My Story

[Grizzly25]

Day 98.  Nervousness sets in.  Read more posts, pre HOF groups, intros, etc. in the last week than in the past four to six weeks.  Can't believe that I have been quit for 14 weeks.

Believe that shit brother. Outstanding stuff. Glad you're here bud.

You got this!

Passing one milestone of being free of the nic bitch!

I dont know you but am proud to be quit with you today and everyday!

[Souliman]

Day 98.  Nervousness sets in.  Read more posts, pre HOF groups, intros, etc. in the last week than in the past four to six weeks.  Can't believe that I have been quit for 14 weeks.

Believe that shit brother. Outstanding stuff. Glad you're here bud.

[PMac]

Day 98. Nervousness sets in. Read more posts, pre HOF groups, intros, etc. in the last week than in the past four to six weeks. Can't believe that I have been quit for 14 weeks.

[Scowick65]

Short post as I sit at 95 and can't believe that I'm just a few short days away from 100.  Feels great.  If you are new...stick with it.  If you are mid-term...stick with it.  A still dipping buddy asked me the other day if I would stay quit if I found out that I had cancer from my years of dipping and that I would likely not make it.  Being a 26 year slave I had long since contemplated that question and I immediately and unequivocally answered "hell, yes".  Being free is such a great feeling.  So you new guys and those in the 40s to 60s that think it is never going to end - stick with it.  Freedom from the can is worth every 24 hours that you promise not to be a douche bag.

Solid work, counselor. Freedom IS a great thing.

:)

[AgLawyer]

Short post as I sit at 95 and can't believe that I'm just a few short days away from 100. Feels great. If you are new...stick with it. If you are mid-term...stick with it. A still dipping buddy asked me the other day if I would stay quit if I found out that I had cancer from my years of dipping and that I would likely not make it. Being a 26 year slave I had long since contemplated that question and I immediately and unequivocally answered "hell, yes". Being free is such a great feeling. So you new guys and those in the 40s to 60s that think it is never going to end - stick with it. Freedom from the can is worth every 24 hours that you promise not to be a douche bag.

Solid work, counselor. Freedom IS a great thing.

[Souliman]

Way to go bud. You're killing it. Truly.

[PMac]

Short post as I sit at 95 and can't believe that I'm just a few short days away from 100. Feels great. If you are new...stick with it. If you are mid-term...stick with it. A still dipping buddy asked me the other day if I would stay quit if I found out that I had cancer from my years of dipping and that I would likely not make it. Being a 26 year slave I had long since contemplated that question and I immediately and unequivocally answered "hell, yes". Being free is such a great feeling. So you new guys and those in the 40s to 60s that think it is never going to end - stick with it. Freedom from the can is worth every 24 hours that you promise not to be a douche bag.

[Scowick65]

Knocking on the door of 80 days (today is 79) so I thought it would be a good time to update since my last post in my thread was at day 53.

My quit is kicking ass.  In fact, I can't believe how well it has gone.  Looking back, the only really tough things that I went through were some insomnia issues and some anxiety issues.  Once the insomnia went away for the most part the anxiety seemed to kind of fix itself.  Only one major crave and I can't remember even having the small, fleeting mini-craves in the last month or so.

As the HOF approaches and with the reflection and self-examination that I have done over the past 79 days or so, I think that what I take from my quit is that I was so completely ready to be done that it in reality it has been relatively easy.  The insomnia and anxiety were short-lived in the grand scheme and rather than major issues they were merely inconveniences on the path of quit.  I truly believe that the ease with which you quit is directly related to how ready you are to be really and truly quit forever.  And I had been using two and a half decades and was up to three cans per day.  But I was extremely ready to be quit on Day 1.  I hated dip and had hated it for months if not years.  I was anxious about quitting because I was afraid that I would fail (yet again) but not because I was worried about missing dip.  I don't miss it.  I don't miss the cost, the side effects, the smell, the taste, or anything else.  I'm so damn glad that I am quit.  I get up everyday and I'm so thankful and happy that I am quit and I know that there is absolutely no way in hell that I will dip that day under any circumstances.

Still no Diet Coke (or soda of any kind) for about a month and a half.

