My strongest quit, my final quit

[Thumblewort]

1,000 days of greatness here! Congratulations Nik! This is where peace sets in! It is an honor to quit with you today. Celebrate this huge win - only the toughest earn a comma!

The only people that fail after 1,000 days are the ones that leave KTC! See you on roll tomorrow!

Congrats on 1,000 days quit!

Gratz man! Don't ever stop posting roll, too many 1000+ folks sluffing off lately.

[ChickDip]

1,000 days of greatness here! Congratulations Nik! This is where peace sets in! It is an honor to quit with you today. Celebrate this huge win - only the toughest earn a comma!

The only people that fail after 1,000 days are the ones that leave KTC! See you on roll tomorrow!

Congrats on 1,000 days quit!

[worktowin]

1,000 days of greatness here! Congratulations Nik! This is where peace sets in! It is an honor to quit with you today. Celebrate this huge win - only the toughest earn a comma!

The only people that fail after 1,000 days are the ones that leave KTC! See you on roll tomorrow!

[lighty7]

Damn proud to quit with you TTM! by smoking it i assume we're referring to ribs. Mmmmm. Ribs... 'trac1' 'm1'

Yes sir - congrats True. You are a badass quitter.

Speaking of smokers, yesterday I bought Apple wood chunks, Cherry wood chunks and Hickory chunks for my BGE.

That smoker will be getting a workout this summer too. Here's to grilling without dipping - IT IS POSSIBLE.....

[Thumblewort]

I started chewing in my early 20s, about 17 years ago. It was just a joke - I had always been very anti-tobacco. Friends and I were at the beach, we threw in a dip to goof off and it was awful. We all laughed. A few weeks later, my friend and I were bored before work and looking to kill time. We happened to be driving by a gas station and the rest is history - for some reason, we thought it was funny. Still can't believe it happened. Since that night at the beach, four of us have been chewing. We all agree it's the biggest regret of our lives. I'm the first one to quit.

I'm completely ashamed of this addiction and the way I've handled it. It has impacted relationships with women and family members... and they have no idea why. I'm a secret chewer. Nobody knows except a few friends and I never admitted to myself that this is an addiction until recent years. The mind's ability and willingness to fool itself is astounding. I would sneak chew every chance I got. All day, every day. Sneaking out of the house on "errands". Working late at night in the office by myself -- told myself I was doing it to get ahead --- we all know why I really worked late. Saturday/Sunday mornings come and I finally get time with the family but I'm cranky as shit because I'm in withdrawal. I lash out and blame others for causing it. Fucking shameful. Sneaking my s'toons, hiding tins, chewing gum whenever I get home, hiding, sneaking, hiding, sneaking - lying.

I started posting roll on the day I quit, May 19, 2014 - 5 days ago. This is my strongest quit ever and it's all thanks to KTC. Posting roll and reading this website is very empowering. Here are a few things that have helped so far to make this my my final quit - posting roll, reading the hell out of the KTC website, DRASTICALLY REDUCING CAFFEINE (now only drinking a very small amount of coffee or drinking decaf, drinking white tea), being more aware of alcohol trigger, keeping a bag of carrots to chew on at work (helps my stomach), exercising, drinking baking soda mix (helps my stomach), drinking pure cranberry juice (helps my stomach), eating a shit ton of vegetables (supposedly relieves cravings). Basically, everything I can do to stay calm and reduce acidity in my stomach/body. I'm throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, at this quit. The following website has some nice tactics for coping with cravings, too --- http://whyquit.com/pr/111605.html
[[[****Seriously, the caffeine thing has destroyed many attempts to quit. I'm not smart enough to explain how it works. Google it if something that impacts you but basically caffeine doubles in your bloodstream when you quit tobacco. Your body used to metabolize it twice as quickly due to the tobacco but not anymore. That's why caffeine gets you so jacked and stressed while quitting - then when you crash, you think you need a dip.]]]

It's day five and I feel incredible. It's been years since I've felt this confident. FREEDOM, as Lighty says. About half of the fog has lifted. My stomach is generally good but still slowly knots up on me until I realize it's all clenched tight. Not very productive at work. It feels like my eyes see more color and light than they did six days ago - I can't explain that phenomenon any better than that... like the world just became high def.

Let me tell you - five days feels incredible, but I won't get overconfident. I know there is a long way to go. Five days is nothing in the big picture... but it means a lifetime to me right now.

365 days Truetomyself! Here is a little look back at where you were a year ago. You have come a long way, and even more greatness is ahead. Congratulations on a big milestone!

