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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: dunlapsig on September 24, 2013, 04:04:00 PM
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Hey guys, well let me introduce myself. My name is Drew and I haven't had a dip since 8:00PM last night. This is day 1 free for me and so far so good. I stumbled upon this sight actually googling "patch vs gum" or "dip alternative" and after staying up until 3 in the morning reading the forums I decided not only would I stop without the assistance of any OTC aid, I was stopping at that moment. I laid in bed thinking maybe I'll get up and go in the bathroom and take 1 last pinch... and then I realized that just about sums up my addiction. Why do I need one more? I've had one everyday for the last 10 years. Did I want a good last memory like the last pinch was perfect? NO! It has made me lie to my family, my beautiful fiancee, sit in the bathroom by myself to hide it, drive the long way home and ending almost every meal short because I got to have it.
I posted to roll call as soon as I came to work today and registered and my inbox was flooded by supporters. I couldn't believe it? I've been on forums for boats and cars and expect to refresh it once every other day maybe to see a response, but this forum is so active! I appreciate everyone who sent me a message as I have just been contemplating how much this is going to suck all day basically. Also I have been wondering if I'll ever be have to take a shit again or if this headache will ever go away... (but seriously I don't even have the urge to go)
Again, I'm still trying to figure this whole site out, but being the rook I am ya'll sure did make me feel welcome. Thank you.
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Hey guys, well let me introduce myself. My name is Drew and I haven't had a dip since 8:00PM last night. This is day 1 free for me and so far so good. I stumbled upon this sight actually googling "patch vs gum" or "dip alternative" and after staying up until 3 in the morning reading the forums I decided not only would I stop without the assistance of any OTC aid, I was stopping at that moment. I laid in bed thinking maybe I'll get up and go in the bathroom and take 1 last pinch... and then I realized that just about sums up my addiction. Why do I need one more? I've had one everyday for the last 10 years. Did I want a good last memory like the last pinch was perfect? NO! It has made me lie to my family, my beautiful fiancee, sit in the bathroom by myself to hide it, drive the long way home and ending almost every meal short because I got to have it.
I posted to roll call as soon as I came to work today and registered and my inbox was flooded by supporters. I couldn't believe it? I've been on forums for boats and cars and expect to refresh it once every other day maybe to see a response, but this forum is so active! I appreciate everyone who sent me a message as I have just been contemplating how much this is going to suck all day basically. Also I have been wondering if I'll ever be have to take a shit again or if this headache will ever go away... (but seriously I don't even have the urge to go)
Again, I'm still trying to figure this whole site out, but being the rook I am ya'll sure did make me feel welcome. Thank you.
You sound like our kind of quitter, Dunlapsig. 100% of that urge for "one last pinch" comes from the broken addicted part of your brain. As you heal, that sort of thinking will get less and less powerful, but, today, you worry about today. You posted roll, now keep your word. PM me if you ever need anything.
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Hey guys, well let me introduce myself. My name is Drew and I haven't had a dip since 8:00PM last night. This is day 1 free for me and so far so good. I stumbled upon this sight actually googling "patch vs gum" or "dip alternative" and after staying up until 3 in the morning reading the forums I decided not only would I stop without the assistance of any OTC aid, I was stopping at that moment. I laid in bed thinking maybe I'll get up and go in the bathroom and take 1 last pinch... and then I realized that just about sums up my addiction. Why do I need one more? I've had one everyday for the last 10 years. Did I want a good last memory like the last pinch was perfect? NO! It has made me lie to my family, my beautiful fiancee, sit in the bathroom by myself to hide it, drive the long way home and ending almost every meal short because I got to have it.
I posted to roll call as soon as I came to work today and registered and my inbox was flooded by supporters. I couldn't believe it? I've been on forums for boats and cars and expect to refresh it once every other day maybe to see a response, but this forum is so active! I appreciate everyone who sent me a message as I have just been contemplating how much this is going to suck all day basically. Also I have been wondering if I'll ever be have to take a shit again or if this headache will ever go away... (but seriously I don't even have the urge to go)
Again, I'm still trying to figure this whole site out, but being the rook I am ya'll sure did make me feel welcome. Thank you.
