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Offline chris2alaska

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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #175 on: April 29, 2019, 05:22:05 PM »
I just wanted to take a moment to log some milestones in my intro here. Just last week I hit 3 YEARS nicotine free and today marks my 11th floor (1,100 days).

When I joined this site 3 years ago, I had never been able to stop on my own for more than 21 days. I thought the nic bitch was too big of a monkey on my back that I would never be able to overcome. But through the accountability of this site and the method here of focusing 24 hours at a time, no matter how big that monkey on my back chooses to be that day, I can carry him 24 hours at a time. Some days I barely notice him; other days I reach the end of the day gasping for air, exhausted. But I win 24 hours at a time, bound by my word that I give to my quit brothers and sisters each and every morning. This method has worked for 1,100 days and I have zero intention of fixing what ain't broke.

If you are reading this as a someone contemplating whether or not to quit, do it. Bury all the fear of the unknown and let us help you. I feared success when I joined here more than failure. What if I did succeed day to day? What would my life be like without dip? Will I be able to function? How will I mow the lawn or play softball or play Xbox or take a shit without a lip full of dip? Well in fact, it is all more enjoyable than you remember and so we want to help you regain that lost freedom.

So I encourage you to take the plunge and never look back. You will never regret it. Proud to be quit with you all today!

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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #174 on: April 29, 2019, 04:40:18 PM »
I just wanted to take a moment to log some milestones in my intro here. Just last week I hit 3 YEARS nicotine free and today marks my 11th floor (1,100 days).

When I joined this site 3 years ago, I had never been able to stop on my own for more than 21 days. I thought the nic bitch was too big of a monkey on my back that I would never be able to overcome. But through the accountability of this site and the method here of focusing 24 hours at a time, no matter how big that monkey on my back chooses to be that day, I can carry him 24 hours at a time. Some days I barely notice him; other days I reach the end of the day gasping for air, exhausted. But I win 24 hours at a time, bound by my word that I give to my quit brothers and sisters each and every morning. This method has worked for 1,100 days and I have zero intention of fixing what ain't broke.

If you are reading this as a someone contemplating whether or not to quit, do it. Bury all the fear of the unknown and let us help you. I feared success when I joined here more than failure. What if I did succeed day to day? What would my life be like without dip? Will I be able to function? How will I mow the lawn or play softball or play Xbox or take a shit without a lip full of dip? Well in fact, it is all more enjoyable than you remember and so we want to help you regain that lost freedom.

So I encourage you to take the plunge and never look back. You will never regret it. Proud to be quit with you all today!

MN/1,100
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8th FL: 07.03.18 | 9th FL: 10.11.18 | Comma: 01.19.19 | 11th FL: 04.29.19 | 12th FL: 08.07.19 | 13th FL: 11.15.19 | 14th FL: 02.23.20 |
15th FL: 06.02.20 | 16th FL: 09.10.20 | 17th FL: 12.19.20 | 18th FL: 03.29.21 | 19th FL: 07.07.21 | Comma 2x: 10.15.21 | 21st FL: 01.23.22 |
22nd FL: 05.03.22 | 23rd FL: 08.11.22 | 24th FL: 11.19.22 | 25th FL: 02.27.23 | 26th FL: 06.07.23 | 27th FL: 09.15.23 | 28th FL: 12.24.23 |
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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #173 on: April 25, 2018, 01:36:00 PM »
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Congrats on 2 years!! That's some serious quittin!
Congtrats awesome quitter!
2 YEARS ago, you made a fricken great decision. Well done and enjoy the rewards you may reap!

WTG brother! 'oh yeah'
Wow! 2 years, now that my friend is badass! Congratulations
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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #172 on: April 25, 2018, 09:33:00 AM »
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Congrats on 2 years!! That's some serious quittin!
Congtrats awesome quitter!
2 YEARS ago, you made a fricken great decision. Well done and enjoy the rewards you may reap!

WTG brother! 'oh yeah'
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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #171 on: April 25, 2018, 09:16:00 AM »
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Congrats on 2 years!! That's some serious quittin!
Congtrats awesome quitter!

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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #170 on: April 24, 2018, 04:34:00 PM »
Congrats on 2 years!! That's some serious quittin!

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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #169 on: April 24, 2018, 01:57:00 PM »
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2 YEARS!!!

Can you believe it?! Congratulations - keep crushing it, MNx!!!

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Hell yeah!!! Way to go on the 2 years brother!


