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Offline ninereasons

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2011, 01:21:00 AM »
David, I respect you for coming clean about this important piece of history.

It's still a shocking bit of news, and you would be wise to brace yourself for some serious outrage from these Extreme Quitters.

Stay quit.
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Offline IUman

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2011, 12:03:00 AM »
I have something I want to get off my chest. It has been bothering me since I signed on to Kill the Can. I was a member of 2010 June's Hall of Fame on the QSSN. After I made it to my 100 days, I decided I didn't need to be on there anymore so I quit posting roll. Within a month of 100 days I took my first dip (cave) at my 10 year high school reunion. I didn't think it would be a problem, boy was I wrong. The next day I bought a can thinking it would be just one can. A year later and probably a 100 or so cans here I am.
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Offline Nolaq

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #16 on: August 14, 2011, 09:18:00 PM »
For about my first 200 days I used Hooch Spitfire like it was my job.

Honestly, one day, I just forgot to pack one. Then I forgot to pack one again, and again, and all of a sudden, I didn't use it any more.

I put one in the other day just cuz I felt like it. Left it in for like 10 minutes and had to get it out.

The debate rages on. Some guys say it's too much like the real stuff. I say, as long as there is no nicotine in it, I don't care if you start sucking dicks...as long as you keep the worm shit outta yer face.

...and if you start sucking dicks....PM me... :blink:
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Offline IUman

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #15 on: August 14, 2011, 08:04:00 PM »
Thanks for the feedback. I have a can of Smokey Mountain Classic and it taste like shit. It will be just enough to get me through the fog. I'll think of it as my fog lights.
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Offline jimmykeeper

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2011, 06:47:00 PM »
I dip fake. Not as much as real dip, but I like it and pack an herbal when I feel like it. It is how I quit, it's up to you to decide how nicotine will not enter your system today.
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Offline parry8587

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2011, 05:15:00 PM »
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What do all think about using alternatives like Smokey Mountain Chew? I've used them in the past. I think I might need something to get me through these first few days.
Fake stuff is awesome when you get a strong crave. However, it is easy to replace your old habit with the fake stuff, which I personally felt kinda shitty about. For a while, I found myself always putting in a fake dip. As of right now, Im out of it, which is not very good if a big crave were to sneak up...but still not sure if I'll buy more or not. At your stage of quit though, it is probably worth the investment. Really helps early on or if you do a little drinking.
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Offline LLCope

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2011, 05:04:00 PM »
I have not use any fake stuff at all. However, I think it can help early in the quit. Whatever keeps nicotine out of your system--do it.

You got this!!!
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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2011, 04:01:00 PM »
What do all think about using alternatives like Smokey Mountain Chew? I've used them in the past. I think I might need something to get me through these first few days.
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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2011, 03:02:00 PM »
Second day was a breeze, a little foggy though. Only gained 6 pounds in two days and my tongue is raw from all the sunflower seeds. 60+ hours and still no pinch.
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Offline dchogs

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2011, 07:26:00 AM »
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Well the first 24 hours of quit were fun. Did fine on my morning drive. Took a nap after lunch and was still doing great. The nic bitch tried to get in bed with me because I woke up with a bad craving. So I packed up the kid and we bought some seeds.

Did anyone else experience a freshman 30 when they quit? I seem to have replace my nicotine craving with food.
gaining wait is very, very common. you're simply satisfying your oral fixation with food instead of poison. seems like an okay trade.

you can always drop weight, so just focus on doing whatever you have to do to keep that shit out of your piehole.

a lot of people find that exercise helps fight cravings. i know it knocks the shit out of my cravings for hours, even when i was in the single digits. keep fighting the good fight, IU.

thanks for your service to the community...
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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2011, 12:58:00 AM »
Well the first 24 hours of quit were fun. Did fine on my morning drive. Took a nap after lunch and was still doing great. The nic bitch tried to get in bed with me because I woke up with a bad craving. So I packed up the kid and we bought some seeds.

Did anyone else experience a freshman 30 when they quit? I seem to have replace my nicotine craving with food.
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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #7 on: August 12, 2011, 09:24:00 AM »
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Hey my name is David and I had a serious addiction. I turn 30 Aug. 12 and I am turning over a new leaf. My life is dangerous enough being a firefighter. I don't need to throw in anymore life shortening contributors into the mix. I love my wife, my son and myself. That is why I am pledging to whoever. I, David, will not use tobacco ever again and if this pledge is broken, I will be a disappointment and a failure to all of you here on Kill The Can, my wife, my son and myself. And you all have permission to kick my butt. Luckily, I have taken my last pinch.
Welcome to the madness...

Once you get your bearings and figure out posting roll, come on over to The Fire Station where you'll meet fellow public safety folks. I'll be looking for you in November so post up. Don't let anything keep you from making your promise every day...it's that important. Glad to have you onboard and glad to be quit with you today! 'archer'
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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #6 on: August 12, 2011, 09:11:00 AM »
Welcome IUman, you're in the right place. These next couple days are going to be tough as hell, commonly known as "the suck." But you WILL man up, embrace the suck, and gut through it. I'm quit with you today. Let's do this.
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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #5 on: August 12, 2011, 08:57:00 AM »
Welcome David – chunk says it best below: we don’t ask anyone here to quit forever, so you don’t have to bother promising to quit forever. Just post your name and promise that for today you will not use nicotine. I don’t know if I can quit forever but I do know that I can make it until bedtime tonight without having a dip. Few things:

1)   Read everything on this site, HOF speeches, words of wisdom, everything on the home page. Everything. All day.
2)   Use live chat. If nobody is in there and youÂ’re having a tough time, or if youÂ’re just having a tough time, PM people that replied to this thread. Or just chose random vets with a lot of time. Lots of PMÂ’s go straight to peopleÂ’s phones and youÂ’ll have support lickety split.
3)   Speaking of phones, get some numbers
4)   This should be number 1: post roll, every day first thing. Keep your word for the day. Because yes, if you break your word here you will get your ass kicked.

Proud to be quit with you today!

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Re: Last Pinch Pledge
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2011, 02:19:00 AM »
Hi David,

Thanks for your service to your community as a firefighter. Now do a service to yourself and keep your word that you will not use nicotine ... just for today. You can deal with tomorrow when it gets here. Stay strong, brother.
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