WHY?

[FMBM707]

Day 94 - Its amazing how different I feel from the early days of my quit. I no longer think of nicotine constantly and question my quit. In fact, its some of my new habits that have really helped.

I read recently that it takes our brain 45 days to create a new habit. So if you want to start exercising more during your quit, you need to do it for 45 days before it becomes a good habit. My morning running has now replaced my coffee and dip habit that was my first action of each workday.

I also learned that our old habits never go away within our brain. Its like an abandoned highway that sits ready for an old familiar drive. This is why you can't just have one dip or one smoke. It will bring back your bad habit immediately!

For the new quitters out there, try to find some new habits and stick to them for 45 plus days!

Keep sharing your thoughts and victories on here.

Good stuff:
"I also learned that our old habits never go away within our brain. Its like an abandoned highway that sits ready for an old familiar drive. This is why you can't just have one dip or one smoke. It will bring back your bad habit immediately!"

Also like your story about your FF draft and being hungover without the guilt. I can relate.

Quit on!

[Raz79]

Day 94 - Its amazing how different I feel from the early days of my quit. I no longer think of nicotine constantly and question my quit. In fact, its some of my new habits that have really helped.

I read recently that it takes our brain 45 days to create a new habit. So if you want to start exercising more during your quit, you need to do it for 45 days before it becomes a good habit. My morning running has now replaced my coffee and dip habit that was my first action of each workday.

I also learned that our old habits never go away within our brain. Its like an abandoned highway that sits ready for an old familiar drive. This is why you can't just have one dip or one smoke. It will bring back your bad habit immediately!

For the new quitters out there, try to find some new habits and stick to them for 45 plus days!

[Raz79]

Day 74 - This weekend I had my annual fantasy football draft. This year was cool because we decided to have it off site and play golf during the day and then stay at a casino that night. This was something that I've been looking forward to, but at the same time I knew would be a big challenge. I knew the Nic bitch would be all around me.

About 30 minutes into our golf round, one of my old dipping buddies, who I haven't seen in years says "I saved a pinch just for you!". I think I responded in a half a second with a NO. There was no thought put into my response, just a reaction. It almost surprised me how quick I said NO and him as well as he jumped back! After my initial quick reaction I explained in more detail my quit. He didn't press and that was that. In fact, he was happy for my quit after we talked further.

At the casino I was surrounded by cigarette smokers. I was so worried that in my drunken state of beer, fireball, beer, whiskey, beer, gin and tonic, that I would end up bumming a cigarette off some random person or friend while in my retarded state. This too didn't happen. I played a lot of craps, had fun, and never even once got close to wanting a cigarette!

When I woke up the next morning I felt like shit and was way too flippin hung-over, BUT I had a slightly different feeling that helped me power through the day. This hang-over was different in that I had my PRIDE and NO GUILT. This was probably the WORST/BEST HANG-OVER of my life, if that makes sense. This was not only a great trip, but it also was a great experience. My quit is strong and continues to get stronger, one day at a time!

[Heisenberg]

Day 61

Damn I chew a lot of gum! I've been averaging 4 to 5 sticks a day.

My fucking jaw is going to fall off when I'm older at this rate. I've got to figure out a way to slow this down over time. Main focus is still quitting every day, but need to work on the excessive gum chewing.

Raz,

Last I looked, gum chewing never KILLED anybody....

Quit on, brother! Quit with you today, tomorrow, and each day that follows.

Relevant, but I digress.

Cherries are great during summer as you can stick the pits in your lip. Fireballs are awesome too.

poof.

[wastepanel]

Day 61

Damn I chew a lot of gum! I've been averaging 4 to 5 sticks a day.

My fucking jaw is going to fall off when I'm older at this rate. I've got to figure out a way to slow this down over time. Main focus is still quitting every day, but need to work on the excessive gum chewing.

Raz,

Last I looked, gum chewing never KILLED anybody....

Quit on, brother! Quit with you today, tomorrow, and each day that follows.

