October 2022: Welcome new members!

[CommunityAdmin]

There are always new members joining the community.  A portion of those new members haven't set or haven't synced their quit date to the community so we can help celebrate your milestones.  

I'll be welcoming our new members and encourage you to get your quit date set and synced to the community so we can help you celebrate when you hit those milestones.

Set and Sync Quit Date

To get started you'll need to do the following:

1. Set your quit date on your Set Your Quit Date | Guides & Tools | BecomeAnEX (or make sure it's set if you aren't sure.)
2. Come back to the community via this link.
3. Look at your profile (round avatar image in upper right then choose My Profile) and confirm your correct date is showing.

** If you have set a quit date but it isn't shown on the community and you have a sponsor here on EX, you may be a part of an employer or health plan that doesn't permit your quit date to be shown on the community. We apologize for this inconvenience.

[CommunityAdmin]

If you're mentioned at end of this paragraph, please check out my post to set a quit date, it's not currently showing on the community so that's part of the reason I'm mentioning you! You'll want it sync'd so we can celebrate your milestones and so you can look at your days quit in your profile. If you haven't filled out your community profile or uploaded a profile/avatar picture  get that set up too. We'd love to hear from you and see where you are in your quit journey. 
@Tialache10 @TimmRH @plumbbob222468 @Azimus123 @sa7842 @Texasgurl @phd3463 @ecwillis @achamer67 @Cineybear @BlueMoods 

Those mentioned at the end of this paragraph have a quit date**. Look at your profile to ensure it is the correct one. Otherwise you'll need to follow directions in my post to update it.  
@Chamaco29392 @KarenKay11 @Lavertuekim @bellatrix @Darkone987 @Stopnow1973 @Cschmitz1967 @ZsaZsa1965 @Roxygirl84 @Lauren1203 @bvacct @abumgarner @Laura5288 

For those mentioned below, be sure you log on to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and then look for Complete Your Program or Program Recommendations for your checklist of tasks you need to complete. Find the orange EX Coach chat button in lower right, when you are on EX, to webchat with an EX Coach and also get more information to see if Nicotine Replacement is available to you.  Be sure to opt into our emails as well. @Chamaco29392 @TimmRH @sa7842 @ecwillis 

[CommunityAdmin]

If you're mentioned at end of this paragraph, please check out my post to set a quit date, it's not currently showing on the community so that's part of the reason I'm mentioning you! You'll want it sync'd so we can celebrate your milestones and so you can look at your days quit in your profile. If you haven't filled out your community profile or uploaded a profile/avatar picture  get that set up too. We'd love to hear from you and see where you are in your quit journey. 
@Gemmadog-1 @Taverasluis683 @Rosapio1 @HeidiR777 @logsdonhm @Vtib918 @kirajoshu @MarieB09 @qGrxu3 @babin1589 @Benson127 @user1645671 @kendralynnhen89 @Peggysue327 @MarcellaMiguez @MysticMirMade @killabee 

Those mentioned at the end of this paragraph have a quit date**. Look at your profile to ensure it is the correct one. Otherwise you'll need to follow directions in my post to update it.  
@Wrangler22 @ImBurns23 @Levyc79 @LindaD4 @14bubbamom @psychsurfer @Sneakyfoxx @Meli315 @desguerra @KCarey @acombs609911 @Janerenee22 @DanielPDouglass @Nicolewarx3 @klehman1 @tbro911 @RobCad23 @Feldmei @aspauldi @AshenStyx @Smiley082862 @lucasschneider @darrellluton @alligator22 @alohalisa3 @willr3 @ava745050 @shabs88 @K_corkren1586 @Wolfgang1 @alexamarie1563 @Bvhann @janwaldron83 @Catherwood1 @bdacrizz @christinaeg03 @1cDaniel64-3 @HillJilly @Bruman76 @evsterfy @Timesupxoxo @Miles1371 @cmidlik25 @Pandy1981 @JoshuaSkiles @sbasch @Monkey0603 @Tia1972 @Dangel1125 @bethturner @SmokeFreeRob57 @GingerS70 @Mobaker41 @Jd8119 @Amberalert1981 @jillie712 @Nmcredmond @Kmspreer921 @Stevie15 @Nuno98 @miamosher72 @davidrivera01 @nickiemullins1 @Maggiefitz29 @Katflower @Josanne89 @SherylHughes @ketogirl36330 

