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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: awesomewrangler on January 26, 2013, 10:55:00 AM
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Hello Guys and Gals,
I'm a 37 year old father of three who has been an addict for 19 years. I started using skoal my freshman year of college on a dare. Unfortunately, it slowly became an addiction that has been controlling my life. I want to be the christian father and husband my kids and wife deserve. I'm taking control of my life again. Yesterday was day 1. It sucked. The fog started, the headaches began, I got muscle cramps in my legs. Going to sleep was difficult. I've used dip for years to wind down at the end of the day and without nic that was tough. This site is awesome and I'll be visiting here daily to get help. My family and friends have been really supportive and helpful. I'll keep you posted on my progress on beating the nic beast!
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Hello Guys and Gals,
I'm a 37 year old father of three who has been an addict for 19 years. I started using skoal my freshman year of college on a dare. Unfortunately, it slowly became an addiction that has been controlling my life. I want to be the christian father and husband my kids and wife deserve. I'm taking control of my life again. Yesterday was day 1. It sucked. The fog started, the headaches began, I got muscle cramps in my legs. Going to sleep was difficult. I've used dip for years to wind down at the end of the day and without nic that was tough. This site is awesome and I'll be visiting here daily to get help. My family and friends have been really supportive and helpful. I'll keep you posted on my progress on beating the nic beast!
Welcome Aboard brother!!
Go to the top of the page and click on the welcome button. That will show you what to do and why we do it! Make sure you post with your group every morning. Post, honor your word, Sleep and Repeat!!
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good to see you here...
this is a great decision you have made - as my wife tells me each day of my quit- stay strong.
Here's to your quit - rock the quit
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AW
Our stories mirror each other. Glad you found us and congrats on your decision!
Shout if you need anything.
Freedom is good.
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Glad you are here it is hard. but you got this. we all are here for you if you need us. send out pm's and get phone numbers. two days is bad ass. one day at a time its all we do. return tomorrow and repet.
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Thanks guys! Just taking this quit day by day. Trying to stay away from the triggers and all the things that I used to do while dipping.
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Thanks guys! Just taking this quit day by day. Trying to stay away from the triggers and all the things that I used to do while dipping.
A lot of good quitters here. Ill give you a bit of advice that I found worked for me. It's impossible to avoid triggers, if you're anything like me. y cant stop getting in my car or taking a dump. I went ahead and bought some fake chew and a lot of gum/hard candy. I don't think I would have made it without something to keep my mouth busy. I have seen quite a few people who used fake shit to help out...Anyhow, post roll everyday and talk to as many people as you need.
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Thanks guys! Just taking this quit day by day. Trying to stay away from the triggers and all the things that I used to do while dipping.
A lot of good quitters here. Ill give you a bit of advice that I found worked for me. It's impossible to avoid triggers, if you're anything like me. y cant stop getting in my car or taking a dump. I went ahead and bought some fake chew and a lot of gum/hard candy. I don't think I would have made it without something to keep my mouth busy. I have seen quite a few people who used fake shit to help out...Anyhow, post roll everyday and talk to as many people as you need.
Face those triggers head on and fight like hell!! Show your determination and integrity to keep your promise. A very important part of my quit was and is the help I receive through prayer. Never underestimate it. It took me a very long time to wake up and realize quitting wouldn't happen till I took steps to make it happen but once I was lead to KTC and posted that day 1 the cycle of: post roll, keep my word, return the next day, report on my success and then repeat the process. I've repeated it 301 times (100%). If you want to share #'s pm me I'm more than happy to share my quit experience (that experience each of us are going through) and I can always use more personal 1 on 1 commitment.
BTW facing those triggers SUCKS and if you remember that suck you will never want to repeat it!!
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Welcome to Quit! Your story is very close to mine as well....as far as age and family. However I was hooked way before my freshman year in college. I'm 56 days Quit and still a newbie. This is the beginning of your new life....I go to this website every day and promise that I will not chew that day. This is how to Quit. Now I want to help others get to Day 56.
Strawberry gum and pickle seeds are my crutch (and of course KTC.com) I say fuck the fake stuff...at $3.50 a can and dirty teeth...no thank you. No more for me. My teeth are getting white again :D
Welcome to freedom. Grind this bitch out. Welcome to Quit! KC Bronco
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Thanks again for the words or encouragement and advise. Like wt said prayer has been and will always be a huge part of my quit. I made it through two hours of arenacross racing and four hours of driving and never missed my dip. Two days down, many more successful days to come. It's bedtime for me. Goodnight all.
