Well, I did it

[wildirish317]

Wow! You've had a very outrageous day! I remember when I was 31. "Aloof and uncompromising" is how one VP of the company I worked for described me. You are 31. My oldest daughter is 30. Your son is 8 months old. My grandson is 255 days old. I am 257 days quit. I didn't quit for him. I quit for me. I'm tired of using nicotine, and I'm addicted to it.

I admire you. I wish I had wanted to quit at age 31, not waiting until I reached 56. It is what it is, and I am what I am. If you stick with it, you can remain quit. You only have one other choice - using. You are using, or you are quit. Either way, you get to choose. You have only yourself to blame for either choice.

It's pretty simple, staying quit, but it's not easy. The only way to stay quit is to stay quit. Do what you have to do to stay quit. As long as it is as important as anything else in your life, you can make it work.

Read my intro, see what I've been through. Read others' intros, see what they've been through. You'll find someone who's quit is similar to yours. You don't have to go through this alone. Actually, it's almost impossible to go through this alone. I've seen some very strong people, retired USMC even, cave twice, trying to beat this addiction on their own.

Welcome to KTC.

[pab1964]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

No doubt I agree with yall, it has been a sense of freedom in a way not to be so controlled by the idea of having a dip in those situations and not having anxiety if I ran out or forgot it on a trip.

I have enjoyed the outdoors more now than ever as it really is my stress reliever!

Day 27 for me today and I feel great, the wife is also loving not picking up multiple spit cups on a daily basis, lol

Have a great day everyone and a Big Congrats to the World Series Winners the Chicago Cubs, it was a historical and awesome game 7 to watch last night!!

And congrats to you on 27 days- each day is a great victory! Already recognizing that you enjoy the outdoors more than ever it great too-- way to claim the benefits of your new freedom!

I still love how i don't have to worry about keeping myself in supply of the evil stuff! used to have to stock up to travel, always try to find the freshest, etc. No.Dang.More!!!

Keep the great attitude going to carry you through and serve as an example for others! Quitting is hard stuff but attitude can make a huge difference!

Love hearing freedom success stories. Everything is better without that shit. LEarn to hate it and Love the freedom. Nice work Done4

I do appreciate all of the people of this group who encourage others and post positive vibes. I had a great opening weekend of duck hunting here in Texas.

I was off the grid until the evenings and it seems there are some weekend keyboard warriors that use there weekends to shame others who have a life.

I am all about sticking with it and doing what I can to make roll an everyday thing, although the people who stalk the forums looking for those that post late or don't post on the weekends really need to find something else to do. Find a hobby, get an extra job, volunteer, do something to keep your mind right.

Ill be here to quit everyday even with the haters looking to start shit!

Keep on keepin on and live well.

Poof is just someone deleting a screwed up post. No biggie. I am pumped you are quit 27 days. Huge stuff and anyone who's quit knows how hard it is to get there.
HOWEVER, in time I think you will learn to thank the guys/gals who are tracking you down (1) to see you are ok and still quit (2) those same guys / gals care enough to be
worried, concerned, pissed that you are not on roll. It just goes to the accountability part of our success here at KTC. Easy fix. GEt some numbers text your promise and those
people in your group will pick you up. Also helps to let you group know that you are "off grid" and posting late. All good. Posting early insures your promise for the day. Communication is key.
Glad you are quit. Rock on!!!!!

JGlav 430

The whole idea behind why this method works is people will hold you accountable. That means chasing you down if you aren't on roll. It's not usually keyboard warrioring (although it can definitely appear that way). For the most part, it's people that care whether you are quit.

Also, it's important to post roll when you wake up, ESPECIALLY early in your quit. Take it off the able first thing in the day and you'll be amazed at the relief because all you have to do for the rest of the day is maintain your integrity. If you aren't going to have internet, text somebody your promise and they can get you up on roll. The important part is making the promise, as early as possible, every single day.