For those mentioned below, be sure you log on to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and then look for Complete Your Program or Program Recommendations for your checklist of tasks you need to complete. Find the orange EX Coach chat button in lower right, when you are on EX, to webchat with an EX Coach and also get more information to see if Nicotine Replacement is available to you.  Be sure to opt into our emails as well. @Gemmadog-1 @Wrangler22 @ImBurns23 @desguerra @DanielPDouglass @RobCad23 @kirajoshu @MarieB09 @JoshuaSkiles @sbasch @SherylHughes 

[CommunityAdmin]

If you're mentioned at end of this paragraph, please check out my post to set a quit date, it's not currently showing on the community so that's part of the reason I'm mentioning you! You'll want it sync'd so we can celebrate your milestones and so you can look at your days quit in your profile. If you haven't filled out your community profile or uploaded a profile/avatar picture  get that set up too. We'd love to hear from you and see where you are in your quit journey. 
@user1645845 @Blewis3412 @Granny4life @ma_ke @buddy323 @rdpeacock7 @imanhussle @MACEO70 @Denja44 @karen2331halfor @T4m18 @dianabooth3663 

Those mentioned at the end of this paragraph have a quit date**. Look at your profile to ensure it is the correct one. Otherwise you'll need to follow directions in my post to update it.  
@Lucaskelly07 @aforbus07 @Ander3ka @Tyleroyfsu @jeff2361 @Letsgrowyoung @RickRolled @chipshamrock @rdpeacock7 @Wgottspo @Number6 @KristinsQuit @joshfriday001 @MonicaHart @Runner75 @ForeverNope @IQuitNow22 

For those mentioned below, be sure you log on to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and then look for Complete Your Program or Program Recommendations for your checklist of tasks you need to complete. Find the orange EX Coach chat button in lower right, when you are on EX, to webchat with an EX Coach and also get more information to see if Nicotine Replacement is available to you.  Be sure to opt into our emails as well. @user1645845 @Blewis3412 @Ander3ka @Tyleroyfsu @jeff2361 @Granny4life @buddy323 @rdpeacock7 @Wgottspo @Denja44 @dianabooth3663 

[SmokeFreeRob57]

Hey there Mark,I’m looking forward to my quit date Oct.26. I didn’t know how encouraging it is to be able to communicate with ExSmokers,Thank you for reaching out! I went to the store yesterday and didn’t buy anymore cigs,that little step felt so freeing. I’m really trying to make a plan on changing my wake up routine. I’d appreciate any advice on changing smoking patterns,TIA

[Barbscloud]

@SmokeFreeRob57  Welcome to the Ex.  Glad you found us and are excited about your upcoming quit date.  You're off to  a great start cutting back on your cigarette purchases.  Use this time to educate yourself about nicotine addiction and create a quit plan.  Many have found success with knowledge and preparation.   It took me 50 years and many attempts to finally get it. I went into my quits blindly and was never successful.  In addiction to some aids, I found the Ex a week prior to my quit.  For the first time I learned how to quit and had the support that was always lacking.

This link is a great lace to start. Learn how to identify your triggers, the tools you'll use, creating new associations instead of smoking, etc. New routines can be a simple as a new location or a new activity instead of smoking.  For example, I smoked my coffee on the porch with my dog while I smoked.  I moved drinking my coffee inside while I'm on the Ex.  You can go for an early walk or do some exercises.   If you post to my Journal/Blog, I'm sure you get lots of suggestions as well as support.  

https://www.becomeanex.org/guides/?cid=footer_community_linktobex

Make the commitment and you can do this too.  We're here to support you on your journey.  So reach out anytime you need help, want to share your experience or to support fellow quitters. We're all in this together.

Start your day by taking the Daily Pledge.  It's a great way to stay on track on day at a time.

Look forward to celebrating with you on the 26th. 

Stay busy and stay close.

Barb

Barb

[CommunityAdmin]

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@SmokeFreeRob57 wrote:

Hey there Mark,I’m looking forward to my quit date Oct.26. I didn’t know how encouraging it is to be able to communicate with ExSmokers,Thank you for reaching out! I went to the store yesterday and didn’t buy anymore cigs,that little step felt so freeing. I’m really trying to make a plan on changing my wake up routine. I’d appreciate any advice on changing smoking patterns,TIA

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@SmokeFreeRob57 You're in good hands with people like @Barbscloud and many others here on the EX Community. They're great guides for your quit journey. Commitment to your quit by coming here and participating and educating yourself can be the difference between success and the alternative. Quitting won't magically happen, so those who put in the work.... And one day you can pass down your experience to others as they begin their quit journey.