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Day 3--Last night was tough. I think I tossed and turned for two hours, which is unusual for me. Woke up this morning with a headache but the fog is slowly lifting. At times I feel great, usually in the early morning before the time that I would have normally taken that first dip. On my way to church with the family now, I need God to help me through this quit. No nic for me today guys!
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Stay strong, you got this.
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Day 3--Last night was tough. I think I tossed and turned for two hours, which is unusual for me. Woke up this morning with a headache but the fog is slowly lifting. At times I feel great, usually in the early morning before the time that I would have normally taken that first dip. On my way to church with the family now, I need God to help me through this quit. No nic for me today guys!
This Nic should be out of your system by now brother.....from here on in its a head game....fight the good fight.....
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I am also a 37 year old father of 3. Also an addict since 18. Congratulations on your decision. Remember that yes -- your kids, wife and family will benefit. However, your decision to quit must be #1 for you. If that is the case then you will not run out and buy a can if you get into a fight with your wife and / or you have a rough day with the kids.
I just hit 90 days. However, I remember like yesterday my insomnia during the early part of my quit. For me it took about two weeks and melatonin helped some. I now use the memory as another tool to stay quit.
Also, watch out for the "fog". A lot of guys get it. I was depressed for about a month and I have never experienced depression in my life. If you find yourself raging or fogging out, call or text a fellow quitter. Or, feel free to jump into live chat.
With the help of your May brothers and other supporters, you will stay quit!!
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Quitting is and always will be 100% for me this time, I think that's why it always failed in the past (it was for somebody else). Here I am finishing up day 3 and feeling pretty good. The fog was better today except for about an hour total. Cravings come and go. Still taking it a day at a time and trying not to get ahead of myself. I feel like the quit has broken down barriers between my wife and I that I created being the dip ninja I was. It's an awesome feeling to be able to be 100% honest with someone you love! That's it for today guys! Day four here I come.
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Quitting is and always will be 100% for me this time, I think that's why it always failed in the past (it was for somebody else). Here I am finishing up day 3 and feeling pretty good. The fog was better today except for about an hour total. Cravings come and go. Still taking it a day at a time and trying not to get ahead of myself. I feel like the quit has broken down barriers between my wife and I that I created being the dip ninja I was. It's an awesome feeling to be able to be 100% honest with someone you love! That's it for today guys! Day four here I come.
Hey man. I was also a ninja dipper. One of the better things about quitting is being honest with yourself and your loved ones. No more sneaking around. No more living a lie. Keep up the badass quitting brother.
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Day 4---Feeling much better. Still tough sleeping but I know that will pass. I feel like the fog of the previous days is lifting. Its a good feeling knowing that I have no nic left in my system. Today I felt better this morning than I've felt the last 20 years! I also feel better because I can be totally honest with myself, my wife, and my family about my struggle with nic. I've been such a scumbag all these years that I had everybody fooled, even myself! I told lie after lie to cover my habit, even when I was caught red-handed. This has been and will continue to be a tough quit but with the help of God and my brothers here at KTC I'm making it a reality! Thank you guys for all your encouragement.
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Day 4---Feeling much better. Still tough sleeping but I know that will pass. I feel like the fog of the previous days is lifting. Its a good feeling knowing that I have no nic left in my system. Today I felt better this morning than I've felt the last 20 years! I also feel better because I can be totally honest with myself, my wife, and my family about my struggle with nic. I've been such a scumbag all these years that I had everybody fooled, even myself! I told lie after lie to cover my habit, even when I was caught red-handed. This has been and will continue to be a tough quit but with the help of God and my brothers here at KTC I'm making it a reality! Thank you guys for all your encouragement.
Awesome Job!!!! Huge Steely Ones!! I'm loving the Quit with this one!! Keep it up and we will see you here tomorrow!!
'boob' 'boob' 'boob'
J
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Looks like I got day 4 whipped! Wasn't too bad except for some feelings of fog around dinner time. That passed after about an hour. Seems each day gets better. I know this: I may be an addict, but I'm never going back to the life-stealing whore that is nicotine. Thank you brothers for this gift of quit. Quit on!
