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Community => Introductions => Topic started by: R3bauer on August 30, 2016, 09:49:00 PM
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My name is Adam and I am an addict. Not to alcohol or drugs but to nicotine. I have been a user of some kind, mostly chew, since I was 15, I am 38 now. At my worst I was up to a can and a half a day. I am down to a can a week but I finally quitting for good.
I am an Army veteran, father of three sons, 18, 15, and 12. Been married 19 years. Deal with depression and anxiety from my service connected issues.
I am involved in various Veterans groups and enjoy woodworking, riding my moto guzzi California 1100 and bowling. All I can think of now. Any questions please feel free to ask.
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My name is Adam and I am an addict. Not to alcohol or drugs but to nicotine. I have been a user of some kind, mostly chew, since I was 15, I am 38 now. At my worst I was up to a can and a half a day. I am down to a can a week but I finally quitting for good.
I am an Army veteran, father of three sons, 18, 15, and 12. Been married 19 years. Deal with depression and anxiety from my service connected issues.
I am involved in various Veterans groups and enjoy woodworking, riding my moto guzzi California 1100 and bowling. All I can think of now. Any questions please feel free to ask.
Go to the december quit group post roll promising you won't use nicotine and prepare for the withdraw. Hydrate buy fake or seeds spend time on here reading and ask for digits to help hold yourself accountable. Remember the only way to fail this is to not use the system that is in place because it damn well works
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My name is Adam and I am an addict. Not to alcohol or drugs but to nicotine. I have been a user of some kind, mostly chew, since I was 15, I am 38 now. At my worst I was up to a can and a half a day. I am down to a can a week but I finally quitting for good.
I am an Army veteran, father of three sons, 18, 15, and 12. Been married 19 years. Deal with depression and anxiety from my service connected issues.
I am involved in various Veterans groups and enjoy woodworking, riding my moto guzzi California 1100 and bowling. All I can think of now. Any questions please feel free to ask.
Go to the december quit group post roll promising you won't use nicotine and prepare for the withdraw. Hydrate buy fake or seeds spend time on here reading and ask for digits to help hold yourself accountable. Remember the only way to fail this is to not use the system that is in place because it damn well works
I just posted in the. December quit group! I look forward to being nicotine free.
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My name is Adam and I am an addict. Not to alcohol or drugs but to nicotine. I have been a user of some kind, mostly chew, since I was 15, I am 38 now. At my worst I was up to a can and a half a day. I am down to a can a week but I finally quitting for good.
I am an Army veteran, father of three sons, 18, 15, and 12. Been married 19 years. Deal with depression and anxiety from my service connected issues.
I am involved in various Veterans groups and enjoy woodworking, riding my moto guzzi California 1100 and bowling. All I can think of now. Any questions please feel free to ask.
Go to the december quit group post roll promising you won't use nicotine and prepare for the withdraw. Hydrate buy fake or seeds spend time on here reading and ask for digits to help hold yourself accountable. Remember the only way to fail this is to not use the system that is in place because it damn well works
I just posted in the. December quit group! I look forward to being nicotine free.
Great job posting Adam. We're all addicts just like you. There will be a lot of ups and downs for awhile just man up and deal with it. The support system is phenomenal here. Get numbers, post Early Edd ODAAT! Glad to be quit with you! A lot of people here have and still deal with anxiety and depression. Have any questions ask in here or your home group, text call whatever it takes keep you quit! Numbers pm away!
Ps thanks for your service!
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My name is Adam and I am an addict. Not to alcohol or drugs but to nicotine. I have been a user of some kind, mostly chew, since I was 15, I am 38 now. At my worst I was up to a can and a half a day. I am down to a can a week but I finally quitting for good.
I am an Army veteran, father of three sons, 18, 15, and 12. Been married 19 years. Deal with depression and anxiety from my service connected issues.
I am involved in various Veterans groups and enjoy woodworking, riding my moto guzzi California 1100 and bowling. All I can think of now. Any questions please feel free to ask.
Go to the december quit group post roll promising you won't use nicotine and prepare for the withdraw. Hydrate buy fake or seeds spend time on here reading and ask for digits to help hold yourself accountable. Remember the only way to fail this is to not use the system that is in place because it damn well works
I just posted in the. December quit group! I look forward to being nicotine free.
Great job posting Adam. We're all addicts just like you. There will be a lot of ups and downs for awhile just man up and deal with it. The support system is phenomenal here. Get numbers, post Early Edd ODAAT! Glad to be quit with you! A lot of people here have and still deal with anxiety and depression. Have any questions ask in here or your home group, text call whatever it takes keep you quit! Numbers pm away!
Ps thanks for your service!
No thanks needed, but they are appreciated.
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Hey man,
I spent 8 years in the Army myself; thanks for your service!. I think that chewing was almost an everyday occurrence during my time in the military and I'm done with chewing; I ain't the young cool soldier who dips anymore!!!... a lot of great guys here...if you ever need anything please PM me.
-Dan
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Welcome Adam,
Great job getting on roll now keep your promise not to use nicotine. repeat first thing tomorrow morning. It will suck until it doesn't. Drink gallons of water and exercise as much as you can. Use fake seeds gum etc for the oral fixation. There is a lot of help here when you need it just ask. Check the upper right box I sent you my number use it when you need to
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So its been about 20 hours and I'm doing ok with the oral fixation part of things with the help of grinds. The worse part is the crave. I feel a physical need for a big giant dip. I'm not going to but the crave is real
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So its been about 20 hours and I'm doing ok with the oral fixation part of things with the help of grinds. The worse part is the crave. I feel a physical need for a big giant dip. I'm not going to but the crave is real
Adam this is a very powerful addiction. Stuff your fat lip with fake. My advice to help with craves is, go to the bedroom, walk up to the Chester drawers, open one of your drawers( I'll explain why yours in a second) put your nuts in them and slam it! Definitely helps with the cravings for hours and sometimes depending on how hard you slam it day's! Use your drawer because your ole lady chew your ass out for puking in hers! Quit on!
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So its been about 20 hours and I'm doing ok with the oral fixation part of things with the help of grinds. The worse part is the crave. I feel a physical need for a big giant dip. I'm not going to but the crave is real
Adam this is a very powerful addiction. Stuff your fat lip with fake. My advice to help with craves is, go to the bedroom, walk up to the Chester drawers, open one of your drawers( I'll explain why yours in a second) put your nuts in them and slam it! Definitely helps with the cravings for hours and sometimes depending on how hard you slam it day's! Use your drawer because your ole lady chew your ass out for puking in hers! Quit on!
^^^^ that is great advice. Along with water and seeds. Don't forget try to sleep. O and avoid alcohol
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So its been about 20 hours and I'm doing ok with the oral fixation part of things with the help of grinds. The worse part is the crave. I feel a physical need for a big giant dip. I'm not going to but the crave is real
Adam this is a very powerful addiction. Stuff your fat lip with fake. My advice to help with craves is, go to the bedroom, walk up to the Chester drawers, open one of your drawers( I'll explain why yours in a second) put your nuts in them and slam it! Definitely helps with the cravings for hours and sometimes depending on how hard you slam it day's! Use your drawer because your ole lady chew your ass out for puking in hers! Quit on!
Damn that's an image and it made me grab my sack just by reading it!
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So its been about 20 hours and I'm doing ok with the oral fixation part of things with the help of grinds. The worse part is the crave. I feel a physical need for a big giant dip. I'm not going to but the crave is real
Adam this is a very powerful addiction. Stuff your fat lip with fake. My advice to help with craves is, go to the bedroom, walk up to the Chester drawers, open one of your drawers( I'll explain why yours in a second) put your nuts in them and slam it! Definitely helps with the cravings for hours and sometimes depending on how hard you slam it day's! Use your drawer because your ole lady chew your ass out for puking in hers! Quit on!
Damn that's an image and it made me grab my sack just by reading it!
It works though. I used to have balls, now I have squares. Read as much as you can on this site. Get ready for some wicked sleep pattern changes. For me, those were the toughest. Get through it because in this case, the light at the other end is actually freedom.
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Day 2 of my quit.
The good:
I stayed quit today
I ordered a sample pack of SM
I utilized the chat and this site to help me during the tough stuff
The bad:
The cravings!!!
The shakes
The increased anxiety, I suffer from that to begin with.
Did I mention the cravings?
Overall I succeeded today and look forward to roll tomorrow.
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Day 2 of my quit.
The good:
I stayed quit today
I ordered a sample pack of SM
I utilized the chat and this site to help me during the tough stuff
The bad:
The cravings!!!
The shakes
The increased anxiety, I suffer from that to begin with.
Did I mention the cravings?
Overall I succeeded today and look forward to roll tomorrow.
Sounds like a win, I would buy seeds, gum, jolly ranchers anything to keep your cravings down to a minimum. Wish i would of made it into chat today but this hurricane crap had me doing other things today.
