ES intro

[Keith0617]

Day 613.

Nice work ES

[ES]

Day 613.

[Keith0617]

Day 301

Yesterday was my arrival on the 3rd floor.

Today is day 301.

Congrats ES!  Proud to quit with you every day!!!

Congrats @ES. stay loyal to your routine 

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Day 301

Yesterday was my arrival on the 3rd floor.

Today is day 301.

Congrats ES!  Proud to quit with you every day!!!

[ES]

Day 301

Yesterday was my arrival on the 3rd floor.

Today is day 301.

[ES]

One more note for my 200 Day celebration:

My best friend quit shortly after I did, cold-turkey, just like we do here. I never could convince him to join up on KTC, but he and I have checked on each other regularly, employing much of the same attitude as we all find here on the forums. I'm happy to report that he is also still nicotine-free and going STRONG.

A co-worker buddy of mine also quit shortly after me. Also couldn't get him on KTC... He did great for about four months, and then - recently - with a crazy time through work and high stress of a bunch of murder trials (we're homicide detectives), he caved and returned to daily chewing.

I'm in a lull in my own KTC participation. I regret that I've been reduced to post-and-ghost status. I used to post in a lot of groups and did today (the first time I've been on my home computer in some time).

Anyway, I guess I'm just glad to be a part of this. It's not always useful to me; some days I feel annoyed by posting and just want to get on with it; but I've seen my buddy cave and I figure KTC is doing no harm and certainly has done much good for me.

Glad to hit another milestone in an infinite string of milestones just waiting to be hit. Also, my wife is really proud of me - which feels good of course. She told me last night that she often reflects on it and thinks, "you used to do this thing. Then you chose not to anymore, so you don't." She likes the simplicity that is underscored by determination and discipline. Sure sounds simpler than it is for us, eh friends?

[ES]

Day 200 - 07/24/2019

For a little 200 Day update, I'll post my responses to the questions posed by our conductors. I was NOT brief, so I'm sorry, but here they are:

Sorry, fellas. I may have gotten a little long-winded...


1: What has been your biggest takeaway from being quit for 200 days?


•   I can do what I used to think may be impossible. But I haven’t been doing it alone. I’ve had a bunch of Quit Brothers and Sisters in my corner since my Day 1 on KTC. And, for moving within me and pushing me to post my Day 1, and for shepherding me through this and every other part of my life, I thank my Savior Jesus Christ. I’m pretty new to following Jesus, but I cannot deny the peace and strength that I’ve found in Him. I don’t believe it is really this simple, but I think that God used this challenge to show me that, with Him, I can overcome and that I had to stop idolizing a dead plant in a can and put my faith in Him.


2: Advice for any new quitters that are creeping on the KTC site?


•   I don’t know that I can really offer any “advice,” as it were. I can “advise” someone to quit. I can “advise” someone to give KTC a try. But that really doesn’t mean a thing if the reader isn’t ready to quit for him/herself. So, I guess my advice would be this: if you are even looking at KTC, then you must be at least thinking about quitting. Therefore, you are considering a choice: should I put in another dip, or should I kill the can? Do yourself a favor and give that decision some true introspection. Can you come up with a reason to keep dipping that IS NOT backed by an excuse (it relieves my stress, it makes me less of an asshole, etc.)? I, personally, couldn’t come up with one – my justifications were total bullshit. That, and my increasingly constant concern over all the BAD parts brought me to KTC and freedom from nicotine. So make the decision for you, and if you’re ready and you want to be rid of the mess that is nicotine and all the crap it brings into your life, then I suggest diving into KTC – and remember – you get from this program only as much as you put into it.


3: Have you done anything special with the thousands of dollars you’ve saved by not buying the devils tar?

•   Well, I can’t say that I’ve saved quite that much, but I’d estimate somewhere around a single thousand dollars in 200 days, which is still pretty awesome! I wouldn’t say that I’ve consciously done anything special with that money. As happy as I am to be saving that money, I haven’t focused that much on it. I’ve just been enjoying living my life without that nicotine crutch. I’ve learned that I don’t need it and that it is only a false promise against stress, exhaustion, and so on. Money couldn’t buy the true freedom I’m experiencing.

