Howdy - here I go ...

[Mike from AB]

So after 500 days of quit I had put on quiet a few pounds and was at 343 lbs. after the holidays so I have honestly started to get my large butt in motion. As of today I am happy to report the since Jan. 02 I have lost 10 lbs. So 522 days quit and 15 days losing the weight. :D

Congrats on 10 lbs lost!

[BearHawk]

So after 500 days of quit I had put on quiet a few pounds and was at 343 lbs. after the holidays so I have honestly started to get my large butt in motion. As of today I am happy to report the since Jan. 02 I have lost 10 lbs. So 522 days quit and 15 days losing the weight. :D

[Derk40]

Congrats on 500 days!

Congrats on 500 Bearhawk!

[Mike from AB]

Congrats on 500 days!

[BearHawk]

500 days! Congratulations on another huge milestone! Proud to quit with you today.

Thank you for your support, here's to going on to 1000

[worktowin]

500 days! Congratulations on another huge milestone! Proud to quit with you today.

[BearHawk]

Nearing 500 days quit; I haven't written in here since I was at 365, been a while. I don't think of snuff very much but upon occasion I still get the occasional hint about it. Just the other day as I was setting up the Christmas decorations I thought about it briefly about how I used to take a good pinch when I would do things like this but I just took a stick of gum and when on without a worry. Being an addict does have one good point, once you break the cycle of addiction and refocus on the positive you become addicted to what is right and you can move forward in a most positive way.

Since I quit I do not have much reason to frequent the stores where I would buy my snuff; again a few days ago I was walking my dogs past the store and decided I really wanted a bag of chips (Plain Kettle Cooked). Now I gained a lot of weight while quitting and I have been on the right track lately having lost 10 pounds, so I stopped into the store while on my walk. The clerk was really surprised to see me having thought I had moved away. I explained to her that I had quit tobacco and she was very happy for me.

The one said part of all this is seeing my November 2013 group dwindle down to just 4 of us. I only have contact with one of those who left and he is still quit, but I don't know about the others and I wonder how many of them went back to the nicotine? But I am very proud that I am still here and still quit. I am a very solitary guy and I'm not very out going. I have reached out a few time to others here and they have also went to the way side, but I figure its my quit so I will keep on with the quit. One day I may just wake up and not want to post any more. I have had those feeling a few time but have realized that I still need to come here and post and see how others are doing. One day someone out there will need to hear what I have to say and I will be here.

I doesn't seem all that long ago that I was sitting in my car feeling really disgusted with myself and tossed out that last dip back on August 14th 2013 but here it is almost 2015. It hasn't been all that bad really. I want to wish every one out there a very Merry Christmas and a very positive and prosperous New Year. To Construction, Midwest and Mike I feel a great tie with you as we have stuck together and made it to 500, Next step is 1000.

Merry Christmas  Happy New Year to you  yours too! Proud to be quit with you  November 13 today. I know of one other too who no longer posts but is still quit. Overall though the success rate isn't high. For our group nor many others. So be proud of your achievements!

Mike and Worktowin Have a very Merry Christmas brothers. It feels good keeping the quit strong. ;)

[Mike from AB]

Nearing 500 days quit; I haven't written in here since I was at 365, been a while. I don't think of snuff very much but upon occasion I still get the occasional hint about it. Just the other day as I was setting up the Christmas decorations I thought about it briefly about how I used to take a good pinch when I would do things like this but I just took a stick of gum and when on without a worry. Being an addict does have one good point, once you break the cycle of addiction and refocus on the positive you become addicted to what is right and you can move forward in a most positive way.

Since I quit I do not have much reason to frequent the stores where I would buy my snuff; again a few days ago I was walking my dogs past the store and decided I really wanted a bag of chips (Plain Kettle Cooked). Now I gained a lot of weight while quitting and I have been on the right track lately having lost 10 pounds, so I stopped into the store while on my walk. The clerk was really surprised to see me having thought I had moved away. I explained to her that I had quit tobacco and she was very happy for me.

The one said part of all this is seeing my November 2013 group dwindle down to just 4 of us. I only have contact with one of those who left and he is still quit, but I don't know about the others and I wonder how many of them went back to the nicotine? But I am very proud that I am still here and still quit. I am a very solitary guy and I'm not very out going. I have reached out a few time to others here and they have also went to the way side, but I figure its my quit so I will keep on with the quit. One day I may just wake up and not want to post any more. I have had those feeling a few time but have realized that I still need to come here and post and see how others are doing. One day someone out there will need to hear what I have to say and I will be here.