Welcome to the club man! Speaking for myself, my quit would not be this far along if not for KTC. Keep on quitting each day and before you know it you will see that your day count is edging close to double digits, then triple digits, then a comma, etc.
Each day is a plus one for me and I like know that because a plus is a hell of a lot better than a minus any day.
Take your life back, quit sneaking and enjoy that family time after dinner talking, because I sure as hell do now. Not having to sneak away to quietly get my pinch is great.
Buckle down, prepare for the suck and be a beast. You are in for a week or two of hell so be prepared. Get phone numbers if you need my support through phone or text shoot me a PM on here and I will be happy to oblige.
Caving is not an option,
Pinched
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Hey guys, well let me introduce myself. My name is Drew and I haven't had a dip since 8:00PM last night. This is day 1 free for me and so far so good. I stumbled upon this sight actually googling "patch vs gum" or "dip alternative" and after staying up until 3 in the morning reading the forums I decided not only would I stop without the assistance of any OTC aid, I was stopping at that moment. I laid in bed thinking maybe I'll get up and go in the bathroom and take 1 last pinch... and then I realized that just about sums up my addiction. Why do I need one more? I've had one everyday for the last 10 years. Did I want a good last memory like the last pinch was perfect? NO! It has made me lie to my family, my beautiful fiancee, sit in the bathroom by myself to hide it, drive the long way home and ending almost every meal short because I got to have it.
I posted to roll call as soon as I came to work today and registered and my inbox was flooded by supporters. I couldn't believe it? I've been on forums for boats and cars and expect to refresh it once every other day maybe to see a response, but this forum is so active! I appreciate everyone who sent me a message as I have just been contemplating how much this is going to suck all day basically. Also I have been wondering if I'll ever be have to take a shit again or if this headache will ever go away... (but seriously I don't even have the urge to go)
Again, I'm still trying to figure this whole site out, but being the rook I am ya'll sure did make me feel welcome. Thank you.
Welcome to the club man! Speaking for myself, my quit would not be this far along if not for KTC. Keep on quitting each day and before you know it you will see that your day count is edging close to double digits, then triple digits, then a comma, etc.
Each day is a plus one for me and I like know that because a plus is a hell of a lot better than a minus any day.
Take your life back, quit sneaking and enjoy that family time after dinner talking, because I sure as hell do now. Not having to sneak away to quietly get my pinch is great.
Buckle down, prepare for the suck and be a beast. You are in for a week or two of hell so be prepared. Get phone numbers if you need my support through phone or text shoot me a PM on here and I will be happy to oblige.
Caving is not an option,
Pinched
You are already thinking like a quitter bro. You made the decision to quit early morning... thought about having a pinch had enough guts to say NO. That is bada$$ in my book. You can do this! You just proved that you can do it. Now this is going to be a hell of a ride you are going to need to battle thru the SUCK.
Get in and read all you can here. Keep your ear to the ground and listen to the quitters that have blazed the path before you.
I'm quit with you today!
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Hey guys, well let me introduce myself. My name is Drew and I haven't had a dip since 8:00PM last night. This is day 1 free for me and so far so good. I stumbled upon this sight actually googling "patch vs gum" or "dip alternative" and after staying up until 3 in the morning reading the forums I decided not only would I stop without the assistance of any OTC aid, I was stopping at that moment. I laid in bed thinking maybe I'll get up and go in the bathroom and take 1 last pinch... and then I realized that just about sums up my addiction. Why do I need one more? I've had one everyday for the last 10 years. Did I want a good last memory like the last pinch was perfect? NO! It has made me lie to my family, my beautiful fiancee, sit in the bathroom by myself to hide it, drive the long way home and ending almost every meal short because I got to have it.
