Well, I caved!!!!! I am so sorry guys

You have nothing to be sorry for. This is not easy, if it was everyone would be doing it. Its not like GEICO Insurance that even a cave man can do it. The important thing is that you stop again.

Keep this in mind, you disappoint only yourself....and again you have nothing to apologize to us for. Those of us who care.......who by the way have never met you.....support your cause unconditionally!!!......I for one am not disappointed quite the opposite....your making me think of ways to further motivate your ability to quit...

Remember the only reason you are quitting is for YOURSELF. Not your wife, not your kid/kids, mom, dad, g-ma, g-pa......3WW or even some supreme being!!!!

You quit for YOU and YOU alone. The sooner you realize this the quicker you will find the will, courage, strength and perseverance to quit.

It is nice to have the support group of folks on here but exterior motivation will not carry you to quit for forever!!!!

You may also want to consider Dr. Joe's advice. Put a nice thick rubber band on your wrist. When you get the craving snap that sucker, soon your body will associate that desire with that pain!!

Get back to it QUITTER!!!

[Swinger]

Thanks for the words of wisdom Mr. Clean!! I am on the wagon again!! Better make it a 5 point harness and a straight jacket badass:lol: I felt so much better for the time I quit and then ended up being a trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotr ailpro and felt that much worse after I caved and smoked a whole pack in less than a day after giving in. I was so close but on top of the cravings for the cigarettes I started craving a drink and thats not like me since Ive been sober for so long now. Its like demons were taunting me and I was to weak to fight them off at that moment. Im ready now..so Im trying again!

[badass350x]

Good for you, just keep trying it will come someday!

[atc007]

How we doing here guys??!!! I 've got shiny parts that need a new home !! Keep up the good work..

[Swinger]

Day 3...again!!! Wife just got me a 200x for x-mas and it will be needing some new things on her so maybe that will help my motivation this time.

[Swinger]

I posted this on the parts lot thread and was going to buy it myself then couldnt swing it with my Tecate rebuild going on and then was told it was sold. Yeah, my wife got it for me before it even came to the shop and I was snapping pics and going to try and buy or sell it!! Whoops, I always make everything difficult!137348137349137350 I gotta quit smoking, to many machines need parts:lol:

[Swinger]

It apparently was flat tracked before and has the tires the guy used sitting behind it. Engine work is unknown.

[badass350x]

Im still going strong on my end, its been well over a month and Im really loving it! Man it's funny how you can really smell smoke on other people now from a mile away. Lol

[Mr. Clean]

help my motivation this time.

How about you quit smoking and the money you save in a month or so buy a ticket to PHX and come ride the dunes with Mr. Clean and company.

I will put you on one of my machines.

How are you doing? QUITTER!!!!

[Swinger]

Im still holding up here, so that is a plus! Man I would love to hit the dunes with you guys!!! When are you heading there?

[Swinger]

I dont post as often as I did the first round because Im starting over again, so as soon as I get to the 2-3 week mark I will feel more confident in myself. I been trying to stay buzy with my R build and just got a 200X yesterday for x-mas from my wife and took 2 laps around the yard on it and into the garage for a simple tear down and fix to ride, but having some problems with the motor!! Its tapping and smokes when first fires up and seems pretty gutless! After I get the swingarm and rest of rear end back on I will tear into the valves and check the timing chain and such. Gotta stay busy!

[atc007]

Sounds good.. Keep it up!!

[badass350x]

Sounds good.. Keep it up!!

007 Im going too send you a tri- z grab bar for free for all the support you have offered here! Pm your address and pay the shipping its yours.

Dean

[Mr. Clean]

Mr. Clean is back. Man checking up on 84T3 is almost as bad as my addiction was to cigs....I have to check in every day first thread....used to be the classifieds or Trikesylvania.....not any more!!!!

SUP QUITTER!!!!

[Swinger]

Im still here brutha!!! I appreciate the support and me being on your priority list first, its great to know that people care for another without ever meeting them. Thanks guys, going ice skating with the kids tonight to try my lungs out...and my construction abused body, hahaha. Wish me luck. Thanks again fellas, Dave

[Swinger]

Another day down. Some are worse than others and holiday stress is making this harder than it has to be. Just keep telling myself its all in my head!!

[atc007]

Keep up the good fight man!! You ARE going to kick this!!! Tough time of year for sure. After New Years,it'll be ALL downhill !!! Stay strong !

[Swinger]

Im not to worried about new years, dont think we are going out anywhere but if we do I should be ok anyhow.

[badass350x]

84t3 how we doing???? Hopefully smoke free!!!

[Swinger]

Doing good still. You? Did everyone else bail on us or what? Ive been staying buzy and trying to not think about it. Been doing some remodeling on the house and going to pick up another trike tomorrow. Lil 70!! Should be a nice little machine for the kids to ride around once I get it fixed up. It needs a gas cap and seat cover and a set of rings apparently. The guy wants to trade me for a gocart so Im game for that.

[Mr. Clean]

Still following this thread....Keep it up 84t3!!