I doesn't seem all that long ago that I was sitting in my car feeling really disgusted with myself and tossed out that last dip back on August 14th 2013 but here it is almost 2015. It hasn't been all that bad really. I want to wish every one out there a very Merry Christmas and a very positive and prosperous New Year. To Construction, Midwest and Mike I feel a great tie with you as we have stuck together and made it to 500, Next step is 1000.

Merry Christmas  Happy New Year to you  yours too! Proud to be quit with you  November 13 today. I know of one other too who no longer posts but is still quit. Overall though the success rate isn't high. For our group nor many others. So be proud of your achievements!

[worktowin]

Nearing 500 days quit; I haven't written in here since I was at 365, been a while. I don't think of snuff very much but upon occasion I still get the occasional hint about it. Just the other day as I was setting up the Christmas decorations I thought about it briefly about how I used to take a good pinch when I would do things like this but I just took a stick of gum and when on without a worry. Being an addict does have one good point, once you break the cycle of addiction and refocus on the positive you become addicted to what is right and you can move forward in a most positive way.

Since I quit I do not have much reason to frequent the stores where I would buy my snuff; again a few days ago I was walking my dogs past the store and decided I really wanted a bag of chips (Plain Kettle Cooked). Now I gained a lot of weight while quitting and I have been on the right track lately having lost 10 pounds, so I stopped into the store while on my walk. The clerk was really surprised to see me having thought I had moved away. I explained to her that I had quit tobacco and she was very happy for me.

The one said part of all this is seeing my November 2013 group dwindle down to just 4 of us. I only have contact with one of those who left and he is still quit, but I don't know about the others and I wonder how many of them went back to the nicotine? But I am very proud that I am still here and still quit. I am a very solitary guy and I'm not very out going. I have reached out a few time to others here and they have also went to the way side, but I figure its my quit so I will keep on with the quit. One day I may just wake up and not want to post any more. I have had those feeling a few time but have realized that I still need to come here and post and see how others are doing. One day someone out there will need to hear what I have to say and I will be here.

I doesn't seem all that long ago that I was sitting in my car feeling really disgusted with myself and tossed out that last dip back on August 14th 2013 but here it is almost 2015. It hasn't been all that bad really. I want to wish every one out there a very Merry Christmas and a very positive and prosperous New Year. To Construction, Midwest and Mike I feel a great tie with you as we have stuck together and made it to 500, Next step is 1000.

November 2013. The 4 horsemen. You guys rock.

It is an honor to quit with you sir.

[BearHawk]

Nearing 500 days quit; I haven't written in here since I was at 365, been a while. I don't think of snuff very much but upon occasion I still get the occasional hint about it. Just the other day as I was setting up the Christmas decorations I thought about it briefly about how I used to take a good pinch when I would do things like this but I just took a stick of gum and when on without a worry. Being an addict does have one good point, once you break the cycle of addiction and refocus on the positive you become addicted to what is right and you can move forward in a most positive way.

Since I quit I do not have much reason to frequent the stores where I would buy my snuff; again a few days ago I was walking my dogs past the store and decided I really wanted a bag of chips (Plain Kettle Cooked). Now I gained a lot of weight while quitting and I have been on the right track lately having lost 10 pounds, so I stopped into the store while on my walk. The clerk was really surprised to see me having thought I had moved away. I explained to her that I had quit tobacco and she was very happy for me.

The one said part of all this is seeing my November 2013 group dwindle down to just 4 of us. I only have contact with one of those who left and he is still quit, but I don't know about the others and I wonder how many of them went back to the nicotine? But I am very proud that I am still here and still quit. I am a very solitary guy and I'm not very out going. I have reached out a few time to others here and they have also went to the way side, but I figure its my quit so I will keep on with the quit. One day I may just wake up and not want to post any more. I have had those feeling a few time but have realized that I still need to come here and post and see how others are doing. One day someone out there will need to hear what I have to say and I will be here.

I doesn't seem all that long ago that I was sitting in my car feeling really disgusted with myself and tossed out that last dip back on August 14th 2013 but here it is almost 2015. It hasn't been all that bad really. I want to wish every one out there a very Merry Christmas and a very positive and prosperous New Year. To Construction, Midwest and Mike I feel a great tie with you as we have stuck together and made it to 500, Next step is 1000.

