skybytch 259 #1 March 12, 2002 Smoking that is... as of yesterday I'm a non-smoker and it's not nearly as tough as I was afraid it was going to be. Got the patch to keep the physical cravings under control and TicTacs and sunflower seeds for the habit part. Gosh it's nice to not have stinky clothes, fingers and breath! Wish me luck! pull and flare,lisa--I'll be in the bar... you'll find me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #2 March 12, 2002 *doing crazy monkey dance for Lisa*Hey, it's a good idea to invite people to smack you if they see you smoking. It's a good psychological deterrent. Good luck! Leave that patch on 24-7! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #3 March 12, 2002 woo hoo...go girl!!!your lungs and those of us kissing you (never know what will happen at eloy) thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #4 March 12, 2002 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! http://www.aahit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 0 #5 March 12, 2002 lisa,how ironic. Today i made the same decision. To motivate myself I made up the same type of poster/motivation thing that I used to save the money for AFF.. Instead of it being skydive related its a map i drew of australia, with a huge airplane going across the bottom. The airplane is the money counter.. how much I've saved, how much more i need. Its the first thing i see when i walk in my bedroom, right next to my bed so its the first thing i see when i wake up in the morning. I decided to put $4.00 a day towards the trip to OZ (plus whatever extra i add in). but definitally the $4.00 a day i spend on a pack of smokes.. keeping track of how much I save towards my trip by not smoking.I'm wishing us both the best of luck! i checked out Nicoderm CQ today, geezus, 30 week for 10 weeks.. thats 300.00~! im going to try w/out the patch. my mom has some anti-smoking pills she got from the DR.. i might try them if the cravings get too bad, but im hoping the motivation to get to go to OZ is enough to overpower those cravings.WE ROCK!! WE CAN DO THIS LIS! I KNOW WE CAN!!http://kel197.tripod.com/skydivefriendsTRIPOD/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #6 March 12, 2002 Congrats! Keep it up!The real test when you first quit is to be able to refrain from smoking when out drinking. You do that and you know you have it licked."Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #7 March 12, 2002 Rock on Kelly and Lisa! Its a hard first week but then it gets way easier.Cause I don't wanna come back down from this cloud... ~ Bush Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #8 March 12, 2002 QuoteThe real test when you first quit is to be able to refrain from smoking when out drinking. You do that and you know you have it licked.I went out drinking the first day after I quit, cause I wanted to face that monster right out of the gate. I was really, really afraid drinking wouldn't be any fun without smoking. I really was.As it turned out, it freed up my hands so I could drink more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #9 March 12, 2002 damnit don't scare me like that Lisa!! glad to see you kicking the habit. "YOU CAN DO IT!!!" I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazerq3 0 #10 March 12, 2002 Lisa!!! Your such a quitter!! Way to go!! jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lummy 4 #11 March 12, 2002 Way to go Kelly and Lisa!!!Always happy to hear of another ex smoker joining the ranks :)Make up your own ending,let me know just how you feel.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freefallfreak 0 #12 March 12, 2002 TRAITOR!!!Just teasing, dear...whatever floats your boat...TripleF"If you have something vital and it's sincere, you can communicate." Butch Trucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Pammi 0 #13 March 12, 2002 Yeah Lisa!! Good luck!!Closing pin jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #14 March 12, 2002 You two girls did the right thing. I don't really know 'cause I've never been a smoker, but from what I hear, it's a tough challenge. Hang in there! Your health will thank you."Men weren't meant to rideWith clouds between their knees"Five For Fighting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites christopherm 0 #15 March 12, 2002 Three cheers for a few years more of skydiving added on to both of your lives. Congrats!-So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MiataDRM 0 #16 March 12, 2002 WOHOOOO....congrats...now give me a kiss w/ that non-nicotine breath of yours! **I'm a Pschydiver!Majdi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 259 #17 March 12, 2002 Quoteim going to try w/out the patch. If the cravings get too bad, check out some of the non-name brand patches. Don't know if you have Longs drug stores near you, but their house brand stick good and are cheaper than cigarettes - I paid $23 for a week's worth compared to $28+ for a week of smokes if you smoked a pack a day (at $4+ per pack). I must thank hotamaly for this hot tip - she's my motivation, she's a week into it already.QuoteWE ROCK!! WE CAN DO THIS LIS! I KNOW WE CAN!!Wooo Hoooo!!! Yes we can and YES WE WILL!!! Thanks for all the support and good