[dcreel]

A long time coworker of the wife and I, just passed from lung cancer.. He went home sick on a monday and never returned. He passed a month later.. The thing I have against smoking and anyone with intelligence should agree.. The cigarette companies are selling russian roulette.. It may not get you today, it may not get you a month from now, but smoking will take you away from your family before you want to leave. Nobody wants cancer.. so why pay to give it a foothold..

I'm still amazed that it's legal to sell cigarettes...

[atc007]

I've only been here a year,,,and I feel like I've watched you grow a lot Doug ..Life is precious,,it is a gift,,and to take it for granted,,,,,No,,,to PAY,,to take it for granted,,just makes NO sense.. We're all with you T3. I still haven't shipped any parts ! Get in here and quit guys !!

[Swinger]

Im not worried about the parts Bill. The self satisfaction is good enough for me! Helping others is a bonus that I enjoy also. Have a good smoke free Christmas everyone!!!

[dcreel]

Merry Christmas fellas.. Hope the New Year finds you smoke free..

[matt86200x]

Wow awesome thread, going on a cruise on boxing day for 10 days and i hope to kick the habit during that time. Right now i am paying 14.65 a pack

[badass350x]

Merry Christmas fellas.. Hope the New Year finds you smoke free..

Thanks Doug,, Merry Christmas too you and the family!!! Still smoke free and counting the months now..

[badass350x]

Wow awesome thread, going on a cruise on boxing day for 10 days and i hope to kick the habit during that time. Right now i am paying 14.65 a pack

And Just think 14.65 a pack too kill our selves! One way I looked at it everytime I forked out that money (Which was everyday!!!) I said too myself that it was towards my death ticket.

[Jason125m]

Merry Christmas to everyone, I've been following this thread for a long time, I don't smoke, so I didn't feel that its right for me to post. But, I can understand what you're all going through trying to quit. You guys can do it :) Stay healthy. No one wants cancer for christmas.

[atc007]

Hopefully still going strong??

[Swinger]

Still going strong!! Been working out and everything, trying to get myself in shape to do some racing this year. Right now Im in better shape than my ride but hopefully it joins me soon!

[atc007]

Quit smoking AND working out.. Wow,, You'll be a whole new animal before you know it!

[Swinger]

The wife can tell a differance already, if ya know what I mean;):D

[atc007]

VERY cool !! Bigger veins and arteries,,better circulation.... Happier wife,,,Happier life : )

[badass350x]

VERY cool !! Bigger veins and arteries,,better circulation.... Happier wife,,,Happier life : )
Too Funny!

[Swinger]

My big problem is Im gaining weight!! I have the tendency to eat....alot, and I think working out is putting some pounds of muscle on instead of shedding pounds of fat. The holidays arent helping much either. People just look and say where do you put all that! Im pushing 185 now and going up.... Jenny Craig may have some answers:lol:

[badass350x]

Your not shitting, Im 6'1 and was setting at 212 now 225,,, maybe I will try the lap band!!! Lmao.

[atc007]

2 dam funny,,quit smoking,bulk up,,then have to lose weight.. you can't win! But as long as she's happy.........lol

[ATC-Eric]

Hey Dave, good for you. Been meaning to get in here and join the club, havent had time to read through the whole thing. I myself have taken a big turn in recent months. I decided to go for the non drinking non smoking life style that Ive always dreamed of, but never had the nerve to go for. I have been a smoker on and off for 14 years now, and have been an alcoholic for around 10. Its now been a month since ive had a drink, or a smoke. I quit both at once as well, so I know what you have been going through. Im finding that its a LOT harder to deal with everyday issues without the aid of a cigarette, or a beer to numb the pain. Thats the hardest hurdle I have run into, not being able to drown myself in a bottle of liqour because Im really upset at something. Another big milestone for me, is Ive lost a lot of weight as well. At my heaviest around 1.5 years ago I was 250. Right nw Im down to 168. I havent been under 200 lbs in over 8 years, big things in my life.

But enough about me, good luck to you in mantaining it! Ive got a great girl to be my crutch, a good support system is what I need if I want to get through this! Good luck, dont give in!

[atctim]

Dang Eric, you are down to 168??????? I knew you looked skinny in that picture, but WTF??? You can now stand under a clothes line for shade in the summer! I'm proud of you little triker!

[Swinger]

Thats awesome Eric!! I myself had a rougher time with getting rid of the booze and it still gives me a good urge every so often. Everywhere you go there are bars and people drink constantly at every kind of function I can think of. I find myself excited to go to kids birthday partys for a few reasons now. 1) Not a party focused on getting hammered. 2) Im a big kid myself. 3) CAKE!!!!!:D Ive been sober for close to 2 yrs now and its still is in my mind almost every day. I really want to go to TF but Im not sure if I would make it through it without turning into someone that noone likes, if you know what I mean. Still debating it though! Keep up the good work and I am here if you need anything.

[atc007]

Dam Erik. That is a TON of good stuff going on in your life!! Awesome for you!! Pm me your address,,I do believe you have earned the Bill quit smoking reward ! GOOD FOR YOU and Keep it up !!! Thanx for sharing.