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Day 5 is in the books and I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I'll tell you guys this, those first 3 days are the longest days in the world. It was almost like time stood still! But things seem to be getting normal again, actually that's not true I'm creating a new normal without nic in it! Every activity i do is a trigger, because i used to dip during that activity. So now I'm just reprogramming everything upstairs that having a dip is unacceptable and those thoughts wont be tolerated. I hope all your quit is going well, be strong, be thankful. Stay humble, I just roll one day at a time. See you tomorrow quitters!
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Day 5 is in the books and I'm looking forward to tomorrow. I'll tell you guys this, those first 3 days are the longest days in the world. It was almost like time stood still! But things seem to be getting normal again, actually that's not true I'm creating a new normal without nic in it! Every activity i do is a trigger, because i used to dip during that activity. So now I'm just reprogramming everything upstairs that having a dip is unacceptable and those thoughts wont be tolerated. I hope all your quit is going well, be strong, be thankful. Stay humble, I just roll one day at a time. See you tomorrow quitters!
'dance' 'dance'
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Made it through another day. Day 6 was somewhat strange because I had some rather strong craves (some of the strongest of the quit) however they would only last 10-30 seconds. Found the chat room for the first time today and got to meet a lot of you quitters which was cool. When I began this journey, I never thought I could do this quit. But thanks to you brothers, your stories, your encouragement, and your posts and pm's (even if it is suck it up pussy) has given me the confidence to know I can do this. I will embrace the suck and earn my freedom. See you at role tomorrow. Going to make day 7 my bitch.
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Awesome, chat kicks ass!
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Made it through another day. Day 6 was somewhat strange because I had some rather strong craves (some of the strongest of the quit) however they would only last 10-30 seconds. Found the chat room for the first time today and got to meet a lot of you quitters which was cool. When I began this journey, I never thought I could do this quit. But thanks to you brothers, your stories, your encouragement, and your posts and pm's (even if it is suck it up pussy) has given me the confidence to know I can do this. I will embrace the suck and earn my freedom. See you at role tomorrow. Going to make day 7 my bitch.
Loving the intensity of the Quit!!! A lot to be said of that ugly Avatar though!! LOL!!! We love Coach Stoops up here!! He's a Hawkeye!!! Go Hawks!!
J
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Got some buddies down here who are Hawkeye fans! You guys are OK!
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Day 7---in the books! Alright, man what a tough day! Why do people wait until the last minute to do things! Some of you know I work for a car dealer, just got home after a 15 hour day. But I made it a full week with no nic and I know I'm a better man. I still get dizzy about an hour a day but I feel a little better each day. Started working out on the old bow flex after I knocked about four years of dust of the thing. Lol. I'm beat and going to bed. Tomorrow starts week 2! See ya at roll.
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Day 7---in the books! Alright, man what a tough day! Why do people wait until the last minute to do things! Some of you know I work for a car dealer, just got home after a 15 hour day. But I made it a full week with no nic and I know I'm a better man. I still get dizzy about an hour a day but I feel a little better each day. Started working out on the old bow flex after I knocked about four years of dust of the thing. Lol. I'm beat and going to bed. Tomorrow starts week 2! See ya at roll.
Awsome Job!!! Keep doing what you are doing!!
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Day 9---damn that nic bitch is sneaky guys! Don't ever let your guard down! Yesterday was one of those shitty days where all the planets align and turn your world upside down. It started out with my cat of 7 years being put to sleep, then I had to fire one of my salespeople at work. My wife and daughter were out of town for a cheerleading competition, leaving me all alone. Ate a nice italian dinner with my grandmother, then went home and got ready for bed. The nic bitch said, "wouldn't a big dip before bed be nice with that full belly and all, your wife and kids are gone and would never know." Damn she hits you when you're stressed and alone, because she knows you're weak now but getting stronger everyday. I kicked the shit out of that nic bitch, called my wife to tell her I loved her, went to bed and woke up nicotine free. Listen guys, especially those who are less than 1 week quit, nic won't make anything better or less stressful. It won't make you happy, it only beats you into submission, enslaving you, and killing you. My resolve is to stay quit today!
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Day 10---double digit days of quit!
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Dude I'm on day 10 too. It seems like it's not real! Ten days no dip! Never thought it would happen.