Relevant, but I digress.

Cherries are great during summer as you can stick the pits in your lip. Fireballs are awesome too.

[CavMan83]

Day 61

Damn I chew a lot of gum! I've been averaging 4 to 5 sticks a day.

My fucking jaw is going to fall off when I'm older at this rate. I've got to figure out a way to slow this down over time. Main focus is still quitting every day, but need to work on the excessive gum chewing.

Raz,

Last I looked, gum chewing never KILLED anybody....

Quit on, brother! Quit with you today, tomorrow, and each day that follows.

[Raz79]

Day 61

Damn I chew a lot of gum! I've been averaging 4 to 5 sticks a day.

My fucking jaw is going to fall off when I'm older at this rate. I've got to figure out a way to slow this down over time. Main focus is still quitting every day, but need to work on the excessive gum chewing.

[CavMan83]

Day 60 - I've been reflecting on my quit the last few weeks. Here are a few big differences that I have noticed.

1) I'm appreciating life! I think in a way my one day quit attitude has me living life one day at a time. Time has slowed down in a way, which is creating less stress in my life.

2) Little things don't bother me as much because the focus is on the bigger picture.

3) Greater confidence.

4) More energy. Since my dipping days, I now work out at least once or twice a day M-F. Just feeling way fucking better and pushing myself physically. Tough Mudder in a month.

5) Spending more QUALITY time with my two children and wife. Not coming home tired and disconnected and just going through the motions.

6) I don't view dip as an "enhancer." In fact, just had my biggest paycheck in my life while quit. Same goes for golfing.

7) I no longer feel guilty before going to sleep or while driving to work knowing I was about to dip the second I walked into the office. I don't have to have that bullshit conversation with myself about how I'm one day going to quit and stop this bad habit. The guilt was always there, now its gone!

8) No more Starbucks latte cups full of dip at work. No more accidentally knocking them over.

9) My FEAR of failure has been replaced by taking on CHANGE and knowing that my best will never allow me to FAIL.

10) I don't think about dipping or the romance effect it used to have. The positives above are  then anything the nic bitch ever gave me (Guilt, Numbness to life, Cancer, Disconnect, Shallowness, Laziness.....I could keep going).

P.S. I coordinated a way to post on the weekends now! Thanks for the help MEDIC. Very thankful to the KTC family.

For those just starting your quit, all I can say is that it gets better. Breaking the shackles of nicotine slavery is one huge aspect, but also changing your routines and your outlook will only make your quit that much stronger. Many thanks to those who have shared their wisdom and I was blown away by Broncs Introduction which I read yesterday, great read!

Raz79,

Dude, I am proud of you and your evolving quit. Would be even prouder if you made it WAY PAST the HOF.....which is only a waymarker on the road to quit=dom.

Sorry if I was such a peckerhead, but maybe that's exactly what I am.....a Peckerhead that wants EVERYONE to POST EVERY DAMNED DAY! I don't care whether you're Day 1 or Day 1,000,000....your ass needs to be on roll.

Quit on, brother!

[Pinched]

Day 60 - I've been reflecting on my quit the last few weeks. Here are a few big differences that I have noticed.

1) I'm appreciating life! I think in a way my one day quit attitude has me living life one day at a time. Time has slowed down in a way, which is creating less stress in my life.

2) Little things don't bother me as much because the focus is on the bigger picture.

3) Greater confidence.

4) More energy. Since my dipping days, I now work out at least once or twice a day M-F. Just feeling way fucking better and pushing myself physically. Tough Mudder in a month.

5) Spending more QUALITY time with my two children and wife. Not coming home tired and disconnected and just going through the motions.

6) I don't view dip as an "enhancer." In fact, just had my biggest paycheck in my life while quit. Same goes for golfing.

7) I no longer feel guilty before going to sleep or while driving to work knowing I was about to dip the second I walked into the office. I don't have to have that bullshit conversation with myself about how I'm one day going to quit and stop this bad habit. The guilt was always there, now its gone!