[dcreel]

That's Great Eric.. It's hard to be sober in todays society.. It scares people.. Kudos to you.. Living it, I know how far you have come..

[badass350x]

Hey Dave, good for you. Been meaning to get in here and join the club, havent had time to read through the whole thing. I myself have taken a big turn in recent months. I decided to go for the non drinking non smoking life style that Ive always dreamed of, but never had the nerve to go for. I have been a smoker on and off for 14 years now, and have been an alcoholic for around 10. Its now been a month since ive had a drink, or a smoke. I quit both at once as well, so I know what you have been going through. Im finding that its a LOT harder to deal with everyday issues without the aid of a cigarette, or a beer to numb the pain. Thats the hardest hurdle I have run into, not being able to drown myself in a bottle of liqour because Im really upset at something. Another big milestone for me, is Ive lost a lot of weight as well. At my heaviest around 1.5 years ago I was 250. Right nw Im down to 168. I havent been under 200 lbs in over 8 years, big things in my life.

But enough about me, good luck to you in mantaining it! Ive got a great girl to be my crutch, a good support system is what I need if I want to get through this! Good luck, dont give in!

Keep up the good work Eric! My hat is off too you..

[ATC-Eric]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the words of encouragement. I just started to look at alcohol in a different light. Alcohol is a drug, thats it. Just a socially acceptable way to numb your brain. I also came to the conclusion that I wont be able to reach my potential in life as a boozer. I look at myself, and can relate a lot of big failures to alcohol. I mean come on, took me 7 years to graduate college, and Im NOT a doctor lmao. I just had to realize that Im not good at moderating myself. Time to grow up, and get somewhere in life! And the smoking is obvious, tired of feeling like crap all the time because I smoke 2 packs a day, and I dont want to die to early if I can do something about it now! But yeah, if you have ever been to a big ride, and witnissed how I drank, that wasnt a vacation occurance for me, thats how I used to drink EVERYDAY. Bottle of vodka in one hand, bud lite in the other!

Dave, thats pretty dam funny. You should come to trike fest with me. I will not be giving in under any circumstance. So you can hang with ol girl and me, and not worry about it. Yeah Im still going to be hanging out, but I wouldnt epect to see me at the shoe tree at 4 am.

Doug I remember meeting Mr. Corey Sprock and finding out he didnt drink. There was a point where non drinkers scared me lol. Took me a while to understand it.

Its just Im at the point of wanting to do something with my life. I have a college degree, Im almost 30 with no family, no kids, no money, I make 8 dollars an hour, I am done with this sht!!!!!! Time to man up and get somewhere.

And Bill, Ill send you my address, should I be this scard? lol


Thanks again guys! Ive been wanting this for 10 years, feel like Im finally ready, and here!

[Mr. Clean]

Awesome news ATC-Eric, best thing you could ever do!!! I just got back from Florida and got see a relative who is dying from lung cancer and still effin chain smokes!!!

Keep it up QUITTERS!!

[Swinger]

Ha ha, me and you can relate on alot of stuff I bet Eric! Im finally getting my drivers license back after 11 years hopefully next month! Breathalizer box and all!! The quitting drinking will definatly help you expand your horizons and move up in the world, quick!! I battled it for years and was off and on for about 3 yrs before I said enough. Since then I am alot smarter and have had a few diecent jobs but no drivers license kills me everytime! Keep it up and if you need someone to talk to anytime you feel like you cant do it Ill PM you my number and you can give me a call. I may take you up on the TF thing and Im sure we could have a blast!

[atc007]

Breaks your heart..^^^^ Things that just make you say,,,,,hmmmmmmm???????? Mr Cleans post ,lol,,,you posted the same time I did T3 !!

[Swinger]

Brought in the New Year with a great start....Smoke Free!! How is everyone else? Im curious if the Mosh's are still battling the smoke bug? You guys out there?? I hope everyone is doing ok and starting the year off right.

[atc007]

Awesome news man!!! You are really turning things around man!! Wifie jump on board yet?? I fear not,but thought I'd ask..

[Swinger]

No she didnt yet but is only down to a few a day now and going to soon... I hope!

[ATC-Eric]

Yeah its gotta be really hard when your ol lady smokes too! I commend you again for taking the step when your other half smokes.

Im doing good! Got to cross December off the calender. Thats one thing that helps me, I bought a calender just for keeping track. When you get to see your progress every night when you cross a day off it helps. It was really hard coming up with a resolution this year, Im at the weight I want to be, I quite smokin, and quite drinkin. All I could come up with was to eat healthier.............

[atc007]

Dam man,,that's gotta feel good!!! Good for you!

[Swinger]

Hows everyone doing out there in the land of "battling the addiction monster"? Doing good on this end and wanted to see if everyone else is doing ok!

[badass350x]

Still smoke free and not missing it at all, first month was kinda rough,, seems like I never even smoked now lol!

