« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Intro - GregS  (Read 1658 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Offline Smeds

  • Master of Quit
  • *******
  • Posts: 35,044
  • The bluebird can sing, but the crow's got the soul
  • Likes Given: 11
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2014, 08:36:00 AM »
Quote from: Gabriel
Greg, congratulations on the clean bill of health from the dentist. I'll bet that was a big relief. Thanks for sharing the song/story. Stay strong.
Agreed with this ^^^ bad-ass, I bet that was a relief. Many who've had a scare and later received an all-clear bell have gone right back to the can. Please tell me that will not be you! Make this your FINAL quit, your ONLY quit! Stay strong, there is no reason to return to that filthy weed. Quit with you all day long, and Thumble nailed it twice ... Thanks for your service and continue your quit one day (or one hour) at a time. You've got this brother ... see you on roll.
Logged
My personality is who I am, my attitude depends on who you are.

Offline Gabriel

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 217
  • Quit Date: 2014-08-05
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2014, 11:50:00 PM »
Greg, congratulations on the clean bill of health from the dentist. I'll bet that was a big relief. Thanks for sharing the song/story. Stay strong.
Logged

Offline B-loMatt

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 4,324
  • Interests: Cooking, gameing, music, sports, the outdoors. Spending time with my family is my biggest hobby, I have two little girls who are my number 1 priority (for real now that I kicked nic out of my life)
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2014, 01:35:00 PM »
READ EVERYTHING ON KTC! Learn the KTC quit plan. Live the plan. The plan works!
Just get through today and worry about tomorrow when it gets here. The days add up when you do it this way, and 100 days, while a great accomplishment, is still only the start of the journey. PM me if you have any questions or need a #.
Logged

Offline Dagranger

  • Quit Pro
  • ***
  • Posts: 6,183
  • Quit Date: 06-27-2013
  • Interests: I used to like playing any sport. Now I like coaching any sport. Hiking, camping, biking. I work out a lot but I hate it.
  • Likes Given: 3
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2014, 12:42:00 PM »
Greg welcome aboard. As a military man and martial artists you obviously have been around discipline. Which really should lend itself well to quitting. The most disciplined thing you can do here is post roll. first thing every morning. I posted this morning and I will stay quit today.
Logged

Offline gregs

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 21
  • Quit Date: 2014-08-21
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2014, 12:35:00 PM »
Quote from: mogul
Quote from: gregs
One day at a time. Check. That is a great point. But when I am struggling with 1 hour, I tell myself that about having to restart to the clock to 100, and that gives me a little nitro boost to fight one more hour.

Glad to hear other Christians on here. You might find this song inspirational: John Waller - Our God Reigns Here. Backstory, John was clinically depressed to the point of suicide. If he can overcome that, surely I can overcome some crap in a can.

http://thinkingaboutsuicide.com/john-wa ... epression/
Greg, goals are awesome and if thinking about starting over compels you to stay quit, go for it. However, please don't make 100 a permanent goal line. We have seen many people reach HOF and then on day 101 quit posting here and about a week later they cave. Once and addict, always an addict just not a user. I just want to make that point. Thanks for your time.

Mogul
Thanks, Mogul. I like the terms you use; Always an addict, just not a user.
Logged

Offline Mogul

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 3,348
  • Interests: Pilot
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2014, 12:20:00 PM »
Quote from: gregs
One day at a time. Check. That is a great point. But when I am struggling with 1 hour, I tell myself that about having to restart to the clock to 100, and that gives me a little nitro boost to fight one more hour.

Glad to hear other Christians on here. You might find this song inspirational: John Waller - Our God Reigns Here. Backstory, John was clinically depressed to the point of suicide. If he can overcome that, surely I can overcome some crap in a can.

http://thinkingaboutsuicide.com/john-wa ... epression/
Greg, goals are awesome and if thinking about starting over compels you to stay quit, go for it. However, please don't make 100 a permanent goal line. We have seen many people reach HOF and then on day 101 quit posting here and about a week later they cave. Once and addict, always an addict just not a user. I just want to make that point. Thanks for your time.

