It's about time!

[pab1964]

Day 24 here...

Interesting how the battle ground can change from day to day or week to week. My new battle ground? Fatigue. It's brutal. Nicotine is a stimulant and I never realized how much I relied on it for energy. I could seriously sleep for 16 hours/day without a problem right now. I'll be pretty happy when this phase ends.

......this is winning! Even though it may not feel like it, trust me. .....this is winning!

Hang in there brother! You will feel better than you have felt in years just takes time! Damn proud to be quit with you brother!

[Ginet]

Day 24 here...

Interesting how the battle ground can change from day to day or week to week. My new battle ground? Fatigue. It's brutal. Nicotine is a stimulant and I never realized how much I relied on it for energy. I could seriously sleep for 16 hours/day without a problem right now. I'll be pretty happy when this phase ends.

......this is winning! Even though it may not feel like it, trust me. .....this is winning!

[jpetmpls]

Day 24 here...

Interesting how the battle ground can change from day to day or week to week. My new battle ground? Fatigue. It's brutal. Nicotine is a stimulant and I never realized how much I relied on it for energy. I could seriously sleep for 16 hours/day without a problem right now. I'll be pretty happy when this phase ends.

[Grizzlyhasclaws]

So... It's late at night and kinda fucked up. But that's cool because I'm still quit and that won't change.

I think people use ktc in different ways. For some, constant active posts/interaction is essential and the need to put others down the same path is strong. But... I think there are others who gain strength by passively participating. I feel I'm a bit of a hybrid, but probably more of a passive participator.

With that being said, I've read everything I possibly could here and am extremely thankfull because I would not be at this point without the passed down knowledge.

My day to day job is one of leadership, roughly 100 employees all younger than myself. I love teaching them about saving for the future 401k's/Roth's/etc. I look forward to the point when I can that effect a new quitter.

That time will come--- you may already be helping new quitters who read what you write-- now and into the future. Plus, you're building a great quit yourself. Keep it up-- keep communicating, keep building your network for support and accountablity. Don't let the "passive" style be a copout excuse. You have to give it all, this is your one quit.

You write well, keep that up, and be sure you get pleny of numbers. PM me if you want mine. Nice work so far man!

I just read your thread and it helped me. Keep it up. This place is all about helping others. Nice quit you got going on. No excuses for failure. It's not an option. Never again for any reason.

[brettlees]

So... It's late at night and kinda fucked up. But that's cool because I'm still quit and that won't change.

I think people use ktc in different ways. For some, constant active posts/interaction is essential and the need to put others down the same path is strong. But... I think there are others who gain strength by passively participating. I feel I'm a bit of a hybrid, but probably more of a passive participator.

With that being said, I've read everything I possibly could here and am extremely thankfull because I would not be at this point without the passed down knowledge.

My day to day job is one of leadership, roughly 100 employees all younger than myself. I love teaching them about saving for the future 401k's/Roth's/etc. I look forward to the point when I can that effect a new quitter.

That time will come--- you may already be helping new quitters who read what you write-- now and into the future. Plus, you're building a great quit yourself. Keep it up-- keep communicating, keep building your network for support and accountablity. Don't let the "passive" style be a copout excuse. You have to give it all, this is your one quit.

You write well, keep that up, and be sure you get pleny of numbers. PM me if you want mine. Nice work so far man!

[jpetmpls]

So... It's late at night and kinda fucked up. But that's cool because I'm still quit and that won't change.

I think people use ktc in different ways. For some, constant active posts/interaction is essential and the need to put others down the same path is strong. But... I think there are others who gain strength by passively participating. I feel I'm a bit of a hybrid, but probably more of a passive participator.

With that being said, I've read everything I possibly could here and am extremely thankfull because I would not be at this point without the passed down knowledge.

My day to day job is one of leadership, roughly 100 employees all younger than myself. I love teaching them about saving for the future 401k's/Roth's/etc. I look forward to the point when I can that effect a new quitter.

[Derk40]

3. Went to a Wild game without having a kodiak

Don't know if I could have done that. I used to have season tickets to the wild and that was dip central for me. I can barely make it through watching on TV let alone going to a game. Thats some Badass quit right there. Who did they play at the game you were at?

Columbus on Monday night. Shitty game. Yeah, I'm still a STH. Suffice to say, I was constantly snacking the whole way through.

