Worktowin's road to winning

[KingNothing]

W2W you are truly an inspiration to us. I dream about that day where I feel badly for the dude in front of me and not myself for succumbing to nicotine that day. You are truly a beacon for the new guys quitting, and as you head towards your comma, think about what your body felt like 900 days ago. You're making it bro. ODAAT, you're showing the rest of us what it feels like to win. Keep it up my man, you're a shitful of inspiration.

[Mike from AB]

That's awesome fellows! I go in the tobacco store to get my fake, sometimes the olé nic brain says let's just get one can and I can actually laugh it off , all I can say it's a long ways from where I came from. I owe it all to this place! Quit on my brother's and sisters!

Did you find it weird to go into a tobacco store to get your fake? I think for the time I relied on fake I was jus so charged up about quitting that I didn't think twice about it. Since I stopped using fake a few months after quitting I haven't been back since.

[pab1964]

That's awesome fellows! I go in the tobacco store to get my fake, sometimes the olé nic brain says let's just get one can and I can actually laugh it off , all I can say it's a long ways from where I came from. I owe it all to this place! Quit on my brother's and sisters!

[Mike from AB]

Power to you bro. ODAAT indeed. I most recently had this experience in vacation while buying coffee in the am. Not sure in to the feeling nothing at all stage yet but it honestly  whole heatedly does get better. I still pay at the pump. Something I NEVER did  hated to do previous to quitting as it meant two transactions at the gas station.

[worktowin]

959 days.

I have avoided convenience stores like the plague for 959 days. I remember around day 500 standing in the tobacco line at Walmart to buy some chicken or soap or whatever and almost being paralyzed staring at the Kodiak. I wasn't tempted. I certainly didn't cave. It was just a weird feeling. Well yesterday the gd printer at the pump decided to not work. So I went inside to get a copy. And there was that big display that I fed every day for 25 years... But this time I didn't feel a thing. Nothing. The guy in front of me even bought some skoal and still I didn't feel anything at all. I got my receipt and I left.

I post every day. I still post on a few intros, but I'm mostly just enjoying life now. I know the new members on this site are going thru hell right now and thinking... This hell will never get better. I know, because I've been in those shoes. It does get better. One day at a time

[Fastball35]

Huge number right there worktowin. One of the first guys to reach out to me on this site. Words can't describe how appreciative I am of that. Looking forward to reaching this peak some day.

[KingNothing]

Day 300

I don't even know where to start. 300 days ago my life was honestly a mess. I had the same great wife, same great job, same nice house and stuff, but I was miserable. My health was in shambles, and I was controlled by a powerful opponent. I made a lot of lifestyle changes on Christmas Eve. A lot. But compared to the battle against nicotine, they were all a cakewalk. I had no idea how much control nicotine had over me. The first 50 days were miserable. The next 50 were a fight, but not miserable. The next 50 were sort of a downer after hof. My April 2013 group shrank after hof and it was kind of a rough time to navigate as you watch people you have fought a battle with leave. And then... Nirvana!

One day it just all came together. I feel amazing, and today I am incredibly humbled. Without each of you, I would not be where I am today. Life is so much better than I ever imagined. So good, that about 30 minutes ago I finally told my wife the extent of my addiction. We both sat on the couch and tears were running down both of our faces. She was shocked, and disappointed. I don't blame her - I would be too. But she is also happy and proud of me. And she started connecting a lot of dots.... That's why you used to take so many showers. That's why you bought gas at 1030. That's why I could never touch your suitcase....

It was time. And so today, a new milestone has been achieved. True freedom.

I owe each of you a depth of gratitude. I am a pretty confident (arrogant) guy. But this I could not do alone. 300 is just the beginning, but right now I have a sense of freedom that I can truly say I have never felt before. Thank you.

This post is truly inspirational. Only on day 7, but I read these types of post and it reminds me of why I am battling this thing everyday. I know the motto is one day at a time, but it is also nice to see the light is not too far out of reach even in the dog days of quit.

I hear what you are saying King...that the light isn't that far away, but the truth of the matter is...it is. You can't get to day 8 until you win day 7. You can't get to day 100 until you've won every other day before it. Nicotine is such a strong opponent; especially in the beginning. W2W's day 300 post beautifully illustrates that...every day was a battle to the death, and he killed his nicotine opponent every day.

With that said, the post you referenced comes from one of the baddest ass quitters here and when you read of W2W's revelation, you can't help but be excited to achieve that type of freedom. Shit, after reading that, it still inspires me to preserve my freedom. So, one day at a time, you should revel in every moment of freedom you gain, knowing that the more you continue to win the better it gets.

Thanks Steakbomb. I am actually trying to revel in the suck so that someday I can truly appreciate how messed up I made my brain and body and that these wins are worth it. I'm trying not to get too bogged down, but your words definitely resonate. I appreciate you and all the veterans reaching out for no other reason than wanting to help us succeed. It makes my quit stronger. Thanks again.

[Steakbomb18]

Day 300

I don't even know where to start. 300 days ago my life was honestly a mess. I had the same great wife, same great job, same nice house and stuff, but I was miserable. My health was in shambles, and I was controlled by a powerful opponent. I made a lot of lifestyle changes on Christmas Eve. A lot. But compared to the battle against nicotine, they were all a cakewalk. I had no idea how much control nicotine had over me. The first 50 days were miserable. The next 50 were a fight, but not miserable. The next 50 were sort of a downer after hof. My April 2013 group shrank after hof and it was kind of a rough time to navigate as you watch people you have fought a battle with leave. And then... Nirvana!

One day it just all came together. I feel amazing, and today I am incredibly humbled. Without each of you, I would not be where I am today. Life is so much better than I ever imagined. So good, that about 30 minutes ago I finally told my wife the extent of my addiction. We both sat on the couch and tears were running down both of our faces. She was shocked, and disappointed. I don't blame her - I would be too. But she is also happy and proud of me. And she started connecting a lot of dots.... That's why you used to take so many showers. That's why you bought gas at 1030. That's why I could never touch your suitcase....

It was time. And so today, a new milestone has been achieved. True freedom.

I owe each of you a depth of gratitude. I am a pretty confident (arrogant) guy. But this I could not do alone. 300 is just the beginning, but right now I have a sense of freedom that I can truly say I have never felt before. Thank you.

This post is truly inspirational. Only on day 7, but I read these types of post and it reminds me of why I am battling this thing everyday. I know the motto is one day at a time, but it is also nice to see the light is not too far out of reach even in the dog days of quit.

I hear what you are saying King...that the light isn't that far away, but the truth of the matter is...it is. You can't get to day 8 until you win day 7. You can't get to day 100 until you've won every other day before it. Nicotine is such a strong opponent; especially in the beginning. W2W's day 300 post beautifully illustrates that...every day was a battle to the death, and he killed his nicotine opponent every day.

With that said, the post you referenced comes from one of the baddest ass quitters here and when you read of W2W's revelation, you can't help but be excited to achieve that type of freedom. Shit, after reading that, it still inspires me to preserve my freedom. So, one day at a time, you should revel in every moment of freedom you gain, knowing that the more you continue to win the better it gets.

[KingNothing]

Day 300

I don't even know where to start. 300 days ago my life was honestly a mess. I had the same great wife, same great job, same nice house and stuff, but I was miserable. My health was in shambles, and I was controlled by a powerful opponent. I made a lot of lifestyle changes on Christmas Eve. A lot. But compared to the battle against nicotine, they were all a cakewalk. I had no idea how much control nicotine had over me. The first 50 days were miserable. The next 50 were a fight, but not miserable. The next 50 were sort of a downer after hof. My April 2013 group shrank after hof and it was kind of a rough time to navigate as you watch people you have fought a battle with leave. And then... Nirvana!

One day it just all came together. I feel amazing, and today I am incredibly humbled. Without each of you, I would not be where I am today. Life is so much better than I ever imagined. So good, that about 30 minutes ago I finally told my wife the extent of my addiction. We both sat on the couch and tears were running down both of our faces. She was shocked, and disappointed. I don't blame her - I would be too. But she is also happy and proud of me. And she started connecting a lot of dots.... That's why you used to take so many showers. That's why you bought gas at 1030. That's why I could never touch your suitcase....

It was time. And so today, a new milestone has been achieved. True freedom.

I owe each of you a depth of gratitude. I am a pretty confident (arrogant) guy. But this I could not do alone. 300 is just the beginning, but right now I have a sense of freedom that I can truly say I have never felt before. Thank you.

This post is truly inspirational. Only on day 7, but I read these types of post and it reminds me of why I am battling this thing everyday. I know the motto is one day at a time, but it is also nice to see the light is not too far out of reach even in the dog days of quit.

[Enough snuff]

Congrats on another milestone W2W. Thanks for all your support this past year. I read alot of responses from all kinds of quitters in here, but yours always seem to be the clearest and to the point. Keep doing what you do and again, congrats. Proud to quit with you.
Old ES 361

[Old Dog New Tricks]

W2W. Europe! U deserve it. And so does ur wife apparently. My congratulations here cannot possibly rival the good wishes above from those you have known for years but I can equal the sincerity of my thanks for the few past weeks you have selflessly helped me and expressed your genuine care for our new quit group. And therein lies ur timeless greatness my friend. Much like the school teacher who touches and changes so many lives beyond even his comprehension, you are making differences in people's lives and letting us stand on your shoulders to reach the next plateau of personal growth. You should take solace...no better yet congratulate yourself, for achieving the most elusive of goals....a genuinely good man and a tough competitor.

Tonight was a great example of WORKINTOW's magic on a tough marine (is there any other kind?) who was waffling on his first day joining the September Samurai:

Stillamarine - "Well today was Day 1. Made it through the day. Wasn't sure about quitting without nicorette or anything, but WORKINTOW done called me a bitch and told me to man up, so here I am. Semper Fi"

'worship'

[Old Dog New Tricks]

W2W. Europe! U deserve it. And so does ur wife apparently. My congratulations here cannot possibly rival the good wishes above from those you have known for years but I can equal the sincerity of my thanks for the few past weeks you have selflessly helped me and expressed your genuine care for our new quit group. And therein lies ur timeless greatness my friend. Much like the school teacher who touches and changes so many lives beyond even his comprehension, you are making differences in people's lives and letting us stand on your shoulders to reach the next plateau of personal growth. You should take solace...no better yet congratulate yourself, for achieving the most elusive of goals....a genuinely good man and a tough competitor.

[30yraddict]

not much else to add here, Michael. you're pretty much "the man". seriously, thanks for everything. you're the best.

Congrats Michael. Another huge accomplishment bolstered by the undying support you have provided to so many of us. I couldn't be more proud to call you a friend and brother in quit!

WTW is one badass quitter!

you heard it here first.

Congrats, bro. 900 gives me wood. reverse countdown to the comma commencing!

[midwest04z]

not much else to add here, Michael. you're pretty much "the man". seriously, thanks for everything. you're the best.

Congrats Michael. Another huge accomplishment bolstered by the undying support you have provided to so many of us. I couldn't be more proud to call you a friend and brother in quit!

[hando]

not much else to add here, Michael. you're pretty much "the man". seriously, thanks for everything. you're the best.