YOU GO GIRL !!!

[CartoonBoy]

I want to wish my good friend Nat all the strength on her goal to better health. For she has made a pact with herself to stop smoking. It will be tough my friend and you must be brave, but if you want to live 'till you're 136 this is a great way to start ;) ;D ;)

GOOD LUCK NATTY !! I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT !!

[Rita]

Good luck to you Nat!!--you can do it!!
your bud

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http://img256.echo.cx/img256/3454/34believe4ys.gif (http://www.imageshack.us)

[mikel108]

Good Luck Nat!! I use to smoke a pack and a half a day. Quit about 14 years ago. Trust me I am really pulling for ya. You probably did not want all the hype, but trust me, the more people pulling for you, the better. So I will be right there if you get frustrated and just need to say #$@%^#$%%#$%&(((&%#%#$%^%$#%@%*(&%@#@^& ........&^&$#@^&...!

Mike

[hayc59]

Nat, wish you luck!!

[Marja]

GOOD LUCK, NAT! I THINK MIKE HAS THE RIGHT IDEA, SAY SOME OF THOSE WORDS IF.......................;D

[~*Nat*~]

Oh my goodness. http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/COOLSMOKE.GIF

Thank You guys !!!!!

Still a couple of hours left till bedtime. And when I wake up,
it'll be a straw I'll be inhaling with, instead of a ciggie. :P;D

Just let me enjoy just a couple more puffs....... THANKS. http://img42.echo.cx/img42/4186/wink1px.gif

YEP ! I made up my mind !!
No More !!!

If I had only known, when I was like 12 or 13....................
I would have never started !!!

CB... and everyone.....thanks soo much for the supporting words !
I think I really need that.
You are so sweet. I will count on CB's & Mike's invitation to .....#^&*$@ ;)
The ones that have been thru it, know best what it's like, right ? ;D
This time I will make it.

Thanks again.....

You are all in my heart :-*

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[BeetleBoss]

http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/wvsandy13/1you-go-girl-animated.gif

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/CLAP2.GIF..http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/THUMBSUP.GIF ...You can do it, Nat!! ..http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/THUMBSUP.GIF ...http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/CLAP2.GIF

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~Hope this helps~
(click here) (http://www.smokefree.gov/guide/)




I'm here for ya, Nat.

http://img118.exs.cx/img118/1691/hug8ok.gif

You write or call me anytime

you need an encouraging word!

[~*Nat*~]

BB, lol. THANKS my bud ! http://img281.echo.cx/img281/5445/hug23fs.gif

You know...that site...is GREAT !!!
That'll keep me busy and motivated.
Not that I'm not motivated already....;)
but this sure helps even more !!! :):)

And don't fret...I was planning on talking with ya
on the phone http://img257.echo.cx/img257/4236/telefonieren1hn.gif again soon.
And NOT just for support, LOL ! ;D

(((hugs)))

[Meltdown]

This book (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1402718616/qid=1117515429/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/103-2587357-9479851?v=glance&s=books&n=507846) helped me to quit. Seriously recommended.

[greyfox]

Hi Nat!

I just want you to know I'm rooting for you too! I've seen what smoking can do to people and it ain't pretty. So you hang in there girl. (((HUGS)))

[Marja]

WOW! LOTS OF SUPPORT AND THOSE BOOKS SOUND REALLY GOOD!

SO, CHEERS TO YA AGAIN ON YOUR FIRST DAY, NAT!


MARJA8)

[bigbuck]

Stick with it Nat! I couldn't. Gave up for 3 mths last year.....but slipped back into it! You see.....giving up is easy.....it's staying off them that is difficult.
All the best......and be strong!!
Brad
~got me thinking about another try~

[Rita]

Hey Nat
Heres a website and forum that will be a great help I believe--I used it one time that I quit and it really helped-heres the link,hope I'm remembering it right--www.quitnet.com
Wishing you alot of luck--you will do it I know--congrats to you too!!