I hope a couple of the new guys that posted an intro yesterday and didn't post toll read this intro. You understand the value of brotherhood and accountability, and you have improved every facet of your life by quitting nicotine. Quit with you today!

True - Congrats on a year and proud to call you an August quit bro! Keep on smoking it.

Boom !!!

A year ain't no joke True!

[basshaug]

Damn proud to quit with you TTM! by smoking it i assume we're referring to ribs. Mmmmm. Ribs... 'trac1' 'm1'

[cbird65]

I started chewing in my early 20s, about 17 years ago. It was just a joke - I had always been very anti-tobacco. Friends and I were at the beach, we threw in a dip to goof off and it was awful. We all laughed. A few weeks later, my friend and I were bored before work and looking to kill time. We happened to be driving by a gas station and the rest is history - for some reason, we thought it was funny. Still can't believe it happened. Since that night at the beach, four of us have been chewing. We all agree it's the biggest regret of our lives. I'm the first one to quit.

I'm completely ashamed of this addiction and the way I've handled it. It has impacted relationships with women and family members... and they have no idea why. I'm a secret chewer. Nobody knows except a few friends and I never admitted to myself that this is an addiction until recent years. The mind's ability and willingness to fool itself is astounding. I would sneak chew every chance I got. All day, every day. Sneaking out of the house on "errands". Working late at night in the office by myself -- told myself I was doing it to get ahead --- we all know why I really worked late. Saturday/Sunday mornings come and I finally get time with the family but I'm cranky as shit because I'm in withdrawal. I lash out and blame others for causing it. Fucking shameful. Sneaking my s'toons, hiding tins, chewing gum whenever I get home, hiding, sneaking, hiding, sneaking - lying.

I started posting roll on the day I quit, May 19, 2014 - 5 days ago. This is my strongest quit ever and it's all thanks to KTC. Posting roll and reading this website is very empowering. Here are a few things that have helped so far to make this my my final quit - posting roll, reading the hell out of the KTC website, DRASTICALLY REDUCING CAFFEINE (now only drinking a very small amount of coffee or drinking decaf, drinking white tea), being more aware of alcohol trigger, keeping a bag of carrots to chew on at work (helps my stomach), exercising, drinking baking soda mix (helps my stomach), drinking pure cranberry juice (helps my stomach), eating a shit ton of vegetables (supposedly relieves cravings). Basically, everything I can do to stay calm and reduce acidity in my stomach/body. I'm throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, at this quit. The following website has some nice tactics for coping with cravings, too --- http://whyquit.com/pr/111605.html
[[[****Seriously, the caffeine thing has destroyed many attempts to quit. I'm not smart enough to explain how it works. Google it if something that impacts you but basically caffeine doubles in your bloodstream when you quit tobacco. Your body used to metabolize it twice as quickly due to the tobacco but not anymore. That's why caffeine gets you so jacked and stressed while quitting - then when you crash, you think you need a dip.]]]

It's day five and I feel incredible. It's been years since I've felt this confident. FREEDOM, as Lighty says. About half of the fog has lifted. My stomach is generally good but still slowly knots up on me until I realize it's all clenched tight. Not very productive at work. It feels like my eyes see more color and light than they did six days ago - I can't explain that phenomenon any better than that... like the world just became high def.

Let me tell you - five days feels incredible, but I won't get overconfident. I know there is a long way to go. Five days is nothing in the big picture... but it means a lifetime to me right now.

365 days Truetomyself! Here is a little look back at where you were a year ago. You have come a long way, and even more greatness is ahead. Congratulations on a big milestone!

I hope a couple of the new guys that posted an intro yesterday and didn't post toll read this intro. You understand the value of brotherhood and accountability, and you have improved every facet of your life by quitting nicotine. Quit with you today!

True - Congrats on a year and proud to call you an August quit bro! Keep on smoking it.

Boom !!!

[Done4Me]

I started chewing in my early 20s, about 17 years ago. It was just a joke - I had always been very anti-tobacco. Friends and I were at the beach, we threw in a dip to goof off and it was awful. We all laughed. A few weeks later, my friend and I were bored before work and looking to kill time. We happened to be driving by a gas station and the rest is history - for some reason, we thought it was funny. Still can't believe it happened. Since that night at the beach, four of us have been chewing. We all agree it's the biggest regret of our lives. I'm the first one to quit.