[SAM83]

So my family took me out last night to celebrate my one year mark. They took me to Hodad's in Ocean Beach and ... well ... the place is hard to describe unless you know the beach / surf culture. It is a Burger Dive which was featured on Triple D. Anyway the place rocks and they tout the greatest burgers in the world. Well maybe ... but the place Guido was awesome for certain. The best part of the night was when they all lifted their burgers and saluted my one year dip free. Now no one can say I don't have one great family.

For those of you out there just getting started hang in there bros and sis' because it gets better day by day

Anyplace that has 3 wines... "Red, white, pink" on the menu gets a thumbs up on the 3D rating. Those onion rings are making me drool.

Dude, the post that you typed... Just the vision of your family showing their pride in such a symbolic manner... That by itself makes all of the bulldhit you went through worth it. And that is just the icing in the cake! Proud as hell to quit with you!

That is some great stuff Bearhawk. Wish I was there to toast to you as well. Congrats on 1 yr!

Man It was just awesome to hang with the family at a place like that. It's the reason to stay quit. Thanks bros

Holy Crap - I was driving to work today and it just hit me ... I am living out the true redneck life. I just had to laugh at myself as I thought about what is going on in my life. Thank God I quit dipping a year ago or I'd have a face full of snuff right now. My youngest daughter who is just 19 got married less than 6 months ago ... guess what? That's right she is getting a Divorce and has moved back home. My son ... he has been out of work for months and yep he is living at home too. My eldest daughter is going to college so it is understandable that she is living at home. I have one busted ass car in the driveway and one what is about to shit the bed and I don't have the money to fix them. I'm living the dream! But there is some bright lights there too. At least my youngest daughter isn't pregnant. My son's car is working good. I have a job that I am starting to hate but at least it pays the bills. And you know what? I still ain't dipping and I have decided it isn't a good idea if I drink right now either so I don't go off and do something really bad. SO Thank God for his support in my Redneck life in Southern California. I hope Jeff Foxworthy doesn't get wind of my life or He'll have more fodder for his jokes. LOL LMAO :)

LOL either that or your life will now become the next country hit! :D. Stay strong bro but then you always are.

....if we could just work a train into that story, we may have a hit:-) Great attitude. Life continues to happen to all of us, how blessed to have it without nicotine. Congratulations on the one year milestone; awesome accomplishment ODAAT!

[Mike from AB]

So my family took me out last night to celebrate my one year mark. They took me to Hodad's in Ocean Beach and ... well ... the place is hard to describe unless you know the beach / surf culture. It is a Burger Dive which was featured on Triple D. Anyway the place rocks and they tout the greatest burgers in the world. Well maybe ... but the place Guido was awesome for certain. The best part of the night was when they all lifted their burgers and saluted my one year dip free. Now no one can say I don't have one great family.

For those of you out there just getting started hang in there bros and sis' because it gets better day by day

Anyplace that has 3 wines... "Red, white, pink" on the menu gets a thumbs up on the 3D rating. Those onion rings are making me drool.

Dude, the post that you typed... Just the vision of your family showing their pride in such a symbolic manner... That by itself makes all of the bulldhit you went through worth it. And that is just the icing in the cake! Proud as hell to quit with you!

That is some great stuff Bearhawk. Wish I was there to toast to you as well. Congrats on 1 yr!

Man It was just awesome to hang with the family at a place like that. It's the reason to stay quit. Thanks bros

Holy Crap - I was driving to work today and it just hit me ... I am living out the true redneck life. I just had to laugh at myself as I thought about what is going on in my life. Thank God I quit dipping a year ago or I'd have a face full of snuff right now. My youngest daughter who is just 19 got married less than 6 months ago ... guess what? That's right she is getting a Divorce and has moved back home. My son ... he has been out of work for months and yep he is living at home too. My eldest daughter is going to college so it is understandable that she is living at home. I have one busted ass car in the driveway and one what is about to shit the bed and I don't have the money to fix them. I'm living the dream! But there is some bright lights there too. At least my youngest daughter isn't pregnant. My son's car is working good. I have a job that I am starting to hate but at least it pays the bills. And you know what? I still ain't dipping and I have decided it isn't a good idea if I drink right now either so I don't go off and do something really bad. SO Thank God for his support in my Redneck life in Southern California. I hope Jeff Foxworthy doesn't get wind of my life or He'll have more fodder for his jokes. LOL LMAO :)

LOL either that or your life will now become the next country hit! :D. Stay strong bro but then you always are.

