Outsmarted the Demon

[cheryl_1-1-14]

Just survived my first 2 hour video conference meeting since I quit.  I used to grab a smoke before I even disconnected.  Not today!!  I planned ahead.  I predicted that old behavior so I purposely didn't eat before the meeting.  Convinced myself that the only discomfort I was feeling was hunger pangs, got something to eat and enjoyed my after meal peppermint (My cig substitution after every meal). 

Nice try Nicodemon.  You'll have to do better than that.  Don't be so predictable.  You're going to have to totally blind side me to even shake me up and it still won't work.  I'm locked and loaded and waiting for you.  See you soon in NML.

Cheryl day 29

[marilyn_marmac]

LOL, that's wonderful! Just don't let yourself get to hungry or thirsty. This was the perfect message to any newbie about the importance of knowing what to expect and how to deal with it. Knowledge is power when it comes to defeating the Nicodemon. So anyone new...take this in and start clicking those educational links!

Congratulations of Day 29! And since we live in the same area, I'm sure you're conference call was more entertaining than our local news station.

[LouiseR]

Congrats on Day 29.  Getting ready to enter NML.  Read up on NML and protect that great quit you've got going!!

[YoungAtHeart]

You  have learned well!  Recognizing the trigger and planning ahead was KEY to this success. 

You are doing GREAT!

Nancy

[linda258]

Congrats! ... keep reading .. see you soon in NML...

[Mike.n.Atlanta]

Great job Cheryl! See what happens when we learn about our addiction ahead of time. Good things happen.

Keep on keepin on,

M n @

[cheryl_1-1-14]

Thanks all.  Look at me bragging because I won this round.  Ole Nic will probably sucker punch me later today to get me back.  Whatever.  I got this!!

Marilyn you better go put on some clothes!!  It's FREEZING on my side of town.

[Angel.wings]

Hahah I love this. Peppermints are a good idea for an after meal treat. Congrats on day 29! We are on the same day. Moving right along! 🙂

[marilyn_marmac]

Cheryl...I'm thinking of doing the "Floridian" cold weather fashion statement (socks and flip flops 😉 LOL, not sure if our northern friends can fully appreciate the picture this makes.

[katsnroses]

Awesome! Stay prepared for the expected, and most importantly, the unexpected!!

[cheryl_1-1-14]

I have to have my after meal peppermint to fill that "I'm supposed to do something after I eat" void.  Don't even really like peppermints but it's my new normal.

Marilyn, I'm looking for my funky toe socks right now!!  Can't do the white sock/flip flop thing (unless maybe going to WalMart).  My only "coat" is a leather motorcycle jacket.  Looks really hot with flip flops though!!

[klv]

Move over NML we have another quitter coming through. You are doing great.

NOPE no matter what.

[JRC]

Great planning and execution!! Love the idea of flip flops and motorcycle jacket!

[smorgy8513]

Good for you Cheryl!     Another win on your side....loss to nic!

Sad to say he will come at you again,    takes him a bit to get tired but attacks get less often, less intense.      Just keep "locked and loaded"!

And to both you and Marilyn.....sorry I can't work up any sympathy for you with the weather......I think my empathy got "froze up" over the last week or so!

Sharon