Stay quit today and tomorrow is another great day to be quit
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Day 2 of my quit.
The good:
I stayed quit today
I ordered a sample pack of SM
I utilized the chat and this site to help me during the tough stuff
The bad:
The cravings!!!
The shakes
The increased anxiety, I suffer from that to begin with.
Did I mention the cravings?
Overall I succeeded today and look forward to roll tomorrow.
Sounds like a win, I would buy seeds, gum, jolly ranchers anything to keep your cravings down to a minimum. Wish i would of made it into chat today but this hurricane crap had me doing other things today.
Stay quit today and tomorrow is another great day to be quit
Everything you mentioned is completely normal. It takes a real man or woman to get this shit done. It's hard, it sucks and it really boils down to how bad you want it! It's gonna suck awhile but oh well, its not gonna kill you and it's worth every damn second of it! I quit with you!
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with 3 kids you have no choice but to quit.....just remember that if you put a dip in you are basically endorsing and encouraging you boys to use.....you are telling them that if life gets hard it is perfectly sensible to put stuff that causes cancer in your lip .....because we all know that all of our problems disappear and never come back when we put a dip in......once you get through " the suck" trust me it gets better.....for every vet on hear that says they still get craves remember that there are just as many who don't....my craves last for split seconds now.....you are in complete control of your brain and mind, not the nic bitch....with you being in complete control of every decision you make how could any reasonable father choose to put cancer shit in your lip.....you got this man it gets better and easier with each passing day
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with 3 kids you have no choice but to quit.....just remember that if you put a dip in you are basically endorsing and encouraging you boys to use.....you are telling them that if life gets hard it is perfectly sensible to put stuff that causes cancer in your lip .....because we all know that all of our problems disappear and never come back when we put a dip in......once you get through " the suck" trust me it gets better.....for every vet on hear that says they still get craves remember that there are just as many who don't....my craves last for split seconds now.....you are in complete control of your brain and mind, not the nic bitch....with you being in complete control of every decision you make how could any reasonable father choose to put cancer shit in your lip.....you got this man it gets better and easier with each passing day
Thanks I appreciate that! I am quitting for me this time. I have quit for my kids, my wife, my folks, hell I was even the guy that if it gets to $X.XX I'm quitting. Never stuck. I need to be selfish for once and do it for me. In the long run it will benefit my whole family. Thanks again!
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Day 3 in the books! I'm back from bowling and I was successful in not dipping! Grinds were a big help. Bowling was a major trigger so it was a big test tonight.
I had a lot nic fits today. I never gave in. But I had fake in most the day. When do the cravings stop? For you long timers do you still get cravings?
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when is different for everyone....but rest assured that they do get weaker and weaker ...there is one thing i will guarantee if you stay quit you will never have to go through this shit again
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when is different for everyone....but rest assured that they do get weaker and weaker ...there is one thing i will guarantee if you stay quit you will never have to go through this shit again
Hate to break it to you but at 373 days I still get them. They are weaker, not as frequent and don't last long. We are never cured! It does continue to get better and better. I was bummed when I first found out that I would never be cured! ODAAT EDD and before you know it you'll be hitting HOF
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when is different for everyone....but rest assured that they do get weaker and weaker ...there is one thing i will guarantee if you stay quit you will never have to go through this shit again
Hate to break it to you but at 373 days I still get them. They are weaker, not as frequent and don't last long. We are never cured! It does continue to get better and better. I was bummed when I first found out that I would never be cured! ODAAT EDD and before you know it you'll be hitting HOF
my guarantee was in regards to the suck at the beginning of a quit...if you stay quit you will never have to go through a day 3 again...
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Stupid question but how do you guys count you quit days? The day afteryour last dip or when you spit out your final dip? I know it's a silly question but Im just curious. I'm going by the day after I spit our my last dip.
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Stupid question but how do you guys count you quit days? The day afteryour last dip or when you spit out your final dip? I know it's a silly question but Im just curious. I'm going by the day after I spit our my last dip.
the day that you spit its out flush it tell yourself no more and commit is day 1.
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Stupid question but how do you guys count you quit days? The day afteryour last dip or when you spit out your final dip? I know it's a silly question but Im just curious. I'm going by the day after I spit our my last dip.
the day that you spit its out flush it tell yourself no more and commit is day 1.
So I am actually at day 5? If my last dip was Aug 30? Sweet!
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Stupid question but how do you guys count you quit days? The day afteryour last dip or when you spit out your final dip? I know it's a silly question but Im just curious. I'm going by the day after I spit our my last dip.
the day that you spit its out flush it tell yourself no more and commit is day 1.
So I am actually at day 5? If my last dip was Aug 30? Sweet!
yes you should be i quit at like 9om on january 7th so that was when i started that instant. flushed a can down the toilet at work and went to bed starting my quit
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Stupid question but how do you guys count you quit days? The day afteryour last dip or when you spit out your final dip? I know it's a silly question but Im just curious. I'm going by the day after I spit our my last dip.
the day that you spit its out flush it tell yourself no more and commit is day 1.
So I am actually at day 5? If my last dip was Aug 30? Sweet!
yes you should be i quit at like 9om on january 7th so that was when i started that instant. flushed a can down the toilet at work and went to bed starting my quit
Thanks for the clarification! I will adjust roll with clarification
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Stupid question but how do you guys count you quit days? The day afteryour last dip or when you spit out your final dip? I know it's a silly question but Im just curious. I'm going by the day after I spit our my last dip.
the day that you spit its out flush it tell yourself no more and commit is day 1.
So I am actually at day 5? If my last dip was Aug 30? Sweet!
yes you should be i quit at like 9om on january 7th so that was when i started that instant. flushed a can down the toilet at work and went to bed starting my quit
Thanks for the clarification! I will adjust roll with clarification
anything to help out.
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Day 6 and the crave ain't so bad today. It's there but manageable. The hardest part is when I am driving. That's where fake comes in handy. It's instinctive to just throw a dip in when driving so I been using SM and grinds.
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Day 6 and the crave ain't so bad today. It's there but manageable. The hardest part is when I am driving. That's where fake comes in handy. It's instinctive to just throw a dip in when driving so I been using SM and grinds.
As long as you're winning! Whatever it takes. Great job
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Day 6 and the crave ain't so bad today. It's there but manageable. The hardest part is when I am driving. That's where fake comes in handy. It's instinctive to just throw a dip in when driving so I been using SM and grinds.
As long as you're winning! Whatever it takes. Great job
Thanks I appreciate the support!
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Day 7 one week! Minor milestone to me. Longest I've been nic free in 23 years. I wish I could say I feel great but I don't. I feel alright, the fog is lifting, crave wasn't as bad yesterday. I know I have a long way to go but this site seems to help me out. Between the Roll, chat, and other threads I can keep my.mind busy.
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Day 7 one week! Minor milestone to me. Longest I've been nic free in 23 years. I wish I could say I feel great but I don't. I feel alright, the fog is lifting, crave wasn't as bad yesterday. I know I have a long way to go but this site seems to help me out. Between the Roll, chat, and other threads I can keep my.mind busy.
NICE.......CONGRATS
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Day 7 one week! Minor milestone to me. Longest I've been nic free in 23 years. I wish I could say I feel great but I don't. I feel alright, the fog is lifting, crave wasn't as bad yesterday. I know I have a long way to go but this site seems to help me out. Between the Roll, chat, and other threads I can keep my.mind busy.
NICE.......CONGRATS
Thanks nodip!
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Day 8 the fog is back with a vengeance. I forgot to eat breakfast this morning which is not good since I'm diabetic. I have no energy, I'm lethargic, sleepy, can't focus and I'm on edge. I know the fog would be gone but I really hoped the worst was over.
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Patience and one day at a time. This too shall pass. Before you know it you will be clear as a bell. Food will taste great. Freedom will be even better.
You are doing great. Stay the course and never ever forget the shit you are going through right now.
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Patience and one day at a time. This too shall pass. Before you know it you will be clear as a bell. Food will taste great. Freedom will be even better.
You are doing great. Stay the course and never ever forget the shit you are going through right now.
Oh I will not go back. I don't want to go through this again! Thanks for the support!
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It will get better and better. The fog does come and go for a few weeks. After a while you will realize how much better you feel. After 100 days your mouth even feels normal!
Keep quit bud.
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Day 9. Almost double digits. Should feel happy but honestly don't feel much of anything. Well except tired I feel tired today. I'm feeling foggy for sure.
I'm also pissed at the cavers and no posters. Quitting is not easy, posting roll only takes a few seconds. Really guys come the fuck on! If you are serious about quit then do the work! FUCK!
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Found this online and I know its old and kind of cliché but it struck a chord with me tonight for some reason.
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a fellow turns about
When he might have won had he stuck it out.
Don't give up though the pace seems slow -
You may succeed with another blow.