I posted to roll call as soon as I came to work today and registered and my inbox was flooded by supporters. I couldn't believe it? I've been on forums for boats and cars and expect to refresh it once every other day maybe to see a response, but this forum is so active! I appreciate everyone who sent me a message as I have just been contemplating how much this is going to suck all day basically. Also I have been wondering if I'll ever be have to take a shit again or if this headache will ever go away... (but seriously I don't even have the urge to go)
Again, I'm still trying to figure this whole site out, but being the rook I am ya'll sure did make me feel welcome. Thank you.
Welcome to the club man! Speaking for myself, my quit would not be this far along if not for KTC. Keep on quitting each day and before you know it you will see that your day count is edging close to double digits, then triple digits, then a comma, etc.
Each day is a plus one for me and I like know that because a plus is a hell of a lot better than a minus any day.
Take your life back, quit sneaking and enjoy that family time after dinner talking, because I sure as hell do now. Not having to sneak away to quietly get my pinch is great.
Buckle down, prepare for the suck and be a beast. You are in for a week or two of hell so be prepared. Get phone numbers if you need my support through phone or text shoot me a PM on here and I will be happy to oblige.
Caving is not an option,
Pinched
You are already thinking like a quitter bro. You made the decision to quit early morning... thought about having a pinch had enough guts to say NO. That is bada$$ in my book. You can do this! You just proved that you can do it. Now this is going to be a hell of a ride you are going to need to battle thru the SUCK.
Get in and read all you can here. Keep your ear to the ground and listen to the quitters that have blazed the path before you.
I'm quit with you today!
Welcome to KTC and congrats on quitting. Its awesome to welcome another quitter on board. I will quit with you any day... If you need anything at all feel free to pm.
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Welcome Drew all the best to you. It does get easier day by day, so just focus on one day at a time. You got this for sure. PM if you need anything.
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Welcome to quit Drew. Your introduction has me pumped up. I love it when someone has that "ah ha" moment. That moment in a nic users life when he finally says to himslef, "WTF am I doing? Why am I poisoning myself? Am I really so helpless that I cannot overcome this?"
There are so many reasons to quit. I am glad you have finally found one that has driven you to action. Now stay with and put in the work. The first couple weeks suck ass man, no way around it that I know about. The only saving grace is that you will never have to go through this "suck" and withdrawal process again. Life without nicotine is so much better, it just take a while to figure things out.
Hit me up if you need anything.
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...as I have just been contemplating how much this is going to suck all day basically.
"The Suck" is the price you pay for destroying your health, your self esteem, wasting money, stealing time from loved ones, etc for all of those years. It will take a long time to rewire your brain to function properly without nicotine, but don't focus on that. Focus on today and today only. Worry about tomorrow, tomorrow.
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Welcome drew. What a great decision you've made to take your life back. This thing here rewlly works. PM me for a number or anything you might need.
Peace.
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Welcome drew. What a great decision you've made to take your life back. This thing here rewlly works. PM me for a number or anything you might need.
Peace.
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Post roll early brother. Take caving off the table for the day. You can do it,, how do I know?!?! Because I've done it for over 200 days. If I can do it anyone can,, that's a fact!
Break it down brother. Sometimes looking at the hole day is to much. Break it down 1 hour, 1 minute, or even second at a time if you have to. Your not going to crave every second all day. Keep yourself busy,, exercise , eat, watch a movie, play an instrument.
It's going to be rough for a while, but the payoff is so worth it. Your going to kick yourself right in the ass for ever putting that filthy disgusting poison in your pie hole. The thing is your have to stay quit today. That's your goal,,, TODAY!!
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Appreciate all the kind words and support from you guys. I love reading what everyone has to say and it gets me pumped up. I know it's time to do this for me. There is no gray area heading in to this quit it is either black or white, I'm either doing it or i'm not. I've fully committed to quiting, I mean we all at one point were committed to put it in to our mouths everyday, driving out of the way to get to the gas station, sitting in cars by ourselves on lunch breaks. That took a lot of effort to keep the habit going, Putting the the same and more effort in to quitting is only fair.
