Into the belly of the beast!

[awesomewrangler]

Day 42 is here. Wow it's been a challenging and stressful week. Tuesday I gave notice that I would be resigning my position as general manager of my local Nissan dealership. I've been there 10 years and it's been sad to say goodbye to lots of friends. It took everybody by suprise which made things more difficult. I never wanted to put a hardship on anyone, but I have to do what is best for my family, and working for a car dealership leaves no time for anything except work. I'll be moving temporarily to Dallas in two weeks to begin 8 weeks of training before my new adventure begins. My Steak-n-Shake store should open about June 1st, about the time I return home. Hopefully I will be able to spend more time (esp weekends) with my wife and 3 kids. I just want to say thanks again to all members here for keeping my quit strong and offering support when I needed it. Being away from my family for 8 weeks will be a unique challenge that I've never faced and I'll need to lean on you guys. Looking forward to this new adventure!

[SirDerek]

Road Trip!

Pick me up on your way by, we will take turns at the wheel.

[copingwithoutcopen]

Road Trip!

[awesomewrangler]

Day 35--

Been a few days since my last update. I'm finishing up my last few days at my current employer before I ship off to Dallas for 8 weeks of training. In less than 90 days I will be the owner of a Steak-n-Shake. They are in the middle of construction now. I'm so excited to start this new chapter of my life. If any of you are ever in McAlester, Okla, stop in to the Steak-n-Shake on Hwy 69, let me know you're a member of KTC and dinner is on me! This site has done so much for me and my family that I feel so obligated to keep giving back. Keep up your quits, let me know if any of you need anything!

[Diesel2112]

30 days of quit today! Woohoo! It goes fast! I can't believe its already been a month. I'm still just taking it one day at a time. It gotten a little easier. It seems I'm going through the same cycles everyone else does. Had some tough days in the early to mid 20 days of my quit. The last few days have been excellent! I have so much more energy than I did a month ago. I remember feeling like I was 50 years old ( I'm 37 btw), but now that I'm quit and working out 4 days a week I feel like I'm 25 again. Stay strong in your individual quit today, and lend a hand to those who are new and struggling. On a side note, we broke ground on our restaurant project and in approximately 90 days, I'll be the proud owner of a Steak-n-Shake!

Damn...a month already??!! Keep it up you fucking MONSTER!!!

[cdaniels]

30 days of quit today! Woohoo! It goes fast! I can't believe its already been a month. I'm still just taking it one day at a time.  It gotten a little easier. It seems I'm going through the same cycles everyone else does. Had some tough days in the early to mid 20 days of my quit. The last few days have been excellent! I have so much more energy than I did a month ago. I remember feeling like I was 50 years old ( I'm 37 btw), but now that I'm quit and working out 4 days a week I feel like I'm 25 again. Stay strong in your individual quit today, and lend a hand to those who are new and struggling. On a side note, we broke ground on our restaurant project and in approximately 90 days, I'll be the proud owner of a Steak-n-Shake!

Very proud of you my friend. keep up the good work.

[awesomewrangler]

30 days of quit today! Woohoo! It goes fast! I can't believe its already been a month. I'm still just taking it one day at a time. It gotten a little easier. It seems I'm going through the same cycles everyone else does. Had some tough days in the early to mid 20 days of my quit. The last few days have been excellent! I have so much more energy than I did a month ago. I remember feeling like I was 50 years old ( I'm 37 btw), but now that I'm quit and working out 4 days a week I feel like I'm 25 again. Stay strong in your individual quit today, and lend a hand to those who are new and struggling. On a side note, we broke ground on our restaurant project and in approximately 90 days, I'll be the proud owner of a Steak-n-Shake!

[jhaenel23]

Thanks diesel.
Day 24. Sunday. Going to church with the family as we do each Sunday. God has been an awesome ally in the 24 days of my quit. I've been a long time member at this church and its amazing to me the recharge my life gets being there. Electric almost, some of you know what I mean.
It's been a difficult few days, not with the quit but just personally. Had my sons 5 year birthday party last night. My brother-in-law made a total ass out of himself at the party. I had to ask him to leave, then he wanted to fight. Cussed me out in front of 20 kids and their parents. He was mad the life guard told his kid to get out and leave and somehow blamed me. I was so embarrassed. No alcohol, he just totally lost it. I'm a big guy, 6'4 255 lbs, so I'm no pushover. Still it's hard to swallow your pride and shrug it off. I'm trying today to just put that past me and move on.

Hope your quits are going awesome today. Mine is strengthened every time I log on this site. Tomorrow ill be 1/4 of the way to hof, man it goes fast. If you're new to the quit, realize you'll have some ups and downs, struggles and achievements as you go through this. I thought after a week I was home free. Not the case, life happens, and you catch yourself wanting to fall back to the nic bitch. I Realize nic for what is was: a slave master, a master of puppets that wants nothing more than to hold you hostage until you die a slow agonizing death. She poisoned my mind and body for 19 years with her lies. Now I'm free, and I've earned every minute of that freedom. I'll never go back to slavery and lies, will you?