[STiForester]

I stopped on new years and it's actually been quite easy so far... I think about it once in a while but not so bad considering I'm sick lol

[Swinger]

Goog job man! Keep up the good work!

[atc007]

Awesome guys!! Welcome in Stiforester ! Keep it up!!

[badass350x]

I stopped on new years and it's actually been quite easy so far... I think about it once in a while but not so bad considering I'm sick lol

GOOD job STiForester!!!

[ATC-Eric]

Good job everyone! Still going strong here. Just like Mosh said, the craving only lasts a couple minutes. You only have to fight it for a second. Ive been using sugar free breath mints here and there to keep me on track, I call them my smokes lol.

[atc007]

Everyone still on board?? Keep it up !

[badass350x]

You Bet!! Going too stay that bill.

[ATC-Eric]

I found one of my "emergency" stashed packs with one left the other day while I was packing. Man that pissed me off! Where was he when I needed him! Ripped it into aound 17 pieces and went on about my day.

[dcreel]

I'll be at a year cigarette free in 3 days. Keep it up guys..

[badass350x]

Good for you dcreel! That's what Im talking about...

[dcreel]

Good for you dcreel! That's what Im talking about...

My wife will be at a year cigarette free in 7 days.. Life is soo much better.. I giggle watching my neighbor outside on his porch smoking in 15 degree weather.. LOL

[Swinger]

Thats great dcreel!! Happy smoke free anniversary for you both.:D

[atc007]

So,Where's the " LOVE this post " button? Awesome guys !! Got my parts Badass...Way cool of you,,again ,I Thank you ! Now,it's your turn : )

[250r kid]

I'll be at a year cigarette free in 7 days.

[Swinger]

Awesome job man!!

[ATC-Eric]

All you guys at a year, congrats! Thats awesome!

[badass350x]

Dave,how we doing buddy? Hope your staying strong? Im still with ya if you are!!! Hope everybody else is doing good.

Dean

[atc007]

Yeah,,it's been too quiet here. All going well everyone?

[Swinger]

Still good here guys. Sorry I wasnt able to get on here the last few days, computer problems! Im a month and 2 days into it this time and doing good. Strated a 3rd shift job at the begining of the week and is really killing my sleep schedule with work and the family and all on diff schedules. Im awake for 26 hrs now and just wanna go to sleep but gotta stay awke to get my oldest off the bus soon.:( Maybe will get some sleep tonight!!:Bounce

[atc007]

Well,,,I guess that begs the question Dave. What color grips,and what pads!!!!! Congratulations man!!

[Swinger]

Well I feel that since I didnt make it the first time around I should be penalized and raised the bar for myself to a 2 month for parts goal, if you dont mind Bill. I appreciate all the support from all of you all the time and that is a great reward IMO in itself. I will probably want stuff from my R build so black grips and pads for that would be awesome. February 10 will be 2 months!!

[badass350x]

One more week for this fella and its three months. But I can tell ya that sometimes I would like too have one so bad that I feel like a male dog looking at the female in heat!!!!!! Lmao

[2fiftyR]

I am jumping on the wagon. I am sick and tired of feeling sick and tired. For me, the biggest problem is stress. My job is stressful,things arent going well at home with the wife but I am going to do it. I am stronger than my addiction to nicotine.

[ATC-Eric]

Do it man! Like I stated before I like having a big calendar to measure my progress that I suggest to anyone willing. It lets you see that your accomplishing something every time you put an X on it.

Great piece of info from Mosh, a craving only lasts a couple minutes (or whatever it is), so you have to keep yourself busy as soon as one comes on! But the craving does go away pretty quick.

Good luck!

[Swinger]

How we doin 2fiftyR? Hope you are holding up ok as well as the rest of my smoke free friends!

[atc007]

How are we doing guys!?

[Swinger]

Been a long 4 days w/o 3WW? Not sure what withdraws were worse. Ha ha! Support group is back!!!!!

[badass350x]

Been a long 4 days w/o 3WW? Not sure what withdraws were worse. Ha ha! Support group is back!!!!!

Dam your not kidding!!! LOL.....

[atc007]

2fiftyr ?? How are you doing? Sounds like you have a plateful,I hope you're sticking to this. It aint gonna be easy!! But you CAN do this. T3,still doing good?! I bet you are! Sorry for the wait on parts guys. They ARE coming ! Not sure when. Probably next week I will ship. And another hats off to ALL of you that have kicked this. Just awesome !!

[ATC-Eric]

Hey Bill! Moving, so I need to send you my new address. Still doing good, 2 months is right around the corner.