Often the goal is nearer than
It seems to a faint and faltering man;
Often the struggler has given up
Whe he might have captured the victor's cup;
And he learned too late when the night came down,
How close he was to the golden crown.
Success is failure turned inside out -
The silver tint in the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It might be near when it seems afar;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit -
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
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Hey Brotha, I see your doing a damn fine job so far. So, your lethargic and sleepy ? Use that to your advantage. During those times, sleep was exactly what I did. Every minute and hour that I was asleep was that much quit history I put under my belt. Also, be thinking about how your nights sleep goes. If you start having real difficulties, then take something to get you through the night. I took Tylenol pm and it knocked me out. No alcohol. Bad bad right now. And you asked once when it gets better? Well, it does. Little by little. Day by day. Your dealing with the physical part right now. That will ease and then it will change. Becomes an emotional/physiological battle. I tell you this just like the vets that helped me told me what to expect. It does get better. And it also gets great. I dipped 30+ years. I thought it would always be a struggle to not dip. That was addiction talking to me. Today I walk in freedom and it is so unbelievably awesome. Actually the price I paid to be here pales in comparison to what I have earned. You'll be there also one day. It happens by quitting one day at a time. Proud to be quit with you. Hit me up anytime.
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Hey Brotha, I see your doing a damn fine job so far. So, your lethargic and sleepy ? Use that to your advantage. During those times, sleep was exactly what I did. Every minute and hour that I was asleep was that much quit history I put under my belt. Also, be thinking about how your nights sleep goes. If you start having real difficulties, then take something to get you through the night. I took Tylenol pm and it knocked me out. No alcohol. Bad bad right now. And you asked once when it gets better? Well, it does. Little by little. Day by day. Your dealing with the physical part right now. That will ease and then it will change. Becomes an emotional/physiological battle. I tell you this just like the vets that helped me told me what to expect. It does get better. And it also gets great. I dipped 30+ years. I thought it would always be a struggle to not dip. That was addiction talking to me. Today I walk in freedom and it is so unbelievably awesome. Actually the price I paid to be here pales in comparison to what I have earned. You'll be there also one day. It happens by quitting one day at a time. Proud to be quit with you. Hit me up anytime.
I LOVED naps. Still do, but in the throws of early quit, I took advantage as much as possible.
Like Gdubya said, it's only temporary, until then, it will suck, then not suck, then suck again, but it's all WORTH IT!
Stay the course, use your tools, stay connected....like your doing now.
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Hey Brotha, I see your doing a damn fine job so far. So, your lethargic and sleepy ? Use that to your advantage. During those times, sleep was exactly what I did. Every minute and hour that I was asleep was that much quit history I put under my belt. Also, be thinking about how your nights sleep goes. If you start having real difficulties, then take something to get you through the night. I took Tylenol pm and it knocked me out. No alcohol. Bad bad right now. And you asked once when it gets better? Well, it does. Little by little. Day by day. Your dealing with the physical part right now. That will ease and then it will change. Becomes an emotional/physiological battle. I tell you this just like the vets that helped me told me what to expect. It does get better. And it also gets great. I dipped 30+ years. I thought it would always be a struggle to not dip. That was addiction talking to me. Today I walk in freedom and it is so unbelievably awesome. Actually the price I paid to be here pales in comparison to what I have earned. You'll be there also one day. It happens by quitting one day at a time. Proud to be quit with you. Hit me up anytime.
I LOVED naps. Still do, but in the throws of early quit, I took advantage as much as possible.
Like Gdubya said, it's only temporary, until then, it will suck, then not suck, then suck again, but it's all WORTH IT!
Stay the course, use your tools, stay connected....like your doing now.
Day 10 double digits! Another minor milestone for me. Ten days without a dip. That's amazing. Longest I've gone without in 23 years! I only used fake twice yesterday but I slept most the day! Lol
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Hey Brotha, I see your doing a damn fine job so far. So, your lethargic and sleepy ? Use that to your advantage. During those times, sleep was exactly what I did. Every minute and hour that I was asleep was that much quit history I put under my belt. Also, be thinking about how your nights sleep goes. If you start having real difficulties, then take something to get you through the night. I took Tylenol pm and it knocked me out. No alcohol. Bad bad right now. And you asked once when it gets better? Well, it does. Little by little. Day by day. Your dealing with the physical part right now. That will ease and then it will change. Becomes an emotional/physiological battle. I tell you this just like the vets that helped me told me what to expect. It does get better. And it also gets great. I dipped 30+ years. I thought it would always be a struggle to not dip. That was addiction talking to me. Today I walk in freedom and it is so unbelievably awesome. Actually the price I paid to be here pales in comparison to what I have earned. You'll be there also one day. It happens by quitting one day at a time. Proud to be quit with you. Hit me up anytime.
I LOVED naps. Still do, but in the throws of early quit, I took advantage as much as possible.
Like Gdubya said, it's only temporary, until then, it will suck, then not suck, then suck again, but it's all WORTH IT!
Stay the course, use your tools, stay connected....like your doing now.
Day 10 double digits! Another minor milestone for me. Ten days without a dip. That's amazing. Longest I've gone without in 23 years! I only used fake twice yesterday but I slept most the day! Lol
Congrats on double digits!! It will continue to get better!
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Hey Brotha, I see your doing a damn fine job so far. So, your lethargic and sleepy ? Use that to your advantage. During those times, sleep was exactly what I did. Every minute and hour that I was asleep was that much quit history I put under my belt. Also, be thinking about how your nights sleep goes. If you start having real difficulties, then take something to get you through the night. I took Tylenol pm and it knocked me out. No alcohol. Bad bad right now. And you asked once when it gets better? Well, it does. Little by little. Day by day. Your dealing with the physical part right now. That will ease and then it will change. Becomes an emotional/physiological battle. I tell you this just like the vets that helped me told me what to expect. It does get better. And it also gets great. I dipped 30+ years. I thought it would always be a struggle to not dip. That was addiction talking to me. Today I walk in freedom and it is so unbelievably awesome. Actually the price I paid to be here pales in comparison to what I have earned. You'll be there also one day. It happens by quitting one day at a time. Proud to be quit with you. Hit me up anytime.
I LOVED naps. Still do, but in the throws of early quit, I took advantage as much as possible.
Like Gdubya said, it's only temporary, until then, it will suck, then not suck, then suck again, but it's all WORTH IT!
Stay the course, use your tools, stay connected....like your doing now.
Day 10 double digits! Another minor milestone for me. Ten days without a dip. That's amazing. Longest I've gone without in 23 years! I only used fake twice yesterday but I slept most the day! Lol
Congrats on double digits!! It will continue to get better!
Man I remember day 10. Was so freakn awesome to hit double digits quit. Like you I had never gone 10 days without nic in my entire addict life. Congrats Bro. Everyday from here on out is a new personal record.
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Day 10 in the books. It was full of ups and downs.
Ups:
Got out of the house finally
Gave digits to a couple guys in the December group
Posted a lot in different forums
Continuing to pay it forward
Downs:
Argument with my wife
Kids not listening
Lots of craves
Fatigue (not sure if withdrawal or my depression)
All I can do is take it ODAAT. I thank you all for your support.
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Wow 11 days, 11 days without nicotine. Each day is new record from here on out. I'm ready to see what the day brings. I have bowling tonight and swimming today. So here's goes everything.
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Well I went and did my swim work out. Well half anyway. Lots of people there today tripping my anxiety and honestly didn't really feel up to the full 600 yards but I did something and thats better than not doing anything.
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Well I went and did my swim work out. Well half anyway. Lots of people there today tripping my anxiety and honestly didn't really feel up to the full 600 yards but I did something and thats better than not doing anything.
Hell, I remember my first few weeks... I would get so antsy I would go to the mall just to walk around and occupy myself. It's all good, man... you're rewiring and it takes some work. Rock on...
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I am totally with you. I too am finally quitting after 30 some years. Also a veteran from the Navy and I will do anything to give you my support and encouragement. Because we both want to be around for our kids. I am going to not take one day at a time but minute by minute and absorb myself into this site to get encouragement ad talk to others. I hope you find strength here and through your family support. Its nice to meet you and my name is Kerry. I live in Arizona and also have two grown daughters and 4 grandkids which two of them I raise.
Hang in there and keep fighting every minute of every day and before we know it, it will get easier.
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So things where going well yesterday until last night at bowling. No I didn't cave. But my bad knee gave out. I collapsed right there on the approach after throwing the ball in the early part of the second game. I felt like a damn fool clutching my leg and writhing in pain in front of half the league.
I hate this damn leg sometimes I wonder if after the 4 surgeries I have had if cutting the damn thing of wouldn't be better! I know probably not but it does cross my mind a lot.
The big thing is I didn't cave I was tempted, tempted to say fuck this and dip after I got hurt but I didn't. I made my promise and stuck to it.
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So things where going well yesterday until last night at bowling. No I didn't cave. But my bad knee gave out. I collapsed right there on the approach after throwing the ball in the early part of the second game. I felt like a damn fool clutching my leg and writhing in pain in front of half the league.