[Firecat]

As many have echoed over and over again, You can do this Nat :)

Do keep trying, and never lose your strength. Pray to God regularly, and I hope he will prevent you from smoking ever again.

DO NOT LOSE YOUR COURAGE!

FC :)

[Cochise]

Hi Nat,

It might help you if you read this old Thread.....some damn good advice offered there by all your friends here at the Famous Wilders....

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=29520&highlight=Quitting+Smoking

It isn't the answer but it might just help you get through this......


Best of British,

Cochise, 8)

[wildman]

8) Nat: I used to smoke 2 an 1/2 packs a day, an I did this for almost 40 years. I quit cold turkey about 9 years ago. The first day, I'd of smoked the exhaust off the tail pipe of an 18 wheeler, so I won't lie an say it's going to be easy. I will say however that the effort has been well worth it. I once again have a sense of smell. I once again have a sense of taste. You also won't believe how bad they smell, after you have quit for a while. I now have to walk away from the smell of others smoking, it smells just awful. I tell myself, "I can't believe that I put those things in my mouth". I think you know that there are quiet a few people pulling for you, an I most definably am one of them. It may help, "I sucked on Jolly Rancher Cinnamon fire candy every time I had the urge, after a while I didn't eat to many of them either, even though those I really really do like".

Thanks
Wildman
:-* ;)

[~*Nat*~]

Thanks to each, and everyone who posted in this thread. I see now who really cares. :-*

You All are of great help, and I soo appreciate the words, the very helpful links, and telling me about
yourself !!

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/HUGS.GIF http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/KISSSMALL.GIF http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/HUGS.GIF

I'm on my 4th day being smoke-FREE now.
And I know the "best" is yet to come"...:o ::)

I don't quite feel like myself still ~ and part of me feels like it's missing.......but considering, I've smoked for about 25 yrs. non-stop, and chain-smoked...I'm doing and feeling quite good. :)

BUT ~ no matter what.... ----->

I Will Not Take Another Puff !!!

~***EVER***~

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/BIGNO.GIF

[SSK]

Hi Nat, I wish you all the strength to succeed! I've been there as well (and still a non-smoker ;D ).
Good luck, and keep us informed (even if you fall back, OK?) ;)

[Sugabella]

My sister quit and she is a good person for it. With all the tax they added per box is much cheaper to quit you could save all that money and get a house or something . I'm glad you did it for your health.

Much love
Suga

[Marja]

Really!! Think of it as a saving plan to go to all the wonderful places you want to travel! That....or the house, like Suga said! LOL!

[~*Nat*~]

@ SSK ~ Thank you so much :) Hey....would you mind telling me How YOU made it ??! :D

@ Suga ~ Hmm...of course it's wonderful your sister quit !!
I wish my brother and everyone of my family would...::)
.... but, just because someone smokes, doesn't make
the person "bad" and the ones that never smoked or quit,
"good". ;)

I hope you keep telling her though how glad you are she stopped the cancer-sticks... :)
~Much Love to you too, Suga~

@ Marja ~ LOL ! All I know is what I'll save will be my "List of my desire" when I reach the age of 100somethin' http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigs/love/wub.gif ... and YES !!
Travel ~ The Wooooorld !!!
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[BeetleBoss]

~don't have much to add~


I'm just soooo very proud of you, Nat!!


You have such a determined attitude!!

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/ANGRYBIG.GIF
that's my "nothings gonna
stop Nat smilie


I know you will do it!

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/THUMBSUP.GIF

[~*Nat*~]

-{ Quote: "~don't have much to add~


I'm just soooo very proud of you, Nat!!


You have such a determined attitude!!

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/ANGRYBIG.GIF
that's my "nothings gonna
stop Nat smilie


I know you will do it!

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/THUMBSUP.GIF
" }-

You know BB....it sure isn't like eating sugar.:-\
It is very, very tough to quit. Especially sine I enjoyed it so much.
I know it's crazy.
One of the most addictive things in the world. >:(

And to tell you the truth...I never ever thought in my life before
I will stop my habit. Thought I wouldn't be able to anyways.

This is one of the biggest things I have ever done in my life. Tough, tough, tough.
I've done quitting other habits too. This one is the biggest challenge though ! :o

Oh well...I'll get over it, LOL !



I still and will always miss smoking.....but soo many reasons
why I am determined to "never take another puff" !!!

Thanks Cindy... :)

[Fire-Ant]

All right !!!!! 8) 8) 8)

Keep believing in your inner strenght, and you will win !

[~*Nat*~]

-{ Quote: "All right !!!!! 8) 8) 8)

Keep believing in your inner strenght, and you will win !" }-

That's alot of strength I need...but you're right.
I WILL win !!! 8) ;D

Thanks Fire-Ant. :-* :)

[~*Nat*~]

-{ Quote: "Stick with it Nat! I couldn't. Gave up for 3 mths last year.....but slipped back into it! You see.....giving up is easy.....it's staying off them that is difficult.
All the best......and be strong!!
Brad
~got me thinking about another try~" }-

Brad.....I Will !
And you know what! I think you should give it another try.
Just because you didn't stick to it the first time...doesn't make you a failure, like some people like to call it.

It takes alot of people a few times actually, until they're truly "through" with it...and never smoke again ! :)

You can do it too !!

Just think. You want to be able to walk your beautiful daughter
down the aisle sometime in the future, right ? ;) ;) ;)

That means...Daddy has to stay healthy. :)

Here's a link I want to show you...and others in "our shoes" !!!

http://whyquit.com/whyquit/A_NicodemonsLies.html

AND:

http://whyquit.com/

If you look on the left side...and see the people that died young of smoking-cancer...maybe....juuuuust maybe, it'll make
click in your head. :)

The site also has such great reading material. It's really inspiring.

Oh, and...I think they tell you to do "cold-turkey"
While your suffering may be shorter...you don't have to.
Much on the market that can take the "edge" off. !

(((HUGS)))

[Sugabella]

I'm not saying that she was bad just smelly. Sorry But it is true . very one in my family smokes or use to. I know that you can can really smell Some things can get me. I know that she is use to use a lot of gum and stuff to cover up the bad smell. I never smoked but I know that if it wasn't for the smell I would cuz the people who smoke or thin I would do it to be thin LOL

[Firecat]

I sure am lucky that my allergies do not permit me to go anywhere near a cigarette. I see people smoke everyday, and my allergies do not permit me to go near them (I start sneezing due to the smell, sometimes its very bad sneezing). So its quite assured that I wont be able to smoke. ;)

[~*Nat*~]

Firecat: I'm sooo proud of you that you're allergic to
ciggie-smoke !!! ;);D:)

Suga: I knew what you meant...I just wanted to clarify
the "good - bad" thingy. ;)

I know we smokers smell ! :-[

You won't believe how many young girls, especially ! ~ start smoking just to stay thin !!
I can only shake my head to this. And hope they'll come to their senses someday. :-\

[SSK]

Hi Nat,

I made it by failing four times :'(
Then at one time I decided it was now or never ;D ... and it worked!
(Got a lot of support from friends and family... and a girlfriend who put up with the withdrawal symptoms :-X ).

So, just keep your goal in sight, and don't be afraid... At some point you wake up without the urge to smoke ;)
And if you relapse (parties are really bad :lurking: ) don't despair, just stop again! :-*

[~*Nat*~]

-{ Quote: "Hi Nat,

I made it by failing four times :'(
Then at one time I decided it was now or never ;D ... and it worked!
(Got a lot of support from friends and family... and a girlfriend who put up with the withdrawal symptoms :-X ).

So, just keep your goal in sight, and don't be afraid... At some point you wake up without the urge to smoke ;)
And if you relapse (parties are really bad :lurking: ) don't despair, just stop again! :-*" }-

Hey SSK !! :)

Don't cry or feel ashamed. Just like I told Brad....sometimes it takes a couple "swings" to finally wing it ! ;)

And this is my second time. And like YOU....I say...NOW or NEVER !
Isn't that great ?!! We have something in common !! :D

Good thing you had "loving" support ! ;) :)


:-*

[SSK]

-{ Quote: "Hey SSK !! :)

Don't cry or feel ashamed. Just like I told Brad....sometimes it takes a couple "swings" to finally wing it ! ;)

And this is my second time. And like YOU....I say...NOW or NEVER !
Isn't that great ?!! We have something in common !! :D

Good thing you had "loving" support ! ;) :)


:-*
" }-

Hope you have "loving" support as well :)
Second try? Nice!

[mikel108]

I am glad that you made it Nat!! You want to know how people made it. Well I think that WHY I did it is probably the strangest story. I started smoking when I was 12, about 6 a day. By the time I was 17 I smoked a pack a day, and by 18 a pack and a half a day. When I quit, cigarettes were $7.50 a pack here in Canada, and this was in 1990 :o . I was working an hour a day just to smoke.

Now, I was heavy as a teen, but by the time I was 18 I was about 220 lbs (I'm 5'7).

(Now get ready for the funny part)
My hormones were just raging and I knew that I had to get into shape to help my cause. So I started exericising (weightlifting, running), and I got into very good physical shape. Not enough I thought. So I needed some new threads. How do I pay for these............lets see......I really like smoking(I really did)....but I really like women too....OK quit smoking, I will smell better too(might help the plan I thought). So I quit that day and never looked back through my own stubborness, and a fondness for the ladies. Told you it was a strange reason to quit. Who knows, maybe one day if I become impotent I may take it back up...LOL :P

Mike

[Eldar]

I wish I never started when I was a teenager. ::)
It's hard to quit, although smoking doesn't give you anything at all
and it costs a lot of money.

I really hope to stop smoking one day.
Not only for my health, but also for my wife & sons.
I don't smoke inside the house. That really isn't allowed. :)

So Nat, I know how hard it can be, having quitted several times
without actually succeeding. :-\

Best of luck to you to stop smoking forever. :-*

[wildman]

:) Way to go Nat: As I told you in my previous post, I smoked for a long time. I also was one of those who said "Isn't a damn person on this earth who can tell me what I should an should not do". I agree that quiting was properly one of the hardest things I have ever done. I will tell you however that you have the key ingredient to succeeded, that is the simple desire to want to quit. I along with others believe that smoking was learned, an what we learn we can unlearn. It also helps if you have something you can focus on besides smoking when the urge hits. Needless to say, I urge all who have developed this nasty habit to quit, but they have to want to do so, baring that nothing will help. It also helps to remember that we ex smokers can never ever even take one little puff ever again. My eldest grandson had a good idea, he said that if one wanted to start they should take the tobacco out of the cigarette an substitute it with dog droppings "smells about the same". Well enough of me on my soap box.

Thanks
Wildman
:-* ::) :o :P

[BeetleBoss]

Nat.........hope ya don't mind!!

Just couldn't keep this GREAT news between us!!

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/THUMBSUP.GIF .......I'm sooooooooooooo veryyyyyyyyyyy proud of you!!!!!!!........http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/THUMBSUP.GIF


-{ Quote: "HA! I'm still struggling....but it's been
over 3 WEEKS and NO cigs !!" }-


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[~*Nat*~]

It's OK BB... wanted to update my status on here anyways... http://img279.echo.cx/img279/3169/wink5dn.gif
Thanks for being proud of me. :)


YEP boys and girls http://img279.echo.cx/img279/5108/yipee7fe.gif3 weeks & 2 days and I haven't slipped ! http://img279.echo.cx/img279/5108/yipee7fe.gif

It sure is still not easy but has gotten a whole lot better. Soooooo...if I ~ the former chainsmoker can do it - anyone can quit !
I've come so far, and IF I ever took another puff...just one, I'd be right back to where I was.
Well I'm f i n i s h e d ! :)

I think it has partly to do with mikel's reasoning of quiting. ;)
It sure is tempting to see His benefits of tossing those butts. ;D;D;D

You think my fondness of gentlemen will Now that I smell not as a chimney, garantie me a lifelong line of cuties waiting for me to step outside....?? http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigs/love/serenade.gif

;) ;D

Thanks ALL who posted in this thread !!!


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[SSK]

Yes! Good work! Keep it up! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[~*Nat*~]

Thanks SSK !! ;D
I sure will !!! ;D;D

[greyfox]

Hey Nat! 3 weeks and 2 days without a cancer stick. That's just great! Keep up the good work. I can bet guys, especially non smoking guys will find you more attractive. ;)

[Rita]

Hi Nat
I am so proud of you.You are now a non smoker!!yipee--I know it's been hard but what an achievement--Be very proud of yourself!You most certainely deserve it my friend!
Love ya

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[mikel108]

-{ Quote: "
I think it has partly to do with mikel's reasoning of quiting. ;)
It sure is tempting to see His benefits of tossing those butts. ;D;D;D
" }-


Well I hope that you are not too disappointed. I am getting older and need all the ego stroking I can get before things start to wear out, fall out and hang out (oops, that does not sound right, now does it!LOL).

Glad to hear about you sticking with it. Drink Green Tea, its great stuff LOLOL!! ;D

[bigbuck]

Keep it up Nat!

[Eldar]

Well done Natascha. :D
Keep it up and you'll be rewarded. ;)

[wildman]

:-* Atta Girl Nat, way to go!

Thanks
Wildman
8) ;D :D

[WSFuser]

quitting smoking offers one of the greatest rewards: better health and quality of life. keep it up and if u ever need more encouragement just think of everyone @ wilders.

[Uguel707]

Congratulations on your decision Nat :) :) :)
I agree with the people here for I know that the benefits
that you will get will be worth the trouble. ;)

[~*Nat*~]

Thank You sooo much,
Mrs. greyfox, bigbuck, Eldar,
Wildman, WSFuser, Uguel,
Rita & mikel !!!

I hope you know that each and everyone's
input here...among other things, has helped
me stay on task !
I really, really appreciate it !! http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigs/thumbs/thumbsup.gif
And no matter what will happen in the future ~ this "Heroin" - poison of the moneymakers - will not ever again hold its
grip on me !!!

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/images/other/BIGNO.GIF


Hey, wanna know my imediate BENEFITS of quitting ??! :D
My teeth seem whiter than ever - SEE LOOK !

http://bestsmileys.com/big/1.gif
Pretty impressive, huh !??

Oh and Mike: Whatever hangs, or will,.... I'm sure it can be corrected. ;)
And YES!!
Green Tea rules !! *wink* ;) ;D

[snowbound]

Well my teeth are a bluish mauve color. Can i blame this on smoking? see-----> ;D

Anyway, good for u for quitting and here's hoping you're done with it forever. ;) ;D


snowbound

[~*Nat*~]

-{ Quote: "Well my teeth are a bluish mauve color. Can i blame this on smoking? see-----> ;D

Anyway, good for u for quitting and here's hoping you're done with it forever. ;) ;D


snowbound" }-

:D Don't worry snowbound. Alot of people (including me)
find the color blue just heavenly !! Even ...err...on teeth, lol. http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigs/misc_expressions/bigwink.gif

You might want starting to worry if they turn greyish-green !! :o :P

[greyfox]

Hey Nat! How are you doing? I haven't seen you post lately and I hope everything is alright with you. Mrs. greyfox

[WSFuser]

hmmm, that would be strange. i knew something was missing lately.

[BeetleBoss]

I miss our friend Nat too....
need to tell her about that Scenery thread..
http://users.telenet.be/honeybee1/telefoongesprek.gif
..she'll have a fit!




I'm pretty sure that as she is working on getting her herself healthy......
she's doing her best to keep busy....
...idle hands at the computer....can easily reach for a ............
{her words not minehttp://img115.exs.cx/img115/9916/z4dwink.gif}

If we don't hear from Nat in the next few days...
..I'll give her call and ask her to pop in and give us a shout "hello"!!

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