Congratulations!
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May '13ers! Here We Go!
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Here we go starting a new work week. Today is day 11. It's hard to believe I've made it this long with no nic. I never would have made it this far without this site and without you guys! It's been a tough fight but reading others stories has prepared me for lie ahead. I'll continue to update my constant battle with nic so I and others can read my story just like I've read about those that have gone before me. Stay strong today! You can do this!
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Here we go starting a new work week. Today is day 11. It's hard to believe I've made it this long with no nic. I never would have made it this far without this site and without you guys! It's been a tough fight but reading others stories has prepared me for lie ahead. I'll continue to update my constant battle with nic so I and others can read my story just like I've read about those that have gone before me. Stay strong today! You can do this!
'dance' 'dance' 'dance'
Quit on QUITTER!!!
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Killing it - my dad went to OU - he lives in OKC and I go up to Norman for a game every year. Keep up the good quit.
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Here we go starting a new work week. Today is day 11. It's hard to believe I've made it this long with no nic. I never would have made it this far without this site and without you guys! It's been a tough fight but reading others stories has prepared me for lie ahead. I'll continue to update my constant battle with nic so I and others can read my story just like I've read about those that have gone before me. Stay strong today! You can do this!
'dance' 'dance' 'dance'
Quit on QUITTER!!!
ole mule is impressed with what you're doing here.
I'll quit with you today. You have my word.
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Thanks a lot for the replies fellas! I had the day off today plus it was my youngest sons birthday. He turned 5 today and it was so nice celebrating and me not worrying about dip. (Remember I was a dip ninja). Scared the shit out of jhaenel today, sorry about that j. I didn't post roll until like 3 pm because I couldn't get to a computer then my iPad had wireless issues. Actually had a really good day. Rented a bobcat to do some work on my farm, I think it was the first time in many years I haven't had a dip there. I did have some thoughts about dipping today but they only lasted a few seconds. No dip dreams yet, I understand they normally start about this time. Joined a gym today and meeting a couple friends there tomorrow at 5:30am so I better get some sleep. Lucky day 13 tomorrow!
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Day 14---I've been going to the gym the last two days. Feeling great! No fog, no dizziness, a few thoughts about dip but they don't last. Here's another great thing about quitting: no heartburn, no acid reflux, nada. I used to get horrible acid reflux after exercising and heartburn anytime I had anything spicy. I had mexican at lunch with dad yesterday and it was awesome! No heartburn at all! For you guys that have just started your quit, stick with it! It gets better! In fact, I would say everyday is better than the previous day. It's hard to believe I've made it two full weeks with no nicotine. Thanks go out to all the brothers here for your support! Keep up the quit!
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Day 14---I've been going to the gym the last two days. Feeling great! No fog, no dizziness, a few thoughts about dip but they don't last. Here's another great thing about quitting: no heartburn, no acid reflux, nada. I used to get horrible acid reflux after exercising and heartburn anytime I had anything spicy. I had mexican at lunch with dad yesterday and it was awesome! No heartburn at all! For you guys that have just started your quit, stick with it! It gets better! In fact, I would say everyday is better than the previous day. It's hard to believe I've made it two full weeks with no nicotine. Thanks go out to all the brothers here for your support! Keep up the quit!
'oh yeah'
Lovin it!!! I quit with you Bro!!
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Forgot to add something to the post this morning. I found this humorous, maybe you guys will too. I receive things in the mail from Coperhagen all the time, coupons, etc. Today I received a money clip with my initials engraved. I just thought it was kind of fitting, all the money I'm saving from not buying dip is going in that money clip!
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Day 16
It's been a couple days since my last post. Yesterday was a tough day. A busy and stressful day. Two weeks ago I would have reached for my can and put a big fatty in my lip. Somehow I was lulled into thinking that nic helped me deal with the stresses of life. What nic does is it pushes all the shit into the background to be dealt with later. That later is now and I'm dealing with the shit I didn't want to deal with when I had nic. I'll tell you guys this though, life gets better and clearer and more awesome everyday that I don't have that shit in my lip. How was a ever fooled for so long? And honestly, without you guys and this website of accountability, I would still be that fool. I can't do this alone. I can do this with your help. Everyone have a great weekend and stay quit with me.
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....honestly, without you guys and this website of accountability, I would still be that fool. I can't do this alone. I can do this with your help.