Now I know i'm in the shit of the phase trying to quit. My mind is right, I have a headache, I still haven't taken a shit but Seriously I have no motivation to do anything. I can't make myself work at my job, when my phone rings i'm annoyed, i'm not going to dip to be motivated at work (although sometimes I wonder if the stress of work or the nic would kill me first) But does anyone have any advice on how to push through the fog so it's not like i'm taking an in office mental vacation?
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Appreciate all the kind words and support from you guys. I love reading what everyone has to say and it gets me pumped up. I know it's time to do this for me. There is no gray area heading in to this quit it is either black or white, I'm either doing it or i'm not. I've fully committed to quiting, I mean we all at one point were committed to put it in to our mouths everyday, driving out of the way to get to the gas station, sitting in cars by ourselves on lunch breaks. That took a lot of effort to keep the habit going, Putting the the same and more effort in to quitting is only fair.
Now I know i'm in the shit of the phase trying to quit. My mind is right, I have a headache, I still haven't taken a shit but Seriously I have no motivation to do anything. I can't make myself work at my job, when my phone rings i'm annoyed, i'm not going to dip to be motivated at work (although sometimes I wonder if the stress of work or the nic would kill me first) But does anyone have any advice on how to push through the fog so it's not like i'm taking an in office mental vacation?
You are a quitter. You really get what it takes and are doing it.
I have good news and bad news:
The bad news- I never found a headlight that would cut through the fog. I tried drinking more coffee and that sure didn't work. I found myself staring at my computer getting nothing done for hours.
The good news- It goes away. And when it lifts... damn.. the world is brighter and the wonderful feeling of freedom starts to sink in. Just get through each fog filled day however you can until it lifts.
BTW - The extra coffee didn't help the fog, but it kept me regular.
Read everything on this site. Keep reading. Stay focused.
Glad to be quit with you today.
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Appreciate all the kind words and support from you guys. I love reading what everyone has to say and it gets me pumped up. I know it's time to do this for me. There is no gray area heading in to this quit it is either black or white, I'm either doing it or i'm not. I've fully committed to quiting, I mean we all at one point were committed to put it in to our mouths everyday, driving out of the way to get to the gas station, sitting in cars by ourselves on lunch breaks. That took a lot of effort to keep the habit going, Putting the the same and more effort in to quitting is only fair.
Now I know i'm in the shit of the phase trying to quit. My mind is right, I have a headache, I still haven't taken a shit but Seriously I have no motivation to do anything. I can't make myself work at my job, when my phone rings i'm annoyed, i'm not going to dip to be motivated at work (although sometimes I wonder if the stress of work or the nic would kill me first) But does anyone have any advice on how to push through the fog so it's not like i'm taking an in office mental vacation?
advice:
Water, water drink lots of water...2 gallons a day...until your pissing every few minutes.
exercise like a maniac.
get into chat...talk it out.
read the entire site at www.killthecan.org (http://www.killthecan.org) (might take awhile).
help another quitter post roll and stay quit.
take your anger out in exercise.
motivate yourself by talking to yourself and other quitters.
remember 1 dip is too many, 10000 dips is never enuff.
Focus on the now, today. Only today.
It will get better, I promise!
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dunlap....what all these guys are saying...do all that. Water water water, read read read, and exercise exercise exercise. Stay distracted distracted distracted. minute by minute by minute if ya have to have to have to.
as for keeping the pipeline steady, as soon as i started chewing like a pack of gum a day, i was crapping like 4-5 times a day (was more like once or twice typically). didnt really correlate what the what was going on there with the increase in crap frequency, till i was getting bio-metrics done here at work. one of the ladies pricking fingers shared that something in the sugarless gum helps to keep stuff active in the pipeline. i didnt ask any follow on questions....but pretty sure the gum is what helped me in that department....