8) No more Starbucks latte cups full of dip at work. No more accidentally knocking them over.

9) My FEAR of failure has been replaced by taking on CHANGE and knowing that my best will never allow me to FAIL.

10) I don't think about dipping or the romance effect it used to have. The positives above are  then anything the nic bitch ever gave me (Guilt, Numbness to life, Cancer, Disconnect, Shallowness, Laziness.....I could keep going).

P.S. I coordinated a way to post on the weekends now! Thanks for the help MEDIC. Very thankful to the KTC family.

For those just starting your quit, all I can say is that it gets better. Breaking the shackles of nicotine slavery is one huge aspect, but also changing your routines and your outlook will only make your quit that much stronger. Many thanks to those who have shared their wisdom and I was blown away by Broncs Introduction which I read yesterday, great read!

I will add that you still have some rough stretches of road ahead of you. 60 Days is a great accomplishment, but you still have a few faces of complete shit that you will face. Rage will come roaring back in, you will start to question your own commitment and all of this is only if you continue to stay on this path. Then it really does get better, but you must brace for shit to happen each and every day and use the tools lad out for you.

Life will continue to happen in front of you. It is not the challenges that you face that make the man but rather how you react to those challenges.

[Raz79]

Day 60 - I've been reflecting on my quit the last few weeks. Here are a few big differences that I have noticed.

1) I'm appreciating life! I think in a way my one day quit attitude has me living life one day at a time. Time has slowed down in a way, which is creating less stress in my life.

2) Little things don't bother me as much because the focus is on the bigger picture.

3) Greater confidence.

4) More energy. Since my dipping days, I now work out at least once or twice a day M-F. Just feeling way fucking better and pushing myself physically. Tough Mudder in a month.

5) Spending more QUALITY time with my two children and wife. Not coming home tired and disconnected and just going through the motions.

6) I don't view dip as an "enhancer." In fact, just had my biggest paycheck in my life while quit. Same goes for golfing.

7) I no longer feel guilty before going to sleep or while driving to work knowing I was about to dip the second I walked into the office. I don't have to have that bullshit conversation with myself about how I'm one day going to quit and stop this bad habit. The guilt was always there, now its gone!

8) No more Starbucks latte cups full of dip at work. No more accidentally knocking them over.

9) My FEAR of failure has been replaced by taking on CHANGE and knowing that my best will never allow me to FAIL.

10) I don't think about dipping or the romance effect it used to have. The positives above are  then anything the nic bitch ever gave me (Guilt, Numbness to life, Cancer, Disconnect, Shallowness, Laziness.....I could keep going).

P.S. I coordinated a way to post on the weekends now! Thanks for the help MEDIC. Very thankful to the KTC family.

For those just starting your quit, all I can say is that it gets better. Breaking the shackles of nicotine slavery is one huge aspect, but also changing your routines and your outlook will only make your quit that much stronger. Many thanks to those who have shared their wisdom and I was blown away by Broncs Introduction which I read yesterday, great read!

[Air Force ADDICT]

Day 42 - First off I appreciate those that are concerned about my quit and also my no posts on the weekends and vacation times. You are all probably right about this infrequency and how it has caused many to cave in the future. That being said, I think accountability is a big part of everyone's quit, but what is BIGGER is your internal change. I would imagine that the most successful quitters at KTC are not the one's that post a promise every day to quit for others to see, but those who have changed who they are in and out. If you don't know WHY you dipped to begin with then you can't address your true addiction and overcome your fears. Maybe some of you will post for the rest of your life, maybe a few after two years. There have been many who posted everyday and still failed. If all you had to do was post everyday and that equaled no nic, then fucking sign me up brother! My point is that the posts and accountability alone are not what allow you to stay quit from the nic bitch.