[sweetip2000]

Hey all ya gotta do is smoke the natural tobacco you buy in the smoke shop. I smoked Midnight Special but you can smoke whatever you like as long as its not that pre packaged stuff. CVS sells this tobacco called bugler. You can get 200 cigarettes for 18 bucks.
In NYC cigs are selling for over 12 bucks a pack !! LoL. Get this machine called Turbo matic.
It makes the cigarettes with the filter and the paper tubes. You can get 100 filtered tubes for like 3 dollars. Smoke the natural tobacco for 3 months and you don't have to stop smoking. You will be quitting as you smoke. The pre packed cigs contain over 500 chemicals and they spike the nicotine. That's why you jones 5 minutes after you smoke.
I smoked for 30 years over a pack a day and I stopped this way. I didn't want to stop but I had to when I found out my mom had lung cancer. It takes about 3 months to get the drugs out of your blood stream. Just keep smoking the natural cigs. Remember you dont have to stop but one day after 3 months you will wake up and not need to smoke. Its the first one in the morning with the coffee that snags ya all the time LoL. Good luck. Its easy to do. If I can do it you can too. BTW here are some of the chemZ they put in pre packaged cigs. Flouride (the active ingredient in rat poison and prozac) Arsenic. Salt Peter.
Ammonia. Oh yeah the fertilizer they use to grow the pre packaged cigs..... it has radioactive waste in it. They put it in there to get rid of the industrial waste thats what gives you the cancer. Its the fertilizer that kills ya plus the chemZ.

[Swinger]

I never heard of that stuff sweetip! Im past all that but would have been a nice option to have at first when I was ready to freak out!!! All good here and I hope everyone else is hanging in there so we have extra time to spend with our great grandchildren someday.

[atc007]

Sounds great all ! Get me that new addy Eric ! I HOPE to order today,,and ship next week...hope. Heck you guys would find this interesting. I WAS ordering yesterday. a customer,,,YES,,a customer! Old farmer,has a 86 TRX 250,bad tranny. I said,no prob,I have some engines,,that will be quicker than splitting and fixing yours. LONG story short,. Tore down the 1st,85 SX, knew by the black silicone,She wasn't a virgin. Someone else had been in her.It stunk going in,never a good sign,rockers and cam showed VERY slight wear and heat. Still wasn't giving up,piston and rings seized on the exhaust side. { My son had picked this and 2 engines up Years ago w NO info on these engines. the farmer wanted me to just throw it in there. I said,No,I will rebuild it,,then throw it in there.}. Anyhow,popped the piston off,,,the rods bad : (. Could not believe it. NEXT !. Good crank,clutches torn off,,and I suspect bad tranny. Anyhow,I've gotta figure out what engine configuration I'm going with,etc,,and what all other parts I can afford,lol. Keep up the good fight you quitters !!!!!!!

[2fiftyR]

Im still commited to quitting. It really sucks,but the urge does pass and i find I have alot of nervous energy. I have slipped up twice, but I got the flu and that was a godsend believe it or not because a cigarette really tasted like crap. Smoking may be hazardous to my health,but me not smoking could be hazardous to other peoples health ( that is a joke)

[atc007]

Keep up the great work man!!!!

[atc007]

How are we doing Quitters? It's been awhile..

[Swinger]

All good here, hows the new guys doin??

[atc007]

Awesome Dave !!!!! Did the wifie jump on board yet? I fear not ! Pm me your address,,I got some fresh parts in. I wanna send out the goodies this week.

[badass350x]

Hey hey HEY,,,, All going good On my end! Have my moments but haven't touched one!

Dean

[atc007]

God,I love America.. I see you do as well : )

[badass350x]

God,I love America.. I see you do as well : )

Haha, you got it bill!!!!

[Swinger]

I pledge of alligance to the flag of the United States of America......Lol! PM sent Bill!

[badass350x]

I pledge of alligance to the flag of the United States of America......Lol! PM sent Bill!

That what I say too Dave when I see the colors on my 350x!!! Lmao..

[fabiodriven]

Welp, my electric cigarette kit came in the mail yesterday. I've gone about 26 hours or so with that thing, no real cigarettes as of yet.

[atc007]

Awesome ! It aint gonna be easy,but you WILL get this done! Good luck man !

[Swinger]

Thats sweet Fabio. Great job!!! Newbs beware, ha ha ha!!!

[ATC-Eric]

good luck John. Im at 2 months no liqour, no smoke here. Going strong!

[Swinger]

Great to hear Eric. Im happy for you.

[atc007]

You guys kick trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro !! It must be getting rough fabio,,hang in there man. You will do this.

[fabiodriven]

You guys kick trailprotrailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro !! It must be getting rough fabio,,hang in there man. You will do this.

It actually hasn't been rough at all. This electric cigarette seems to be working great. My only concern is if I'll be able to stop using the electric one now! Well, that and the real test is what happens if I get really upset. That's usually what breaks me. If I get really mad about something it's going to be tough to not reach for the butts.

Thanks for your support 007 and thank you too Eric!

[atc007]

Lol,,,Seriously,,I would just go ride,,,no matter what time of the day or night it is. Fresh air and a big smile might do it? That's MY coping mechanism,,,sometimes the machine suffers,,but more often than not though,,I just cruise really slow?! Just take in the woods and fields and I'm ready to get back in the fight. You guys never cease to amaze me! All I ever here is how hard this is,,and look at all of you!!! Kick ass!