It's amazing that after just 24 days a quitter sounds like they have been quitting for Years!! You grow old fast here!! Congrats Quitter!!

J

[awesomewrangler]

Thanks diesel.
Day 24. Sunday. Going to church with the family as we do each Sunday. God has been an awesome ally in the 24 days of my quit. I've been a long time member at this church and its amazing to me the recharge my life gets being there. Electric almost, some of you know what I mean.
It's been a difficult few days, not with the quit but just personally. Had my sons 5 year birthday party last night. My brother-in-law made a total ass out of himself at the party. I had to ask him to leave, then he wanted to fight. Cussed me out in front of 20 kids and their parents. He was mad the life guard told his kid to get out and leave and somehow blamed me. I was so embarrassed. No alcohol, he just totally lost it. I'm a big guy, 6'4 255 lbs, so I'm no pushover. Still it's hard to swallow your pride and shrug it off. I'm trying today to just put that past me and move on.

Hope your quits are going awesome today. Mine is strengthened every time I log on this site. Tomorrow ill be 1/4 of the way to hof, man it goes fast. If you're new to the quit, realize you'll have some ups and downs, struggles and achievements as you go through this. I thought after a week I was home free. Not the case, life happens, and you catch yourself wanting to fall back to the nic bitch. I Realize nic for what is was: a slave master, a master of puppets that wants nothing more than to hold you hostage until you die a slow agonizing death. She poisoned my mind and body for 19 years with her lies. Now I'm free, and I've earned every minute of that freedom. I'll never go back to slavery and lies, will you?

[Diesel2112]

Day 20 today. Not a bad day. I'm starting my own business and we closed on the loan today. Construction begins on Monday and so does the stress. I'm glad I have 20 days under my belt but I'm going to need you guys' help daily to continue my quit, especially through this new phase of my life. That nic bitch is strong but every time she comes for me I think about what I've been through with this quit, then I stomp a mud hole in the bitch. Stay quit boys and girls. See ya at roll call mañana.

I'll be here for you bro. Starting a biz wouldn't be one iota easier with a turd in your lip than without.

Just imagine...you get this business rolling and your banking like a fucking CHAMP. You're like Tom fucking Vooh with Yachts and shit. Your flat ballin and loving life.

Then...you notice a little sore on the inside of your cheek. You go to the doctor, you got the big C, he removes half your face, you look like a freak, shrivel up and die. Never fully enjoying the fruits of your labor.

That would be a GOD DAMN shame, would it not? Never again for any reason. Keep that SHIT out your lip. Hit us up anytime. We're on call 24/7/365.

[awesomewrangler]

Day 20 today. Not a bad day. I'm starting my own business and we closed on the loan today. Construction begins on Monday and so does the stress. I'm glad I have 20 days under my belt but I'm going to need you guys' help daily to continue my quit, especially through this new phase of my life. That nic bitch is strong but every time she comes for me I think about what I've been through with this quit, then I stomp a mud hole in the bitch. Stay quit boys and girls. See ya at roll call mañana.

[Its_Got2Happen]

....honestly, without you guys and this website of accountability, I would still be that fool. I can't do this alone. I can do this with your help.

Congrats on the 16 days Wrangler, that is kick ass. You are on your way. Right on about accountability. An addict, without accountability, is a "USER". Thanks to this site, we are addicts with accountability. I quit with you all day.

[awesomewrangler]

Day 16
It's been a couple days since my last post. Yesterday was a tough day. A busy and stressful day. Two weeks ago I would have reached for my can and put a big fatty in my lip. Somehow I was lulled into thinking that nic helped me deal with the stresses of life. What nic does is it pushes all the shit into the background to be dealt with later. That later is now and I'm dealing with the shit I didn't want to deal with when I had nic. I'll tell you guys this though, life gets better and clearer and more awesome everyday that I don't have that shit in my lip. How was a ever fooled for so long? And honestly, without you guys and this website of accountability, I would still be that fool. I can't do this alone. I can do this with your help. Everyone have a great weekend and stay quit with me.

[awesomewrangler]

Forgot to add something to the post this morning. I found this humorous, maybe you guys will too. I receive things in the mail from Coperhagen all the time, coupons, etc. Today I received a money clip with my initials engraved. I just thought it was kind of fitting, all the money I'm saving from not buying dip is going in that money clip!

[jhaenel23]

Day 14---I've been going to the gym the last two days. Feeling great! No fog, no dizziness, a few thoughts about dip but they don't last. Here's another great thing about quitting: no heartburn, no acid reflux, nada. I used to get horrible acid reflux after exercising and heartburn anytime I had anything spicy. I had mexican at lunch with dad yesterday and it was awesome! No heartburn at all! For you guys that have just started your quit, stick with it! It gets better! In fact, I would say everyday is better than the previous day. It's hard to believe I've made it two full weeks with no nicotine. Thanks go out to all the brothers here for your support! Keep up the quit!

'oh yeah'

Lovin it!!! I quit with you Bro!!