Been working a Paleo-ish diet and I actually feel better than I have felt in years (I pretty much do Paleo but I have been allowing a small amount of organic dairy every day).

Still doing CrossFit.  Getting stronger, leaner, and in great shape.

So at forty-one and a half years old I feel better physically and feel better about myself mentally and emotionally than I have in years.  Just think - the catalyst happened exactly 79 days ago.

Thanks KTC!

Great stuff, damn proud to quit with you, and to continue our torture updates/support over in the exercise forum!
I also want to agree with you on the fact I wanted to quit so damn bad, I was almost relieved that this place makes me keep my word. I welcome it. Anytime i get a little lazy in my quit, I remember how much I hated being a slave, and how grateful I am for my freedom.
again great stuff.

Proud to be quit with you too Luby and I'm enjoying the progression through the nine hells of CrossFit.

Great work.

[PMac]

Knocking on the door of 80 days (today is 79) so I thought it would be a good time to update since my last post in my thread was at day 53.

My quit is kicking ass.  In fact, I can't believe how well it has gone.  Looking back, the only really tough things that I went through were some insomnia issues and some anxiety issues.  Once the insomnia went away for the most part the anxiety seemed to kind of fix itself.  Only one major crave and I can't remember even having the small, fleeting mini-craves in the last month or so.

As the HOF approaches and with the reflection and self-examination that I have done over the past 79 days or so, I think that what I take from my quit is that I was so completely ready to be done that it in reality it has been relatively easy.  The insomnia and anxiety were short-lived in the grand scheme and rather than major issues they were merely inconveniences on the path of quit.  I truly believe that the ease with which you quit is directly related to how ready you are to be really and truly quit forever.  And I had been using two and a half decades and was up to three cans per day.  But I was extremely ready to be quit on Day 1.  I hated dip and had hated it for months if not years.  I was anxious about quitting because I was afraid that I would fail (yet again) but not because I was worried about missing dip.  I don't miss it.  I don't miss the cost, the side effects, the smell, the taste, or anything else.  I'm so damn glad that I am quit.  I get up everyday and I'm so thankful and happy that I am quit and I know that there is absolutely no way in hell that I will dip that day under any circumstances.

Still no Diet Coke (or soda of any kind) for about a month and a half.

Been working a Paleo-ish diet and I actually feel better than I have felt in years (I pretty much do Paleo but I have been allowing a small amount of organic dairy every day).

Still doing CrossFit.  Getting stronger, leaner, and in great shape.

So at forty-one and a half years old I feel better physically and feel better about myself mentally and emotionally than I have in years.  Just think - the catalyst happened exactly 79 days ago.

Thanks KTC!

Great stuff, damn proud to quit with you, and to continue our torture updates/support over in the exercise forum!
I also want to agree with you on the fact I wanted to quit so damn bad, I was almost relieved that this place makes me keep my word. I welcome it. Anytime i get a little lazy in my quit, I remember how much I hated being a slave, and how grateful I am for my freedom.
again great stuff.

Proud to be quit with you too Luby and I'm enjoying the progression through the nine hells of CrossFit.

[luby]

Knocking on the door of 80 days (today is 79) so I thought it would be a good time to update since my last post in my thread was at day 53.

My quit is kicking ass. In fact, I can't believe how well it has gone. Looking back, the only really tough things that I went through were some insomnia issues and some anxiety issues. Once the insomnia went away for the most part the anxiety seemed to kind of fix itself. Only one major crave and I can't remember even having the small, fleeting mini-craves in the last month or so.

As the HOF approaches and with the reflection and self-examination that I have done over the past 79 days or so, I think that what I take from my quit is that I was so completely ready to be done that it in reality it has been relatively easy. The insomnia and anxiety were short-lived in the grand scheme and rather than major issues they were merely inconveniences on the path of quit. I truly believe that the ease with which you quit is directly related to how ready you are to be really and truly quit forever. And I had been using two and a half decades and was up to three cans per day. But I was extremely ready to be quit on Day 1. I hated dip and had hated it for months if not years. I was anxious about quitting because I was afraid that I would fail (yet again) but not because I was worried about missing dip. I don't miss it. I don't miss the cost, the side effects, the smell, the taste, or anything else. I'm so damn glad that I am quit. I get up everyday and I'm so thankful and happy that I am quit and I know that there is absolutely no way in hell that I will dip that day under any circumstances.