Congrats on the 16 days Wrangler, that is kick ass. You are on your way. Right on about accountability. An addict, without accountability, is a "USER". Thanks to this site, we are addicts with accountability. I quit with you all day.
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Day 20 today. Not a bad day. I'm starting my own business and we closed on the loan today. Construction begins on Monday and so does the stress. I'm glad I have 20 days under my belt but I'm going to need you guys' help daily to continue my quit, especially through this new phase of my life. That nic bitch is strong but every time she comes for me I think about what I've been through with this quit, then I stomp a mud hole in the bitch. Stay quit boys and girls. See ya at roll call mañana.
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Day 20 today. Not a bad day. I'm starting my own business and we closed on the loan today. Construction begins on Monday and so does the stress. I'm glad I have 20 days under my belt but I'm going to need you guys' help daily to continue my quit, especially through this new phase of my life. That nic bitch is strong but every time she comes for me I think about what I've been through with this quit, then I stomp a mud hole in the bitch. Stay quit boys and girls. See ya at roll call mañana.
I'll be here for you bro. Starting a biz wouldn't be one iota easier with a turd in your lip than without.
Just imagine...you get this business rolling and your banking like a fucking CHAMP. You're like Tom fucking Vooh with Yachts and shit. Your flat ballin and loving life.
Then...you notice a little sore on the inside of your cheek. You go to the doctor, you got the big C, he removes half your face, you look like a freak, shrivel up and die. Never fully enjoying the fruits of your labor.
That would be a GOD DAMN shame, would it not? Never again for any reason. Keep that SHIT out your lip. Hit us up anytime. We're on call 24/7/365.
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Thanks diesel.
Day 24. Sunday. Going to church with the family as we do each Sunday. God has been an awesome ally in the 24 days of my quit. I've been a long time member at this church and its amazing to me the recharge my life gets being there. Electric almost, some of you know what I mean.
It's been a difficult few days, not with the quit but just personally. Had my sons 5 year birthday party last night. My brother-in-law made a total ass out of himself at the party. I had to ask him to leave, then he wanted to fight. Cussed me out in front of 20 kids and their parents. He was mad the life guard told his kid to get out and leave and somehow blamed me. I was so embarrassed. No alcohol, he just totally lost it. I'm a big guy, 6'4 255 lbs, so I'm no pushover. Still it's hard to swallow your pride and shrug it off. I'm trying today to just put that past me and move on.
Hope your quits are going awesome today. Mine is strengthened every time I log on this site. Tomorrow ill be 1/4 of the way to hof, man it goes fast. If you're new to the quit, realize you'll have some ups and downs, struggles and achievements as you go through this. I thought after a week I was home free. Not the case, life happens, and you catch yourself wanting to fall back to the nic bitch. I Realize nic for what is was: a slave master, a master of puppets that wants nothing more than to hold you hostage until you die a slow agonizing death. She poisoned my mind and body for 19 years with her lies. Now I'm free, and I've earned every minute of that freedom. I'll never go back to slavery and lies, will you?
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Thanks diesel.
Day 24. Sunday. Going to church with the family as we do each Sunday. God has been an awesome ally in the 24 days of my quit. I've been a long time member at this church and its amazing to me the recharge my life gets being there. Electric almost, some of you know what I mean.
It's been a difficult few days, not with the quit but just personally. Had my sons 5 year birthday party last night. My brother-in-law made a total ass out of himself at the party. I had to ask him to leave, then he wanted to fight. Cussed me out in front of 20 kids and their parents. He was mad the life guard told his kid to get out and leave and somehow blamed me. I was so embarrassed. No alcohol, he just totally lost it. I'm a big guy, 6'4 255 lbs, so I'm no pushover. Still it's hard to swallow your pride and shrug it off. I'm trying today to just put that past me and move on.
Hope your quits are going awesome today. Mine is strengthened every time I log on this site. Tomorrow ill be 1/4 of the way to hof, man it goes fast. If you're new to the quit, realize you'll have some ups and downs, struggles and achievements as you go through this. I thought after a week I was home free. Not the case, life happens, and you catch yourself wanting to fall back to the nic bitch. I Realize nic for what is was: a slave master, a master of puppets that wants nothing more than to hold you hostage until you die a slow agonizing death. She poisoned my mind and body for 19 years with her lies. Now I'm free, and I've earned every minute of that freedom. I'll never go back to slavery and lies, will you?
