Happy Great American Smokeout Day!

MTK · 11-18-2010, 10:28 AM

Smoking: Heeding the message of the Great American Smokeout - latimes.com

I quit 13 years ago, one of the best decisions I've made.

firstdown · 11-18-2010, 11:15 AM

I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.

firstdown · 10-06-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.

Wow this thread reminds me its coming up on two years smoke free. I have not touch a smoke sens Feb 8, 2010 and my buddy just hit one year. We talked yesterday about how everything we did revolved around drinking and smoking and now it just revolves around drinking. Chanix worked for me and I only tried killing myself 2 times. I did learn if you want to hang yourself the rope needs to be shorter then the object its attached to.

hooskins · 11-18-2010, 11:20 AM

First you stopped killing your lungs and gave them a chance to heal. Perhaps you aren't seeing immediate positives, but its great for the long run.

MTK · 11-18-2010, 11:38 AM

Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Quitting Smoking - Smoking Cessation Center - EverydayHealth.com

SolidSnake84 · 11-18-2010, 11:43 AM

I have not been a regular smoker since January of last year. I make very long spells with no cigs at all, but unfortunatley, time to time i do have 1 or 2, only when i am drinking or around my dad. I wish i could find a long term way to never have another 1.

dmek25 · 11-18-2010, 11:59 AM

im a non smoker. yea for me!

skinsguy · 11-18-2010, 12:31 PM

Never needed cigs in my life! My family has enough health issues without inviting smoking into the picture.

BDBohnzie · 11-18-2010, 01:13 PM

The Government has 2 websites to help those looking to quit:

Smokefree.gov
Smokefree Women: Quit smoking today! We can help.

firstdown · 11-18-2010, 02:25 PM

My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

saden1 · 11-18-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

BleedBurgundy · 11-18-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

Amen.

mredskins · 11-19-2010, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

Are you even married?

firstdown · 11-19-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

BJs are basic wifely duties and they are non-negotiable. You better man-up before she forces you to start wearing the skirt in the house.

Boy do you have allot to learn when you finally get married.

mredskins · 11-19-2010, 04:05 PM

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Boy do you have allot to learn when you finally get married.

He is always throwing out marriage advice yet not married, hmmm...

11-18-2010, 10:28 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Happy Great American Smokeout Day! Smoking: Heeding the message of the Great American Smokeout - latimes.com I quit 13 years ago, one of the best decisions I've made. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-18-2010, 11:15 AM	#2
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! I gave them up on Feb. 8, 2010 the day after the SB. I have not touch a cig. sense that day. People say you will feel so much better but I have not noticed that other then not coughing as much. I have gained some weight and do eat more. I finally got my buddy to quit and he has gone 7 weeks and we talk each day to encourage each other to not smoke. At this point I don't need encouragement but I don't let him know that. I always thought this smoke out thing was pretty stupid and still do.

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hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! First you stopped killing your lungs and gave them a chance to heal. Perhaps you aren't seeing immediate positives, but its great for the long run. __________________ Vacancy

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MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,569	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! Immediate and Long-Term Effects of Quitting Smoking - Smoking Cessation Center - EverydayHealth.com __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

11-18-2010, 11:43 AM	#6
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11-18-2010, 11:59 AM	#7
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11-18-2010, 12:31 PM	#8
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11-18-2010, 01:13 PM	#9
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! The Government has 2 websites to help those looking to quit: Smokefree.gov Smokefree Women: Quit smoking today! We can help. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

11-18-2010, 02:25 PM	#10
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Happy Great American Smokeout Day! My wife promised a BJ for everyday a quit smoking. Its been its been 283 days and she is behind like 282 BJ's. Oh well.

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