It really all boils down to this: KTC is not a method for keeping track of the number of days you have not used nicotine. It's about posting your promise to your fellow quitters that you will hold them accountable and you are accepting them holding you accountable. It works. Don't fight it, just go with it.

Hey bro I love hunting and fishing but my quit is my main concern. At 681 day's I still struggle. So before I even start getting ready to go I take literally 2 minutes to post roll. If im gonna stay somewhere with no service I text my promise to one of my brothers!

[KingNothing]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

No doubt I agree with yall, it has been a sense of freedom in a way not to be so controlled by the idea of having a dip in those situations and not having anxiety if I ran out or forgot it on a trip.

I have enjoyed the outdoors more now than ever as it really is my stress reliever!

Day 27 for me today and I feel great, the wife is also loving not picking up multiple spit cups on a daily basis, lol

Have a great day everyone and a Big Congrats to the World Series Winners the Chicago Cubs, it was a historical and awesome game 7 to watch last night!!

And congrats to you on 27 days- each day is a great victory! Already recognizing that you enjoy the outdoors more than ever it great too-- way to claim the benefits of your new freedom!

I still love how i don't have to worry about keeping myself in supply of the evil stuff! used to have to stock up to travel, always try to find the freshest, etc. No.Dang.More!!!

Keep the great attitude going to carry you through and serve as an example for others! Quitting is hard stuff but attitude can make a huge difference!

Love hearing freedom success stories. Everything is better without that shit. LEarn to hate it and Love the freedom. Nice work Done4

I do appreciate all of the people of this group who encourage others and post positive vibes. I had a great opening weekend of duck hunting here in Texas.

I was off the grid until the evenings and it seems there are some weekend keyboard warriors that use there weekends to shame others who have a life.

I am all about sticking with it and doing what I can to make roll an everyday thing, although the people who stalk the forums looking for those that post late or don't post on the weekends really need to find something else to do. Find a hobby, get an extra job, volunteer, do something to keep your mind right.

Ill be here to quit everyday even with the haters looking to start shit!

Keep on keepin on and live well.

Poof is just someone deleting a screwed up post. No biggie. I am pumped you are quit 27 days. Huge stuff and anyone who's quit knows how hard it is to get there.
HOWEVER, in time I think you will learn to thank the guys/gals who are tracking you down (1) to see you are ok and still quit (2) those same guys / gals care enough to be
worried, concerned, pissed that you are not on roll. It just goes to the accountability part of our success here at KTC. Easy fix. GEt some numbers text your promise and those
people in your group will pick you up. Also helps to let you group know that you are "off grid" and posting late. All good. Posting early insures your promise for the day. Communication is key.
Glad you are quit. Rock on!!!!!

JGlav 430

The whole idea behind why this method works is people will hold you accountable. That means chasing you down if you aren't on roll. It's not usually keyboard warrioring (although it can definitely appear that way). For the most part, it's people that care whether you are quit.

Also, it's important to post roll when you wake up, ESPECIALLY early in your quit. Take it off the able first thing in the day and you'll be amazed at the relief because all you have to do for the rest of the day is maintain your integrity. If you aren't going to have internet, text somebody your promise and they can get you up on roll. The important part is making the promise, as early as possible, every single day.

It really all boils down to this: KTC is not a method for keeping track of the number of days you have not used nicotine. It's about posting your promise to your fellow quitters that you will hold them accountable and you are accepting them holding you accountable. It works. Don't fight it, just go with it.

[JGlav]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

No doubt I agree with yall, it has been a sense of freedom in a way not to be so controlled by the idea of having a dip in those situations and not having anxiety if I ran out or forgot it on a trip.

I have enjoyed the outdoors more now than ever as it really is my stress reliever!

Day 27 for me today and I feel great, the wife is also loving not picking up multiple spit cups on a daily basis, lol

Have a great day everyone and a Big Congrats to the World Series Winners the Chicago Cubs, it was a historical and awesome game 7 to watch last night!!