Thanks, Conductors. I Quit With You!
ES

[grizzlydepressed]

guess this was older than I thought ha, congrats on 145 man hell yea

[ES]

Hello, all. I'll dive right into the biography: 31 years old, Missouri, dipping roughly 9 years after 2 years smoking before that. My wife has never liked me dipping (cried when we were dating and she learned that I dipped, but still took me anyway) and all my family - save for one brother - don't even know that I dip. I heard of this site several years ago, but until now, have never made an honest decision to quit. Stopped for weeks here or there but never fully committed to staying quit. Many factors are driving me to quit: my dad died of pancreatic cancer 6 years ago (he didn't have any habits that contributed to this, just "luck of the draw" I guess...), I'll be a first-time dad later this year, my wife hates that I do it, I don't even like it, and I spend a ridiculous amount of $ on this stupid bullshit. I'm not tobacco-free yet, unfortunately. I'm planning my quit. Not sure the best way... when what I have runs out? Pick a date? I don't know... I'm getting into this forum to keep myself honest. I'll be telling my wife about joining here and asking her to support me through this, hopefully with understanding of the difficulties to come and not condemnation alone. I'll be grateful for any help from the quitters here. I'm sure I'll need it.

yea, like a bunch of others said, fuck that, quit that bitch now, you know that shit ain't getting any easier when you run out. additionally, you're causing more stress by the thought of running out alone...............we all know what we've done to get a can when there's a tornado outside anyways, I'm on day 3 after 5 hard years straight of easily 2 cans a day. rip the bandaid off, quit that bitch now, join me in the suck......

Hey, grizzlydepressed. I appreciate your enthusiasm this early in your quit, but thankfully I've already made that decision! I'm on day 145 of Freedom and can't believe how quickly the time has flown since my Day 1. Keep at it, don't give any room for the fog to make you forget the reasons you're quitting now!

[grizzlydepressed]

Hello, all. I'll dive right into the biography: 31 years old, Missouri, dipping roughly 9 years after 2 years smoking before that. My wife has never liked me dipping (cried when we were dating and she learned that I dipped, but still took me anyway) and all my family - save for one brother - don't even know that I dip. I heard of this site several years ago, but until now, have never made an honest decision to quit. Stopped for weeks here or there but never fully committed to staying quit. Many factors are driving me to quit: my dad died of pancreatic cancer 6 years ago (he didn't have any habits that contributed to this, just "luck of the draw" I guess...), I'll be a first-time dad later this year, my wife hates that I do it, I don't even like it, and I spend a ridiculous amount of $ on this stupid bullshit. I'm not tobacco-free yet, unfortunately. I'm planning my quit. Not sure the best way... when what I have runs out? Pick a date? I don't know... I'm getting into this forum to keep myself honest. I'll be telling my wife about joining here and asking her to support me through this, hopefully with understanding of the difficulties to come and not condemnation alone. I'll be grateful for any help from the quitters here. I'm sure I'll need it.

yea, like a bunch of others said, fuck that, quit that bitch now, you know that shit ain't getting any easier when you run out. additionally, you're causing more stress by the thought of running out alone...............we all know what we've done to get a can when there's a tornado outside anyways, I'm on day 3 after 5 hard years straight of easily 2 cans a day. rip the bandaid off, quit that bitch now, join me in the suck......

[ES]

144 Days - 1 gross of days - 12 dozen days - 20 Weeks+4 Days

Haven't posted in here in a while. Thought I'd drop a note for my ONE GROSS celebration. Still truckin' right a long. Admittedly, I've been a bit less involved in posting, aside from roll in the past two months. I obviously post in my home group, and most days am able to post up support in several other months. This has nothing to do with how I feel in my quit and everything to do with my job assignment. I just have less time than I did before and don't spend a lot of time on my computer at home (I primarily utilize KTC on my desktop because on mobile is a GIANT PAIN IN THE ASS).