Still no Diet Coke (or soda of any kind) for about a month and a half.

Been working a Paleo-ish diet and I actually feel better than I have felt in years (I pretty much do Paleo but I have been allowing a small amount of organic dairy every day).

Still doing CrossFit. Getting stronger, leaner, and in great shape.

So at forty-one and a half years old I feel better physically and feel better about myself mentally and emotionally than I have in years. Just think - the catalyst happened exactly 79 days ago.

Thanks KTC!

Great stuff, damn proud to quit with you, and to continue our torture updates/support over in the exercise forum!
I also want to agree with you on the fact I wanted to quit so damn bad, I was almost relieved that this place makes me keep my word. I welcome it. Anytime i get a little lazy in my quit, I remember how much I hated being a slave, and how grateful I am for my freedom.
again great stuff.

[PMac]

Knocking on the door of 80 days (today is 79) so I thought it would be a good time to update since my last post in my thread was at day 53.

My quit is kicking ass. In fact, I can't believe how well it has gone. Looking back, the only really tough things that I went through were some insomnia issues and some anxiety issues. Once the insomnia went away for the most part the anxiety seemed to kind of fix itself. Only one major crave and I can't remember even having the small, fleeting mini-craves in the last month or so.

As the HOF approaches and with the reflection and self-examination that I have done over the past 79 days or so, I think that what I take from my quit is that I was so completely ready to be done that it in reality it has been relatively easy. The insomnia and anxiety were short-lived in the grand scheme and rather than major issues they were merely inconveniences on the path of quit. I truly believe that the ease with which you quit is directly related to how ready you are to be really and truly quit forever. And I had been using two and a half decades and was up to three cans per day. But I was extremely ready to be quit on Day 1. I hated dip and had hated it for months if not years. I was anxious about quitting because I was afraid that I would fail (yet again) but not because I was worried about missing dip. I don't miss it. I don't miss the cost, the side effects, the smell, the taste, or anything else. I'm so damn glad that I am quit. I get up everyday and I'm so thankful and happy that I am quit and I know that there is absolutely no way in hell that I will dip that day under any circumstances.

Still no Diet Coke (or soda of any kind) for about a month and a half.

Been working a Paleo-ish diet and I actually feel better than I have felt in years (I pretty much do Paleo but I have been allowing a small amount of organic dairy every day).

Still doing CrossFit. Getting stronger, leaner, and in great shape.

So at forty-one and a half years old I feel better physically and feel better about myself mentally and emotionally than I have in years. Just think - the catalyst happened exactly 79 days ago.

Thanks KTC!

[Souliman]

Cheers PMac. Keep fighting brother. Each day we all take a giant step forward. All of us.

[ChewCrewRetiree]

Been a couple of weeks since I posted in my thread. I'm up to Day 53 and still wearing out the nic bitch. Hard to believe that it has been almost two months since I was anxiously at the threshold of my quit. I can vividly remember both my determination and at the same time the feeling that for the first time I really wanted to be quit this time but still hearing that little voice in the back of my mind telling me that I just might not be able to do it. So far that little voice has been stomped flat. I ain't even got the time of day for that bitch.

My earlier sleep problems have been gone for several weeks. Best thing is that I am getting more sleep than I used to (because as a super-sly ninja douche I would stay up until the last person in my house was long asleep so that I could get that long 30 minutes to an hour with the possum turd) and better sleep than I used to (can't explain that one other than the fact that I'm getting more total hours of sleep but I definitely have been sleeping great).

My anxiety and being in a fog from the first few weeks has pretty much gone away. I've returned to being a relatively easy person to get along with, fair with my family, and a productive law partner.

Also I've been working out which has made a huge difference (though I have pain in muscles I didn't know existed). That probably has something to do with the better sleep.

Been trying to get a better diet in place that is both enjoyable (I can't maintain a long-term nutritional plan if I hate the food) and appropriate for a 41 year old man that wants to be around for another 30 or so years at least.

