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Lesson Three

smorgy8513
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‎11-11-2013 07:41 AM

OK, this is the interactive part of our class.....no more sleeping through lectures and expecting knowledge via osmosis!     

Benefits of being a non-smoker:

Here's how this lesson will go.     I will start out with 1 positive of being a non-smoker.....each person that adds to the blog will list a DIFFERENT positive of being a non-smoker.     CAN'T REPEAT!     I don't think this will be so difficult, there are benefits to this life that will be general to all and benefits that are unique to each of us.

So, getting on here early will make it easier to name one.        ALSO, SHOUT OUT YOUR QUIT NUMBER!

Here we go.....

My name is Sharon, I have 98 days of Freedom and a benefit for me is that I now have 5 days, 2 hours and 20 minutes of quality added to my life!

Next?????

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20 Comments
kathy_ryz
Member
‎11-11-2013 07:46 AM

My name is Kathy who has 133 freedom days and I enjoy breathing instead of wheezing!

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violet4
Member
‎11-11-2013 07:47 AM

healthy clear lungs when exercising w/o smokers cough interupting the yoga class!

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Mike.n.Atlanta
Member
‎11-11-2013 07:56 AM

Being here for my family.

  Nine years, one month, one week, three days, 8 hours, 55 minutes and 16 seconds...17...18...19...20...21...22...23...
   
  Keep on keepin on,
  M n @
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candylance
Member
‎11-11-2013 08:14 AM

I have 62 smokefree days and am only on oxygen at night for mu COPD!!YAY, Sharon!!

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Thomas3.20.2010
Member
‎11-11-2013 08:36 AM
Less stress than ever before!
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JRC
Member
‎11-11-2013 09:07 AM

Feeling good about myself!  Starting Day 12.

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YoungAtHeart
Member
‎11-11-2013 09:22 AM

I don't smell like an ashtray anymore!

Nancy

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LouiseR
Member
‎11-11-2013 09:23 AM

I have 2 months today smokefree and don't have to figure out where I'll go to sneak in a smoke anymore!!

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ShawnP
Member
‎11-11-2013 09:31 AM

I'm not as sick as I once was. 

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SarahP
Member
‎11-11-2013 09:35 AM

975 days for me... here's one of the odd little benefits I never would have anticipated -- I am carrying a much smaller purse. In fact, there are plenty of times I leave the house without a purse at all, just wallet and keys. Much simpler! 

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pir8fan
Member
‎11-11-2013 09:46 AM

1410 DAYS!! I am convinced that had I continued to smoke I would be dead now! While I have no fear of death, I firmly believe that, for now, living is better! I believe that I still have work to do, and a contribution to make!                            Tommy

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Riverdance
Member
‎11-11-2013 10:00 AM

This is Day 7 for me and I'm getting some stamina back - taking the stairs to do the laundry (2 flights, around 3 or 4 times) doesn't completely wipe me out!  By the way, I love this game, Sharon, it's a great exercise!

Caroline

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MarcieWhosoever
Member
‎11-11-2013 10:03 AM

951 days for me and Im happy that I dont always have to look for that chance to go smoke anymore, i can relax and just enjoy being where ever I am 😄

Marcie~ Not one hit since the day I quit! WOO HOO!

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marilyn_marmac
Member
‎11-11-2013 10:39 AM

Hello, my name is Marilyn and I'm a recovering addict. I have 103 days of smokebriety.

One of my unique benefits is that I was able to throw away the ugly blue robe and the matching head wrap that I wore to keep the stink out of my hair and clothes when I was sneaking a cigarette at home. My husband has advised me the protection did not lessen my stink of tobacco or the fact that my mouth tasted like an ashtray.

Added benefit......I get kissed a lot 🙂

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Magstoyou
Member
‎11-11-2013 10:40 AM

Have more time. Don't live my life around smoking!!!

I'm Maggie (Mag) 118 days free of smoking!!!

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southie
Member
‎11-11-2013 10:55 AM

123 Days nicotine free. Free from the demon and free from planning my day around cigarettes!!!

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phyllis-12-7-15
Member
‎11-11-2013 11:42 AM

No more holes in my clothes or the upholstery from dropping the cherry out of a cig.

  Three months, four weeks, one day, 23 hours, 42 minutes and 28 seconds. 3659 cigarettes not smoked, saving $731.93. Life saved: 1 week, 5 days, 16 hours, 55 minutes.
   
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lindan_7-14-10
Member
‎11-11-2013 12:29 PM

I finally found ME, who was hiding behind smoke clouds for way too many years♥

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Nyima_1.6.13
Member
‎11-11-2013 07:36 PM

I learned that I am stronger (emotionally and physically) than I ever believed! There is not much I can't do and "can't" seems to have left  my mindset!!! 300+ days

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dalichild
Member
‎11-11-2013 10:47 PM

Hi my name is Dali and I had my last cigarette 107 days ago.  I am excited that I dont have to smoke outside!

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Gone but Not Forgotten. RIP I've thought so many times about quitting, done a few quits with the longest being 9 months. Blamed that relapse on my sister because she broke her hip. This time I feel different 8/5/13:The first day of my forever quit. About me? Well, I'm old enough that I am going to semi-retire (work 2 days per week) starting in October, 2013. I have 2 grown sons, 2 older sisters, 2 cats. I'm passionate about my work, love mystery books. I give all the glory for my work, any successes I may have to God and prayer. I have a lot of people praying for me right now and that is where I feel the strength. I also am finding strength, information and support from this site. I hope I can offer some of that to others when I get past the newbie stage. 9/4/13 30 days today!! I've learned so much since I've been coming here each morning (and sometimes at night). Words: choose, not try-----decision----not giving anything up, but gaining---I'm worth so much more than a cigarette. These are only a few of the pearls of wisdom that I've taken to heart. So many great people. I learn something each and every time I come on here. I'm learning about myself too. I teach clients everyday that feelings are feelings and ok to have, but I've always fought that concept myself. I heard when I was little "what have you got to cry about?" so I learned not to cry. If anger was shown it meant going back and shutting the door 10 times quietly or maybe getting the wrath of my parent. So, I learned not to cry, not to feel anger. I'm learning now that I have those feelings and that smoking pushed them aside and down. They are there and real. Now I'm trying to learn how to show and express them instead of going off by myself for a smoke. I have supporters. The biggest pride is what I feel in myself. With each day I wake up I can say "Today is day ____" and I feel proud. Not the kind of pride like I could never fail. That is a realization and why I need to be aware and conscious each moment. No, smoking doesn't solve anything. And today I am proof that I can go on without the crutch of a cigarette! 8/5/17 4 Years Quit!!! Who would have "thunk" it? I never took responsibility for my relapses, always blamed whatever it was that occurred. So, when I quit on 8/5/13 I knew I REALLY wanted it to work, knew that I needed as much support as I could get but I think deep down I was afraid this one wouldn't take either. So, I did as much positive as I could: Chantix, prayer, atomic fire balls, telling friends AND coming to the EX many times throughout the day. The people here became my friends as well as my family. I could share when I was struggling and get encouragement. Have there been struggles in my life since then that would have "caused" me to smoke in the past? Of course! Life goes on and troubles happen even when you don't smoke. I lost my sister who was also my best friend, my diagnosis of lung cancer and the treatment that has gone on since then (dr tells me "not curable, but treatable"). Would smoking make any of those things better? OF COURSE NOT! But when you're an addict the brain tells tons of lies to you..... Newbies: use the resources that the EX provides to you and you will have major milestones too. I thank my family here and love each and every one of you that have helped me! Too many names to mention.