It's amazing that after just 24 days a quitter sounds like they have been quitting for Years!! You grow old fast here!! Congrats Quitter!!
J
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30 days of quit today! Woohoo! It goes fast! I can't believe its already been a month. I'm still just taking it one day at a time. It gotten a little easier. It seems I'm going through the same cycles everyone else does. Had some tough days in the early to mid 20 days of my quit. The last few days have been excellent! I have so much more energy than I did a month ago. I remember feeling like I was 50 years old ( I'm 37 btw), but now that I'm quit and working out 4 days a week I feel like I'm 25 again. Stay strong in your individual quit today, and lend a hand to those who are new and struggling. On a side note, we broke ground on our restaurant project and in approximately 90 days, I'll be the proud owner of a Steak-n-Shake!
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30 days of quit today! Woohoo! It goes fast! I can't believe its already been a month. I'm still just taking it one day at a time. It gotten a little easier. It seems I'm going through the same cycles everyone else does. Had some tough days in the early to mid 20 days of my quit. The last few days have been excellent! I have so much more energy than I did a month ago. I remember feeling like I was 50 years old ( I'm 37 btw), but now that I'm quit and working out 4 days a week I feel like I'm 25 again. Stay strong in your individual quit today, and lend a hand to those who are new and struggling. On a side note, we broke ground on our restaurant project and in approximately 90 days, I'll be the proud owner of a Steak-n-Shake!
Very proud of you my friend. keep up the good work.
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30 days of quit today! Woohoo! It goes fast! I can't believe its already been a month. I'm still just taking it one day at a time. It gotten a little easier. It seems I'm going through the same cycles everyone else does. Had some tough days in the early to mid 20 days of my quit. The last few days have been excellent! I have so much more energy than I did a month ago. I remember feeling like I was 50 years old ( I'm 37 btw), but now that I'm quit and working out 4 days a week I feel like I'm 25 again. Stay strong in your individual quit today, and lend a hand to those who are new and struggling. On a side note, we broke ground on our restaurant project and in approximately 90 days, I'll be the proud owner of a Steak-n-Shake!
Damn...a month already??!! Keep it up you fucking MONSTER!!!
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Day 35--
Been a few days since my last update. I'm finishing up my last few days at my current employer before I ship off to Dallas for 8 weeks of training. In less than 90 days I will be the owner of a Steak-n-Shake. They are in the middle of construction now. I'm so excited to start this new chapter of my life. If any of you are ever in McAlester, Okla, stop in to the Steak-n-Shake on Hwy 69, let me know you're a member of KTC and dinner is on me! This site has done so much for me and my family that I feel so obligated to keep giving back. Keep up your quits, let me know if any of you need anything!
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Road Trip!
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Road Trip!
Pick me up on your way by, we will take turns at the wheel.
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Day 42 is here. Wow it's been a challenging and stressful week. Tuesday I gave notice that I would be resigning my position as general manager of my local Nissan dealership. I've been there 10 years and it's been sad to say goodbye to lots of friends. It took everybody by suprise which made things more difficult. I never wanted to put a hardship on anyone, but I have to do what is best for my family, and working for a car dealership leaves no time for anything except work. I'll be moving temporarily to Dallas in two weeks to begin 8 weeks of training before my new adventure begins. My Steak-n-Shake store should open about June 1st, about the time I return home. Hopefully I will be able to spend more time (esp weekends) with my wife and 3 kids. I just want to say thanks again to all members here for keeping my quit strong and offering support when I needed it. Being away from my family for 8 weeks will be a unique challenge that I've never faced and I'll need to lean on you guys. Looking forward to this new adventure!
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Day 42 is here. Wow it's been a challenging and stressful week. Tuesday I gave notice that I would be resigning my position as general manager of my local Nissan dealership. I've been there 10 years and it's been sad to say goodbye to lots of friends. It took everybody by suprise which made things more difficult. I never wanted to put a hardship on anyone, but I have to do what is best for my family, and working for a car dealership leaves no time for anything except work. I'll be moving temporarily to Dallas in two weeks to begin 8 weeks of training before my new adventure begins. My Steak-n-Shake store should open about June 1st, about the time I return home. Hopefully I will be able to spend more time (esp weekends) with my wife and 3 kids. I just want to say thanks again to all members here for keeping my quit strong and offering support when I needed it. Being away from my family for 8 weeks will be a unique challenge that I've never faced and I'll need to lean on you guys. Looking forward to this new adventure!