I hate this damn leg sometimes I wonder if after the 4 surgeries I have had if cutting the damn thing of wouldn't be better! I know probably not but it does cross my mind a lot.
The big thing is I didn't cave I was tempted, tempted to say fuck this and dip after I got hurt but I didn't. I made my promise and stuck to it.
Update: leg is still sore, but feeling a little better. Had a great talk with a new guy and with help from some other members in chat he posted roll tonight. I managed to piss in someone's cheerios, get my wee wee smacked in return and called out a group brother overall I think it was a successful day. 'bang head'
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So things where going well yesterday until last night at bowling. No I didn't cave. But my bad knee gave out. I collapsed right there on the approach after throwing the ball in the early part of the second game. I felt like a damn fool clutching my leg and writhing in pain in front of half the league.
I hate this damn leg sometimes I wonder if after the 4 surgeries I have had if cutting the damn thing of wouldn't be better! I know probably not but it does cross my mind a lot.
The big thing is I didn't cave I was tempted, tempted to say fuck this and dip after I got hurt but I didn't. I made my promise and stuck to it.
Update: leg is still sore, but feeling a little better. Had a great talk with a new guy and with help from some other members in chat he posted roll tonight. I managed to piss in someone's cheerios, get my wee wee smacked in return and called out a group brother overall I think it was a successful day. 'bang head'
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Pissing in someone's cheerios always gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
Sounds like a great day.
Quit hard R3D2, you da man.
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Day 13 fuck yeah! Have to help my dad move today. Hes a smoker as is my brother so I will have plenty of fake with me. In Leg news, still sore but getting a little better. That fall on Friday night was worse than I thought. But i promised to help Dad so I will give it my all.
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Day 13 fuck yeah! Have to help my dad move today. Hes a smoker as is my brother so I will have plenty of fake with me. In Leg news, still sore but getting a little better. That fall on Friday night was worse than I thought. But i promised to help Dad so I will give it my all.
Uh 2 weeks tomorrow r3! Doing great, keep active my friend, it helps. Quit on
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Another milestone 14 days without nicotine/tobacco! I have never made this far and couldn't have without KTC and the support of the Veterans and my quit group brothers!
Hey nic this is for you 'Finger'
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Ok...you have my attention R3. Your name is littered all over the intro pages. Supporting others, journaling your quit, and posting roll. 2 weeks in and you're as badass a quitter as they make them. Its this type of activity, dedication, drive, and tenacity that will help you succeed. Keep doing what you're doing and random guys like me take notice. We'll ride that quit train every day with you and make sure you don't fall off.
Congratulations on today!
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Ok...you have my attention R3. Your name is littered all over the intro pages. Supporting others, journaling your quit, and posting roll. 2 weeks in and you're as badass a quitter as they make them. Its this type of activity, dedication, drive, and tenacity that will help you succeed. Keep doing what you're doing and random guys like me take notice. We'll ride that quit train every day with you and make sure you don't fall off.
Congratulations on today!
Thanks. The support of Vets like you help make this a little more bearable!
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Ok...you have my attention R3. Your name is littered all over the intro pages. Supporting others, journaling your quit, and posting roll. 2 weeks in and you're as badass a quitter as they make them. Its this type of activity, dedication, drive, and tenacity that will help you succeed. Keep doing what you're doing and random guys like me take notice. We'll ride that quit train every day with you and make sure you don't fall off.
Congratulations on today!
Thanks. The support of Vets like you help make this a little more bearable!
R3 keep drinkn the kool aid. Keep it up, ODAAT.
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So it's day 14 as I said. I spent at the Veterans Center and resting my knee. Then when my wife came home we went and got spark plugs for her trailblazer. Then my 15 yo son and I changed them out. A 3 hr job took 2 with both of us doing it. the best part? No dip! Who would've thought I would be able to work on cars and not dip? The quality time with my boy was also great!
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Woops
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So it's day 14 as I said. I spent at the Veterans Center and resting my knee. Then when my wife came home we went and got spark plugs for her trailblazer. Then my 15 yo son and I changed them out. A 3 hr job took 2 with both of us doing it. the best part? No dip! Who would've thought I would be able to work on cars and not dip? The quality time with my boy was also great!
Keep up the quit! You're doing great.
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So it's day 14 as I said. I spent at the Veterans Center and resting my knee. Then when my wife came home we went and got spark plugs for her trailblazer. Then my 15 yo son and I changed them out. A 3 hr job took 2 with both of us doing it. the best part? No dip! Who would've thought I would be able to work on cars and not dip? The quality time with my boy was also great!
Keep up the quit! You're doing great.
Thanks fishflorida !
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Damn phone
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So it's day 14 as I said. I spent at the Veterans Center and resting my knee. Then when my wife came home we went and got spark plugs for her trailblazer. Then my 15 yo son and I changed them out. A 3 hr job took 2 with both of us doing it. the best part? No dip! Who would've thought I would be able to work on cars and not dip? The quality time with my boy was also great!
Keep up the quit! You're doing great.
Thanks fishflorida !
Cherish it. Remember the positive.
Just as much as you remember the suck.
It will save you some day.
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Two weeks +1 day, that's right 15 days! I felt good yesterday and so far feel good today. We have some storms blowing through.
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Two weeks +1 day, that's right 15 days! I felt good yesterday and so far feel good today. We have some storms blowing through.
So.... deal with it when they come. Thinkn just gets you in trouble.
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You will continue to have bad days where you really feel the craves. I just hit one year and I have been battling them. I have read the postings of others that have made it 3 years and still get them. Never let your guard down, expect bad days and be ready to muscle and will yourself through them. Do not let them catch you with your guard down.
Saw you were working through some service related issues. I read just recently that folks with severe issues who spend 20 minutes writing about their anxiety and what caused them at least 4 days a week on a regular basis are significantly helped by this writing. It helps you work through the issues and sort it out in your mind. I hope it helps.
I quit with you today.
Dundippn/Bud Dec 2015 quit group, day 365
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Two weeks +1 day, that's right 15 days! I felt good yesterday and so far feel good today. We have some storms blowing through.
So.... deal with it when they come. Thinkn just gets you in trouble.
I'm sorry I was still half a sleep when I posted this update. We have literal storms blowing through. Not life storms. I have plenty of fake to help through the cravings. I may be at the sunshine and rainbows part of my quit but I like the way I'm feeling right now.
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Two weeks +1 day, that's right 15 days! I felt good yesterday and so far feel good today. We have some storms blowing through.
So.... deal with it when they come. Thinkn just gets you in trouble.
I'm sorry I was still half a sleep when I posted this update. We have literal storms blowing through. Not life storms. I have plenty of fake to help through the cravings. I may be at the sunshine and rainbows part of my quit but I like the way I'm feeling right now.
No offense was meant. I was just trying to be supportive.
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Two weeks +1 day, that's right 15 days! I felt good yesterday and so far feel good today. We have some storms blowing through.
So.... deal with it when they come. Thinkn just gets you in trouble.
I'm sorry I was still half a sleep when I posted this update. We have literal storms blowing through. Not life storms. I have plenty of fake to help through the cravings. I may be at the sunshine and rainbows part of my quit but I like the way I'm feeling right now.
No offense was meant. I was just trying to be supportive.
I know I appreciate it! I'm glad that I have the support of my fellow quitters! Without it I would never have made it this far in my quit
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Two weeks +1 day, that's right 15 days! I felt good yesterday and so far feel good today. We have some storms blowing through.
So.... deal with it when they come. Thinkn just gets you in trouble.
I'm sorry I was still half a sleep when I posted this update. We have literal storms blowing through. Not life storms. I have plenty of fake to help through the cravings. I may be at the sunshine and rainbows part of my quit but I like the way I'm feeling right now.
No offense was meant. I was just trying to be supportive.
I know I appreciate it! I'm glad that I have the support of my fellow quitters! Without it I would never have made it this far in my quit
Weather or shit storms, either way, deal with it as they come.
As long as you dont live in a trailer park, then your f'd.
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Day 16. Knee is still sore. I'm starting to get a little worried. I have felt this before and it don't end up well. I feel real good about my quit and I've been able to pay it forward. I'm learning a lot from vets here like Nomore59, tjschu, cadoit, kdip, Rewire and others.
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Day 17. Been up all night sick as hell, stomach issues. Can't guarantee how much I will be on today. I'm going to try and sleep most the day.
My middle boy is also sick, and my youngest was sick Tuesday so there must be a bug going around the Bauer house.
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Day 17. Been up all night sick as hell, stomach issues. Can't guarantee how much I will be on today. I'm going to try and sleep most the day.
My middle boy is also sick, and my youngest was sick Tuesday so there must be a bug going around the Bauer house.
Grumpn' is prime KTC time, bring the phone charger with you. You would hate to be on the office throne, half way to returning the chewn' gum from 10th grade to nature and it dies. Just sayn'.