Still quit. Still dig KTC. Still here.

Quit on, friends.

Congrats sir, hope the storms pass in our part of the world!!

No kidding! Tuesday night I about strapped on one of my motorcycle helmets to sit in the basement, huddle my dogs, and wait for my house to come down on me! Luckily, my wife is away on business, so she was safe. Also luckily, the storms pretty much broke down to strong thunderstorms by the time they made it to the city and up north to me. Hope you and yours came through it all alright!

[worktowin]

144 Days - 1 gross of days - 12 dozen days - 20 Weeks+4 Days

Haven't posted in here in a while. Thought I'd drop a note for my ONE GROSS celebration. Still truckin' right a long. Admittedly, I've been a bit less involved in posting, aside from roll in the past two months. I obviously post in my home group, and most days am able to post up support in several other months. This has nothing to do with how I feel in my quit and everything to do with my job assignment. I just have less time than I did before and don't spend a lot of time on my computer at home (I primarily utilize KTC on my desktop because on mobile is a GIANT PAIN IN THE ASS).

Still quit. Still dig KTC. Still here.

Quit on, friends.

Congrats sir, hope the storms pass in our part of the world!!

[ES]

144 Days - 1 gross of days - 12 dozen days - 20 Weeks+4 Days

Haven't posted in here in a while. Thought I'd drop a note for my ONE GROSS celebration. Still truckin' right a long. Admittedly, I've been a bit less involved in posting, aside from roll in the past two months. I obviously post in my home group, and most days am able to post up support in several other months. This has nothing to do with how I feel in my quit and everything to do with my job assignment. I just have less time than I did before and don't spend a lot of time on my computer at home (I primarily utilize KTC on my desktop because on mobile is a GIANT PAIN IN THE ASS).

Still quit. Still dig KTC. Still here.

Quit on, friends.

[ES]

ES, Stopping in to say 1 Congrats, 2 your HOF Speech is badass and 3, Thank you. You were one of the first to PM me when I signed up for this gig. Your support of me and my Mayhem brothers is second to none. We shared a few stories and I appreciate everything you have done for me. I am very happy, proud, and honored of your Battle, your honesty and friendship! Keep kicking ass Brother! I look up to you!

Thanks, Rick. Those are very kind words! I'm glad you've found a home here and became a leader in your quit group so quickly! KTC needs guys like you! I wish I could be more engaged here more often, but the current circumstances of my life are such that I can only do so much or be so much to the KTC community. But, I'm only as quit as I am today, and guys like you help me stay that way, so thank YOU!

Quitting as a team is the only way to roll, and both of you are bad ass examples of team success.  Honored to quit with you today.

What WTW ^^^^^^^^^ said.

I'm damn proud of all you up and coming youngins.

Aw, shucks guys...

Well Done. Pat yourself on the back. Now realize the fight is nowhere neer over.

RAZD611,

From my HOF speech:

This milestone feels great, but it is only Step 1. Each day is a battle, some more fierce than others, and I am only getting warmed up.

Only just getting started, my friend.

[RAZD611]

ES, Stopping in to say 1 Congrats, 2 your HOF Speech is badass and 3, Thank you. You were one of the first to PM me when I signed up for this gig. Your support of me and my Mayhem brothers is second to none. We shared a few stories and I appreciate everything you have done for me. I am very happy, proud, and honored of your Battle, your honesty and friendship! Keep kicking ass Brother! I look up to you!

Thanks, Rick. Those are very kind words! I'm glad you've found a home here and became a leader in your quit group so quickly! KTC needs guys like you! I wish I could be more engaged here more often, but the current circumstances of my life are such that I can only do so much or be so much to the KTC community. But, I'm only as quit as I am today, and guys like you help me stay that way, so thank YOU!

Quitting as a team is the only way to roll, and both of you are bad ass examples of team success.  Honored to quit with you today.

What WTW ^^^^^^^^^ said.

I'm damn proud of all you up and coming youngins.

Aw, shucks guys...

Well Done. Pat yourself on the back. Now realize the fight is nowhere neer over.