[CommunityAdmin]

If you're mentioned at end of this paragraph, please check out my post to set a quit date, it's not currently showing on the community so that's part of the reason I'm mentioning you! You'll want it sync'd so we can celebrate your milestones and so you can look at your days quit in your profile. If you haven't filled out your community profile or uploaded a profile/avatar picture  get that set up too. We'd love to hear from you and see where you are in your quit journey. 
@Chevy1964 @jmlevesque97 @ozipop @ksmollen @Catnextdoor @kristinbarker 

Those mentioned at the end of this paragraph have a quit date**. Look at your profile to ensure it is the correct one. Otherwise you'll need to follow directions in my post to update it.  
@Ttaylor4669 @cdb3492 @Macp @angelapryor2854 @Sarahlynn @jallen7777 @mhka1533 @Bethjohnson6869 @taranicole123 @JBHB1214 @eodicek20 @mmanning7584 @nicolesuek81 @mmsf415 @Jsay-5 @nope1 @rdethro88 @Nmorales1121 @amberaimee @RealityXYZ @RP01 @kathye @blotz 

For those mentioned below, be sure you log on to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and then look for Complete Your Program or Program Recommendations for your checklist of tasks you need to complete. Find the orange EX Coach chat button in lower right, when you are on EX, to webchat with an EX Coach and also get more information to see if Nicotine Replacement is available to you.  Be sure to opt into our emails as well. @Ttaylor4669 @Chevy1964 @jallen7777 @taranicole123 @JBHB1214 @nicolesuek81 @kristinbarker @Jsay-5 @RealityXYZ @RP01 

@blotz Welcome back to the EX Community after some time away.  We're glad you're back with us!

[CommunityAdmin]

If you're mentioned at end of this paragraph, please check out my post to set a quit date, it's not currently showing on the community so that's part of the reason I'm mentioning you! You'll want it sync'd so we can celebrate your milestones and so you can look at your days quit in your profile. If you haven't filled out your community profile or uploaded a profile/avatar picture  get that set up too. We'd love to hear from you and see where you are in your quit journey. 
@Notfelesar @bstowe28 @Sabrinanarciso @gleuthauser @MichaelWebster1

Those mentioned at the end of this paragraph have a quit date**. Look at your profile to ensure it is the correct one. Otherwise you'll need to follow directions in my post to update it.  
@brianwitter34 @JFarmer11 @dermainelazare @Lemayjohn2 @Kensye2024 @jomonofomo @Samfritz @Draper92 @Stacmc @Arienate1 @Ericka7783 @IWillDoThis2022 @kahreem @Mitchell1 @bebehunter @majah007 @Kellywhitaker @AmyMarie622 @taurus2122 @MishaRey83 

For those mentioned below, be sure you log on to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and then look for Complete Your Program or Program Recommendations for your checklist of tasks you need to complete. Find the orange EX Coach chat button in lower right, when you are on EX, to webchat with an EX Coach and also get more information to see if Nicotine Replacement is available to you.  Be sure to opt into our emails as well. @brianwitter34 @JFarmer11 @dermainelazare @Lemayjohn2 @Arienate1 @bstowe28 @gleuthauser @Kellywhitaker 

[CommunityAdmin]

If you're mentioned at end of this paragraph, please check out my post to set a quit date, it's not currently showing on the community so that's part of the reason I'm mentioning you! You'll want it sync'd so we can celebrate your milestones and so you can look at your days quit in your profile. If you haven't filled out your community profile or uploaded a profile/avatar picture  get that set up too. We'd love to hear from you and see where you are in your quit journey. 
@65Shannon @NolanRose @tbeech @sister_parker7 @grifgar @Peggyfraser @Spaceman0422 

Those mentioned at the end of this paragraph have a quit date**. Look at your profile to ensure it is the correct one. Otherwise you'll need to follow directions in my post to update it.  
@Sjl031416 @Nakiayaruin88 @LisaWindle @Jab1162 @Cnnewton80 @amyanderson5299 @Erictasker1 @SquishyMage @anathemadevice @lisa_allen04 

For those mentioned below, be sure you log on to My EX Plan | BecomeAnEX and then look for Complete Your Program or Program Recommendations for your checklist of tasks you need to complete. Find the orange EX Coach chat button in lower right, when you are on EX, to webchat with an EX Coach and also get more information to see if Nicotine Replacement is available to you.  Be sure to opt into our emails as well. @Sjl031416 @NolanRose @tbeech @sister_parker7 @Erictasker1 @Peggyfraser @Spaceman0422