wishes everyone! pull and flare,lisa--I'll be in the bar... you'll find me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #18 March 12, 2002 QuoteI must thank hotamaly for this hot tip - she's my motivation, she's a week into it already.Whoo Hoo Lisa -and- Linda! I'll smack you around if you start to faulter, if you need it ;^).Just kidding....I'm just -so- proud of you two!ltdiver__________________________________________http://www.discover.net/~ltdiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Beachbum 0 #19 March 12, 2002 congrats to both of you ... in a major way ... As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #20 March 12, 2002 You can do it.....I know you can.....Hey I will make ya a deal....I'll fight if you fight OK??and we will celebrate when I come out there for the Jump for the cause...how bout it?marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites E150 0 #21 March 12, 2002 Nice one. I stoped 2.5 weeks ago. I'm not finding it hard, but then I only smoked about 10 a week - if that. Good Luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #22 March 12, 2002 awesome lisa. i'm pionting back to zennies post and jess's post. get the drinkning thing outta the way fast. i did it the first weekend. (been smoke free for 2.5 years...bought my rig w/ the money i saved and started an IRA) aparrentlt jess was smart too and beat the temptation like a korean midget!( i guess im the only one laughing at that)in a few short weeks you'll find the smell of cigarette smoke nuasiating(?) i was so sick by it i ..uh...actually got sick when ppl blew it in my face....i wish i woulda vomited on them those bastardfs but im too kind for that....(too kind?!)getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #23 March 12, 2002 just a luagh 4 ya'swhen i asked my roomate about his habit. he said. any pu$$y can quit smoking but it takes a real man to face cancer! i almost passed out laughing!getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarcusV 0 #24 March 12, 2002 Congrats to you, Lisa :-) What you need is not luck but motivation! Today is my 13th month as a non-smoker - and I am more than happy with that! In winter I bought a brandnew container system with the money I saved. And this year - guess - it will be a brandnew canopy! Yeeehah :-)) I gained 14 lbs. more weight in this time but feeling much more healthy and having a more efficient wingload under canopy ;-)You'll make it! If you really want.Blues Marcus--Veni, Vidi, Velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck around ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #25 March 12, 2002 okay heres a helping had for all of you who are afriad to gain weight...DRINK WATER WHEN YOU WANT TO SMOKE! it fills you up, cleanses your system, and kills your craving! and when you cant drink H2O-- do sit ups or push ups or run, bike etc. i know this will be hard at work but put your pride away. YOU WILL FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU CAN SAY "I DID IT!" so you take a break every 1/2 hour to do sit ups...you were probably taking more time to smoke!getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
Viking 0 #9 March 12, 2002 damnit don't scare me like that Lisa!! glad to see you kicking the habit. "YOU CAN DO IT!!!" I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #10 March 12, 2002 Lisa!!! Your such a quitter!! Way to go!! jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #11 March 12, 2002 Way to go Kelly and Lisa!!!Always happy to hear of another ex smoker joining the ranks :)Make up your own ending,let me know just how you feel.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #12 March 12, 2002 TRAITOR!!!Just teasing, dear...whatever floats your boat...TripleF"If you have something vital and it's sincere, you can communicate." Butch Trucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #13 March 12, 2002 Yeah Lisa!! Good luck!!Closing pin jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #14 March 12, 2002 You two girls did the right thing. I don't really know 'cause I've never been a smoker, but from what I hear, it's a tough challenge. Hang in there! Your health will thank you."Men weren't meant to rideWith clouds between their knees"Five For Fighting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopherm 0 #15 March 12, 2002 Three cheers for a few years more of skydiving added on to both of your lives. Congrats!-So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiataDRM 0 #16 March 12, 2002 WOHOOOO....congrats...now give me a kiss w/ that non-nicotine breath of yours! **I'm a Pschydiver!Majdi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #17 March 12, 2002 Quoteim going to try w/out the patch. If the cravings get too bad, check out some of the non-name brand patches. Don't know if you have Longs drug stores near you, but their house brand stick good and are cheaper than cigarettes - I paid $23 for a week's worth compared to $28+ for a week of smokes if you smoked a pack a day (at $4+ per pack). I must thank hotamaly for this hot tip - she's my motivation, she's a week into it already.QuoteWE ROCK!! WE CAN DO THIS LIS! I KNOW WE CAN!!Wooo Hoooo!!! Yes we can and YES WE WILL!!! Thanks for all the support