Tomatpots 1year

[nsd_user663_3554]

Well i got it all cleaned up time to start packing and join the party...........congrats on one year and beyond..

[Tomatpots 10 Years Smoke Free]

Yippee I’m a non smoker

Thanks Dubbs. I was going to wait until tommorow to post this, but I don't think I'll smoke tonight so here goes

1 year ago today I ceased smoking after reading/listening to Allen Carr. so I guess I’m in that lucky 30- 90% depending on who you talk to Kevin the quit guru at woofmang wishes he’d read it 20 years ago and frankly so do I. In fact I did not even know of the books existence (a crime in my opinion as I’d heard of and tried patches etc) until my sister lent it to me approx 4 years ago. It sat gathering dust for nearly 3 of them years, (another crime on my part)

My memory is bad at times and one of the things I forget the most is dates ie birthdays, anniversary’s etc. The 27th November however is firmly engrained in my mind.

I smoked from the age of 16 to 40, a total of 24 years and I am disappointed with myself that it took so long to break free. I smoked for more years than I have not, a statistic I am determined to change for the better.

I have counted my quit in hours (8784) (first few days), days (366) (for well over 100) weeks(52), months(12) and can now proudly count in years(1)

Yes. One year ago today I dragged my last puff on a foul tasting roll up, screwed up my face in disgust for the very last time and stubbed it out.

Smokers get a secret pleasure out of going long periods without a cigarette. It gives them hope that one day they will never want another one. Well guess what I’ve gone a year and I really really don’t want another one. A work mate offered me on the other day and it never crossed my mind to take it. I wasn’t remotely interested

This forum has been invaluable in my quit (I still hate that word)

In the early days I would sit for hours pouring over posts and reading of peoples achievements. Oh how I envied them and wished I was where they were at. There was no 1 year board then, the highest was the 6 month one. Well I’m here now sitting pretty and there’s no way I’m going back. 27/11/2007 is set in stone. For anyone reading this in the early days of a quit, persevere and above all educate yourself. Knowledge is power. Finding out the real reasons you smoke sure helps when you want to stop.

If you do nothing else make sure you read chapter 21 of Allen Carr’s Easyway to give up smoking. A must read

The benefits of a non smoker

I’m less skint than I was a year ago. I smoked roll ups from abroad so money was never the real issue, although I was still paying to choke myself

The joy of being able to smell again. I know if someone’s been for a fag now. Did I really smell that bad?

The black thoughts that go with being a middle aged smoker have gone

Relief that I no longer feel I am letting my kids down.

My morning cough and reach are but a fading memory.

My health. Now here’s a funny one because almost as soon as I quit I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid which makes me feel like shite. Through taking tablets it is nearly under control. So to cut a long story short I still think I have yet to see most of the health benefits of packing up and cannot wait. I am now exercising again and by this time next year I expect to feel and look great

The benefits of being a smoker

Please read red text above

Sorry if I’ve prattled on and I thank anyone who has taken the time to read this. I have written quite a lot as I want to get down somewhere how I feel at this moment in time and here seems a good a place as any.

Good luck………………………………………doesn’t come into it, Educate yourself (links now in sig, finally got around to it)

[NicFirth 10 Years Smoke Free]

Congratulations on your achievement.

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Keep up the witty responses and don't trash the penthouse, before I get there in 232 days. (I have a count down on my desktop)

Great post there and I look forward to that level of freedom myself. While I wouldn't take an offered cig I cant say that the thought wouldn't cross...

All the best.

Nic

[nsd_user663_3707]

i hope to be where you are in ten months...........you should be very proud of yourself.........i enjoyed reading your post, thank you ...........carol-anne x

[nsd_user663_3633]

Well done, Sir.

I really liked your post too, spot on

[nsd_user663_3282]

Fantastic achievement and celebrated with a great post.

1841

Keep on keepin' on

[nsd_user663_2743]

well done !!!

im so pleased for you ..............and thanks for the support youve given me in my quit xxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_2497]

My man, you've made it. Very well done.

We all knew it would happen. You've had an unwavering quit since you came here, a true example to others. Congrats.

Oh, and regarding Chapter 21 of Easyway. I have to be honest, I didnt get the 'gag' right away when I first read the book. I genuinely thought the printers had missed a few pages when printing the book! D'oh.

[nsd_user663_1733]

Well done xxxxxxxxxxxx

[nsd_user663_3021]

Well done mate ;)

[nsd_user663_3076]

Good for you Tomatpots!

Your fellow Cat protector salutes you!

[Tomatpots 10 Years Smoke Free]

Thank you everyone. It only seems like yesterday that I was sat at this computer having just quit, searching for a stop smoking forum

[nsd_user663_3356]

Hi Tomatpots

Sorry i missed this yesterday but my PC was down!!!!

I too would like to offer my congratulations to you for reaching the 1 year mark. You so deserve it and i also like the fact that you are proof positive of the Easyway.

Well done again TP and i hope to be joining you in the Penthouse in about 3 months time!!!

[nsd_user663_1733]

Hi John

Hows things good I hope. How is your HO doing with her quit. xxxx

[austinlegro 11 Years Smoke Free]

Well Mr Tomatpots,

I almost feel like you've been in my quit team for the last year without the formal announcement. A bit like a pair of book-ends with sporadic but well intentioned posts.

It would appear that we've both had similar quits, from similar habits of similar lengths causing similar angsts.

I can only guess therefore that you feel pretty much like i do at this point in time... bleedin' marvelous innit..?

Perhaps now you can share your secret.?

Are you dyslexic or is your name Tom and you work at pots..?

congratulations (from your unofficial quit-buddy)

[nsd_user663_2722]

Well done TP!

Those milestones are so important. I am also hoping that before we know it we'll speak of decades or even better will struggle to remember how long it has been.

xxx

[nsd_user663_2892]

Missed your anniversary! Bloody well done.....but I am concerned that the Penthouse is getting a bit crowded. Since I'll be joining you in the not too distant future, please do keep the place tidy and bag me a seat!

[nsd_user663_2981]

Huge congrats to TP.... must be something to the 'little and often' theory then!

Seriously, well done :):)

[nsd_user663_3021]

Perhaps now you can share your secret.?

No, no......................dont tell him:eek::eek::eek: