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genuinegirly · 03-01-2008, 03:22 PM

Awesome, Herk! Gum is definitely a healthier and less expensive habit, I just hope you don't over-work your jaw.

Herk · 03-04-2008, 12:36 PM

Still going stong. Thanks for pointing out the price issue. Somebody convinced me to calculate how much money I'd save in a year by not smoking 1-2 packs per day. I can't remember the number, but it was enough to make me really proud of myself, and to make me want to go buy some expensive crap I can't afford.

cameroncrazy822 · 03-12-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by matthew330

"Focus on the negative aspects and what you're gaining instead"

This is the key I think. It's not so much the health thing that kept me going. As a frequent flyer, things like when you're plane is delayed 45 minutes trying to figure out if you have enough time to run out for a smoke and get back through security in time to make it. Not being paranoid in meetings that you wreak of smoke. In general, not revolving every second of every day around when you're next smoke is gonna be, is a phenomenal feeling. That's what really keeps me going (with where I'm at anyway)

Substituting the crack pipe for cigarettes is not the smartest thing my friend. Hang in there though we're all very proud of you anyway. Keep up the good work!

ratbastid · 03-12-2008, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by genuinegirly

Awesome, Herk! Gum is definitely a healthier and less expensive habit, I just hope you don't over-work your jaw.

One thing to watch out for, though--sugarless gums are sweetened with sorbitol, maltitol, mannitol and xylitol, each of which can cause gastrointestinal (*ahem*) results if chewed to excess. So if you're a chain-chewer, invest in some Depends as well, or hang out near the bathroom.

Herk · 03-26-2008, 05:17 AM

Just wanted to post again to publish some results. Easter came and went. I've still not smoked. I did it. Take that Catholics, lungs, and naysayers.

jewels · 03-26-2008, 05:21 AM

WooHooo!! Very very proud of you. Congrats.

I'm totally behind you and look to you for inspiration.

Cynthetiq · 03-26-2008, 06:07 AM

good for you! congrats!

Mephex · 03-26-2008, 06:42 AM

Way to stay strong, Herk. You've got to feel good!

Tully Mars · 03-26-2008, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Herk

Just wanted to post again to publish some results. Easter came and went. I've still not smoked. I did it. Take that Catholics, lungs, and naysayers.

Way to go.

On a side note I was watching something the other night and a guy said he really liked going to church, so he give it up for lent.

I'm sure it's an old joke but struck me funny at the time.

View Poll Results: Will I last through Lent and beyond?
Yes - I know that Herk does what he says.	17	62.96%
No - you'll break!	10	37.04%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

03-01-2008, 03:22 PM	#41 (permalink)
genuinegirly Eat your vegetables Super Moderator Location: Arabidopsis-ville	Awesome, Herk! Gum is definitely a healthier and less expensive habit, I just hope you don't over-work your jaw. __________________ "Sometimes I have to remember that things are brought to me for a reason, either for my own lessons or for the benefit of others." Cynthetiq "violence is no more or less real than non-violence." roachboy

03-04-2008, 12:36 PM	#42 (permalink)
Herk Insane Location: Kansas City, MO	Still going stong. Thanks for pointing out the price issue. Somebody convinced me to calculate how much money I'd save in a year by not smoking 1-2 packs per day. I can't remember the number, but it was enough to make me really proud of myself, and to make me want to go buy some expensive crap I can't afford. __________________ -Blind faith runs into things!-

03-26-2008, 05:17 AM	#45 (permalink)
Herk Insane Location: Kansas City, MO	Just wanted to post again to publish some results. Easter came and went. I've still not smoked. I did it. Take that Catholics, lungs, and naysayers. __________________ -Blind faith runs into things!-

03-26-2008, 05:21 AM	#46 (permalink)
jewels Eponymous Location: Central Central Florida	WooHooo!! Very very proud of you. Congrats. I'm totally behind you and look to you for inspiration. __________________ We are always more anxious to be distinguished for a talent which we do not possess, than to be praised for the fifteen which we do possess. Mark Twain

03-26-2008, 06:07 AM	#47 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	good for you! congrats! __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

03-26-2008, 06:42 AM	#48 (permalink)
Mephex Psycho	Way to stay strong, Herk. You've got to feel good! __________________ He who is void of virtuous attachments in private life is, or very soon will be, void of all regard for his country. There is seldom an instance of a man guilty of betraying his country, who had not before lost the feeling of moral obligations in his private connections. -Samuel Adams