I'm completely ashamed of this addiction and the way I've handled it. It has impacted relationships with women and family members... and they have no idea why. I'm a secret chewer. Nobody knows except a few friends and I never admitted to myself that this is an addiction until recent years. The mind's ability and willingness to fool itself is astounding. I would sneak chew every chance I got. All day, every day. Sneaking out of the house on "errands". Working late at night in the office by myself -- told myself I was doing it to get ahead --- we all know why I really worked late. Saturday/Sunday mornings come and I finally get time with the family but I'm cranky as shit because I'm in withdrawal. I lash out and blame others for causing it. Fucking shameful. Sneaking my s'toons, hiding tins, chewing gum whenever I get home, hiding, sneaking, hiding, sneaking - lying.

I started posting roll on the day I quit, May 19, 2014 - 5 days ago. This is my strongest quit ever and it's all thanks to KTC. Posting roll and reading this website is very empowering. Here are a few things that have helped so far to make this my my final quit - posting roll, reading the hell out of the KTC website, DRASTICALLY REDUCING CAFFEINE (now only drinking a very small amount of coffee or drinking decaf, drinking white tea), being more aware of alcohol trigger, keeping a bag of carrots to chew on at work (helps my stomach), exercising, drinking baking soda mix (helps my stomach), drinking pure cranberry juice (helps my stomach), eating a shit ton of vegetables (supposedly relieves cravings). Basically, everything I can do to stay calm and reduce acidity in my stomach/body. I'm throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, at this quit. The following website has some nice tactics for coping with cravings, too --- http://whyquit.com/pr/111605.html
[[[****Seriously, the caffeine thing has destroyed many attempts to quit. I'm not smart enough to explain how it works. Google it if something that impacts you but basically caffeine doubles in your bloodstream when you quit tobacco. Your body used to metabolize it twice as quickly due to the tobacco but not anymore. That's why caffeine gets you so jacked and stressed while quitting - then when you crash, you think you need a dip.]]]

It's day five and I feel incredible. It's been years since I've felt this confident. FREEDOM, as Lighty says. About half of the fog has lifted. My stomach is generally good but still slowly knots up on me until I realize it's all clenched tight. Not very productive at work. It feels like my eyes see more color and light than they did six days ago - I can't explain that phenomenon any better than that... like the world just became high def.

Let me tell you - five days feels incredible, but I won't get overconfident. I know there is a long way to go. Five days is nothing in the big picture... but it means a lifetime to me right now.

365 days Truetomyself! Here is a little look back at where you were a year ago. You have come a long way, and even more greatness is ahead. Congratulations on a big milestone!

I hope a couple of the new guys that posted an intro yesterday and didn't post toll read this intro. You understand the value of brotherhood and accountability, and you have improved every facet of your life by quitting nicotine. Quit with you today!

True - Congrats on a year and proud to call you an August quit bro! Keep on smoking it.

[worktowin]

I started chewing in my early 20s, about 17 years ago. It was just a joke - I had always been very anti-tobacco. Friends and I were at the beach, we threw in a dip to goof off and it was awful. We all laughed. A few weeks later, my friend and I were bored before work and looking to kill time. We happened to be driving by a gas station and the rest is history - for some reason, we thought it was funny. Still can't believe it happened. Since that night at the beach, four of us have been chewing. We all agree it's the biggest regret of our lives. I'm the first one to quit.

I'm completely ashamed of this addiction and the way I've handled it. It has impacted relationships with women and family members... and they have no idea why. I'm a secret chewer. Nobody knows except a few friends and I never admitted to myself that this is an addiction until recent years. The mind's ability and willingness to fool itself is astounding. I would sneak chew every chance I got. All day, every day. Sneaking out of the house on "errands". Working late at night in the office by myself -- told myself I was doing it to get ahead --- we all know why I really worked late. Saturday/Sunday mornings come and I finally get time with the family but I'm cranky as shit because I'm in withdrawal. I lash out and blame others for causing it. Fucking shameful. Sneaking my s'toons, hiding tins, chewing gum whenever I get home, hiding, sneaking, hiding, sneaking - lying.