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Day 18! Still feeling under the weather but better than I have the last day or so.
So 18 days is another record for me and the KTC kool aid tastes pretty good. I wish I could quit for people but I can't. I can only lead them to the path.
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Day 19. Feeling more human but not up to going anywhere.
Quit is still going strong!!
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Day 19. Feeling more human but not up to going anywhere.
Quit is still going strong!!
Workin' it... owning it...
I likey.
Rock on, bro.
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20 days! Hell yeah! I'm 20 days in to my quit! I feel good about that. Hell I feel proud of that! I never in the past 23 years thought I could go 20 days, almost a month, without a dip, but here I am. I credit my group brothers and the veteran quitters on KTC.
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20 days! Hell yeah! I'm 20 days in to my quit! I feel good about that. Hell I feel proud of that! I never in the past 23 years thought I could go 20 days, almost a month, without a dip, but here I am. I credit my group brothers and the veteran quitters on KTC.
Great job r3, glad to be quit with you today brother!
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20 days! Hell yeah! I'm 20 days in to my quit! I feel good about that. Hell I feel proud of that! I never in the past 23 years thought I could go 20 days, almost a month, without a dip, but here I am. I credit my group brothers and the veteran quitters on KTC.
Great job r3, glad to be quit with you today brother!
Wow.double double .
You're doing it the right way to stay successful daily!
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20 days! Hell yeah! I'm 20 days in to my quit! I feel good about that. Hell I feel proud of that! I never in the past 23 years thought I could go 20 days, almost a month, without a dip, but here I am. I credit my group brothers and the veteran quitters on KTC.
Great job r3, glad to be quit with you today brother!
Wow.double double .
You're doing it the right way to stay successful daily!
those "holy shit i am doing this"feelings are awesome.....focus on how good it feels to be quit and remember that feeling when a crave comes
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21 days. Three weeks! I made it weeks so far! No end in sight for my quit. I can't believe I made this far. I look back on the first few days of my quit and I am amazed I made it through. I never would've believed I could quit dipping until I found this site. I know I have a ways to go but I made it this far and I am ready for today whatever it brings. Special thanks to Cadoit, Nomore1959, TJSCHU, Maddog, ChickDip my December quit brothers and all the others that helped thus far.
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21 days. Three weeks! I made it weeks so far! No end in sight for my quit. I can't believe I made this far. I look back on the first few days of my quit and I am amazed I made it through. I never would've believed I could quit dipping until I found this site. I know I have a ways to go but I made it this far and I am ready for today whatever it brings. Special thanks to Cadoit, Nomore1959, TJSCHU, Maddog, ChickDip my December quit brothers and all the others that helped thus far.
Three weeks is awesome man!!! Keep up the good work!!!
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21 days. Three weeks! I made it weeks so far! No end in sight for my quit. I can't believe I made this far. I look back on the first few days of my quit and I am amazed I made it through. I never would've believed I could quit dipping until I found this site. I know I have a ways to go but I made it this far and I am ready for today whatever it brings. Special thanks to Cadoit, Nomore1959, TJSCHU, Maddog, ChickDip my December quit brothers and all the others that helped thus far.
Three weeks is awesome man!!! Keep up the good work!!!
This is great stuff R3. Way to own your quit. Accountability is success. Outstanding
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22 days today. Feeling good, feeling fine, feeling outta sight. Lol Seriously though this far in to my quit and I feel good. I been getting stuff around the house done, seems my productivity has increased. Still using fake but not near as often.
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22 days today. Feeling good, feeling fine, feeling outta sight. Lol Seriously though this far in to my quit and I feel good. I been getting stuff around the house done, seems my productivity has increased. Still using fake but not near as often.
Gets better each day.
Stay the course, will hit some waves,
but stay connected, stay strong and most importantly , use your tools.
Quit with you !
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Did have a temptation today. Was at the Veterans Center and forgot my fake. A buddy had a can and I almost asked for a dip. I remembered my promise and didn't. It was a fleeting split second temptation but it was still there
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Did have a temptation today. Was at the Veterans Center and forgot my fake. A buddy had a can and I almost asked for a dip. I remembered my promise and didn't. It was a fleeting split second temptation but it was still there
You are building your toolbox. Winning feels so good after years of losing. It gets easier R3.... You are doing great.
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23 days today. Went to Waukon for a DAV meeting today. Longest drive without a dip since quitting. Used fake made it just fine. Feeling tired probably going to go to bed early tonight. No temptation today quit is going well.
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23 days today. Went to Waukon for a DAV meeting today. Longest drive without a dip since quitting. Used fake made it just fine. Feeling tired probably going to go to bed early tonight. No temptation today quit is going well.
Day 25, quarter of the way to HOF! Don't worry Im not getting ahead of myself. Just in awe of how far I've made it in to my quit. From thinking I cant, to I want to, to finding the KTC site and posting roll.
I couldn't have made it this far without the help of my quit group and my buddies I made here on the site!
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Day 28. Feeling g good today. A little fatigued but that's my new normal I think. Today is my wife and I's 19th wedding anniversary.
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Day 28. Feeling g good today. A little fatigued but that's my new normal I think. Today is my wife and I's 19th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations! Happy Anniversary to you both! I wish you many more free from dip.
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Day 28. Feeling g good today. A little fatigued but that's my new normal I think. Today is my wife and I's 19th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations! Happy Anniversary to you both! I wish you many more free from dip.
Happy Anniversary!
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Day 28. Feeling g good today. A little fatigued but that's my new normal I think. Today is my wife and I's 19th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations! Happy Anniversary to you both! I wish you many more free from dip.
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Anniversary!
Just think, you can enjoy it without a turd in your lip!
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Day 28. Feeling g good today. A little fatigued but that's my new normal I think. Today is my wife and I's 19th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations, R3B!!!!
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Thanks all for the well wishes!
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30 days!!! I made it to 30 flipping days!! Longest ever without a dip, cigarette, pipe, or even cigar! Quitting feels good. I'm feeling good about my quit. Have a slight cold due to drastic change in weather here.
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Adam,
stay committed ... you can and will beat this. or Cancer will beat you down to a 90 lb sack of tatters and leave you gasping for your last breath.
paint a picture?
that will help.
nobody owns you!... especially the nic bitch!
stay strong.... it is all a mind game from here on out.
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Just awesome. Congrats.....keep the focus on the good feelings
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Just awesome. Congrats.....keep the focus on the good feelings
Congrats on one month quit!!
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Sorry for not posting much lately dealing with mortgage stuff, relationship stuff, DAV, and a shit ton of other stuff. I have been posting roll everyday however. Still dip free even with all this stress. I can't imagine using real anymore. I still use fake but only when bowling and mowing the grass
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Sorry for not posting much lately dealing with mortgage stuff, relationship stuff, DAV, and a shit ton of other stuff. I have been posting roll everyday however. Still dip free even with all this stress. I can't imagine using real anymore. I still use fake but only when bowling and mowing the grass
Dealing with... life.
Nicotine doesn't help deal with anything. It dulls the nerves. Takes away. Life is a roller coaster...ups and downs. Man, you are doing great. Really an inspiration to see anew quitter takes this quit so seriously!
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Been sick for the past 4 days may be flu. Won't know for a few days.
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Been sick for the past 4 days may be flu. Won't know for a few days.
Hang in there R3 life will get better but even thinking the can will help is bullshit! Quit on my brother ODAAT!
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No flu just a virus. Damn thing is trying to kill me I think. Been sick for a week and a half now. On top of that the wife had to have two teeth pulled and my middle son has been sick too. Through it all I have remained dip free. This all on top of mortgage shit and regular day to day b.s.
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No flu just a virus. Damn thing is trying to kill me I think. Been sick for a week and a half now. On top of that the wife had to have two teeth pulled and my middle son has been sick too. Through it all I have remained dip free. This all on top of mortgage shit and regular day to day b.s.
Hang tough brother the being sick gets farther and farther apart. Keep kicking that bitch to the curb. Remember we all have issues to overcome nones to big or to small to ask for help, that's what we do here. Quit on my friend! My digits are a pm away
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No flu just a virus. Damn thing is trying to kill me I think. Been sick for a week and a half now. On top of that the wife had to have two teeth pulled and my middle son has been sick too. Through it all I have remained dip free. This all on top of mortgage shit and regular day to day b.s.
When it rains, it pours!
You are doing great, R3B! So proud to be quit with you!
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Congrats on the Half a Hall today!
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Congrats on the Half a Hall today!
Happy Half-A-HOF (http://i.imgur.com/WKwd9SR.jpg)
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Congrats on the Half a Hall today!
Happy Half-A-HOF (http://i.imgur.com/WKwd9SR.jpg)
Kicking ass ODAAT
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Feeling human finally! My voice is gone and still have a bit of a cough but I'm on the mend
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Feeling human finally! My voice is gone and still have a bit of a cough but I'm on the mend
Glad to hear you're feeling at least a little better buddy!