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8th FL: 07.03.18 | 9th FL: 10.11.18 | Comma: 01.19.19 | 11th FL: 04.29.19 | 12th FL: 08.07.19 | 13th FL: 11.15.19 | 14th FL: 02.23.20 |
15th FL: 06.02.20 | 16th FL: 09.10.20 | 17th FL: 12.19.20 | 18th FL: 03.29.21 | 19th FL: 07.07.21 | Comma 2x: 10.15.21 | 21st FL: 01.23.22 |
22nd FL: 05.03.22 | 23rd FL: 08.11.22 | 24th FL: 11.19.22 | 25th FL: 02.27.23 | 26th FL: 06.07.23 | 27th FL: 09.15.23 | 28th FL: 12.24.23 |
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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #168 on: April 24, 2018, 01:57:00 PM »
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8th FL: 07.03.18 | 9th FL: 10.11.18 | Comma: 01.19.19 | 11th FL: 04.29.19 | 12th FL: 08.07.19 | 13th FL: 11.15.19 | 14th FL: 02.23.20 |
15th FL: 06.02.20 | 16th FL: 09.10.20 | 17th FL: 12.19.20 | 18th FL: 03.29.21 | 19th FL: 07.07.21 | Comma 2x: 10.15.21 | 21st FL: 01.23.22 |
22nd FL: 05.03.22 | 23rd FL: 08.11.22 | 24th FL: 11.19.22 | 25th FL: 02.27.23 | 26th FL: 06.07.23 | 27th FL: 09.15.23 | 28th FL: 12.24.23 |
29th FL: 04.02.24 | Comma 3x: 07.11.24 |

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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #167 on: April 24, 2018, 01:45:00 PM »
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Congrats brother, thank you for showing the way.
It's an honor brother. Thank you for your support as well!
Quit: 04.25.16 | HOF: 08.02.16 | 2nd FL: 11.10.16 | 3rd FL: 02.18.17 | 4th FL: 05.29.17 | 5th FL: 09.06.17 | 6th FL: 12.15.17 | 7th FL: 03.25.18 |
8th FL: 07.03.18 | 9th FL: 10.11.18 | Comma: 01.19.19 | 11th FL: 04.29.19 | 12th FL: 08.07.19 | 13th FL: 11.15.19 | 14th FL: 02.23.20 |
15th FL: 06.02.20 | 16th FL: 09.10.20 | 17th FL: 12.19.20 | 18th FL: 03.29.21 | 19th FL: 07.07.21 | Comma 2x: 10.15.21 | 21st FL: 01.23.22 |
22nd FL: 05.03.22 | 23rd FL: 08.11.22 | 24th FL: 11.19.22 | 25th FL: 02.27.23 | 26th FL: 06.07.23 | 27th FL: 09.15.23 | 28th FL: 12.24.23 |
29th FL: 04.02.24 | Comma 3x: 07.11.24 |

"From Skoal to Skol!" My HOF Speech HERE!
"There is no victory without a battle."
"Cave = losing an argument to a dead plant in a plastic can. You are smarter than a dead plant." - Candoit
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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #166 on: April 24, 2018, 12:15:00 PM »
Congrats brother, thank you for showing the way.
Be humble... grow everyday.

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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #165 on: April 24, 2018, 11:26:00 AM »
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2 YEARS!!!

Can you believe it?! Congratulations - keep crushing it, MNx!!!

'party2'
Hell yeah!!! Way to go on the 2 years brother!


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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #164 on: April 24, 2018, 11:04:00 AM »
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2 YEARS!!!

Can you believe it?! Congratulations - keep crushing it, MNx!!!

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Hell yeah!!! Way to go on the 2 years brother!


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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #163 on: April 24, 2018, 08:46:00 AM »
2 YEARS!!!

Can you believe it?! Congratulations - keep crushing it, MNx!!!

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Just one and you will be back to where you started, and where you started was desperately wishing you were where you are now.
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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #162 on: March 30, 2018, 05:01:00 PM »
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congrats on teaching the 7th floor MNx!
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Quit: 04.25.16 | HOF: 08.02.16 | 2nd FL: 11.10.16 | 3rd FL: 02.18.17 | 4th FL: 05.29.17 | 5th FL: 09.06.17 | 6th FL: 12.15.17 | 7th FL: 03.25.18 |
8th FL: 07.03.18 | 9th FL: 10.11.18 | Comma: 01.19.19 | 11th FL: 04.29.19 | 12th FL: 08.07.19 | 13th FL: 11.15.19 | 14th FL: 02.23.20 |
15th FL: 06.02.20 | 16th FL: 09.10.20 | 17th FL: 12.19.20 | 18th FL: 03.29.21 | 19th FL: 07.07.21 | Comma 2x: 10.15.21 | 21st FL: 01.23.22 |
22nd FL: 05.03.22 | 23rd FL: 08.11.22 | 24th FL: 11.19.22 | 25th FL: 02.27.23 | 26th FL: 06.07.23 | 27th FL: 09.15.23 | 28th FL: 12.24.23 |
29th FL: 04.02.24 | Comma 3x: 07.11.24 |

"From Skoal to Skol!" My HOF Speech HERE!
"There is no victory without a battle."
"Cave = losing an argument to a dead plant in a plastic can. You are smarter than a dead plant." - Candoit
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Re: Hoping to Quit for Good
« Reply #161 on: March 28, 2018, 05:32:00 PM »
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congrats on teaching the 7th floor MNx!
'worship'

Congrats on 7 MNx!!!
Just one and you will be back to where you started, and where you started was desperately wishing you were where you are now.
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