I started posting roll on the day I quit, May 19, 2014 - 5 days ago. This is my strongest quit ever and it's all thanks to KTC. Posting roll and reading this website is very empowering. Here are a few things that have helped so far to make this my my final quit - posting roll, reading the hell out of the KTC website, DRASTICALLY REDUCING CAFFEINE (now only drinking a very small amount of coffee or drinking decaf, drinking white tea), being more aware of alcohol trigger, keeping a bag of carrots to chew on at work (helps my stomach), exercising, drinking baking soda mix (helps my stomach), drinking pure cranberry juice (helps my stomach), eating a shit ton of vegetables (supposedly relieves cravings). Basically, everything I can do to stay calm and reduce acidity in my stomach/body. I'm throwing everything, including the kitchen sink, at this quit. The following website has some nice tactics for coping with cravings, too --- http://whyquit.com/pr/111605.html
[[[****Seriously, the caffeine thing has destroyed many attempts to quit. I'm not smart enough to explain how it works. Google it if something that impacts you but basically caffeine doubles in your bloodstream when you quit tobacco. Your body used to metabolize it twice as quickly due to the tobacco but not anymore. That's why caffeine gets you so jacked and stressed while quitting - then when you crash, you think you need a dip.]]]

It's day five and I feel incredible. It's been years since I've felt this confident. FREEDOM, as Lighty says. About half of the fog has lifted. My stomach is generally good but still slowly knots up on me until I realize it's all clenched tight. Not very productive at work. It feels like my eyes see more color and light than they did six days ago - I can't explain that phenomenon any better than that... like the world just became high def.

Let me tell you - five days feels incredible, but I won't get overconfident. I know there is a long way to go. Five days is nothing in the big picture... but it means a lifetime to me right now.

365 days Truetomyself! Here is a little look back at where you were a year ago. You have come a long way, and even more greatness is ahead. Congratulations on a big milestone!

I hope a couple of the new guys that posted an intro yesterday and didn't post toll read this intro. You understand the value of brotherhood and accountability, and you have improved every facet of your life by quitting nicotine. Quit with you today!

[worktowin]

TTM - sorry that I'm a few days late.... But congrats in floor 2! Each floor gets better, and the climb easier! Enjoy the freedom you've fought to earn and thanks for all that you do to support others!

[worktowin]

Helluva Speech TTM...Well done!

Read it here.

Agreed. Well done. It keeps getting better....

[schaef418]

Helluva Speech TTM...Well done!

Read it here.

[cbird65]

Another example of owning it and paying it forward 'oh yeah'
Good to meet up w you.
There's a bunch of Austin cats that need to get plugged in so round em up

[Its_Got2Happen]

I've been dying to tell my friends back in my hometown that I quit but wanted to wait until I had something substantial to show. You see, I've "quit" before. You know the story.

A few of them still chew and I hope they'll quit too. When they're ready, they'll ask me about KTC and I'll tell them all about it.

I want to remember this day so I'm putting the email in my intro. Sorry about a few of the inside jokes - they might not make sense to you.

Note: Our group of friends lost two very close friends in the last 100 days.
---

Hey fellas,

It's been a bad year for us and I'm sorry I wasn't able to physically be with you. To tell you the truth, it's been hard being down here because I want to be there to support you.

I have a tiny piece of good news that makes me damn proud.

It's a major milestone for me and one of the hardest things I've ever done. I quit the chawster 100 days ago.

Why quit? Health risks. It's disgusting. Sneaking around. I could go on and on. It started out as a joke but I was completely addicted to nicotine. For about 17 years (!!!), I was a slave. Of course, it's all my fault. As much as I may have seemed to enjoy chaw, I hated it.

Most (I think all of us) of us have had cancer in our immediate families. ALL of us just lost a dear friend to cancer. My mom is currently overcoming her third case of cancer. John's dad recently got over it. Greg had cancer in his face and he didn't even put this stupid crap in his lip.

Some people get cancer because of genetics, their environment or unexplained reasons. It's unfair. Others, like me, have a choice of whether they'll get cancer (in this case, anyway). I've known this rationale for a long time so why am I quitting now? In recent years, I've had my mom, Otto, John's dad and Greg's face at the forefront of my thoughts. Ever time I get a canker sore, swollen gums or a scratch in my mouth, I panicked, wondering "Is this finally my cancer? Will I survive? How will I talk to my wife and daughter with half of a face?" To be completely honest, when we lost Mike, I decided I needed to make a change. He died 99 days ago. I quit when we found out he would be going to hospice the following day. His loss changed me forever.

The day I quit, I got active on an online forum support group called KillTheCan.org - never thought I would/could do something like that but I was desperate to quit and stay quit. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Me and my "quit brothers" on the website hold each other accountable every damn day via the forum, text and email.

On Kill The Can, someone who has been quit for 100 days joins the Hall of Fame. Today, I join the Hall of Fame. It's just the beginning. Ask any ex-smoker or alcoholic and they'll tell you it's a lifelong addiction. I've quit for 100 days and longer in the past, but I was constantly on the edge of failing and I even "cheated" a few times. In other words, I wasn't actually quit. This time is much different. For about the last 60/70 days, I've had complete control over this quit, thanks to the support group. Before that, it was horrible and the withdrawal was physically painful. Constantly sick stomach. No sleep. Headaches. Super emotional. Anxiety. Etc...