For me the changes over the last 42 days has been massive. My quit isn't based off of my fear of death, my family, or anyone for that matter. When I first started my quit it was based on my family and my fear of death, but my views are much different now. Dipping was just a quick fix that allowed me to ignore the bigger issues in my life. My quit is for ME!

Again my goal is not to piss people off or to prove that I am right. My goal is not to say that I'm better than everyone, look I don't have to post everyday. We are all different in how we tackle our addiction. KTC has helped me greatly and for that I'm thankful.

If the infrequent posts are that much of a distraction to my Group, I'm perfectly okay with doing this on my own. For those who are worried, STOP, I have no doubt in my quit! If allowed, you will see me infrequently keep posting larger and larger numbers!

FWIW, after not having a nanoparticle of nicotine in my system for 4+ years, I thought I was teflon to that shit. Nope. Took one false move and a false sense of security (hubris) to bring me right back into the shit. 9 years later, and look at my sorry ass still crawling out of that hole. I get your rationale - hell it's perfectly natural to draw that conclusion once you're feeling so secure. Don't fall into the trap, though. Nicotine + your brain = one seriously long con. Life long, in fact.

Raz,

Just PM'd you, but I want this out there where EVERYONE can see it. You've been given a GREAT DEAL of VERY INTELLIGENT advice here. Folks that know what the hell they're doing when it comes to quitting. For a man of 51 days quit, who has managed to post only 2/3's of the time (missing EIGHTEEN days' roll post), you have an awful lot to learn, junior.

You have a choice....either man up and start posting daily or take your sorry ass somewhere else. You are no Sultan.

I've posted roll at stop lights. On runways. On trains. From bed. On my deck drinking coffee. 595 days in a row. The only people (read this carefully) that cave after about day 40 are ones that don't post roll. Because roll takes the option off the table. If your name isn't in roll, then caving is an option. Caving isn't an option for me.

Don't let it be an option for you. 1 minute a day. 1 minute. C'mon man.

^^^^^^^^^

I'll second that motion. C'mon man!

[worktowin]

Day 42 - First off I appreciate those that are concerned about my quit and also my no posts on the weekends and vacation times. You are all probably right about this infrequency and how it has caused many to cave in the future. That being said, I think accountability is a big part of everyone's quit, but what is BIGGER is your internal change. I would imagine that the most successful quitters at KTC are not the one's that post a promise every day to quit for others to see, but those who have changed who they are in and out. If you don't know WHY you dipped to begin with then you can't address your true addiction and overcome your fears. Maybe some of you will post for the rest of your life, maybe a few after two years. There have been many who posted everyday and still failed. If all you had to do was post everyday and that equaled no nic, then fucking sign me up brother! My point is that the posts and accountability alone are not what allow you to stay quit from the nic bitch.

For me the changes over the last 42 days has been massive. My quit isn't based off of my fear of death, my family, or anyone for that matter. When I first started my quit it was based on my family and my fear of death, but my views are much different now. Dipping was just a quick fix that allowed me to ignore the bigger issues in my life. My quit is for ME!

Again my goal is not to piss people off or to prove that I am right. My goal is not to say that I'm better than everyone, look I don't have to post everyday. We are all different in how we tackle our addiction. KTC has helped me greatly and for that I'm thankful.

If the infrequent posts are that much of a distraction to my Group, I'm perfectly okay with doing this on my own. For those who are worried, STOP, I have no doubt in my quit! If allowed, you will see me infrequently keep posting larger and larger numbers!

FWIW, after not having a nanoparticle of nicotine in my system for 4+ years, I thought I was teflon to that shit. Nope. Took one false move and a false sense of security (hubris) to bring me right back into the shit. 9 years later, and look at my sorry ass still crawling out of that hole. I get your rationale - hell it's perfectly natural to draw that conclusion once you're feeling so secure. Don't fall into the trap, though. Nicotine + your brain = one seriously long con. Life long, in fact.