I wouldn't have thought that a food franchise operator would have more time than the GM of a dealership, but that just shows how little I know, I guess.
It's a good time for you to be clean, with so many changes. Congratulations to you for your quit and for your new initiative.
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Day 42 is here. Wow it's been a challenging and stressful week. Tuesday I gave notice that I would be resigning my position as general manager of my local Nissan dealership. I've been there 10 years and it's been sad to say goodbye to lots of friends. It took everybody by suprise which made things more difficult. I never wanted to put a hardship on anyone, but I have to do what is best for my family, and working for a car dealership leaves no time for anything except work. I'll be moving temporarily to Dallas in two weeks to begin 8 weeks of training before my new adventure begins. My Steak-n-Shake store should open about June 1st, about the time I return home. Hopefully I will be able to spend more time (esp weekends) with my wife and 3 kids. I just want to say thanks again to all members here for keeping my quit strong and offering support when I needed it. Being away from my family for 8 weeks will be a unique challenge that I've never faced and I'll need to lean on you guys. Looking forward to this new adventure!
Congrats Quitter!!!! Good luck and I will store it in the GPS when I get down that way!!
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Day 56
I'm in dallas today (McKinney actually) and will be staying here for the next 8-12 weeks while I go through Steak 'n Shake owner/gm training. My sisters husband is joining me in this business venture so at least I'm not alone. It's really strange being away from my wife and kids because we've never been separated. Yesterday was our first training day. It's great not worrying about dip and about your next break so you can get a dip in. I'll try to post more as I have little to do except work. You guys keep up the good work. Several May future hof are over halfway there!
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Day 56
I'm in dallas today (McKinney actually) and will be staying here for the next 8-12 weeks while I go through Steak 'n Shake owner/gm training. My sisters husband is joining me in this business venture so at least I'm not alone. It's really strange being away from my wife and kids because we've never been separated. Yesterday was our first training day. It's great not worrying about dip and about your next break so you can get a dip in. I'll try to post more as I have little to do except work. You guys keep up the good work. Several May future hof are over halfway there!
I quit with you today! Good luck with being away from the family!
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Day 65
I'm home from dallas for a couple of days. Easter weekend is upon us so we're dyeing eggs, getting baskets ready, etc. Many of you who have been reading my intro know I'm building a restaurant. I have ten weeks of franchise training to do before the opening. Unfortunately the training is two hours away so I'm living in a motel through the week and drive home on weekends. I work ten hours a day learning all things fast food, crash course so to speak. Almost everyone I work with speaks Spanish only, except me which adds some additional challenge. Needless to say, I'm extremely happy to be home today and tomorrow. I've had lots of thoughts about dip, especially in the car or after a tough day. I'm never going back, I remember the first three days and how shitty they were. I remember what a douche I was hiding it from my family for so long. I'm proud to be quit and proud to be a part of this site. Happy Easter everyone!
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Day 65
I'm home from dallas for a couple of days. Easter weekend is upon us so we're dyeing eggs, getting baskets ready, etc. Many of you who have been reading my intro know I'm building a restaurant. I have ten weeks of franchise training to do before the opening. Unfortunately the training is two hours away so I'm living in a motel through the week and drive home on weekends. I work ten hours a day learning all things fast food, crash course so to speak. Almost everyone I work with speaks Spanish only, except me which adds some additional challenge. Needless to say, I'm extremely happy to be home today and tomorrow. I've had lots of thoughts about dip, especially in the car or after a tough day. I'm never going back, I remember the first three days and how shitty they were. I remember what a douche I was hiding it from my family for so long. I'm proud to be quit and proud to be a part of this site. Happy Easter everyone!
Im still quit with you!
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Day 78
I'm going home today. This is the longest stretch I've ever been away from my wife and kids, 7 days. I'm so excited! Training has been going well, but it feels like I'm almost back to my college ways. I had to take a midterm this week, which I passed easily and also sit down with a regional mgr who then quizzed me for 30 min on all things Steak 'n Shake. Good times lol. Keep up the good fight today boys, don't ever let nic back in. Btw, I'm sneaking up on my hof.