[Mr. Clean]

So the battlle finally ended. My father in law passed away last week from complications of lung cancer. My wife flew home when his health took a turn for the worse. The saddest part is she missed saying good bye to him by 1/2 hour........All I can say is EFF Cancer and EFF the tobacco companies...all of you selfish MOFO's who smoke "fags" think of the pain and suffering you will cause your loved ones you when you pass and leave them behind. You should not require anymore motivation than that.

For those of you who quit. KEEP IT UP QUITTERS.

[Swinger]

Sorry to hear that about the father in law. My wife just jumped on board yesterday so we will see how she did today at work. Keep up the good fight everyone.

[atc007]

So the battlle finally ended. My father in law passed away last week from complications of lung cancer. My wife flew home when his health took a turn for the worse. The saddest part is she missed saying good bye to him by 1/2 hour........All I can say is EFF Cancer and EFF the tobacco companies...all of you selfish MOFO's who smoke "fags" think of the pain and suffering you will cause your loved ones you when you pass and leave them behind. You should not require anymore motivation than that.

For those of you who quit. KEEP IT UP QUITTERS.

I'm really sorry to hear that Mike. Don't know what else to say. It sucks. I hope all our Quitters are hanging tough.

[ATC-Eric]

Sorry to hear Mike. That is a great point, and reason to kick the habit!

[ATC-Eric]

Soooooo, anyone want to start a p90x support group? lol

About to start the program. Anyone else interested?

[atc007]

Oooohhh, Wish I had it in me! I will tell you 1st hand, My Chiropractor takes really good care of himself. he's a runner,eats right ,etc,,One of the P90 X girls lives in the town over from us. Jill Ward. She gave him,and our best PT around the DVD's. They did it with their spouses. It turned him into an animal. He quit thru the winter last year,,and again,,this guy trys really hard to stay fit! By spring he started it back up,,he said it was like he NEVER did the program,,he had LOST Everything he had gained. He's about 50-53,I'd say. He's not doing it now. He calls himself a fair weather runner now. Warm weather only,take the winters off. Good luck!! You need a couple hours a day to dedicate! You'll come out a wild ape though!!! Good luck man!

[atc007]

Accountability,Fabio,check in..lol,,,how we doing guys?!

[badass350x]

Doing great bill, Im still a Quitter!!!! Hope everybody still on the wagon.

[fabiodriven]

I'm doing good. I made it from after work Monday last week (the day I started) until Friday. I did smoke for the weekend, but not that much. I kind of anticipated doing that so it wasn't a surprise. Only had 2 or 3 Sunday, then Monday morning I went back to my fake cigarette. I think this will work out good in the long run. I am thoroughly enjoying being able to smell things and breath. Also, I don't wheeze like I was, especially when laying down to bed. And no more loogies in the a.m.

Thanks for asking Bill.

[Swinger]

Im glad your still on board Fabio!! Great job fellas.

[caucker]

Saw this thread and didn't know if we were talking about those dang two strokes or cigarettes...

[badass350x]

saw this thread and didn't know if we were talking about those dang two strokes or cigarettes...

your not hating on 2 strokes are you?

[Swinger]

Im at the 3 month mark! How is everyone doing? Going out to enjoy some fresh air with the kids and do some riding right now. 60+ degrees out today:w00t:

[atc007]

Great job Dave! I was wondering how everyones doing! There was a lot of posts lost on this thread.. No biggy! Hope everyones hanging tough!

[ATC-Eric]

Still here! Over 3 months now. That;s a quarter of a year.......... Pretty cool......

[fabiodriven]

Still puffing on the weekends, but it's getting old like I said already.

[atc007]

Are you down to Saturday or Sunday yet fabio? I bet you can do one day out of the weekend instead of two? Found out tonight an Aunt on My Wifes side who has smoked like a chimney forever ,just had a real scare. She's been sick as hell for months. 7 different antibiotic. Finally found the lining of her lungs severely swollen. Not lung cancer yet. But she is trying to quit now. Her hubby has been down for 2 months waiting on back surgery. We never know what tomorrow will bring. Hope everyone else is hanging tough!!!

[Swinger]

May be easier to do a one day thing on the weekend but that may also burn in your mind now that you have been just puffing on the weekends. Go for the gold Fabio. You can do it... Rip its effing head off!! Ha ha.

[fabiodriven]

All I can really say is that I'm smoking drastically less. I'm happy with that for the moment. It's better than smoking a pack a day like I was. At this point I go 3-5 days without smoke usually, but even on days where I do smoke I don't smoke all that much.

[Mr. Clean]

All I can really say is that I'm smoking drastically less. I'm happy with that for the moment. It's better than smoking a pack a day like I was. At this point I go 3-5 days without smoke usually, but even on days where I do smoke I don't smoke all that much.

You need to be a quitter like the rest of us!!!!

Special shout out to ATC-Eric, way to go man, take the money you were spending on smokes and start a dune fund for next season!!!


Keep it up quitters!!!!!

[riverrat]

I am not reading through this thread, but let me just say this, it is very easy to stop smoking. Here is the trick:


Instead of smoking, don't.

