5 PM

[laurenmills]

Five in the afternoon and I just came to the realization that the last time I thought about a cigarette was at 10 this morning during class...

Mind you I haven't driven anywhere today and days I don't drive are the days I smoked the least.  However, I feel like this is huge progress.

NOPE NOPE NOPE...

[johio]

First week is almost over...you are doing awesome....I can tell you are going to make it

Joe

[joy36]

Iremember that time, when I thought, smoking wasn't all I could think about. It is going to get better and better ! Just, don't let a craving sneek up on you !  You are doing so great !!!   I don't know you, but, I'm still proud of you !   Hug's

[joyeuxencore]

Hi Lauren! I'm 10 minutes ahead of you at 24 days...The 1st week can be challenging...it's your brain chemistry freaking out about where is the nicotine...it passes whether or not you smoke…so let’s not!!!

I usually have a sudden pang at 5:30 pm when it’s time to leave work like right now so I’ll remind us of what I read today from  Sarah:

Remember to distract/dismiss/kick it to the curb…NOPE (not one puff ever) and NEF (never ever forget) keep close to your heart…

Plan it, practice it, be ready for it. The lessons we are learning right now are the lessons we need to carry with us and never take for granted.