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Feeling human finally! My voice is gone and still have a bit of a cough but I'm on the mend
Glad to hear you're feeling at least a little better buddy!
Finally!!!
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Wow it been awhile since I checked in here. 76 days dip free today 3/4 to HOF. I know that isn't the end all be all but it's my new goal. I been through a rough weekend with Veterans Day and all. I am a member of the DAV and I am on the color guard for our local chapter. We had a city wide ceremony Friday morning, the local hockey team had a service at the Veterans Memorial before the game Friday night, and I worked the DAV booth during the game. Saturday we had a fundraiser concert that the color guard was asked to post colors. So today I Finally got to chill.
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Well here I am. The eve of my HOF! If you would have told me in August that I would be quit this long I would have laughed. Thanks to people like Rampant, Candoit, Brown71 and a slew of others I stayed quit through the craves, the irritability, etc. I also want to thank my family for helping me through this. I'm not done by along shot. The first 100 is start but the next 100 is just as hard. So I will continue to post daily, and QLMF EDD!
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Well here I am. The eve of my HOF! If you would have told me in August that I would be quit this long I would have laughed. Thanks to people like Rampant, Candoit, Brown71 and a slew of others I stayed quit through the craves, the irritability, etc. I also want to thank my family for helping me through this. I'm not done by along shot. The first 100 is start but the next 100 is just as hard. So I will continue to post daily, and QLMF EDD!
Wow......just........Wow! I want to be the first to congratulate you on your hof! I've been watching you since you quit. You're doing a helluva job! Don't change a thing. Damn proud to be quit with you EDD!
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Well here I am. The eve of my HOF! If you would have told me in August that I would be quit this long I would have laughed. Thanks to people like Rampant, Candoit, Brown71 and a slew of others I stayed quit through the craves, the irritability, etc. I also want to thank my family for helping me through this. I'm not done by along shot. The first 100 is start but the next 100 is just as hard. So I will continue to post daily, and QLMF EDD!
Wow......just........Wow! I want to be the first to congratulate you on your hof! I've been watching you since you quit. You're doing a helluva job! Don't change a thing. Damn proud to be quit with you EDD!
Thank you!!!
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Happy 100 days R2D3.
And many more!
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Happy 100 days R2D3.
And many more!
Congrats on HOF!! Keep adding those +1s
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Wow! I did it, I really did it. I quit tobacco for 101 days and made Hall of fame. If you were to tell me in August that I would be writing this I would have laughed in your face. But I drank the KTC kool aid and got involved, posted everyday, got involved even though the last 50 days or so I've been inundated with life issues and haven't been able to be on as much I stayed quit.
I want to thank my wife and family for the support the have given me in my quit so far, all my fellow December Ninjas and the to those who sent me messages and texts when I forgot to post roll for one reason or another.
I hardly use fake anymore, my gums are healthy, breath smells better, and I'm not ninja dipping in public. This place is a great resource for quitting and I appreciate the creators doing it for us.
So here's to the next day. Quit on!
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Wow! I did it, I really did it. I quit tobacco for 101 days and made Hall of fame. If you were to tell me in August that I would be writing this I would have laughed in your face. But I drank the KTC kool aid and got involved, posted everyday, got involved even though the last 50 days or so I've been inundated with life issues and haven't been able to be on as much I stayed quit.
I want to thank my wife and family for the support the have given me in my quit so far, all my fellow December Ninjas and the to those who sent me messages and texts when I forgot to post roll for one reason or another.
I hardly use fake anymore, my gums are healthy, breath smells better, and I'm not ninja dipping in public. This place is a great resource for quitting and I appreciate the creators doing it for us.
So here's to the next day. Quit on!
100 days is just the start. Keep with the program and things get so much better! Congrats! :)
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R3B,
Great job on a fine quit! It was great to be a part of the November mayhem and I'm proud to be quit with you!
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Great job, R3b!
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Thank you all for the support. I typed up my HoF speech it's just waiting for approval.
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Thank you all for the support. I typed up my HoF speech it's just waiting for approval.
Great speech! Congrats on hof! Keep giving it back sir!
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Thank you all for the support. I typed up my HoF speech it's just waiting for approval.
Great speech! Congrats on hof! Keep giving it back sir!
Nice speech R3!
100 is great... but there is a lot more greatness ahead. I mean a lot.
Keep doing what you are doing, one day at a time. There will be bumps ahead, but the trajectory is up from here. Post roll, keep your word.
Watch your group. Some dudes are thinking now... well hell... I've hit 100, I'm gonna stop posting roll, or I'm gonna just post once in a while. In a year, or 2 years... those guys will be back posting a day one. You can't change what they are doing, but don't let their stupid ass decisions derail the positive mojo you've got going.
It has been great to watch your journey. Congratulations on a kick ass HOF.
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Thank you all for the support. I typed up my HoF speech it's just waiting for approval.
Great speech! Congrats on hof! Keep giving it back sir!
Nice speech R3!
100 is great... but there is a lot more greatness ahead. I mean a lot.
Keep doing what you are doing, one day at a time. There will be bumps ahead, but the trajectory is up from here. Post roll, keep your word.
Watch your group. Some dudes are thinking now... well hell... I've hit 100, I'm gonna stop posting roll, or I'm gonna just post once in a while. In a year, or 2 years... those guys will be back posting a day one. You can't change what they are doing, but don't let their stupid ass decisions derail the positive mojo you've got going.
It has been great to watch your journey. Congratulations on a kick ass HOF.
^^^^ wise words.
never forget what got you to this point, some do and end up with a new day 1. others remember it but fail to keep learning....and end of with a new day 1.
just keep up what you are doing, give your daily word, keep learning something new about yourself and others who helped get you here.....that is the way to success.
keep up the good work.
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Thank you all for the support. I typed up my HoF speech it's just waiting for approval.
Great speech! Congrats on hof! Keep giving it back sir!
Nice speech R3!
100 is great... but there is a lot more greatness ahead. I mean a lot.
Keep doing what you are doing, one day at a time. There will be bumps ahead, but the trajectory is up from here. Post roll, keep your word.
Watch your group. Some dudes are thinking now... well hell... I've hit 100, I'm gonna stop posting roll, or I'm gonna just post once in a while. In a year, or 2 years... those guys will be back posting a day one. You can't change what they are doing, but don't let their stupid ass decisions derail the positive mojo you've got going.
It has been great to watch your journey. Congratulations on a kick ass HOF.
^^^^ wise words.
never forget what got you to this point, some do and end up with a new day 1. others remember it but fail to keep learning....and end of with a new day 1.
just keep up what you are doing, give your daily word, keep learning something new about yourself and others who helped get you here.....that is the way to success.
keep up the good work.
I can't echo enough what Work and SD just said. And not that you're on any watch list R3, this is for everyone. The reason those two guys have 4+ years of quit under their belt is because they've continued to stay involved and continued to post roll. Roll is the key to longevity. Congratulations on a stellar start...it's quits like yours we all can learn and benefit from.
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Holiday stress has got me craving like crazy! Along with DAV stuff, and life in general I am definitely glad I have some fake around!
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Holiday stress has got me craving like crazy! Along with DAV stuff, and life in general I am definitely glad I have some fake around!
Late congrats on Hall of Fame! Still a roller coaster for a while, we aren't cured. Might want to chase a new group (April 2017 is starting) to energize your quit and pay forward all at once. Christmas without dip is a wonderful thing (even if there are craves in your stocking).
Stay strong bro.
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Holiday stress has got me craving like crazy! Along with DAV stuff, and life in general I am definitely glad I have some fake around!
Late congrats on Hall of Fame! Still a roller coaster for a while, we aren't cured. Might want to chase a new group (April 2017 is starting) to energize your quit and pay forward all at once. Christmas without dip is a wonderful thing (even if there are craves in your stocking).
Stay strong bro.
HOF isn't the finish line. You still have challenges ahead. Staying active on the site can be a big help. Start helping with your group's ssoa or help a new quitter get through the fog it will definitely strengthen your quit!
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Shared this in Dec 16 group but I want to put it here too.
Sorry I haven't been very active. I been dealing with health issues and trying to un fubar years worth of self neglect. My cholesterol is 270, I'm diabetic, a1c is 8.2 and blood sugar is 302 oh and I weigh 328lbs almost 100 lbs overweight. It didn't happen overnight and I know it won't reverse over night but I'm busting my ass by quitting soda, watching carbs, eating cleaner and staying quit. That along with some meds I'm on will get me to were I want/need to be.
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Shared this in Dec 16 group but I want to put it here too.