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You might need to share with your boss too, if you feel unproductive at work. If you have an understanding boss, which I did. All I got was surprise, nobody really noticed my work level declining even though I perceived it as such. Infact, most at work didn't know I dipped in the first place, i guess I was just too :ph43r: So in cutting through the fog, the perception of it might be worse than the reality.
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Dunlap - I agree with all the advice that folks have doled out here, and you have a quitter's mindset, so I haven't butted in, but I just noticed that no one has tackled your poop question.
I will.
I didn't shit right for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. The first few weeks were . . . irregular. In fact, one of my first ten posts here was about how I went on a run, made it about 5 miles from home on an out and back route, and about 1 mile from the nearest open bathroom, when I suddenly got the urge in a serious way. (SPOILER: I made it!).
I ultimately settled into a different shit routine. It took a while, but things started flowing in a more predictable way sometime late in the second month. Of course, it might have been the 30-40 pieces of sugar-free gum that I was chewing at the time. Damn . . . it probably was. Still, things are going to be a little out of whack for a while as balance is restored. Your body is tough though, and balance WILL be restored.
I cannot point to any science on this issue, but I have lots of anecdotes from others, and careful observation of my own defecation routine.
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OIB I appreciate the vote of confidence. I woke up to text messages this morning and and an inbox with messages. That truly does make all the difference in the world. To have someone take time out of their day to check on you to see how you are doing is just awesome. You bastards are a bunch of saints. 'worship'
Now to address what I have been bitching about since day one. I took a shit today and it was a very real experience. I'll save the elaborate play by play but for those searching the intros for someone with a similar problem, i'll share my remedy... Well I guess I kind of stumbled upon the remedy. It was free breakfast in the office today, chick-fil-a catered (I love the fil-a of chicken but I don't think it is the source) After I ate my chicken sandwhich I drank a glass of orange juice. Moderate size in my opinion, but as soon as that last drop of vitamin C entered my system my feet were in motion. Went down the the 6th floor of the office builing (never damage your home field) and blew it out. I feel like a new man.
I know everyday i'm going to face struggles with my quit. Aches, pains, cravings but up until this point going has been my number 1 problem and at 9:15 this morning I put my numer 1 problem behind me (quite literally at that). I am proud to quit with you all today.
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OIB I appreciate the vote of confidence. I woke up to text messages this morning and and an inbox with messages. That truly does make all the difference in the world. To have someone take time out of their day to check on you to see how you are doing is just awesome. You bastards are a bunch of saints. 'worship'
Now to address what I have been bitching about since day one. I took a shit today and it was a very real experience. I'll save the elaborate play by play but for those searching the intros for someone with a similar problem, i'll share my remedy... Well I guess I kind of stumbled upon the remedy. It was free breakfast in the office today, chick-fil-a catered (I love the fil-a of chicken but I don't think it is the source) After I ate my chicken sandwhich I drank a glass of orange juice. Moderate size in my opinion, but as soon as that last drop of vitamin C entered my system my feet were in motion. Went down the the 6th floor of the office builing (never damage your home field) and blew it out. I feel like a new man.
I know everyday i'm going to face struggles with my quit. Aches, pains, cravings but up until this point going has been my number 1 problem and at 9:15 this morning I put my numer 1 problem behind me (quite literally at that). I am proud to quit with you all today.
Congrats, you must be relieved. 'flush'
On the topic of lacking motivation in the office. All I can say is you need to get used to it for the next few weeks and adjust accordingly. For me, fake dip helped the most but it's not for everyone. Really anything that satisfies the oral fixation (see Gmann for examples) will help you feel more "normal" in the office. I put normal in parenthesis because you shouldn't anticipate feeling yourself for the next few months. It takes time to re-wire your brain but you'll get there. I'm on day 625 and quitting has never felt more normal.
Quit Like Fuck.