[BearHawk]

So my family took me out last night to celebrate my one year mark. They took me to Hodad's in Ocean Beach and ... well ... the place is hard to describe unless you know the beach / surf culture. It is a Burger Dive which was featured on Triple D. Anyway the place rocks and they tout the greatest burgers in the world. Well maybe ... but the place Guido was awesome for certain. The best part of the night was when they all lifted their burgers and saluted my one year dip free. Now no one can say I don't have one great family.

For those of you out there just getting started hang in there bros and sis' because it gets better day by day

Anyplace that has 3 wines... "Red, white, pink" on the menu gets a thumbs up on the 3D rating. Those onion rings are making me drool.

Dude, the post that you typed... Just the vision of your family showing their pride in such a symbolic manner... That by itself makes all of the bulldhit you went through worth it. And that is just the icing in the cake! Proud as hell to quit with you!

That is some great stuff Bearhawk. Wish I was there to toast to you as well. Congrats on 1 yr!

Man It was just awesome to hang with the family at a place like that. It's the reason to stay quit. Thanks bros

Holy Crap - I was driving to work today and it just hit me ... I am living out the true redneck life. I just had to laugh at myself as I thought about what is going on in my life. Thank God I quit dipping a year ago or I'd have a face full of snuff right now. My youngest daughter who is just 19 got married less than 6 months ago ... guess what? That's right she is getting a Divorce and has moved back home. My son ... he has been out of work for months and yep he is living at home too. My eldest daughter is going to college so it is understandable that she is living at home. I have one busted ass car in the driveway and one what is about to shit the bed and I don't have the money to fix them. I'm living the dream! But there is some bright lights there too. At least my youngest daughter isn't pregnant. My son's car is working good. I have a job that I am starting to hate but at least it pays the bills. And you know what? I still ain't dipping and I have decided it isn't a good idea if I drink right now either so I don't go off and do something really bad. SO Thank God for his support in my Redneck life in Southern California. I hope Jeff Foxworthy doesn't get wind of my life or He'll have more fodder for his jokes. LOL LMAO :)

[BearHawk]

So my family took me out last night to celebrate my one year mark. They took me to Hodad's in Ocean Beach and ... well ... the place is hard to describe unless you know the beach / surf culture. It is a Burger Dive which was featured on Triple D. Anyway the place rocks and they tout the greatest burgers in the world. Well maybe ... but the place Guido was awesome for certain. The best part of the night was when they all lifted their burgers and saluted my one year dip free. Now no one can say I don't have one great family.

For those of you out there just getting started hang in there bros and sis' because it gets better day by day

Anyplace that has 3 wines... "Red, white, pink" on the menu gets a thumbs up on the 3D rating. Those onion rings are making me drool.

Dude, the post that you typed... Just the vision of your family showing their pride in such a symbolic manner... That by itself makes all of the bulldhit you went through worth it. And that is just the icing in the cake! Proud as hell to quit with you!

That is some great stuff Bearhawk. Wish I was there to toast to you as well. Congrats on 1 yr!

Man It was just awesome to hang with the family at a place like that. It's the reason to stay quit. Thanks bros

[Derk40]

So my family took me out last night to celebrate my one year mark. They took me to Hodad's in Ocean Beach and ... well ... the place is hard to describe unless you know the beach / surf culture. It is a Burger Dive which was featured on Triple D. Anyway the place rocks and they tout the greatest burgers in the world. Well maybe ... but the place Guido was awesome for certain. The best part of the night was when they all lifted their burgers and saluted my one year dip free. Now no one can say I don't have one great family.

For those of you out there just getting started hang in there bros and sis' because it gets better day by day

Anyplace that has 3 wines... "Red, white, pink" on the menu gets a thumbs up on the 3D rating. Those onion rings are making me drool.

Dude, the post that you typed... Just the vision of your family showing their pride in such a symbolic manner... That by itself makes all of the bulldhit you went through worth it. And that is just the icing in the cake! Proud as hell to quit with you!

That is some great stuff Bearhawk. Wish I was there to toast to you as well. Congrats on 1 yr!