Finally doing this, its time

[tarpon17]

Nice work Ben!

[Ron_Cross]

MN_Ben - The Killer Express has now stopped in Zimmerman, MN to pick up this Hastings native. Other than being another badass to make it to the HoF, his day job is to supervise a team of software dudes that write software for retirement account record keeping. He began dipping at 26 years old and his poison of choice was Copenhagen Wintergreen. MN_Ben is bringing some Venison Sticks fresh out of the smoker for everyone to enjoy. In the event of an accident, we are to contact his wife. When asked about celebrating, MN_Ben said that he already told his wife that is steak and (fill in the blank) day. (Ron still hasnÂ’t recovered from the British Virgin Islands stop, so let your minds wander where they may...lol) This quitter is indeed signing up for 200 days.

MN_BenÂ’s declined any words of wisdom other than to say that the January Nic Killers donÂ’t need any words of wisdom from him because theyÂ’re walking the path...now just need to guard their quits. His favorite movie is Tombstone and his favorite movie quote is from The Matrix when Morpheus says: There is a difference between knowing the path, and walking the path. MN_Ben enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. His favorite avatar...is his own. He is most afraid of Evil Won getting on his ass. He finds inspiration in quitters that came before him and are here everyday paying it forward. (Sure sounds like someone took a sip of that tasty KTC-Kool Aid!) MN_Ben accredits being in the chat room and those badass quitters who lurk in the chat room helping him with his quit. Welcome aboard, MN_Ben, you have earned your spot among the HoF and on the Killer Express!!

[MN_Ben]

dammit.. I was trying to upload a pic but it isn't working

[MN_Ben]

Thanks guys... And Ginet :D

I'm not going anywhere.. I like it here, I like my friends here, I like everything about this place, I plan on sticking around

[Sh4string]

Congrats buddy....I'll join you soon on the trip to the second floor!

[Scowick65]

Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already

Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!

Congrats. I think you know that day 100 is not some magical cure day, but just in case, you're still an addict and I hope you stick around to keep paying it forward. This KTC thing works. Stick with it.

Well done, my friend.

Nice job Ben!

[Minny]

Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already

Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!

Congrats. I think you know that day 100 is not some magical cure day, but just in case, you're still an addict and I hope you stick around to keep paying it forward. This KTC thing works. Stick with it.

Well done, my friend.

[Evil_Won]

Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already

Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!

Congrats. I think you know that day 100 is not some magical cure day, but just in case, you're still an addict and I hope you stick around to keep paying it forward. This KTC thing works. Stick with it.

[Ginet]

Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already

Congrats Ben on day 100! I am thankful for you and got your back as you travel to day 200! Congrats on HOF!

[cbird65]

Splashes into the HoF pool!

Nice work and good to see you paying it forward already

[jzzyzag01]

So tonight I was watching "My 600 pound life" with my wife and it was about this woman who started her journey weighing something like 650 pounds..

It was a two part thing where this woman dropped 500 pounds and had her dream realized of becoming pregnant.

What was really interesting for me to watch and consider was the process she went through.. She was a food addict and I am a nicotine addict. Early in the process she struggled, her addict brain told her to do things like hide food and be dishonest about how much she had been eating, it was a watershed moment for her when she was confronted by her true weight.. Much like we have many quitters come in because of some scary encounter with a dentist or a doctor. And when she did start the process she had food dreams about eating a whole pizza just like we have dip dreams..  Its not just the body thats addicted, its the mind....

But as time went on she realized her life changed, she didn't shake the fact that she was addicted, rather she embraced everything about her "quit". She became a patient liason and paid it forward. She had overcome being fat and now actually made her living helping new "quitters" explaining the process, explaining the challenges they would face..

Obviously it made me think of this place and the bad ass quitters here who not only have made their own lives better by making the decision to quit tobacco, but pay it forward every single day helping new quitters get on their feet and get their bearings in their new path in life.

And it made me think how grateful I am for this place, for you quitters, and for my friends here.

Thank you

Thanks for posting this, it's helpful to learn about addiction in all forms. And as you approach the Hall of Fame it's good to read where you stand at this point in your quit. Glad to be a Nic Killer with you!

Well done Ben. Keep looking for these little inspirations all around you. It'll help you start to fill the voids of your brain that used to be full of dip ideas. Keep moving towards that HOF, you're earning it ODAAT.

[brettlees]

So tonight I was watching "My 600 pound life" with my wife and it was about this woman who started her journey weighing something like 650 pounds..

It was a two part thing where this woman dropped 500 pounds and had her dream realized of becoming pregnant.

What was really interesting for me to watch and consider was the process she went through.. She was a food addict and I am a nicotine addict. Early in the process she struggled, her addict brain told her to do things like hide food and be dishonest about how much she had been eating, it was a watershed moment for her when she was confronted by her true weight.. Much like we have many quitters come in because of some scary encounter with a dentist or a doctor. And when she did start the process she had food dreams about eating a whole pizza just like we have dip dreams.. Its not just the body thats addicted, its the mind....

But as time went on she realized her life changed, she didn't shake the fact that she was addicted, rather she embraced everything about her "quit". She became a patient liason and paid it forward. She had overcome being fat and now actually made her living helping new "quitters" explaining the process, explaining the challenges they would face..

Obviously it made me think of this place and the bad ass quitters here who not only have made their own lives better by making the decision to quit tobacco, but pay it forward every single day helping new quitters get on their feet and get their bearings in their new path in life.

And it made me think how grateful I am for this place, for you quitters, and for my friends here.

Thank you

Thanks for posting this, it's helpful to learn about addiction in all forms. And as you approach the Hall of Fame it's good to read where you stand at this point in your quit. Glad to be a Nic Killer with you!

[MN_Ben]

So tonight I was watching "My 600 pound life" with my wife and it was about this woman who started her journey weighing something like 650 pounds..

It was a two part thing where this woman dropped 500 pounds and had her dream realized of becoming pregnant.

What was really interesting for me to watch and consider was the process she went through.. She was a food addict and I am a nicotine addict. Early in the process she struggled, her addict brain told her to do things like hide food and be dishonest about how much she had been eating, it was a watershed moment for her when she was confronted by her true weight.. Much like we have many quitters come in because of some scary encounter with a dentist or a doctor. And when she did start the process she had food dreams about eating a whole pizza just like we have dip dreams.. Its not just the body thats addicted, its the mind....

But as time went on she realized her life changed, she didn't shake the fact that she was addicted, rather she embraced everything about her "quit". She became a patient liason and paid it forward. She had overcome being fat and now actually made her living helping new "quitters" explaining the process, explaining the challenges they would face..

Obviously it made me think of this place and the bad ass quitters here who not only have made their own lives better by making the decision to quit tobacco, but pay it forward every single day helping new quitters get on their feet and get their bearings in their new path in life.

And it made me think how grateful I am for this place, for you quitters, and for my friends here.

Thank you

[Minny]

When I told my 9 year old son (my tough as nails 9 year old son who is the biggest stud on his football team) that I quit chewing, he started crying.. Because he was so happy that I finally quit..

Wow! THAT's what this is all about. Thanks for the dose of inspiration. Hold on tight to that memory and should you have a moment of "just one", think about your son. Talk about a layer of accountability.

-Minny(apolis)

[wmcatty]

Great job of posting roll today Ben. You have my telephone number if you need it. Get more numbers from the other quitters in January '14 quit group...they will be glad to share if you ask. Make that 9 year old proud of his daddy.