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This is some good shit right here! I think we got us one for the long haul here boys (and girls).
I will tell you Drew that you have already started helping people.. We all still have our days. I woke up this morning after having a most vivid dip dream. One of the first ones I've had in a long time. And then this morning I had a bout of the craves for a couple of hours.
I went to the computer to post roll and found your intro. Just reading it has given me the kick in the ass I needed to make it through today. That is exactly what we do here. We take it day by day. Thanks for the motivation.
I'm here quit with you all day long. PM me with anything you need. I'm pretty sure we are homeboys! I've left my numbers in you inbox. give me a call and lets chat. I'm sure we can help each other along.
Mike
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Man between jzzyzag01 and you, yall are in an awesome and strong group.
I think now that you can shit again everything else will be cake.
Any of you lurkers on here need to sign up now so you have a chance to be in one fine group.
Freak...I think Evilfish is in this group too...heck, I'm going to start posting with them too.
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Very Convenient...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I03UmJbK0lA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I03UmJbK0lA)
dunlap...since it sounds like things got to moving...maybe give the shitload of sugarless gum a try....OIB mentioned it, I mentioned it, so its gotta be true, right??? I really havent a clue how universally it works...but chewing about a pack a day has like doubled my frequency.
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I have been chewing sugarless gum (Trident) since Day 1. No problems with being stopped up. That may be coincidence or not...don't really know. I had a lot of gas but thankfully that has mostly passed with the exception of a day here and there.
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Exercise, coffee and sugarfree Extra Peppermint gum are my "helpers." Seeds would do it to. After the first 36 hours, I've been back to where I was when I was still on the dirt so whatever I'm doing it seems to be working.
Would've loved to see the look on the faces of the guys on the 6th floor after you destroyed their head this morning.
Keep quittin' Dunny. ODAAT.
peace and quit.
jz
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Fellas we are back on track. Exercise, oj and gum and we are like a commercial for regular digestive health. I know to take my quit one day at a time but I hope I can look back on the great back up of the fall of 13 and find some amusement, but never forgetting it sucked. Who needs webmd for medical problems when you have the brothers of KTC? Thanks for your support. Quitting the nic bitch with y'all.
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Fellas we are back on track. Exercise, oj and gum and we are like a commercial for regular digestive health. I know to take my quit one day at a time but I hope I can look back on the great back up of the fall of 13 and find some amusement, but never forgetting it sucked. Who needs webmd for medical problems when you have the brothers of KTC? Thanks for your support. Quitting the nic bitch with y'all.
Where's the like? LOL I'm looking forward to looking back on this too with some amusement in the future, but yes never forgetting all my time on WebMD that I'd never used before, or forgetting how much getting through this sux, so I don't go back again :D Glad to be quit with you today.
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Dunlapsig you have a very good quit going on right now the fog has lifted you are helping your brothers through it that is a true leader. keep it up.
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Dear January 14, new quitters and you fucking cavers that came to check back to see what's going on and if anyone else caves so you aren't the only one.
Yesterday was my 27th birthday and the first one in 10 years nic free. Did I celebrate with a few beers, take the day off work and kick my feet up? Yes I drank some beers in sadness and took the day off and kicked my feet up in the dentist chair...
Now a back story here, I love KTC and everything it has to offer but I've been so frustrated seeing people who give up on their quit and the amount of attention they get from the still standing bad asses. I'm fucking quit and support all my brothers who are quit as well. I hate to see anyone cave mainly because if you caved then it's because you are a weak bitch. Now hear my new reason on why you should stay quit.
I've had swelling between 2 of my teeth on my lower gum towards the right side in the back. Its been present for about 3 days. I woke up on my birthday and was in pain. I mean gum so swollen in between the teeth I thought I could bite my gum, not my cheek, my gum coming over my teeth from a growth or something. I called my dentist in a panic (haven't called that guy in 3 years). They said come over right away.