I don't have to send this email to you as part of some ten-step Scott Baio addiction recovery program. This is a really important day for me and I wanted to share it with you guys. The next time you see me, I won't have a Bronco Nagurski or a Bunk Bed in my cheek. I'll just have a cheeky smile.

Now, when Charo kisses me, I'll only have beer breath.

I used to think that I enjoyed chewing with my friends. The truth is that I simply love being with my friends. Chaw didn't enhance those times together at all, though I thought it did.

Sorry if this long ass email comes off as self-important or selfish or inconsiderate.
Thanks for listening. I can't wait to see you all again.

I really liked reading that and I'm sure your friends will too. Congrats on your freedom brother. Its really awesome isn't it?

Good shit right here TTM. Congratulations on the milestone. As you know, this is not a finish line. In fact it is just the starting point of a life long journey.

Ryan

[Minny]

I've been dying to tell my friends back in my hometown that I quit but wanted to wait until I had something substantial to show. You see, I've "quit" before. You know the story.

A few of them still chew and I hope they'll quit too. When they're ready, they'll ask me about KTC and I'll tell them all about it.

I want to remember this day so I'm putting the email in my intro. Sorry about a few of the inside jokes - they might not make sense to you.

Note: Our group of friends lost two very close friends in the last 100 days.
---

Hey fellas,

It's been a bad year for us and I'm sorry I wasn't able to physically be with you. To tell you the truth, it's been hard being down here because I want to be there to support you.

I have a tiny piece of good news that makes me damn proud.

It's a major milestone for me and one of the hardest things I've ever done. I quit the chawster 100 days ago.

Why quit? Health risks. It's disgusting. Sneaking around. I could go on and on. It started out as a joke but I was completely addicted to nicotine. For about 17 years (!!!), I was a slave. Of course, it's all my fault. As much as I may have seemed to enjoy chaw, I hated it.

Most (I think all of us) of us have had cancer in our immediate families. ALL of us just lost a dear friend to cancer. My mom is currently overcoming her third case of cancer. John's dad recently got over it. Greg had cancer in his face and he didn't even put this stupid crap in his lip.

Some people get cancer because of genetics, their environment or unexplained reasons. It's unfair. Others, like me, have a choice of whether they'll get cancer (in this case, anyway). I've known this rationale for a long time so why am I quitting now? In recent years, I've had my mom, Otto, John's dad and Greg's face at the forefront of my thoughts. Ever time I get a canker sore, swollen gums or a scratch in my mouth, I panicked, wondering "Is this finally my cancer? Will I survive? How will I talk to my wife and daughter with half of a face?" To be completely honest, when we lost Mike, I decided I needed to make a change. He died 99 days ago. I quit when we found out he would be going to hospice the following day. His loss changed me forever.

The day I quit, I got active on an online forum support group called KillTheCan.org - never thought I would/could do something like that but I was desperate to quit and stay quit. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. Me and my "quit brothers" on the website hold each other accountable every damn day via the forum, text and email.

On Kill The Can, someone who has been quit for 100 days joins the Hall of Fame. Today, I join the Hall of Fame. It's just the beginning. Ask any ex-smoker or alcoholic and they'll tell you it's a lifelong addiction. I've quit for 100 days and longer in the past, but I was constantly on the edge of failing and I even "cheated" a few times. In other words, I wasn't actually quit. This time is much different. For about the last 60/70 days, I've had complete control over this quit, thanks to the support group. Before that, it was horrible and the withdrawal was physically painful. Constantly sick stomach. No sleep. Headaches. Super emotional. Anxiety. Etc...

I don't have to send this email to you as part of some ten-step Scott Baio addiction recovery program. This is a really important day for me and I wanted to share it with you guys. The next time you see me, I won't have a Bronco Nagurski or a Bunk Bed in my cheek. I'll just have a cheeky smile.

Now, when Charo kisses me, I'll only have beer breath.

I used to think that I enjoyed chewing with my friends. The truth is that I simply love being with my friends. Chaw didn't enhance those times together at all, though I thought it did.

Sorry if this long ass email comes off as self-important or selfish or inconsiderate.
Thanks for listening. I can't wait to see you all again.

I really liked reading that and I'm sure your friends will too. Congrats on your freedom brother. Its really awesome isn't it?

Thanks for sharing, bud. Good stuff.