And congrats to you on 27 days- each day is a great victory! Already recognizing that you enjoy the outdoors more than ever it great too-- way to claim the benefits of your new freedom!

I still love how i don't have to worry about keeping myself in supply of the evil stuff! used to have to stock up to travel, always try to find the freshest, etc. No.Dang.More!!!

Keep the great attitude going to carry you through and serve as an example for others! Quitting is hard stuff but attitude can make a huge difference!

Love hearing freedom success stories. Everything is better without that shit. LEarn to hate it and Love the freedom. Nice work Done4

I do appreciate all of the people of this group who encourage others and post positive vibes. I had a great opening weekend of duck hunting here in Texas.

I was off the grid until the evenings and it seems there are some weekend keyboard warriors that use there weekends to shame others who have a life.

I am all about sticking with it and doing what I can to make roll an everyday thing, although the people who stalk the forums looking for those that post late or don't post on the weekends really need to find something else to do. Find a hobby, get an extra job, volunteer, do something to keep your mind right.

Ill be here to quit everyday even with the haters looking to start shit!

Keep on keepin on and live well.

Poof is just someone deleting a screwed up post. No biggie. I am pumped you are quit 27 days. Huge stuff and anyone who's quit knows how hard it is to get there.
HOWEVER, in time I think you will learn to thank the guys/gals who are tracking you down (1) to see you are ok and still quit (2) those same guys / gals care enough to be
worried, concerned, pissed that you are not on roll. It just goes to the accountability part of our success here at KTC. Easy fix. GEt some numbers text your promise and those
people in your group will pick you up. Also helps to let you group know that you are "off grid" and posting late. All good. Posting early insures your promise for the day. Communication is key.
Glad you are quit. Rock on!!!!!

JGlav 430

[Done4myson]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

No doubt I agree with yall, it has been a sense of freedom in a way not to be so controlled by the idea of having a dip in those situations and not having anxiety if I ran out or forgot it on a trip.

I have enjoyed the outdoors more now than ever as it really is my stress reliever!

Day 27 for me today and I feel great, the wife is also loving not picking up multiple spit cups on a daily basis, lol

Have a great day everyone and a Big Congrats to the World Series Winners the Chicago Cubs, it was a historical and awesome game 7 to watch last night!!

And congrats to you on 27 days- each day is a great victory! Already recognizing that you enjoy the outdoors more than ever it great too-- way to claim the benefits of your new freedom!

I still love how i don't have to worry about keeping myself in supply of the evil stuff! used to have to stock up to travel, always try to find the freshest, etc. No.Dang.More!!!

Keep the great attitude going to carry you through and serve as an example for others! Quitting is hard stuff but attitude can make a huge difference!

Love hearing freedom success stories. Everything is better without that shit. LEarn to hate it and Love the freedom. Nice work Done4

I do appreciate all of the people of this group who encourage others and post positive vibes. I had a great opening weekend of duck hunting here in Texas.

I was off the grid until the evenings and it seems there are some weekend keyboard warriors that use there weekends to shame others who have a life.

I am all about sticking with it and doing what I can to make roll an everyday thing, although the people who stalk the forums looking for those that post late or don't post on the weekends really need to find something else to do. Find a hobby, get an extra job, volunteer, do something to keep your mind right.

Ill be here to quit everyday even with the haters looking to start shit!

Keep on keepin on and live well.

[Done4myson]

poof

Not to sure what poof means to you but this group and the judgmental innuendos is getting ridiculous.

I will say this, I'm not going to judge anyone else on this site, just not my style. If anyone needs someone to talk to I'm all ears.

If anyone has a problem with me, tell me so we can squash it.

Life is to short to worry about others, Feel Free to Hate on ME!!!

'Remshot'

[Tiswritten]

poof

[JGlav]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

No doubt I agree with yall, it has been a sense of freedom in a way not to be so controlled by the idea of having a dip in those situations and not having anxiety if I ran out or forgot it on a trip.