And finally, my latest conquest has been to give up Diet Coke completely. Been about 10 days or so without DC. Used to normally have two or three per day. I still drink a cup of coffee in the morning most days, but no DC period.

Hope everyone else is having a strong quit and sticking it to the nic bitch. I'm around a couple of times per day so if anyone needs anything PM me and I'll get back with you.

Be Quit!

PMac

PMac, good to heat things are going well for you. I myself am quite moody when it comes to mt dew. I'm not hooked on it, but when I head to the library for the night I get the feeling that it's helpful in ampin me up and keeping me awake and focused. Sometimes I can do without it, some days I have multiple.

glad to hear you're doin good and the PM thing goes both ways. Since crossing the HOF threshold, I feel that stopping in here more often strengthens my quit and keeps me from becoming complacent.

Crew

[AgLawyer]

Been a couple of weeks since I posted in my thread. I'm up to Day 53 and still wearing out the nic bitch. Hard to believe that it has been almost two months since I was anxiously at the threshold of my quit. I can vividly remember both my determination and at the same time the feeling that for the first time I really wanted to be quit this time but still hearing that little voice in the back of my mind telling me that I just might not be able to do it. So far that little voice has been stomped flat. I ain't even got the time of day for that bitch.

My earlier sleep problems have been gone for several weeks. Best thing is that I am getting more sleep than I used to (because as a super-sly ninja douche I would stay up until the last person in my house was long asleep so that I could get that long 30 minutes to an hour with the possum turd) and better sleep than I used to (can't explain that one other than the fact that I'm getting more total hours of sleep but I definitely have been sleeping great).

My anxiety and being in a fog from the first few weeks has pretty much gone away. I've returned to being a relatively easy person to get along with, fair with my family, and a productive law partner.

Also I've been working out which has made a huge difference (though I have pain in muscles I didn't know existed). That probably has something to do with the better sleep.

Been trying to get a better diet in place that is both enjoyable (I can't maintain a long-term nutritional plan if I hate the food) and appropriate for a 41 year old man that wants to be around for another 30 or so years at least.

And finally, my latest conquest has been to give up Diet Coke completely. Been about 10 days or so without DC. Used to normally have two or three per day. I still drink a cup of coffee in the morning most days, but no DC period.

Hope everyone else is having a strong quit and sticking it to the nic bitch. I'm around a couple of times per day so if anyone needs anything PM me and I'll get back with you.

Be Quit!

PMac

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[PMac]

Been a couple of weeks since I posted in my thread. I'm up to Day 53 and still wearing out the nic bitch. Hard to believe that it has been almost two months since I was anxiously at the threshold of my quit. I can vividly remember both my determination and at the same time the feeling that for the first time I really wanted to be quit this time but still hearing that little voice in the back of my mind telling me that I just might not be able to do it. So far that little voice has been stomped flat. I ain't even got the time of day for that bitch.

My earlier sleep problems have been gone for several weeks. Best thing is that I am getting more sleep than I used to (because as a super-sly ninja douche I would stay up until the last person in my house was long asleep so that I could get that long 30 minutes to an hour with the possum turd) and better sleep than I used to (can't explain that one other than the fact that I'm getting more total hours of sleep but I definitely have been sleeping great).

My anxiety and being in a fog from the first few weeks has pretty much gone away. I've returned to being a relatively easy person to get along with, fair with my family, and a productive law partner.

Also I've been working out which has made a huge difference (though I have pain in muscles I didn't know existed). That probably has something to do with the better sleep.

Been trying to get a better diet in place that is both enjoyable (I can't maintain a long-term nutritional plan if I hate the food) and appropriate for a 41 year old man that wants to be around for another 30 or so years at least.

And finally, my latest conquest has been to give up Diet Coke completely. Been about 10 days or so without DC. Used to normally have two or three per day. I still drink a cup of coffee in the morning most days, but no DC period.

Hope everyone else is having a strong quit and sticking it to the nic bitch. I'm around a couple of times per day so if anyone needs anything PM me and I'll get back with you.

Be Quit!

PMac