I went there and saw the main dentist who did x-rays, evaluation and I explained I'm 44 days quit (at the time). What have I done, what is growing in my mouth? He explained he didn't think it was anything related to my teeth... It was in my gums and referred me to a periodontist. Immediately. What is a Periodontist? Good question... I googled it on the way to the doctor from the dentist.
"A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal disease"
...fuck that sounds scary.
Met the doctor and explained my background and was diagnosed with a pyogenic granuloma (feel free to google image what this looks like between meals). He could not confirm the source of why I had this, state it has a lot of reasons for coming but ultimately they will remove that portion of my gum and send it for evaluation.
Telling my fiancee and family was horrible, like I did this to myself although the doctor did not confirm stating it could just come for no reason at all. I feel embarrassed, stupid and like I fucking lost. Did I really do this to myself? for what reason for a buzz?
Hey cavers, quitters and wiley veterans. get fucking quit. I'm ahead of my battles but imagine saying you have cancer and it's not just a portion of your gum, it's your jaw they are removing. Look at your family and see if you can stomach that conversation. I read the other stories but this happened to me. I'm Dunlapsig... this guy with the avatar who has a bear dragging his face out of the ground. I'm out of the fog and in a cruel realization that i'm fucking quit, I will be quit and this is my only life I shouldn't poison it.
I'll be posting this in my introduction as well as this will be bumped on roll here soon, just wanted to share with my january brothers first.
ODAAT.
-Drew
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HELL FUGGING YEAH DREW!!!
First of all brother I certainly feel your pain, I have only been here for 117 days now but I have seen quitters that I looked up to or even called friends cave. You feel abandoned at times and if your keyboard is like mine there is not a slap the shit out of button. That would make things much easier, for all of us.
Hang in there, stay strong and kick ass each day like you have been doing. You have come a long way and in reading your note today I can see that you remain if not even more full of hatred towards your addiction and I admire that.
Future cavers, or those of you contemplating going solo, I ask you what happens to a bridge when an abutment or a support column is removed? You may not see it but everyone of you plays a vital role in each others quits.
For those of you that feel the same understand that even weakened structures can remain standing but it requires more work and stronger shoulders than you have previously.
All of you quit strong today, and own today like a damn beast!
Pinched
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Dunlap,
I'm feelin' ya when it comes to the cavers, it pisses me off to no end seeing it happen. Their "excuses" are nothing more than weakness, and if they think they're fooling a bunch of fellow addicts their fucking nuts.
I haven't been to the dentist yet, partially a fear of what they may tell me, but i'll get there eventually. I wish you best of luck with your dental goings on, u need anything feel free to PM me.
Stay strong, stay quit!
deeznb
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Dunlapsig,
I cant imagine how terrifying that is. Im 29 and know that time is up for getting away chewing without consequence. Please keep us posted on the progress. I quit with you and jan 14. Fuck the cavers, We will prevail.
-Grizzfall
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Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
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Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
-
Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.
Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving
You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?
-
Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.
Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving
You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?
Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!
-
Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.
Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving
You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?
Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!
Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.
Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.
-
Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.
Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving
You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?
Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!
Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.
Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.
Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!
Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.
I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?
I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.
-
Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.
Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving
You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?
Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!
Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.
Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.
Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!
Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.
I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?
I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.
Nice attitude bro!
I appreciate the quitter who doesn't get all whiny/bitchy/defensive when given some good advice. It isn't always what we want to hear but, dammit, a HUGE chunk of the time it's what we NEED to hear. Rock on brother... You got this!
-
Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.
Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving
You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?
Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!
Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.
Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.
Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!
Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.
I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?
I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.
Nice attitude bro!
I appreciate the quitter who doesn't get all whiny/bitchy/defensive when given some good advice. It isn't always what we want to hear but, dammit, a HUGE chunk of the time it's what we NEED to hear. Rock on brother... You got this!