Raz,

Just PM'd you, but I want this out there where EVERYONE can see it. You've been given a GREAT DEAL of VERY INTELLIGENT advice here. Folks that know what the hell they're doing when it comes to quitting. For a man of 51 days quit, who has managed to post only 2/3's of the time (missing EIGHTEEN days' roll post), you have an awful lot to learn, junior.

You have a choice....either man up and start posting daily or take your sorry ass somewhere else. You are no Sultan.

I've posted roll at stop lights. On runways. On trains. From bed. On my deck drinking coffee. 595 days in a row. The only people (read this carefully) that cave after about day 40 are ones that don't post roll. Because roll takes the option off the table. If your name isn't in roll, then caving is an option. Caving isn't an option for me.

Don't let it be an option for you. 1 minute a day. 1 minute. C'mon man.

[CavMan83]

Day 42 - First off I appreciate those that are concerned about my quit and also my no posts on the weekends and vacation times. You are all probably right about this infrequency and how it has caused many to cave in the future. That being said, I think accountability is a big part of everyone's quit, but what is BIGGER is your internal change. I would imagine that the most successful quitters at KTC are not the one's that post a promise every day to quit for others to see, but those who have changed who they are in and out. If you don't know WHY you dipped to begin with then you can't address your true addiction and overcome your fears. Maybe some of you will post for the rest of your life, maybe a few after two years. There have been many who posted everyday and still failed. If all you had to do was post everyday and that equaled no nic, then fucking sign me up brother! My point is that the posts and accountability alone are not what allow you to stay quit from the nic bitch.

For me the changes over the last 42 days has been massive. My quit isn't based off of my fear of death, my family, or anyone for that matter. When I first started my quit it was based on my family and my fear of death, but my views are much different now. Dipping was just a quick fix that allowed me to ignore the bigger issues in my life. My quit is for ME!

Again my goal is not to piss people off or to prove that I am right. My goal is not to say that I'm better than everyone, look I don't have to post everyday. We are all different in how we tackle our addiction. KTC has helped me greatly and for that I'm thankful.

If the infrequent posts are that much of a distraction to my Group, I'm perfectly okay with doing this on my own. For those who are worried, STOP, I have no doubt in my quit! If allowed, you will see me infrequently keep posting larger and larger numbers!

FWIW, after not having a nanoparticle of nicotine in my system for 4+ years, I thought I was teflon to that shit. Nope. Took one false move and a false sense of security (hubris) to bring me right back into the shit. 9 years later, and look at my sorry ass still crawling out of that hole. I get your rationale - hell it's perfectly natural to draw that conclusion once you're feeling so secure. Don't fall into the trap, though. Nicotine + your brain = one seriously long con. Life long, in fact.

Raz,

Just PM'd you, but I want this out there where EVERYONE can see it. You've been given a GREAT DEAL of VERY INTELLIGENT advice here. Folks that know what the hell they're doing when it comes to quitting. For a man of 51 days quit, who has managed to post only 2/3's of the time (missing EIGHTEEN days' roll post), you have an awful lot to learn, junior.

You have a choice....either man up and start posting daily or take your sorry ass somewhere else. You are no Sultan.

[Tuco]

Day 42 - First off I appreciate those that are concerned about my quit and also my no posts on the weekends and vacation times. You are all probably right about this infrequency and how it has caused many to cave in the future. That being said, I think accountability is a big part of everyone's quit, but what is BIGGER is your internal change. I would imagine that the most successful quitters at KTC are not the one's that post a promise every day to quit for others to see, but those who have changed who they are in and out. If you don't know WHY you dipped to begin with then you can't address your true addiction and overcome your fears. Maybe some of you will post for the rest of your life, maybe a few after two years. There have been many who posted everyday and still failed. If all you had to do was post everyday and that equaled no nic, then fucking sign me up brother! My point is that the posts and accountability alone are not what allow you to stay quit from the nic bitch.

For me the changes over the last 42 days has been massive. My quit isn't based off of my fear of death, my family, or anyone for that matter. When I first started my quit it was based on my family and my fear of death, but my views are much different now. Dipping was just a quick fix that allowed me to ignore the bigger issues in my life. My quit is for ME!