Sorry I haven't been very active. I been dealing with health issues and trying to un fubar years worth of self neglect. My cholesterol is 270, I'm diabetic, a1c is 8.2 and blood sugar is 302 oh and I weigh 328lbs almost 100 lbs overweight. It didn't happen overnight and I know it won't reverse over night but I'm busting my ass by quitting soda, watching carbs, eating cleaner and staying quit. That along with some meds I'm on will get me to were I want/need to be.
It doesn't happen overnight, but you have proven you can get there one day at a time. Stay strong bro!
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Shared this in Dec 16 group but I want to put it here too.
Sorry I haven't been very active. I been dealing with health issues and trying to un fubar years worth of self neglect. My cholesterol is 270, I'm diabetic, a1c is 8.2 and blood sugar is 302 oh and I weigh 328lbs almost 100 lbs overweight. It didn't happen overnight and I know it won't reverse over night but I'm busting my ass by quitting soda, watching carbs, eating cleaner and staying quit. That along with some meds I'm on will get me to were I want/need to be.
It doesn't happen overnight, but you have proven you can get there one day at a time. Stay strong bro!
You can do it R3D2, I know you can.
Shoot me a text any time is you need to chat.
One day at a time, compartmentalize.
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Shared this in Dec 16 group but I want to put it here too.
Sorry I haven't been very active. I been dealing with health issues and trying to un fubar years worth of self neglect. My cholesterol is 270, I'm diabetic, a1c is 8.2 and blood sugar is 302 oh and I weigh 328lbs almost 100 lbs overweight. It didn't happen overnight and I know it won't reverse over night but I'm busting my ass by quitting soda, watching carbs, eating cleaner and staying quit. That along with some meds I'm on will get me to were I want/need to be.
It doesn't happen overnight, but you have proven you can get there one day at a time. Stay strong bro!
You can do it R3D2, I know you can.
Shoot me a text any time is you need to chat.
One day at a time, compartmentalize.
What she ^^^ said!
Remember how impossibly far away 100 days was early in your quit? But you got there through a lot of bite size +1s. You have accomplished an amazing thing: breaking an addiction to one of the toughest drugs devised by man and nature to kick. Most people fail. That's reality. And that means you are capable of tackling any challenge placed in your way!
Digits are just a pm away if you ever need them.
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Shared this in Dec 16 group but I want to put it here too.
Sorry I haven't been very active. I been dealing with health issues and trying to un fubar years worth of self neglect. My cholesterol is 270, I'm diabetic, a1c is 8.2 and blood sugar is 302 oh and I weigh 328lbs almost 100 lbs overweight. It didn't happen overnight and I know it won't reverse over night but I'm busting my ass by quitting soda, watching carbs, eating cleaner and staying quit. That along with some meds I'm on will get me to were I want/need to be.
It doesn't happen overnight, but you have proven you can get there one day at a time. Stay strong bro!
You can do it R3D2, I know you can.
Shoot me a text any time is you need to chat.
One day at a time, compartmentalize.
What she ^^^ said!
Remember how impossibly far away 100 days was early in your quit? But you got there through a lot of bite size +1s. You have accomplished an amazing thing: breaking an addiction to one of the toughest drugs devised by man and nature to kick. Most people fail. That's reality. And that means you are capable of tackling any challenge placed in your way!
Digits are just a pm away if you ever need them.
If you can be a badass quitter that you are, you can do anything you put your mind to
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Weight 326.9 net lose of 7 lbs 'dance'
BP 124/85
Spent most my day in my truck driving to Des Moines. Four hour trip one-way for a two hour meeting. It was for the DAV so I'm good with it. Just eight hours on the road and glad I had grinds.
Start lifting tomorrow bench only.training with a group of power lifters here in town.
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Weight 326.9 net lose of 7 lbs 'dance'
BP 124/85
Spent most my day in my truck driving to Des Moines. Four hour trip one-way for a two hour meeting. It was for the DAV so I'm good with it. Just eight hours on the road and glad I had grinds.
Start lifting tomorrow bench only.training with a group of power lifters here in town.
That is so great R3! Very happy for you.
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Weight 326.9 net lose of 7 lbs 'dance'
BP 124/85
Spent most my day in my truck driving to Des Moines. Four hour trip one-way for a two hour meeting. It was for the DAV so I'm good with it. Just eight hours on the road and glad I had grinds.
Start lifting tomorrow bench only.training with a group of power lifters here in town.
That is so great R3! Very happy for you.
Thanks chick!
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Weight 326.9 net lose of 7 lbs 'dance'
BP 124/85
Spent most my day in my truck driving to Des Moines. Four hour trip one-way for a two hour meeting. It was for the DAV so I'm good with it. Just eight hours on the road and glad I had grinds.
Start lifting tomorrow bench only.training with a group of power lifters here in town.
That is so great R3! Very happy for you.
Thanks chick!
Pff to a great start R3!
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Weight 326.9 net lose of 7 lbs 'dance'
BP 124/85
Spent most my day in my truck driving to Des Moines. Four hour trip one-way for a two hour meeting. It was for the DAV so I'm good with it. Just eight hours on the road and glad I had grinds.
Start lifting tomorrow bench only.training with a group of power lifters here in town.
That is so great R3! Very happy for you.
Thanks chick!
Pff to a great start R3!
ODAAT - its a way of life. Set goals, achieve goals, then reset - always working towards something ...ODAAT
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Weight 327.4 today
BP 120/84
Pulse 101
Started lifting today! Felt great to be under the bar again! Worked my way up from the bar (45lbs) up to 135lbs for 5 reps and 5 sets then a last set to failure (9 reps). Great feeling strength isn't what it used to be but just like my quit ODAAT.
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Weight 326.4 'dance'
BP 125/85
Pulse 95
Feel good the new med started yesterday, no side effects yet. Had the DAV dinner last night and ate a bunch of fried foods so carbs were good but Cal's were meh
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Poof
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Weight 326.4 'dance'
BP 125/85
Pulse 95
Feel good the new med started yesterday, no side effects yet. Had the DAV dinner last night and ate a bunch of fried foods so carbs were good but Cal's were meh
Awesome!!
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Weight 329.2
BP 115/84
Pulse 115 BPM
Last night's fried food binge at the restaurant cost me today. I figured I ate 2lbs of fried fish and shrimp. I took my middle son to the gym with me today. He's starting to learn how to bench.
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Weight 330.1 lbs 'bang head'
BP 115/82
Pulse 103
Took the kids shooting today. They had a blast, no pun intended. My youngest son shot a real rifle for the first time and my middle son shot a twelve gauge for the first time. It was a good day.
On the diet front I been eating more often but low carb/low cal stuff like carrots and salad. Still getting protein but not at every time I eat.
Today was an off day for lifting.
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Weight 330.1 lbs 'bang head'
BP 115/82
Pulse 103
Took the kids shooting today. They had a blast, no pun intended. My youngest son shot a real rifle for the first time and my middle son shot a twelve gauge for the first time. It was a good day.
On the diet front I been eating more often but low carb/low cal stuff like carrots and salad. Still getting protein but not at every time I eat.
Today was an off day for lifting.
R3 don't worry about weighing yourself everyday if your working out and changed your diet, you will gain weight for a while. Muscle weighs more than fat. Measure by notches in your belt for a while. Also don't deprive yourself of all the foods you enjoy because you will end up binge eating and that's the worse thing you can do. Smaller portions and 1 plate. Good luck brother it's tough but anyone that can quit dipping can beat anything in my book!
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Weight 330.1 lbs 'bang head'
BP 115/82
Pulse 103
Took the kids shooting today. They had a blast, no pun intended. My youngest son shot a real rifle for the first time and my middle son shot a twelve gauge for the first time. It was a good day.
On the diet front I been eating more often but low carb/low cal stuff like carrots and salad. Still getting protein but not at every time I eat.
Today was an off day for lifting.
R3 don't worry about weighing yourself everyday if your working out and changed your diet, you will gain weight for a while. Muscle weighs more than fat. Measure by notches in your belt for a while. Also don't deprive yourself of all the foods you enjoy because you will end up binge eating and that's the worse thing you can do. Smaller portions and 1 plate. Good luck brother it's tough but anyone that can quit dipping can beat anything in my book!
I am required to weight in daily for a weight lose program I'm in at the VA Clinic. I would rather not but it's to monitor the effectiveness of the new med I'm on. It's designed to treat diabetes and to cause weight lose. Its new to the VA so I'm heavily monitored.
I eat stuff I like, just cut out sodas, and sweets, depending more on healthier food. I drink a smoothie made with 3cups kale 3 cups spinach and.5 cups of red, yellow,and dark fruit with 2 cups of almond milk.
Example: supper tonight was a 5 oz. pork chop, .5 cup of buttered noodles and 2 cups of lettuce salad.
A little bit after that I ate 2 cheese sandwiches with low carb bread. So I'm eating. Just starting to get back to the gym. I do appreciate the thought thanks!
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Weight 327.9
BP 115/82
Pulse 103
Had a bad anxiety attack today. Not sure what caused it but I had to leave the place I had been. They drain me completely when they are that bad so I am resting tonight then going to the gym in the AM.