I was thinking of trying the baconator last weekend. Every Sunday night after church is wendys. Its a family ritual. Looks like salad will be out of the question this Sunday. Lol
-
Not to break the silence here with the great momentum that we have right now but guys I'm really feeling this no nicotine thing and not in a good way. Just about every single thing about me is unhealthier now then when I dipped. I used to drink black coffee, eat a granola bar, take a dip. For lunch either left overs or a sandwich with no chips and water to drink, throughout the day I drank water all day so I could have a bottle to dip in.
Now I am coffee with cream and sugar, something sweet for breakfast, Dr. Pepper to drink between lunch when I would dip. Burgers and fries and more Soft drinks. Anytime I would dip I now use unhealthy caffeine or eat bad food.
Don't just tell me to drink more water, I've drank at least 8 cups a day for the last 8 years, now I just want soft drinks. All i've done is replace one addiction with another one and I can't break this cycle. Oh yeah, I haven't stepped on the scale but it is an act of congress to get in to my pants so the weight gain is clearly there.
Every night I say I need to come on here and say something to get some ideas for feedback but I'm just embarassed I've made it this far and still am looking for that "kick". Thanks guys
Weight gain versus cancer. Hmmm...
So if you're looking for ideas. I'd Replace as follows:
1) Soy milk in your coffee instead of cream/sugar.
2) Something sweet for breakfast? Fresh fruit and plain non fat yogurt. Sweet.
3) PBJ or turkey/jalapeno jack sandwich instead of burger/fries.
4) Protein drink instead of soft drinks.
5) Yes water all day long.
And...get thee to a gym. Working out is a great addiction replacer.
It's what's worked for me in my quit of multiple addictions.
ZC.
It's about the right choices here bro. You're choosing to do all these things. They aren't just ending up in your mouth by magical means. You're putting it there.
Choose healthier food
Choose healthier snacks
Choose healthier drinks. You need sugars... go for juice.
Choose to get moving
You can't tell me that beating nicotine every day sapped all your will! Use some of that to tackle this aspect of your health. What's your choice?
Drew,
You decided to quit a few months ago.
Decide every Today and it will get better, I promise.
What you're describing is part of the "rewiring" and learning to live instead of committing "slow suicide".
Give your mind and your body a break. Being quit is a process, not an event.
I committed slow suicide for 30 yrs, 1-3 cans a day. This is my first and last quit.
Day 623.
If I can do this, then I know that YOU can TOO.
Post roll when your feet hit the floor.
Keep your word all damn day.
Wake and repeat.
Sometimes life ain't easy. That's okay too. At least we are alive. A lot of people cannot say that today.
We don't do the past, tomorrow is not real, Today is a gift, that's why it is called "The Present".
You got this, I know you do!
Listen up bro. Good advice here. You've got some days built up now. You starting to realize there is other parts of you life that need tending to. I pretty much didn't worry about my health the first 3 or 4 months when I first began quitting.
Now your realizing it's time. Take the advice here. It's up to you what goes in that pie hole, YOUR IN CONTROL! TAKE CONTROL! Glad to be quit with you.
Clearly none of you healthy guys have had the baconator from wendys recently... That thing is too good!
Ha, in all seriousness you are right, I can always count on KTC providing a swift kick in the arse for some words of encouragement. We take it odaat, I'm confident that will translate in to other things as well.
I've always been on a healthy diet, now that my metabolism is slowing down all of the sudden I decide I need to go off the rails? Just because I don't dip anymore?
I appreciate the feedback and can always be assured that if I'm going through something as a result of this quit I KNOW someone else has battled it on here as well.
Nice attitude bro!
I appreciate the quitter who doesn't get all whiny/bitchy/defensive when given some good advice. It isn't always what we want to hear but, dammit, a HUGE chunk of the time it's what we NEED to hear. Rock on brother... You got this!
I was thinking of trying the baconator last weekend. Every Sunday night after church is wendys. Its a family ritual. Looks like salad will be out of the question this Sunday. Lol
Don't do it SRANS!!
They are so addictive, they need to start a companion site called killthebaconator.org.