and good wishes everyone! pull and flare,lisa--I'll be in the bar... you'll find me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #18 March 12, 2002 QuoteI must thank hotamaly for this hot tip - she's my motivation, she's a week into it already.Whoo Hoo Lisa -and- Linda! I'll smack you around if you start to faulter, if you need it ;^).Just kidding....I'm just -so- proud of you two!ltdiver__________________________________________http://www.discover.net/~ltdiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #19 March 12, 2002 congrats to both of you ... in a major way ... As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #20 March 12, 2002 You can do it.....I know you can.....Hey I will make ya a deal....I'll fight if you fight OK??and we will celebrate when I come out there for the Jump for the cause...how bout it?marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #21 March 12, 2002 Nice one. I stoped 2.5 weeks ago. I'm not finding it hard, but then I only smoked about 10 a week - if that. Good Luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #22 March 12, 2002 awesome lisa. i'm pionting back to zennies post and jess's post. get the drinkning thing outta the way fast. i did it the first weekend. (been smoke free for 2.5 years...bought my rig w/ the money i saved and started an IRA) aparrentlt jess was smart too and beat the temptation like a korean midget!( i guess im the only one laughing at that)in a few short weeks you'll find the smell of cigarette smoke nuasiating(?) i was so sick by it i ..uh...actually got sick when ppl blew it in my face....i wish i woulda vomited on them those bastardfs but im too kind for that....(too kind?!)getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #23 March 12, 2002 just a luagh 4 ya'swhen i asked my roomate about his habit. he said. any pu$$y can quit smoking but it takes a real man to face cancer! i almost passed out laughing!getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarcusV 0 #24 March 12, 2002 Congrats to you, Lisa :-) What you need is not luck but motivation! Today is my 13th month as a non-smoker - and I am more than happy with that! In winter I bought a brandnew container system with the money I saved. And this year - guess - it will be a brandnew canopy! Yeeehah :-)) I gained 14 lbs. more weight in this time but feeling much more healthy and having a more efficient wingload under canopy ;-)You'll make it! If you really want.Blues Marcus--Veni, Vidi, Velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck around ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #25 March 12, 2002 okay heres a helping had for all of you who are afriad to gain weight...DRINK WATER WHEN YOU WANT TO SMOKE! it fills you up, cleanses your system, and kills your craving! and when you cant drink H2O-- do sit ups or push ups or run, bike etc. i know this will be hard at work but put your pride away. YOU WILL FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU CAN SAY "I DID IT!" so you take a break every 1/2 hour to do sit ups...you were probably taking more time to smoke!getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jtval 0 #22 March 12, 2002 awesome lisa. i'm pionting back to zennies post and jess's post. get the drinkning thing outta the way fast. i did it the first weekend. (been smoke free for 2.5 years...bought my rig w/ the money i saved and started an IRA) aparrentlt jess was smart too and beat the temptation like a korean midget!( i guess im the only one laughing at that)in a few short weeks you'll find the smell of cigarette smoke nuasiating(?) i was so sick by it i ..uh...actually got sick when ppl blew it in my face....i wish i woulda vomited on them those bastardfs but im too kind for that....(too kind?!)getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #23 March 12, 2002 just a luagh 4 ya'swhen i asked my roomate about his habit. he said. any pu$$y can quit smoking but it takes a real man to face cancer! i almost passed out laughing!getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarcusV 0 #24 March 12, 2002 Congrats to you, Lisa :-) What you need is not luck but motivation! Today is my 13th month as a non-smoker - and I am more than happy with that! In winter I bought a brandnew container system with the money I saved. And this year - guess - it will be a brandnew canopy! Yeeehah :-)) I gained 14 lbs. more weight in this time but feeling much more healthy and having a more efficient wingload under canopy ;-)You'll make it! If you really want.Blues Marcus--Veni, Vidi, Velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck around ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #25 March 12, 2002 okay heres a helping had for all of you who are afriad to gain weight...DRINK WATER WHEN YOU WANT TO SMOKE! it fills you up, cleanses your system, and kills your craving! and when you cant drink H2O-- do sit ups or push ups or run, bike etc. i know this will be hard at work but put your pride away. YOU WILL FEEL BETTER WHEN YOU CAN SAY "I DID IT!" so you take a break every 1/2 hour to do sit ups...you were probably taking more time to smoke!getting high is fun, but coming down is the best partJT Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