Mogul
Logged

Offline gregs

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 21
  • Quit Date: 2014-08-21
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2014, 11:10:00 AM »
One day at a time. Check. That is a great point. But when I am struggling with 1 hour, I tell myself that about having to restart to the clock to 100, and that gives me a little nitro boost to fight one more hour.

Glad to hear other Christians on here. You might find this song inspirational: John Waller - Our God Reigns Here. Backstory, John was clinically depressed to the point of suicide. If he can overcome that, surely I can overcome some crap in a can.

http://thinkingaboutsuicide.com/john-wa ... epression/
Logged

Offline Gabriel

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 217
  • Quit Date: 2014-08-05
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2014, 10:28:00 AM »
Welcome Brother. I am a Christian too. I even attended Bible college and became a full time missionary serving in a children's ministry for 6 years. I stopped chewing for 2 or 3 years in there somewhere, but most of the time I was chewing and hiding it - from co-workers the kids I worked with, my family, etc. The freedom that comes from quitting nicotine is incredible, and I believe does draw those who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior closer to him. Great job on the first week. You will still have some major hurdles, but you should be over the worst of it. Hang in there. I'm quit with you today.
Logged

Offline jal0315

  • Quitter
  • **
  • Posts: 3,246
  • Quit Date: 2014-08-24
  • Interests: Golfing, camping, working out, working.
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2014, 10:25:00 AM »
Quote from: gregs
One of the best things, is I am a Christian and this has been the shackles that held me back. I'm glad to have quit, and not only feel TONS better physically, but spiritually as well. Can't wait to reach 100 day mark.
Hey gregs this is awesome as heck to see. I know the feeling all to well about the shackles of holding you back. I havent dipped nearly as long as you have but ever since I got saved it was something I knew was holding me back from growing in my faith. I've been quit for 5 days now and can honestly say I haven't had the spiritual growth I'm feeling now since I first found Christ.

I just sent you a PM. We are quitting together for ourselves man!
Logged
1 Corinthians 6:12:"I have the right to do anything," you say--but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"--but I will not be mastered by anything.

Psalm 27:5:"For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock."


My HOF Speech

Offline schaef418

  • BANNED
  • Quit Pro
  • ***
  • Posts: 6,090
  • Likes Given: 0
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2014, 10:23:00 AM »
Quote from: Thumblewort
Welcome, and thank you for your service! Let me give you a tip though -don't worry or look forward to Day 100, just worry about midnight tonight. Make it easier!
Yup..he's right. One day at a time. Concentrate on the now...cause today ain't easy. You can do this, you have our support here.
Logged

Offline Thumblewort

  • Epic Quitter
  • ****
  • Posts: 10,460
  • Quit Date: 2014-04-04
  • Interests: Steel Panther, Lions football, Deathmatch Wreslting, Ultra Violent horror movies, feeding the people in my basement pit.
  • Likes Given: 1
Re: Intro - GregS
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2014, 09:51:00 AM »
Welcome, and thank you for your service! Let me give you a tip though -don't worry or look forward to Day 100, just worry about midnight tonight. Make it easier!
Logged
Some of my fondest and clearest memories are peeing in places that aren't bathrooms.

Offline gregs

  • Newbie
  • *
  • Posts: 21
  • Quit Date: 2014-08-21
  • Likes Given: 0
Intro - GregS
« on: August 28, 2014, 09:44:00 AM »
From Moody, Al, I have been dipping for about 30 years! Copenhagen is my downfall. Recently, I bit my cheek on accident and when I looked, my dip cheek was covered in keratosis. Scared CRAP out of me! I have 7 and 11 year old daughters, and for a moment, I thought I had bit the big one!

I quit at 1830 on 21-August-2014. I had quit before and in my research, that time is a good time as you only have 3 or 4 hours before bed, then you get a free ride till AM.

Retired Navy (23 years), Green belt (4th Qu) Shotakan Karate. I take karate to be with my daughters (getting them ready for dating!) instead of heading off to gym by myself. Prior to karate, Aikido and Tai Chai.

One of the best things, is I am a Christian and this has been the shackles that held me back. I'm glad to have quit, and not only feel TONS better physically, but spiritually as well. Can't wait to reach 100 day mark.
Logged
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »