Hello

[Minny]

Nice work, Greg. Days 3,4,  5 were the very worst for me. It gets better!

[ParadigmDawg]

Yesterday(day 4) was really rough, I think it was the worst I have felt since quitting. Strong craves that lasted 6 hours at a time and very 'on edge' all day. Surprisingly, not as foggy.

Grilling out brought on the worst craves and man I really wanted a beer but I knew better.

I also had "dip dreams" last night and just poor overall sleep. I feel ran-down this morning but it's early yet.

I'm going to blame the whole bad day on the fact that it was a scheduled off-day from the bike. I am just going to go see 2 accounts this morning and then I'm going to go get lost on a mountain bike trail the rest of the day. Nothing like beating suffering by suffering.

Just for the record, although it was a bad day, I never even considered putting a dip in my mouth.

[30isEnuff]

So, you're liking your new life, huh? Keep posting roll and remember you'll always be an addict...never cured, but you can control it. Congrats, brother!!!

I agree 100% with Mr. Bean! He speaks the truth. ODAAT :)

[Bean]

So, you're liking your new life, huh? Keep posting roll and remember you'll always be an addict...never cured, but you can control it. Congrats, brother!!!

[ParadigmDawg]

Didn't sleep quite as well last night as I have been but I still feel rested.

First day, after the quit, that I have awakened without a headache.

I feel really good so far this morning and not really craving right now.

Decent but short road ride on the bike. It was a recovery ride and I was riding with my wife so not much data there. I did see my heart rate in the low 80's a few times while riding so something is going on there. I bet once all the poison is out of my system, I am going to appreciate a whole new set of heart rate zones.

I few bad craves yesterday but it was the first day that I really went out and put in a true day of work since the quit. I am a Medical Sales Rep so I spend a lot of time in my car which was my number 1 dipping ground.

The funny thing and I don't even remember doing it nor did I notice it until last night; one of the first things I do before heading out to work is to put a fresh empty water bottle in my car for spitting. I put it in the same place and also place the cap in a specific place each time. I take it out before I go to bed and throw it away.

After my bike ride last night, I was cleaning out my car and there was my bottle and its cap in the normal spot. It was bone dry and clean except for one little toothpick. Now I don't like toothpicks and I don't remember using one yesterday but this simple thing- of seeing an empty spit bottle, at the end of a day, made me smile.

Once again, thanks for the words of encouragement, they are of great value.

Greg

[Minny]

I'm pulling for you, Paradigm, and look forward to seeing you post roll tomorrow.

[srans]

Funny little story that happened last night.

My wife came home from work and asked me how I was doing with the quit. I said pretty good and told her my issues. Our conversation went something like this:

Her: how many dips did you have today?

Me: None, I don't dip

Her: I thought you would have to wean down from it?

Me: Nope, I can't dip at all

Her: Wow, you are doing really good then

Me: Haven't even killed anyone yet

Her: How many of those fake dips have you had today?

Me: I don't know, maybe 3 or 4, I'm not in love with them

Her: When do you have to stop dipping those?

Me: I never have to but I doubt that I will keep dipping fake crap

Her: What is the fake stuff, just like tobacco leaves and Nicotine?

Me: lol....I have done a horrible job explaining my quit with you. Tobacco leaves with nicotine would pretty much be dipping.

Her: I guess you are right, so the fake stuff has nothing bad in it?

Me: nope

Her: Wow....you are doing great

Sounds about right!

Stay quit

You'll win her trust in time brother.
Quit on.

30 is enuff nailed it brother. You just keep doing what you're doing. You dipped to many years to even think for a second the ones directly and indirectly in your life will believe you immediately. Its actually pretty neat when they do start believing.

I was quit 30 to 40 days before my wife said "you really did quit didn't you". I said, well yes. I thought this had already been determined a few weeks ago.

I was the only one that really believed it for a few weeks and you know what? That's ok,, this quit was for Me first, and Everyone else in my life has benefited.

If you have a couple seconds read my hof speech in my signature line. I bet you can relate to it. Glad to be quit with you.

[30isEnuff]

Funny little story that happened last night.

My wife came home from work and asked me how I was doing with the quit. I said pretty good and told her my issues. Our conversation went something like this:

Her: how many dips did you have today?

Me: None, I don't dip

Her: I thought you would have to wean down from it?

Me: Nope, I can't dip at all

Her: Wow, you are doing really good then

Me: Haven't even killed anyone yet

Her: How many of those fake dips have you had today?

Me: I don't know, maybe 3 or 4, I'm not in love with them

Her: When do you have to stop dipping those?

Me: I never have to but I doubt that I will keep dipping fake crap

Her: What is the fake stuff, just like tobacco leaves and Nicotine?

Me: lol....I have done a horrible job explaining my quit with you. Tobacco leaves with nicotine would pretty much be dipping.

Her: I guess you are right, so the fake stuff has nothing bad in it?

Me: nope

Her: Wow....you are doing great

Sounds about right!

Stay quit

You'll win her trust in time brother.
Quit on.

[ross8yrs]

Funny little story that happened last night.

My wife came home from work and asked me how I was doing with the quit. I said pretty good and told her my issues. Our conversation went something like this:

Her: how many dips did you have today?

Me: None, I don't dip

Her: I thought you would have to wean down from it?