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327.2
103/87
115
Took my 16 yo son to the gym today with me. Taking my 12 yo son tommorow. I've been doing OK with this new med. But since the increased dosage I haven't been as hungry so I struggled the last two days to get enough carbs.
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327.2
103/87
115
Took my 16 yo son to the gym today with me. Taking my 12 yo son tommorow. I've been doing OK with this new med. But since the increased dosage I haven't been as hungry so I struggled the last two days to get enough carbs.
Looks good! I'm starting to envy that bp.
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327.2
103/87
115
Took my 16 yo son to the gym today with me. Taking my 12 yo son tommorow. I've been doing OK with this new med. But since the increased dosage I haven't been as hungry so I struggled the last two days to get enough carbs.
Looks good! I'm starting to envy that bp.
I have a feeling it it weren't for the BP med I take for my nightmares it would be significantly higher!
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328.1
115/85
115
Took my two youngest sons to the gym today. Did abs, treadmill for 20 minutes and light leg work out. I'm feeling good tonight just tired from not going to bed until 2 this morning.
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327.4
132/84
115 'erp'
Received a call from the VA Clinic this morning. They are concerned about my rapid heartbeat. I had it checked at the clinic and it was OK then but I still need to monitor it closely
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327.4
132/84
115 'erp'
Received a call from the VA Clinic this morning. They are concerned about my rapid heartbeat. I had it checked at the clinic and it was OK then but I still need to monitor it closely
Brother... I don't think I've ever commented on your thread! Sooo many people... sooo little time!
I want to encourage you to get even more hardcore in your quest for "healthy". Like... get OCD in your mentality! I'm 46 and my workout heart rate is 10 bpm above yours... 120 bpm... my resting rate is 55 bpm on average. Get into beast mode and get those numbers down! Your body will do amazing things if you feed it correctly!
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Today workout starting training in earnest tonight. As it happens it was hell night moderate weight high volume.
Back and Bi's
Shrugs 45x10x15
Barbell bent over rows 95x10x15
Lat pulldown 50x10x15
Cable rows 20x10x3
Cable rows 50x10x12
Hammer curls 10x10x8
Barbell curls 45x10x5
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327.1
117/84
105 (still high)
Speed bench and Tri's
Bench 95x6x3 with red bands
Seated OHP 20x10x3
Face pulls 20x10x15
Triceps pushdowns 20x10x15
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Heavy bench and shoulders/Tris (2/2/17)
Bench
165x5
155/4
Tricep pushdowns
20x10x15
Side raises
15x5x10
Front raises
10x5x10
Face pulls
20x10x5
30x10x5
40x10x5
Calf raises
70x15x3
(2/4/17)
324.5
110/78
106
Deadlift
185x5x5
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324.1
116/78
111
Back and Bi's
Shrugs 45x10x15
Barbell bent over rows 95x10x10
Cable rows 40x15x10
Lat pulldown 70x15x10
Dumbbell curls 10x10x10
Feel like I'm going to die again! Lol
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328.1
113/81
99
Speed bench 105x5x3/purple bands
Seated OHP 20x10x3
Face pulls 50x15x10
Tricep pushdowns 50x15x10
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324.1
89/74 way low
98
Great day today. Diet was on point. Great workout.
Close grip bench 115x22/10
Single arm pulldown 20x15x11/10x15x4
Face pulls 50x15x7/40x10x3
Front raises 10x10x5
Side raises 10x10x5
Calf raises 115x15x3
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325.8
105/78
89
Deadlift 205x5x5
Shrugs 45x10x15
Lat pulldown 50x15x10
Hammer curls 10x15x10
Barbell curls 45x15x2
Dumbbell curls 10x15x3
Cable rows 40x15x10
205 deadlift felt good. Lacked motivation tonight in the gym but I dug deep and got through it
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324.8
111/89
89
Speed bench 115x13/115x12 purple bands
Barbell OHP 45x10x5
Face pulls 50x15x10
Pushdown 50x15x1
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Heavy bench 165x5x5
Single arm pulldown 15x15x10
Tricep pushdowns 50x15x9
Front raises 10x10x5
Side raises 10x10x5
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313.2
115/78
89
Been sick with stomach flu this past week. Plus side I'm down 20lbs from January 10. I'm feeling better and will be back to training tomorrow
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Holy cow it been 6 months since I posted here! A lot had happened. The biggest thing is I'm still quit. But we closed on the house, I been training steadily other than a few mental health issues that caused me to miss training. I have been voted the Sr. Vice for the DAV Department of Iowa, and we are planning a trip on Rt 66 in September. I want thank Candoit for the daily text. I want to thank my quit brothers and sisters in December for the support. I will try to post more often in here.
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Holy cow it been 6 months since I posted here! A lot had happened. The biggest thing is I'm still quit. But we closed on the house, I been training steadily other than a few mental health issues that caused me to miss training. I have been voted the Sr. Vice for the DAV Department of Iowa, and we are planning a trip on Rt 66 in September. I want thank Candoit for the daily text. I want to thank my quit brothers and sisters in December for the support. I will try to post more often in here.
Time flies, doesn't it?
Proud to be quit with you everyday r3.
Where in Iowa are you near?!
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Holy cow it been 6 months since I posted here! A lot had happened. The biggest thing is I'm still quit. But we closed on the house, I been training steadily other than a few mental health issues that caused me to miss training. I have been voted the Sr. Vice for the DAV Department of Iowa, and we are planning a trip on Rt 66 in September. I want thank Candoit for the daily text. I want to thank my quit brothers and sisters in December for the support. I will try to post more often in here.
Time flies, doesn't it?
Proud to be quit with you everyday r3.
Where in Iowa are you near?!
the quit life is the good life! Congrats all around R3!
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Friday I head to New Orleans for the DAV National convention. I'm looking forward to it and I should learn a lot.
I am concerned about the flight from my hometown airport though. Last year the cancelled my flight and I had to rush to Madison to catch my flight. I am on a tight schedule so I'm a little concerned.
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Friday I head to New Orleans for the DAV National convention. I'm looking forward to it and I should learn a lot.
I am concerned about the flight from my hometown airport though. Last year the cancelled my flight and I had to rush to Madison to catch my flight. I am on a tight schedule so I'm a little concerned.
We were just in new Orleans. Fun time. HOT AS HELL. Take your speedo.
Have fun. Enjoy your quit in a city known for sins!
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Well tomorrow is the day I leave for the big easy! I'm planning on taking a can of SM grape with me just in case.
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As I see day 365 along the horizon I feel I must reflect a bit on my time here at KTC. I have made some serious progress in myself. I quit nic, started power lifting, been elected to Sr. Vice Commander for the department of Iowa DAV and went to national DAV convention, I closed on our house, all stressful things that would have sent me running to the dip. With help from my quit brothers and sisters I didn't.
Want to send a few thanks out to a few people that went above and beyond when I needed it.
Thanks
chickdip
Nomore1959
Pmls
Gassy
Candoit
And I'm sure I'm missing a shit ton of others.
If you ever reached out to me I thank you.
I quit today!
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You da man R3D2!
Way to persevere through things that could derail a quitter.
You always reached out and used the tools you knew would keep you quit.
I'm proud to quit with you daily.
Congrats on your 1 year quit!
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Wow! Its been a little bit since i posted here. Let me fill you in on some stuff.
First 436 days quit! It hasnt been easy but its been worth it.
I am competing in my first Power lifting meet on Saturday the 11th for charity. Ive been training my ass off and Im ready to see what happens on the platform.
Starting to add walks into my training regimen three days a week to start. With a goal to be up to three times a week.
Other than that ive been living life.
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Wow! Its been a little bit since i posted here. Let me fill you in on some stuff.
First 436 days quit! It hasnt been easy but its been worth it.
I am competing in my first Power lifting meet on Saturday the 11th for charity. Ive been training my ass off and Im ready to see what happens on the platform.
Starting to add walks into my training regimen three days a week to start. With a goal to be up to three times a week.
Other than that ive been living life.
Goodluck badass! Power lifting is cool. YouÂ’ve come a long ways
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Wow! Its been a little bit since i posted here. Let me fill you in on some stuff.
First 436 days quit! It hasnt been easy but its been worth it.
I am competing in my first Power lifting meet on Saturday the 11th for charity. Ive been training my ass off and Im ready to see what happens on the platform.
Starting to add walks into my training regimen three days a week to start. With a goal to be up to three times a week.
Other than that ive been living life.
Goodluck badass! Power lifting is cool. YouÂ’ve come a long ways
Really , REALLY GREAT R3D2.
I'm very happy for you and good luck! you've worked hard on getting ready.
Kick ass brother.
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Congratulations R3b! You should be really, really proud of all your accomplishments this past year! Keep crushing it!
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'Birthday' R3D2 â¤â¤
Enjoy it nic free!