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Day 78
I'm going home today. This is the longest stretch I've ever been away from my wife and kids, 7 days. I'm so excited! Training has been going well, but it feels like I'm almost back to my college ways. I had to take a midterm this week, which I passed easily and also sit down with a regional mgr who then quizzed me for 30 min on all things Steak 'n Shake. Good times lol. Keep up the good fight today boys, don't ever let nic back in. Btw, I'm sneaking up on my hof.
78???? Already???? Hot Damn bro. That. Is....AWESOME
I will alert the ktc tailor to get to work on HOF jacket.
I can picture you at your grand opening welcoming customers in it as you frame your first dollar bill.
Unless...you have to wear the white shirt, black overalls/bowtie, and paper hat combo? Went to s steak n shake the other day though, and I seem to remember one dude in a dress shirt and tie, making sure shit ran smooth. That will be you right? You're strawberry shakes are the BOMB by the way .
Any way, congrats bro and keep up the great work!!!! Enjoy the hell out of your family when you see them. 78 days free of that CRAP is the best gift a man can give.
They should be a proud bunch when you walk through that door for reasons beyond steak n shake. You knowing the secret to making those shakes is pretty damn outstanding though.
Quit on!!!!!
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Thanks diesel. Shirt and tie, that will be me. Actually that's me right now, it's just not my store. Drove by the construction site, damn they made a lot of progress in a week. They got two months left to finish up so we can open on time. Up to this point, the Steak 'n Shake thing hasn't been real, it's like a dream. Shit is real now, I can see it, and that is creating not only excitement for me and my family but our whole city is talking about it. I'm pumped! Let me say this, you guys are the best! Thank you for this site, stay strong in your quit all of you and I'll stay strong in mine. Today we qlf together.
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Great work AW.
Here's something they won't teach you in Steak n Shake business training...
Remove ALL things crimson and cre...(fuck I cant even say it) crea...(fuck) cream. 'puking' OU
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Great work AW.Â
Here's something they won't teach you in Steak n Shake business training...
Remove ALL things crimson and cre...(fuck I cant even say it) crea...(fuck) cream.  'puking' OU
You just keep that cream there, but change that crimson to Scarlet. Husker Power
Good Luck brother !
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Day 90
Thought I'd drop in since its been a few days. I've been working night shift as part of my training so I just got off work. I'm only 10 days away now from hof and just wanted to say thanks to all the members of this amazing site. I hope some new quitters read this intro and hopefully some of you can identify with the struggles and victories I've had. This has been an awesome journey, in fact a life changing one. I know that I've only scratched the surface so far, but I'm confident that I can beat nicotine for good. If you stay with the site, post roll every day, get in chat when you need help, and drink a strong dose of the kool aide, you can do this. I have been absorbing this site since I made the decision to quit, everyone would benefit from doing the same. Thank you guys for everything. Now, would you like fries with that?
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What a great quit history. Man you have a lot to be proud of. Keep up the quit, and I will stop in next time I am close to fort smith. SS is an awesome place and your town will eat it up literally. 100 days is a big accomplishment! Proud to be quit with you today, and look forward to seeing you at many more milestones.
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Day 90
Thought I'd drop in since its been a few days. I've been working night shift as part of my training so I just got off work. I'm only 10 days away now from hof and just wanted to say thanks to all the members of this amazing site. I hope some new quitters read this intro and hopefully some of you can identify with the struggles and victories I've had. This has been an awesome journey, in fact a life changing one. I know that I've only scratched the surface so far, but I'm confident that I can beat nicotine for good. If you stay with the site, post roll every day, get in chat when you need help, and drink a strong dose of the kool aide, you can do this. I have been absorbing this site since I made the decision to quit, everyone would benefit from doing the same. Thank you guys for everything. Now, would you like fries with that?
Glad to be quit with you wrangler. 10 more days and you'll be on that train. I know we are only suppose to take it one day at a time,, but i'm really looking forward to the train ride. It was a goal of mine to make it, but I do realize this ride of life keeps going and the nic bitch will never give up totally. Glad to be quit with you. I'll be right behind you getting on that train.
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AW - sorry I haven't been following this. Fantastic. Happy to be quit with you. Congrats on the hall.