Again my goal is not to piss people off or to prove that I am right. My goal is not to say that I'm better than everyone, look I don't have to post everyday. We are all different in how we tackle our addiction. KTC has helped me greatly and for that I'm thankful.

If the infrequent posts are that much of a distraction to my Group, I'm perfectly okay with doing this on my own. For those who are worried, STOP, I have no doubt in my quit! If allowed, you will see me infrequently keep posting larger and larger numbers!

FWIW, after not having a nanoparticle of nicotine in my system for 4+ years, I thought I was teflon to that shit. Nope. Took one false move and a false sense of security (hubris) to bring me right back into the shit. 9 years later, and look at my sorry ass still crawling out of that hole. I get your rationale - hell it's perfectly natural to draw that conclusion once you're feeling so secure. Don't fall into the trap, though. Nicotine + your brain = one seriously long con. Life long, in fact.

[30isEnuff]

Day 42 - First off I appreciate those that are concerned about my quit and also my no posts on the weekends and vacation times. You are all probably right about this infrequency and how it has caused many to cave in the future. That being said, I think accountability is a big part of everyone's quit, but what is BIGGER is your internal change. I would imagine that the most successful quitters at KTC are not the one's that post a promise every day to quit for others to see, but those who have changed who they are in and out. If you don't know WHY you dipped to begin with then you can't address your true addiction and overcome your fears. Maybe some of you will post for the rest of your life, maybe a few after two years. There have been many who posted everyday and still failed. If all you had to do was post everyday and that equaled no nic, then fucking sign me up brother! My point is that the posts and accountability alone are not what allow you to stay quit from the nic bitch.

For me the changes over the last 42 days has been massive. My quit isn't based off of my fear of death, my family, or anyone for that matter. When I first started my quit it was based on my family and my fear of death, but my views are much different now. Dipping was just a quick fix that allowed me to ignore the bigger issues in my life. My quit is for ME!

Again my goal is not to piss people off or to prove that I am right. My goal is not to say that I'm better than everyone, look I don't have to post everyday. We are all different in how we tackle our addiction. KTC has helped me greatly and for that I'm thankful.

If the infrequent posts are that much of a distraction to my Group, I'm perfectly okay with doing this on my own. For those who are worried, STOP, I have no doubt in my quit! If allowed, you will see me infrequently keep posting larger and larger numbers!

No No No Sir! You are trying to make yourself sound like a vet right now, and you clearly aren't! The price of admission here is to post roll! That is all man. The method works. I understand the internal change you mean. I had one myself and I knew I would never dip again. But it doesn't mean I don't need help! 318 days in today(100% poster) and I still get up, post roll in multiple groups, and get on with my day. I go back into the site not because I have to but because it always helps me. Yeah I still need to be reminded. Everyone who is still here does!

IT WILL PROVE A GRAVE MISTAKE FOR YOU NOT TO DO THE SAME THINGS AND CONTINUE FOR A LONG TIME COMING!!!!

A man who gives his word daily and honors it, simply does not and will not cave. This is irrefutable and absolute.

42 days and you have it all figured out, eh?

What a crock of shit. What you wrote is nothing more than a long winded excuse for not posting role.

Why are you even here? For a tad of accountability, when it doesn't inconvenience you?

I know why I dipped, and I know why I quit, I know I've changed as a person, but I also know that posting role makes me accountable to others who are fighting the same battle. I'm the total package bro. You're an excuse making bitch who is trying to talk your way out of being accountable.

Guys are taking time to check up on you yet you can't take a minute a day to post role? Not ony that you come back to them with a "I'm smarter than you" retort, like your king quit???

If I was one of the guys who took time to check up on your bitch ass, I be typing "fuck you" right about now, because you basically spit in my face.

But that's just me...

Special butterflies cave and fly away...truth...good luck Razzle dazzle.