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16 Months Today Smoke Free

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June 8 2018 was it, I was done. And thankfully it’s stayed that way. 38 years of smoking 20 - 30 a day abruptly ended. Roller coaster ride for 8 months then settled into new normal. It’s doable!!! Put out that last one, toss the rest and don’t look back. No option, no cigs in the future, figure out something else to cope with life. I took up hobbies, explored new foods, joined new groups, tried yoga, tai chi, walking, singing, took on extra work, changed my entire morning routine, read, watched self help videos, listed to audio books, tried adult coloring, lifted weights, and learned new computer skills. Anything, anything but no cigs. Oh, and came on here. It worked!

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TheTabbyCatAdministratorLONG TERM WINNER

🎆🎇🎈🎊WHOOP WHOOP🌷🌺🎆

Yep 1 year+4 months= 16 months

Well done hun and I love the way you tell your story.💝💟😘😍XXX

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pepapodLONG TERM WINNER in reply toTheTabbyCat

Thank you tubby!

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Thank you for such a lovely post. We love to hear from all our Long term winners. :) xxxxx

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pepapodLONG TERM WINNER in reply tojillygirl

Aw, that’s so nice, to be a long term anything!!

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Ah pepapod, you're just amazing. You've done fantastically, well done on 16 months of freedom and new experiences!😊🎉🎉🌹🎈👍

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pepapodLONG TERM WINNER in reply toCorrina125

Ah girlie, you’ve inspired me from day one!

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BriarwoodAdministratorDucky

Huge congrats pepa on your terrific achievement, wow 16 months smoke free is fantastic, well done👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Your inspirational post will definitely help others, thank you so much👍🏼

I do hope you have a little treat lined up for yourself, coz you deserve it🛍😉💐😘

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pepapodLONG TERM WINNER in reply toBriarwood

Oh yes, a new sofa or a weekend getaway, it’s a decision I’m enjoying mulling over.

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Tayrm5 MONTH WINNER

Super inspiring 🙁❤️😀

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pepapodLONG TERM WINNER in reply toTayrm

😃

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RisaAvari2 YEAR WINNER

Wonderful post! So very encouraging!

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