[badass350x]

I am not reading through this thread, but let me just say this, it is very easy to stop smoking. Here is the trick:


Instead of smoking, don't.


Haha, Dam I wish it was that easy for smokers!!!

[riverrat]

I was a smoker. Let me put it into better perspective. I want you to think real hard of all the things you have to go through to smoke:

1: earn money (in this econmoy)
2: buy cigarettes (expensive)
3: buy flame
4: find a place to smoke (not so easy these days
5: dispose of said cigarette
6: deal with feeling guilty about smoking because you know it's bad for you
7: repeat
8: die a slow agonizing death from lung cancer

That is a lot of effort just to destroy yourself. What you need to do is find the switch in your brain, and direct the energy you would have expelled into smoking, and just deal with not smoking and take a breath of fresh air instead. Soon enough, smoking will seem gross to you, and you will never understand how you did it in the first place. Your brain is stronger than you think. Who is in control, you or your stupid society brought on urges?

Also examine why you started smoking in the first place, and address it.

OR you could just keep smoking and die, all the while making some dumb ass cigarette company exec rich off your dime, not to mention paying taxes to the government that will only go to people who leech off said government.

Like I said, instead of smoking, don't.

[atc007]

Well said my Friend,,well said. I realize it's tough,,I do. But nonetheless,,very well said.

[badass350x]

Been there already done that! Its behind me now anyways!! Guess everybody needs a certain way too make them quit and they have too be mind set thats the only way I stopped..

[badass350x]

So Anybody pick the habit back up?? No smoking for me still, The smell on people just kills me now! hope you all are staying strong..

[Swinger]

I had a little slip on Friday. Got into a huge family fight with the inlaws and I flipped out. Its been an on going battle for a few months now. I took a drive and ended up at the store for a drink and when they asked is that all... I got a pack of camels. I am not sure why I figured a smoke would fix anything or just calm my nerves so I didnt go back and kick someones arse. The guilt of that first one killed me and tasted horrible but the guilt kinda over ruled the anger at the time. I was doing really good and not having cravings then all the sudden it got uncontrollable so I tell myself that I only went to the store for a drink... but I know I really went for a pack of smokes to have a crutch for some stupid reason. I hope the rest of you are doing ok.

[atc007]

It's over and done Dave.Move on! Just don't let it happen again !! lol,,,Btw, I Still owe you,Eric and Badass your parts. I have them here.I lost all you guys addresses in the shut down. Pm me your addys again please! What color grips and what pads. I will ship asap when I get them. Hope everyone else is smooth sailing!

[ATC-Eric]

Stay strong Dave!

Still going good here. Over 4 months now.

[atc300r]

I quit several years ago.Still once in awhile get a craiving. My dad past away in 98 .He had emphazema,TB and a few other problems.He was a life long smoker.In 06 lost a brother to heart failure he was in his 40s .He also was a smoker.Plus found out I have a family history of heart disease and high cholesteral.To you guys trying to quit. Keep tying its not imposible. You can do it. Each of us has our own reason for quitting .God Bless.

[El Camexican]

I smoked 22 years, got up to 75+ cigarettes per day plus the odd cigar. I didn’t need a lighter much as I would always use the current smoke to spark up the next one. I tried to quit a bunch of times when I was younger and made it 11 months once. My failure (and the stupid thing that got me started again) was so demoralizing I didn’t even try to quit again for another 15 years. As I neared 40 I had a long mental talk with myself and quit cold turkey over 6 years ago. The first three days are always the worst. I still puff cigars, but I don’t inhale them and can go for months without. It is sooooooo worth it to quit, but it can take a couple years to truly appreciate the results and at least three years before cravings turn to disgust at the notion of sparking one up. Not that anyone asked, but here are a few tips that worked for me:

