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1. Decided

   

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   i have been trying to quit for 6 days in a row     tonight is it     i am armed with nicorettes and my drawing tools    i am also learning how to play the uke and read music     first is saying in a public way i have quit    first thing tomorrow morning is hit the showers      then a trip to town   then practice my music     i will touch base tomorroe after lunch with a quit coach and then  will post again in the evening with my good news       
2. treepeo

   

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   Hi auntbertie52,
   
   You are making the right decision.  Quitting smoking will change your life in so many positive ways.
   
   It sounds like you have already done some good planning.  You have things to do to keep yourself busy, and you have your gum to help you along as well.  Remember to drink lots of water, because it will help rid your body of toxins.  And just take it one step at a time.  And post as often as you like.  There is usually someone around to help you.  I look forward to reading your posts tomorrow.
3. Decided

   

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   04 Jan 2018 in reply to treepeo

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   i went through my first day well but had 2 cigarettes this morning   now i am back on track
   thanks for the support treepeo    i went to my weight loss group and over xmas i lost .5 lb
       
4. treepeo

   

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   Hi Aunt Bertie 52,
   
   I found Day 2 really hard, too.  Keep it up, you are doing great.  And how the heck did you manage to lose any weight at all over Christmas?  Talk about a Christmas miracle - good for you!  I just joined a weight loss program which I will start on Monday, because I realized that I can't lose the weight on my own.  I need some guidance.  My friend is going to do it with me, so that should really help a lot.
   
5. emily, quit coach

   

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   Hi auntbertie52,
   
   Congratulations on making the decision to quit and being smoke free for 2 days! You have a great list of strategies to turn to when the cravings hit.
   
   It sounds like you're making a lot of positive changes right now for your health. I'm sure your body will thank you for it.
   
   Let us know how things are going,
   Emily
   
   
6. Decided

   

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   06 Jan 2018 in reply to emily, quit coach

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   i slipped today and had a cigarette in the morning and one after supper.  i forgot about drinking lots of water.   so i am back to it   i think a shower in the morning before breakfast will help get rid of that early one   
7. Decided

   

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   06 Jan 2018 in reply to treepeo

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   i find the weekly weigh ins at my group help keep me on the right path
   everyone is so positive about the journey we are taking together
   good going to realize you do not have to go it alone
8. treepeo

   

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   Hi Auntbertie52,
   
   You are doing great - keep it up!  I am glad you have people around to support you.  That really helps.