Welcome and welcome to the endurance thread as well.

You will learn to live life on life's terms. So, so many firsts. You will find that you love the freedom! Well done. Let me know if you need any help.

Amen, my friend. Looking forward to them!

Nice job brother. Keep at it today.

[jpetmpls]

3. Went to a Wild game without having a kodiak

Don't know if I could have done that. I used to have season tickets to the wild and that was dip central for me. I can barely make it through watching on TV let alone going to a game. Thats some Badass quit right there. Who did they play at the game you were at?

Columbus on Monday night. Shitty game. Yeah, I'm still a STH. Suffice to say, I was constantly snacking the whole way through.

Welcome and welcome to the endurance thread as well.

You will learn to live life on life's terms. So, so many firsts. You will find that you love the freedom! Well done. Let me know if you need any help.

Amen, my friend. Looking forward to them!

[Scowick65]

3. Went to a Wild game without having a kodiak

Don't know if I could have done that. I used to have season tickets to the wild and that was dip central for me. I can barely make it through watching on TV let alone going to a game. Thats some Badass quit right there. Who did they play at the game you were at?

Columbus on Monday night. Shitty game. Yeah, I'm still a STH. Suffice to say, I was constantly snacking the whole way through.

Welcome and welcome to the endurance thread as well.

You will learn to live life on life's terms. So, so many firsts. You will find that you love the freedom! Well done. Let me know if you need any help.

[jpetmpls]

3. Went to a Wild game without having a kodiak

Don't know if I could have done that. I used to have season tickets to the wild and that was dip central for me. I can barely make it through watching on TV let alone going to a game. Thats some Badass quit right there. Who did they play at the game you were at?

Columbus on Monday night. Shitty game. Yeah, I'm still a STH. Suffice to say, I was constantly snacking the whole way through.

[Harbinger17]

3. Went to a Wild game without having a kodiak

Don't know if I could have done that. I used to have season tickets to the wild and that was dip central for me. I can barely make it through watching on TV let alone going to a game. Thats some Badass quit right there. Who did they play at the game you were at?

[jpetmpls]

Day 10... double digits!

If you would've told me 11 days ago I'd be here and feeling this good, there's no way I would've believed you. I try to explain the first 3 days to some people, but they just don't get it. It was honestly one of the strangest trips I've ever been on. Hindsight being 20/20, I should've taken 3 days off of work or started on a weekend. I was pretty worthless and really don't remember actually accomplishing anything. Other than NOT using any nicotine! Haha.

Seriously though, went through a few firsts this week which I haven't seen in 20+ years:
1. Morning shower without a kodiak
2. Post workout without kodiak
3. Went to a Wild game without having a kodiak
4. Pre/post dinner cocktail without a kodiak

Certainly there were others along the road, but those 4 really stand out. Definitely my biggest trigger situations, but certainly manageable. Despite my addiction, these are habitual craves that I know will weaken over time. I'm beginning to take my life back and the empowerment is indescribable. I do things when and how I want to vs. working around my addiction need. What a change in approach to life.

I appreciate the immediate support from seasoned vets to people just like me as soon as I posted. As my quit grows stronger, I look forward to helping others in the same spirit.

Thank you.

[Rawls]

Your a stud for quiting....
Your a stud for figuring out roll in April.
Be a stud in helping those on the poison.
I quit with you today.

[hobo924]

I wasn't really living in the moment. I've had a few social events this last week and the whole experience was different. Before, I would be focused on hiding my chew or planning how I was gonna sneak my next one and the conversations I had were really just distractions to that goal.

I couldn't agree more with this statement. Keep it up jpet, every damn day.

[pab1964]

100% agree with the social settings, it was always a mad rush to find a corner or "cool person" to hang with while I dipped. Not any more, and never again!

Right? So effing stupid when you think about it. A college buddy of mine used to say, "Life... the shit that happens in between cigarettes". Never dawned on me until now what the REAL meaning was behind that!

That is an incredibly powerful quote.

Hang in there my friend you're doing great! I'm having some real rage issues right now want to stomp a mud hole in anybody that looks wrong way! I'm dealing with it just walking away! Remember this nic bitch doesn't care how old or long you've been dipping you crack the door she's coming in! Proud to be quit with you my brother!