Me: Nope, I can't dip at all

Her: Wow, you are doing really good then

Me: Haven't even killed anyone yet

Her: How many of those fake dips have you had today?

Me: I don't know, maybe 3 or 4, I'm not in love with them

Her: When do you have to stop dipping those?

Me: I never have to but I doubt that I will keep dipping fake crap

Her: What is the fake stuff, just like tobacco leaves and Nicotine?

Me: lol....I have done a horrible job explaining my quit with you. Tobacco leaves with nicotine would pretty much be dipping.

Her: I guess you are right, so the fake stuff has nothing bad in it?

Me: nope

Her: Wow....you are doing great

Sounds about right!

Stay quit

[traumagnet]

Funny little story that happened last night.

My wife came home from work and asked me how I was doing with the quit. I said pretty good and told her my issues. Our conversation went something like this:

Her: how many dips did you have today?

Me: None, I don't dip

Her: I thought you would have to wean down from it?

Me: Nope, I can't dip at all

Her: Wow, you are doing really good then

Me: Haven't even killed anyone yet

Her: How many of those fake dips have you had today?

Me: I don't know, maybe 3 or 4, I'm not in love with them

Her: When do you have to stop dipping those?

Me: I never have to but I doubt that I will keep dipping fake crap

Her: What is the fake stuff, just like tobacco leaves and Nicotine?

Me: lol....I have done a horrible job explaining my quit with you. Tobacco leaves with nicotine would pretty much be dipping.

Her: I guess you are right, so the fake stuff has nothing bad in it?

Me: nope

Her: Wow....you are doing great

Nice give ms paradigm a hug bless her heart she is learning. I am glad you have her support. stay quit bro...

[ParadigmDawg]

Funny little story that happened last night.

My wife came home from work and asked me how I was doing with the quit. I said pretty good and told her my issues. Our conversation went something like this:

Her: how many dips did you have today?

Me: None, I don't dip

Her: I thought you would have to wean down from it?

Me: Nope, I can't dip at all

Her: Wow, you are doing really good then

Me: Haven't even killed anyone yet

Her: How many of those fake dips have you had today?

Me: I don't know, maybe 3 or 4, I'm not in love with them

Her: When do you have to stop dipping those?

Me: I never have to but I doubt that I will keep dipping fake crap

Her: What is the fake stuff, just like tobacco leaves and Nicotine?

Me: lol....I have done a horrible job explaining my quit with you. Tobacco leaves with nicotine would pretty much be dipping.

Her: I guess you are right, so the fake stuff has nothing bad in it?

Me: nope

Her: Wow....you are doing great

[traumagnet]

Good night of sleep last night, I normally don't sleep great but have been sleeping better without dip[.

Gut seems pretty normal today and maybe a little less foggy but bad headache.

Craves are nasty hard today but just chewing on some Jerky and gummy bears when I need to. I am actually putting in a good day of work today and although I can tell that I am a little "off" my clients don't seem to notice. I have even told a few of them and they seem supportive.

I think cycling has helped prepare me for this as I am used to suffering a lot and this is suffering. When the suffering on the bike gets bad, it brings a smile to my face as I know others are feeling it too and I know that I can get through it and many can't. It's "my time to go".

I'm treating this silly little worm-dirt the same way...oh little dirt...you are so scary...F' OFF....

Nice dude fight through this repeat after me I will no cave. like you said you are used to pain riding on that little seat...you have this and yes you can have all the cheese burgers you want. PM me if you need anything.
T

[ParadigmDawg]

Good night of sleep last night, I normally don't sleep great but have been sleeping better without dip[.

Gut seems pretty normal today and maybe a little less foggy but bad headache.

Craves are nasty hard today but just chewing on some Jerky and gummy bears when I need to. I am actually putting in a good day of work today and although I can tell that I am a little "off" my clients don't seem to notice. I have even told a few of them and they seem supportive.

I think cycling has helped prepare me for this as I am used to suffering a lot and this is suffering. When the suffering on the bike gets bad, it brings a smile to my face as I know others are feeling it too and I know that I can get through it and many can't. It's "my time to go".

I'm treating this silly little worm-dirt the same way...oh little dirt...you are so scary...F' OFF....

[Scowick65]

I am an avid cyclist and spend all my free time on a road or mountain bike. My nutrition is good, my cardio is awesome and I am pretty much a health-nut so I just have to kick this one bad habit and set myself free.

Oh the irony. I also would mountain and road bike with a dip in back in the day. I hated it, but did it anyways...

Don't worry about kicking this habit. Take control over your addiction one day at a time. At over 5 years quit, I still post roll daily to remain accountable and in control. I've also fallen victim to the "just one" around a year or so. With this community as a foundation for your quit, you will have the tools required to overcome any pitfalls. Congrats on a great decision and welcome!

I would start my runs with a dip at times. Crank one when I finished.
Sco = dumbass.

After you post roll each morning, go here. index.php?showtopic=1879

[ParadigmDawg]

Thanks guys!

Just to be clear, I didn't mountain bike for 35 miles, I drove 35 miles to my favorite trail and biked for 12 miles. The heat index was actually 108, just found that out.

My normal mountain bike rides are between 12 and 20 miles and my normal road bike rides are 32-50 miles.

I still can't figure out how to "multi-quote" on here and some other things I try to do turn out weird. Maybe this board doesn't play well with Google(?)

So I can have cheeseburgers everyday? yummy...lol....