I have enjoyed the outdoors more now than ever as it really is my stress reliever!

Day 27 for me today and I feel great, the wife is also loving not picking up multiple spit cups on a daily basis, lol

Have a great day everyone and a Big Congrats to the World Series Winners the Chicago Cubs, it was a historical and awesome game 7 to watch last night!!

And congrats to you on 27 days- each day is a great victory! Already recognizing that you enjoy the outdoors more than ever it great too-- way to claim the benefits of your new freedom!

I still love how i don't have to worry about keeping myself in supply of the evil stuff! used to have to stock up to travel, always try to find the freshest, etc. No.Dang.More!!!

Keep the great attitude going to carry you through and serve as an example for others! Quitting is hard stuff but attitude can make a huge difference!

Love hearing freedom success stories. Everything is better without that shit. LEarn to hate it and Love the freedom. Nice work Done4

[brettlees]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

No doubt I agree with yall, it has been a sense of freedom in a way not to be so controlled by the idea of having a dip in those situations and not having anxiety if I ran out or forgot it on a trip.

I have enjoyed the outdoors more now than ever as it really is my stress reliever!

Day 27 for me today and I feel great, the wife is also loving not picking up multiple spit cups on a daily basis, lol

Have a great day everyone and a Big Congrats to the World Series Winners the Chicago Cubs, it was a historical and awesome game 7 to watch last night!!

And congrats to you on 27 days- each day is a great victory! Already recognizing that you enjoy the outdoors more than ever it great too-- way to claim the benefits of your new freedom!

I still love how i don't have to worry about keeping myself in supply of the evil stuff! used to have to stock up to travel, always try to find the freshest, etc. No.Dang.More!!!

Keep the great attitude going to carry you through and serve as an example for others! Quitting is hard stuff but attitude can make a huge difference!

[Done4myson]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

No doubt I agree with yall, it has been a sense of freedom in a way not to be so controlled by the idea of having a dip in those situations and not having anxiety if I ran out or forgot it on a trip.

I have enjoyed the outdoors more now than ever as it really is my stress reliever!

Day 27 for me today and I feel great, the wife is also loving not picking up multiple spit cups on a daily basis, lol

Have a great day everyone and a Big Congrats to the World Series Winners the Chicago Cubs, it was a historical and awesome game 7 to watch last night!!

[eyehatecope]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

Oh how I remember always saying how it was a stress reliever. I'm less stressed now without it. Talk about a victory.

[AppleJack]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

I'm still amazed that I thought some things in life wouldn't be as fun without a dip in.

Omg.
Duh.

Biggest nic lie ever.
Freedom rocks, dude. Enjoy!

[rdad]

Great job DoneFor! I have found that I love fishing even more now that I am quit. I also found out that I only liked golf for the dipping. You are doing great. Use all the tools you are learning here and youll be fine. It sound like you have the right attitude.

[Done4myson]

I have to say the two things I was worried/unsure of was fishing and hunting because they are where I enjoyed a dip most of all but I have had great luck with it not bothering me nearly as much as I thought.

This past weekend I fished a redfish tournament and my brother had dip with him, although it was tough I was able to stay strong and managed to win 1st place, I also won football squares, and a $100 bet for the Cowboys, so I would say that quitting has not only saved me money but now made me money! lol

With duck hunting starting on Saturday I know it will be tough as it will be close quarters with some of my closest friends doing what we love but I know I will stay strong and stay the coarse. I am doing far better than I thought I would so whoever is contemplating quitting just do it!! Its the best decision you can make.

Tight line and straight shots,
Kyle

[Thumblewort]

Loved reading your intro this morning Kyle. You have a great attitude and some badass quitters supporting you. You are doing this! Keep going.

I second that, the right attitude is key in a quit. Learn to hate nicotine in all it's forms, and quit every damn day (EDD).