1. Have a plan and a goal before you quit. Don’t just decide to quit because you have a bad cold and skipped a few smokes, or because you saw a photo of a black lung on the Internet. For me the key was deciding I wanted to play ice hockey again. I knew I’d need to shake pounds and quit smoking to do it, so that was my motivation for both. (the first time I tried to quit I gained 20 pounds) I tied my quitting to a positive goal, something that would make it next to impossible to smoke while I was participating in it and something that would be enhanced by a lack of smoking. Pick something you truly want to do that you can’t do as a smoker and commit to it 100%. I was practicing twice a week and playing three games a week to stay focused. Hard to contemplate a smoke when your lungs are on fire.
2. Don’t try to quit when you are depressed, stressed or sick, it doesn’t work and makes your other symptoms even worse lessening your will to try quitting again in the future. You want to quit when you are at the highest physical and mental state possible.
3. Don’t tell anyone you are quitting. This is between you and the smokes, no one else. Telling someone you are ”going to quit” makes you look and feel like a loser if it doesn’t work out and this too makes you less inclined to try again later.
4. Think about what triggers your current need to smoke and try to avoid it. For me it was coffee and booze. I NEEDED a smoke to go with either, so I skipped the coffee for the first few days and avoided the booze for a couple weeks, BUT as soon as you feel you can have a coffee or a drink without needing a smoke, DO IT! Having conquered the urge to smoke you will feel like Superman when you have a beer without a smoke and this will help a lot over the next months. Just make sure you have something else handy that you like to replace it with at the start i.e. have some O.J. on hand in the fridge to replace that coffee, don’t wait till you are fighting the urge of thirst and a smoke at the same time. Have a Coke with a twist of lime instead of a rum and Coke at night.
5. Watch what you eat. Anything goes the first few days, eat raw sugar if that’s what it takes to keep from lighting up, but ASAP start eating healthy things that won’t pack on the pounds. Celery, carrots, apples, etc.
6. Keep and unlit smoke in your hand and mouth for as long as you feel like it (for me it was over a month and a few times after that). The addiction has as much to do with the feeling of it in your hand and mouth as it does with the chemicals in your blood. An added bonus is that everyone that you know who smokes will ask if you want a light to which you can politely say no to (and silently think F/U, you chain smoking looser if you wish:naughty:). It is an extremely empowering feeling to do this and it allows you to combat the loss of the drugs in your system separately from the physical withdrawal of having nothing in your hand or mouth. Keep a pack of smokes in your pocket too, the unlit ones get a little gross after a few hours. Believe me, it is far more empowering to have those unlit smokes in your pocket and knowing that YOU choose not to have one than it is to pretend that throwing out all the ashtrays and getting rid of your “last” pack will keep you from giving in. Hiding dangerous things is for protecting kids. YOU are an adult, YOU decided to quit smoking, YOU are ultimately in charge of quitting. PERIOD. Tough up, man up, suck it in and make a commitment to YOURSELF.
7. Don’t make excuses, or blame others for YOUR addiction. Its all on YOU! YOU started of YOUR own free will and YOU are the ONLY one that can stop. If you are one of weak whinny guys those who thinks a billboard with an image of the Marlboro Man is what makes you need to smoke, you may also want to explore other aspects of your sexuality lest you be missing something else you subconsciously crave:rolleyes:. I quit with my wife and friends blowing smoke in my face constantly. Rather than crying about it, or giving in, I used their weakness it to remind myself that I was in charge and that my ability to endure their smoking made me one tough SOB that could do anything I wanted to.
8. And finally try to focus on all the changes that are for the better whenever possible i.e. the taste of food, the smell of perfume and leather, less crud in your eyes in the morning, more cash in your wallet etc.
My stages were:
- The first three days (the hardest part), once past this it seemed easy, at least for a couple weeks.
- A few weeks later I found myself letting my guard down and craving a smoke. I had to remind myself constantly of what I had invested to get through the first three days and ask myself repeatedly if I was willing to let it go to waste
- For the next year I still loved the smell of cigarettes, again, remembering what it took to get me to this point was what worked.
- Two year as a non-smoker I found the smell of cigarettes a little gross, cravings were gone.
- Three years and on I can smell a smoker in a crowd of people and it disgusts me. I can tell the difference between someone who just had a cigarette and those who have so much tar in their lungs that they permeate like a wet ashtray. I can tell if a car has EVER been smoked in as soon as I open the door. Just like when I was a kid, my senses and intelligence are recovered as well as my health.

I’ve never written this down before, so I hope sharing it helps someone quit someday.

[atc300r]

I also can smell a smoker a mile away. Iv caught people smokeing pot near my house and I was inside. with the windows shut. Good luck to you guys and girls that are trying to quit .Iv talked to people that tried to quit and some say "I Quit " then when someone ask them about it . The person says well i saw you 3 days ago smoking and they get shamed back into smoking . What I tell people that are quitting .It starts with 1 day .Then 3 days .Next you will notice a weeks gone by. then a month. then 3 months. Then six. And so on. Next thing you notice its been 1 1/2 years.

[badass350x]

Very good EL Camexican!! Pretty much the way I did it...

[El Camexican]

As they say in Spanish we quit: "a huevo" Literally that means “by the eggs” (slang for balls) which is how they say "the hard way". Peace Bro.

[atc007]

How are our quitters doing????!! Eric,Dave,and Badass, PLEASE pm me your current addresses. I know 1 or 2 changed,and all my Pms were lost in the crash. I want to mail out goodies, TOMORROW,,grip color,what pads and address is what I seek. Thanx all !

[badass350x]

Doing good bill, pushing 10 months now I think more or less, Its really nice not depending on those Dam things! Will pm you .

Dean

[ATC-Eric]

Same here, almost 6 months! Like I said before quiting cigarettes was harder then booze............

[fabiodriven]

Smoking like a chimney here. Got the truck, trailer, trikes, and camper to get ready for Trikefest, got my dad in town from Hawaii, and got my girl being a total b!tch right now. Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!

[atc007]

Smoking like a chimney here. Got the truck, trailer, trikes, and camper to get ready for Trikefest, got my dad in town from Hawaii, and got my girl being a total b!tch right now. Smoke 'em if ya got 'em!

Ok,,It is NOT funny that you're still smoking... So,Why am I ROTF, LMAO.!! Sorry to add more to your mix this morning : ) Thanx again.