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Message 1189494 - Posted: 28 Jan 2012, 19:37:49 UTC - in response to Message 1187351.  

So its not only your bad habits that have to be changed.


Keep going Mark there's a whole lot of us out here who are backing you up.

Indeed it is not just the bad habits.

This:
Relax on the couch after a nice meal........shaZaaaaaam.......have a few beers.......shaZaaaaaaam.......whap, whop, who's your daddy?

Tells you that it is the normal everyday habits that trigger the craving. They are the things that give the other dragon strength. Breaking ALL your habits at once involves 'No couch after a nice meal; No 'few beers'. Those are the triggers. The bell that makes the dog salivate.

Why give the dragon attacks of opportunity? The water routine does more than the flushing and scrubbing away of nicotine. It also replaces many of the habits with a new routine, which helps attack both Dragons at once.

All the best of luck Mark. I really am rooting for you. ... and anyone else your lead inspires to follow suit.

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Len is absolutely right. The smoking habit becomes integrated with other daily activities, particularly those around food and drink.

Long after I no longer craved cigarettes, I would get a pang every time I had a cup of coffee. I had trained my brain to associate smoking with coffee. It took a very, very long time to break this. For many people, it's going to a bar. They've trained themselves that "having fun" means drinking, being with friends AND smoking.

Keep it up! This C-note is burning a hole in my pocket!!!




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Message 1189783 - Posted: 29 Jan 2012, 18:24:15 UTC

As a probably long forgotten soul here seeing this thread today I felt compelled to congratulate you on your victory! I know how hard you have tried so many times in the past and hope over the next few days (the month isn't over yet :P) you maintain the strength to see it through to the end. I KNOW YOU CAN!
Hopefully some day soon I will be able to afford a donation to the cause.

I do want to make a couple of suggestions though, one you continue with this as far as you have made it might as well just stop altogether and not pick that bad habit back up in a few days. Two, take the money you would have spent on the cancer stix for this past month and donate it for all these good people that helped you in your cause. I realize that wasn't the bet but $200 donation is better than $1000 or even $0 and now its barely enough to buy a good hard drive :D

After this month take the money weekly set it aside or in a savings account for a special fund either a new computer (like you really need another) or a vacation. Just something you can use at the end of the year to appreciate all the money your not burning up without anything but health issues to show for it. Again Congrats my friend and may the next few days go by fast for you.
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Message 1189808 - Posted: 29 Jan 2012, 18:59:11 UTC

Well, after suffering through this, and already seeing the money saved, I don't intend to restart.
Thanks again to all who have offered words of support.

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Message 1189836 - Posted: 29 Jan 2012, 20:00:03 UTC - in response to Message 1189808.  

Well, after suffering through this, and already seeing the money saved, I don't intend to restart.
Thanks again to all who have offered words of support.

Meow!

Congratulations on becoming a non-smoker!

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Message 1190090 - Posted: 30 Jan 2012, 15:38:22 UTC

Nearly time to add a proud "Ex-Smoker" tag to your sig. Mark. 8)

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Message 1190104 - Posted: 30 Jan 2012, 16:17:39 UTC - in response to Message 1190090.  

Well, once the cravings are more under control and it's not so much of a fight all the time, I think a better term might be 'relieved' ex-smoker.
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Message 1190610 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 6:48:13 UTC - in response to Message 1190104.  

Soooo, how'd we do this February 1, 2012?
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Message 1190612 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 6:54:50 UTC - in response to Message 1190610.  

Soooo, how'd we do this February 1, 2012?

Still on the path. Still making me ornery, still hard to shake the cravings.
But still sticking with the program...kitties are happy, I think.
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Message 1190615 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 6:59:00 UTC - in response to Message 1190612.  

Soooo, how'd we do this February 1, 2012?

Still on the path. Still making me ornery, still hard to shake the cravings.
But still sticking with the program...kitties are happy, I think.


If the kitties are happy, then everyone ought to be happy.

Keep fighting the good fight! I've got faith.
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Message 1190617 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 7:02:31 UTC - in response to Message 1190615.  

Soooo, how'd we do this February 1, 2012?

Still on the path. Still making me ornery, still hard to shake the cravings.
But still sticking with the program...kitties are happy, I think.


If the kitties are happy, then everyone ought to be happy.

Keep fighting the good fight! I've got faith.

Thank you and everybody else who joined in. It has helped having all of your support.

Meow meow meow!
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Message 1190619 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 7:58:51 UTC - in response to Message 1190617.  

Soooo, how'd we do this February 1, 2012?

Still on the path. Still making me ornery, still hard to shake the cravings.
But still sticking with the program...kitties are happy, I think.


If the kitties are happy, then everyone ought to be happy.

Keep fighting the good fight! I've got faith.

Thank you and everybody else who joined in. It has helped having all of your support.

Meow meow meow!


And it was my pleasure to put $250 on the upload/download server in your honor.

I've paid-off that wager, but I'm still betting on you.
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Message 1190681 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 14:27:47 UTC

Mark, I have also paid off my wager. $50.00 towards the AP server. And Im glad you didnt give up.

I have not smoked since Aug 10th 1989. And every once in a blue moon I still get a craving. But remember this. It is just a phsycological one not a physical one.

My birthday is July 31st. If you still are not smoking by that date, I will celebrate My 60th year by giving another $50.00 to the server of your choice. Either the AP or a download/upload server.


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Message 1190703 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 16:07:12 UTC - in response to Message 1190681.  

Mark, I have also paid off my wager. $50.00 towards the AP server. And Im glad you didnt give up.

I have not smoked since Aug 10th 1989. And every once in a blue moon I still get a craving. But remember this. It is just a phsycological one not a physical one.

My birthday is July 31st. If you still are not smoking by that date, I will celebrate My 60th year by giving another $50.00 to the server of your choice. Either the AP or a download/upload server.


Thank you as well, my friend.
Although I hope those 2 servers are up and running in the server closet by then indeed.
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Message 1190730 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 18:22:56 UTC

I gave the day I said I would challenge you in this deal. I had confidence I would be paying anyway. Great job so far hope to have a positive 6 month and 1 year free report. Again best wishes staying smoke free for the rest of your life.
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Message 1190731 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 18:35:56 UTC

Mark you ol' b******d, you're costing me money ;-)


Well done, and keep goin' on
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Message 1190733 - Posted: 1 Feb 2012, 18:37:48 UTC - in response to Message 1190731.  

Mark you ol' b******d, you're costing me money ;-)


Well done, and keep goin' on

LOL...not TOO much I hope.
Thanks again.
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Message 1190903 - Posted: 2 Feb 2012, 10:18:21 UTC

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I own you Us$50, did you prefer i make the donation to the new AP server or the DL/UL server?

Happy to help you a little bit to stop smoking.



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Message 1190919 - Posted: 2 Feb 2012, 11:55:44 UTC

My payment will go in this evening, after I get back from work.

Congrats! Keep it up!

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Message 1190924 - Posted: 2 Feb 2012, 12:12:03 UTC - in response to Message 1190903.  

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I own you Us$50, did you prefer i make the donation to the new AP server or the DL/UL server?

Happy to help you a little bit to stop smoking.



My preference would be the up/down server, but either one is just fine if you have a personal preference, my friend.
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Message 1191001 - Posted: 2 Feb 2012, 17:16:43 UTC - in response to Message 1190924.  

I will make the donation at night when i reach home and open a beer to celebrate, even at distance, your success. Hope you continue a non smoking life. Congrats.
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